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Emotional freedom techniques (EFT) to Reduce Exam Anxiety in Turkish Nursing Students

Filed Under: 2019, Academic Performance, Anxiety, Brattberg, G, Inangil, D, Korpe, G, Nursing, Pilot Studies, Science Papers, Stress, Vural, P I

EFT significantly reduced exam anxiety. Almost half of the students were using some method of coping with anxiety and the most common methods were listening to music and breathing exercises. However, the initial anxiety level was quite high. State and trait anxiety levels, as well as exam anxiety, decreased, statistically significant, after the EFT sessions. At the end of three sessions of EFT, more than half success was determined in the subjective exam anxiety level.

The study was published in the European Journal of Integrative Medicine: Volume 32, December 2019, 101002

Neuropsychological Correlates of an Energy Psychology Intervention on Flight Phobia: A MEG Single-Case Study

Filed Under: 2019, Case Studies, Church, D, Daligault, S, Debarnot, U, Delpuech, C, Di Rienzo, F, Guillot, A, Gurret. J, Phobias, Pilot Studies, Saruco, E

In this single-case MEG pilot study, an Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) intervention produced regulation of brain regions exhibiting treatment effects in response to conventional psychotherapy and medication.

Childhood Adversity, Externalizing Behavior, and Substance Use in Adolescence: Mediating Effects of Anterior Cingulate Cortex Activation During Inhibitory Errors

Filed Under: 2018, ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), Addiction, Cope, L, Fava, N, Martz, M, Pilot Studies, PTSD & Trauma, Trucco, E

Childhood adversity can negatively impact development across various domains, including physical and mental health. Adverse childhood experiences have been linked to aggression and substance use; however, developmental pathways to explain these associations are not well characterized. Understanding early precursors to later problem behavior and substance use can inform preventive interventions.

Epigenetic Effects of PTSD Remediation in Veterans Using Clinical Emotional Freedom Techniques: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

Filed Under: 2018, Church, D, Fox, L, Nelms, J, Pilot Studies, PTSD & Trauma, Rachlin, K, Randomized Controlled Trials, Stress, Veterans, Yount, G

Study results identify candidate gene expression correlates of successful PTSD treatment, providing guidelines for the design of further studies aimed at exploring the epigenetic effects of EFT…

Borrowing Benefits: Group Treatment With Clinical Emotional Freedom Techniques Is Associated With Simultaneous Reductions in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression Symptoms

Filed Under: 2018, Anxiety, Borrowing Benefits, Church, D, Clinical Applications, Depression, House, D, PTSD & Trauma

The current study sought to elucidate the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety in a nonclinical population. The sample (N = 81) comprised participants at five 2-day EFT workshops. All groups used an EFT protocol called Borrowing Benefits, in which the group facilitator works with a single client while other participants self-apply EFT…

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) as a Practice for Supporting Chronic Disease Healthcare: A Practitioners’ Perspective

Filed Under: 2018, Kalla, M, Pilot Studies, Robinson, A, Serious Disease, Simmons, M, Stapleton, P, Stress

The objective of the present study was to explore Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) practitioners’ experiences of using EFT to support chronic disease patients. This was part of a larger study exploring chronic disease patients’ and EFT practitioners’ experiences of using EFT to support chronic disease healthcare…

Guidelines for the Treatment of PTSD Using Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques).

Filed Under: 2018, Boath, E H, Church, D, Feinstein, D, Guidance Papers, Mackay, D, Mollon, P, PTSD & Trauma, Science Papers, Sims, R

This paper recommends guidelines for the use of EFT in treating PTSD derived from the literature and a detailed practitioner survey. It has been reviewed by the major institutions providing training or supporting research in the method. The guidelines recommend a stepped-care model, with five treatment sessions for subclinical PTSD, 10 sessions for PTSD, and escalation to intensive psychotherapy or psychopharmacology or both for nonresponsive patients and those with developmental trauma. Group therapy, social support, apps, and online and telemedicine methods also contribute to a successful treatment plan…

Evaluating a 3-Week Model for Reducing Symptoms of Stress in Traumatised Youth Using the Trauma Tapping Technique (TTT) for Self-help: A Pilot Trial

Filed Under: 2018, Hamne, G, Pilot Studies, PTSD & Trauma, Sandstrom, U, Stapleton, P, Stress

The study involved 77 youth who received a TTT 3-week model of intervention (self-applied). Post traumatic stress symptoms and general happiness were assessed pre and post the intervention and at 6-month follow-up…

