Sheldon, T

This is the first controlled non-inferiority trial to examine the effectiveness of two psychological interventions: Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), in treating secondary psychological outcomes of obesity.

Results revealed a delayed effect for both groups at post-intervention, with improved eating habits, self-esteem, and compassion at follow-up. Findings provide preliminary support for EFT as an effective treatment strategy for increasing healthy eating behaviours and improving associated weight-related psychopathology.

This study compared Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for reducing food cravings in 83 adults who were overweight or obese, finding both interventions to be comparably effective. Both EFT and CBT produced clinically meaningful treatment effects, reducing food cravings and improving eating habits, although neither led to significant weight loss.

This pilot study compared Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) for treating depression and anxiety, finding that both approaches reduced depressive symptoms but with different timelines: CBT showed immediate improvement that wasn't sustained, while EFT had a delayed effect that became significant at follow-up. The study suggests that EFT may be a promising treatment strategy worth further investigation.

Here's a simplified version:A woman with PTSD and travel anxiety after a car accident was treated with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and conventional therapy. After six sessions, she showed significant improvement and no longer met the criteria for PTSD. The case study suggests EFT may be an effective treatment for PTSD.

This randomized, single-blind, crossover trial tested whether participants who used Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) maintained reduced food cravings after 12-months and updates previously reported 6-month findings.

This randomized clinical trial involved 96 adults and found that Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) significantly reduced food cravings and improved restraint capabilities compared to a waitlist group. The benefits of EFT were maintained at 6-month follow-up, with a delayed effect on craving restraint. While both groups showed reduced psychological distress, the between-group difference was not significant.