Schwarz, R

This article proposes a conceptual framework for understanding the active ingredients and mechanisms underlying Clinical Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a mind-body therapy used for trauma and stress-related conditions. EFT combines cognitive, somatic, and exposure elements, and its effectiveness is supported by over 200 studies, including randomized controlled trials.

This study aimed to extend previous research on the dynamics between chronic pain, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). The results suggest that socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with pain intensity and interference, although the mediation exploration of PTSS was not viable.