Thought Field Therapy (TFT) as a Treatment For Anxiety Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Filed Under: 2012, Anxiety, Dammen T, EFT-Related Modalities, Hoffart, A, Irgens A, Nysaeter T E, Randomized Controlled Trials, TFT (Thought Field Therapy)

To investigate whether thought field therapy (TFT) has an impact on anxiety symptoms in patients with a variety of anxiety disorders… Forty-five patients were randomized to either TFT (n = 23) or a waiting list (n = 22) condition. The wait-list group was reassessed and compared with the TFT group two and a half months after the initial evaluation. After the reassessment, the wait-list patients received treatment with TFT. All 45 patients were followed up one to two weeks after TFT treatment, as well as at three and 12 months after treatment…

Investigation on Emotional Freedom Technique Effectiveness in Diabetic Patients’ Blood Sugar Control

Filed Under: 2014, Ahadi, H, Hajloo, M, Mojembari, A K, Randomized Controlled Trials, Rezabakhsh, H., Serious Disease

Chronic diseases are a major cause of death and illness in the world and diabetics is in sixth rank. As Harati (2009) noted the prevalence of 2nd type diabetes in Iran has accelerated so that more than 1 percent of Iranians over age 20 are affected by it each year. The present study is done in order to improve glycemic control in diabetic patients, reducing the need for costly medical services and enhance their mental health and remove the burdens of the patients and the community…

Effects of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on the Reduction of Chronic Pain in Adults: A Pilot Study

Filed Under: 2014, Clond, M, Ortner, N, Pain and Physical Conditions, Palmer-Hoffman, J, Pilot Studies

This pilot study examined the effects of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on pain reduction in adults with chronic pain. A brief exposure therapy that combines cognitive and somatic elements, EFT has previously been found to be effective in the treatment of a number of psychological conditions, including depression, anxiety, phobia, and posttraumatic stress disorder…

The Effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) for Improving The Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health of People with Chronic Diseases and/or Mental Health Conditions: A Systematic Review Protocol

Filed Under: 2014, Kalla, M, Khalil, H, Pain and Physical Conditions, Phobias, PTSD & Trauma, Quality of Life, Research Reviews, Serious Disease, Stress

Specifically, this systematic review will examine the available Level 1 scientific literature in order to examine the effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Techniques, as a tool to assist with improving people’s health. These will include: 1. Specific changes occurring in the physical body, as a result of administering EFT to a subject; for example, changes in cortisol levels, reduced clumping in blood cells, or a reduction in somatization. 2. Emotional and mental health benefits reported immediately and at a later follow-up time by subjects…

Case Series of Panic Disorder Patients Treated with Oriental Medical Treatments and EFT

Filed Under: 2014, Anxiety, Case Studies, Lee, R D, Lee, S W, Lee, Y J, Panic Disorders, Park, S J, Yoo, S W

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of EFT on panic disorder patients… The three patients with panic disorders were treated with oriental medical treatments which involved acupunctures, herb-medications, moxibustion and emotional freedom techniques…

Emotional Freedom Techniques and Anxiety Level of Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Filed Under: 2014, Anxiety, Emaliyawati, E, Pilot Studies, Serious Disease, Shari, W W, Suryani, S

Anxiety that happens before Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) can aggravate the condition of disease, affecting hemodynamic status, immune disorders and metabolic disorders that result in tissue perfusion and oxygen supply disruption. Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is one of the preferred interventions, because based on some literature, EFT can reduce anxiety… The Conclusion of research is EFT can reduce anxiety levels on patients undergoing PCI. EFT is something
that needs to be considered as based on empirical evidence, provide benefits, easy and without side effects…

Reducing Mathematics Anxiety Among Students with Pseudo-Dyscalculia in Ibadan Through Numerical Cognition and Emotional Freedom Techniques: Moderating Effect of Mathematics Efficacy

Filed Under: 2014, Anxiety, Aremu, A O, Learning Disorders, Pilot Studies, Taiwo, A K

Anxiety in mathematics is a critical challenge facing secondary school students in Nigeria. Previous studies with focus on the improvement of this challenge are scarce. Specifically, there is paucity of studies using Numerical Cognition and Emotional Freedom techniques in solving the above challenges, This study therefore investigated the effects of numerical cognition and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on mathematics anxiety among non-science students with pseudo-dyscalculia in Oyo State…

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