“Emotional Freedom Technique and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder” an Essay Fahey, R. L. (2018). Emotional freedom technique and post-traumatic stress disorder. Integrative Medicine Alert, 21(7), 1-7. The author considers a method of supporting veterans who experience the effects of PTSD and depression . This practice implies using acupressure techniques, alternating with activating phrases to reduce the […]
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EcoMeditation and Emoional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Produce Improved Brain Activity
EcoMeditation and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Produce Elevated Brain-wave Patterns and States of Consciousness Judith Pennington, Debbie Sabot, and Dawson ChurchCitation: Pennington J, Sabot D, Church D, (2019) EcoMeditation and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Produce Elevated Brain-wave Patterns and States of Consciousness Work, 63 (2) 199-204 doi: 10.3233/WOR-192921 EFT is used to relieve stress and […]
Read MoreTreatment of PTSD with EFT and EMDR – World Trade Centre Collapse
World Trade Center: A longitudinal case study for treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Emotional Freedom Technique and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Gregory J Nicosia , Lorna Minewiser , Amanda Freger Combination treatment of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in a single subject detailed case study for treating PTSD. The subject was […]
Read MoreDoes Combining Emotional Freedom Techniques and Hypnosis Have an Effect on Sexual Assault Specific Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms
Participants overall felt changes in self-perception, improved interpersonal relations, increase relief from anxiety, increased levels of forgiveness, and confidence in their new coping mechanisms. A significant decrease in PTSD symptom severity including: 40% of the individuals no longer met the criteria for PTSD, an overall 34% decrease in PTSD symptom severity, half the participants showed improvement of between 30-50% and 24 of the 30 participants had a drop in score of between 10-20 points (out of a total of 80) which is a clinically significant change.
Read MoreEmotional Freedom Techniques—How to Make It Mainstream; a Thematic Analysis of Practitioners’ Views
Findings from this study indicate the requirement of further research evidence that is more widely disseminated to enable increased awareness to the public and those within the medical profession of EFT as a potentially beneficial adjunct intervention. Importantly, training for EFT therapists needs to be improved and standardized. Based on the results, a series of recommendations are discussed that aim to address the barriers identified.
Read MorePsychological and Psychosocial Treatments for Children and Young People with Post‐Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Network Meta‐Analysis
This meta analyses evaluated previously published studies. As I read this abstract the authors appeared to rate the interventions’ respective effectiveness based on the significance of their effect size with the largest being CT for PTSD and second being the category that includes EFT which is huge when considered this was published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
Read MorePTSD and Complex PTSD: ICD-11 Updates on Concept and Measurement in the UK, USA, Germany and Lithuania
Study found CPTSD more prevalent than PTSD. Only based on 4 countries. Limitations of the study include need for larger samples sizes, across more countries and cultural contexts to consider the cultural-bound factors in the two siblinig conditions. Cross referencing with International Trauma Interviewing (ITI)processes, also important to increase deepening of understanding of the ITQ use and of trauma-effects globally.
Read MoreChildhood Adversity, Externalizing Behavior, and Substance Use in Adolescence: Mediating Effects of Anterior Cingulate Cortex Activation During Inhibitory Errors
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.
Read MoreEpigenetic Effects of PTSD Remediation in Veterans Using Clinical Emotional Freedom Techniques: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
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…
Read MoreBorrowing Benefits: Group Treatment With Clinical Emotional Freedom Techniques Is Associated With Simultaneous Reductions in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression Symptoms
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…
Read MoreGuidelines for the Treatment of PTSD Using Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques).
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…
Read MoreEvaluating a 3-Week Model for Reducing Symptoms of Stress in Traumatised Youth Using the Trauma Tapping Technique (TTT) for Self-help: A Pilot Trial
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…
Read MoreThe 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
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…
Read MoreTreating Trauma Using Shamanic and Non-Local Methods: Theory, Mechanisms, and Relevance to Current Clinical Practice
Many leading doctors and psychologists now speculate that unresolved trauma is responsible for many of the chronic diseases of Western populations. The body learns and then defaults to a maladaptive reaction to stress and becomes unable to maintain normal homeostasis. Trauma also leads to dissociation as a survival mechanism and a splitting of the psyche…
Read MoreThe Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Therapy on the Reduction of Aggression in Single Mothers
The present study was aimed to determine the efficacy of emotional freedom technique (EFT) therapy on the reduction of aggression in single mothers. The statistical population consisted of women referring to welfare centers in Tehran aged 25 to 40 in 2013…
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