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Thought Field Therapy Efficacy Following Large Scale Traumatic Events: Description of Four Studies. Thought Field Therapy (TFT) has been shown to reduce symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress (PTS) with trauma survivors in four studies in Africa. In a 2006 preliminary study, orphaned Rwandan adolescents, who reported ongoing trauma symptoms since the 1994 genocide, were treated with TFT. A 2008 Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) examined the efficacy of TFT treatments facilitated by Rwandan Community leaders in reducing PTS symptoms in adult survivors of the 1994 genocide. Results of the 2008 study were replicated in a second RCT in Rwanda in 2009.
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Psychological Intervention Including EFT for an Adult with Motor Vehicle Accident related PTSD: A Case Study
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a significant public health concern and can have long-term emotional, social and financial consequences for individuals and society… After six sessions, over an eight-week period, improvements were noted on all identified goals and on all assessment tools such that at post treatment DS no longer met the criteria for PTSD.
Read MoreSingle-Session Reduction of the Intensity of Traumatic Memories in Abused Adolescents After EFT: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
The population for this study was drawn from an institution to which juveniles are sent by court order if they are found by a judge to be physically or psychologically abused at home.
Read MoreTelephone Delivery of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Remediates PTSD Symptoms in Veterans
Telephone-mediated psychotherapy is a resource for persons who have difficulty accessing office visits because of geography, economic restrictions, or fear of stigma… Results suggest that although less efficacious than in-person office visits, EFT delivered via telephone is effective in remediating PTSD and comorbid symptoms in about two thirds of cases.
Read MoreBrief Trauma Symptom Intervention with Rwandan Genocide Survivors Using TFT (Thought Field Therapy)
This randomized waitlist control study examined the efficacy of Thought Field Therapy (TFT) in reducing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder symptoms in survivors of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda… Reduced trauma symptoms for the group receiving TFT were found for all scales. Reductions in trauma symptoms were sustained at a 2-year follow-up assessment. Limitations, clinical implications, and future research are discussed.
Read MoreThe Challenges and Opportunities of Introducing Thought Field Therapy (TFT) Following the Haiti Earthquake
The 2010 earthquake in Haiti was followed by international emergency interventions. The scale of the disaster resulted in considerable psychological trauma amongst the population, which was likely to persist after the initial emergency response… The authors have continued to receive positive feedback from participants, for more than 1 year following the training.
Read MoreEfficacy of EFT Provided by Coaches vs. Licensed Therapists in Veterans with PTSD
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a validated method for treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), available to both lay persons and to licensed mental health practitioners (LMP). It is unknown whether results would be significantly different when EFT is administered by licensed practitioners compared to trained lay coaches… Six sessions of EFT, whether administered by a coach or an LMP is efficacious in treating PTSD among veterans suggesting that EFT provided by lay coaches would be an effective strategy to address PTSD in this population…
Read MoreClinical Study on Treatment of the Earthquake-Caused Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by Cognitive-Behavior Therapy and Acupoint Stimulation
Zhang, Y., Feng, B., Xie, J. P., Xu, F. Z., & Chen, J. (2011). Clinical study on treatment of the earthquake-caused post-traumatic stress disorder by cognitive-behavior therapy and acupoint Stimulation. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 31(1), 60-63. Download full study at Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine Abstract: Objective To study the curative effect of acupoint […]
Read MoreSingle Session EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) for Stress-Related Symptoms After Motor Vehicle Accidents: A Case Study
Motor vehicle accidents (MVA) are a common cause of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Energy psychology (EP) approaches such as EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) are a new form of exposure therapy used to treat PTSD from a variety of different causes…
Read MoreTreatment of PTSD in Rwandan Child Genocide Survivors Using Thought Field Therapy (TFT)
Thought Field Therapy (TFT), which utilizes the self-tapping of specific acupuncture points while recalling a traumatic event or cue, was applied with 50 orphaned teens who had been suffering with symptoms of PTSD since the Rwandan genocide 12 years earlier…
Read MorePsychological Symptom Change in Veterans After Six Sessions of EFT: An Observational Study
This observational study examined the effects of six sessions of EFT on seven veterans, using a within-subjects, time-series, repeated measures design…
Read MoreElimination of PTSD and Other Psychiatric Symptoms in a Disabled Vietnam Veteran With Traumatic Brain Injuries: A Case Study
Increasing numbers of returning veterans and veterans of previous conflicts are being diagnosed with depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other psychological problems caused by military service. It is important to develop brief and effective treatment methods to facilitate re-entry into civilian life. Energy psychology techniques have been found effective for rapidly treating trauma.
Read MoreWorld Trade Center Tower 2 Survivor: EP Treatment of Long-Term PTSD: A Case Study
In this case study a survivor of the Twin Towers collapse of 9/11/01 is treated for prolonged complex PTSD after several years of self-imposed seclusion. Effects of a single session of EFT assessed immediately after treatment demonstrated an elimination of clinically significant scores on the Traumatic Symptom Inventory compared to two pre-treatment assessments.
Read MoreThought Field Therapy (TFT) and Trauma Recovery
People who have been repeatedly exposed to traumatic events are at high risk for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Refugees and immigrants can certainly be in this category, but seldom seek professional therapy due to cultural, linguistic, financial, and historical reasons. A rapid and culturally sensitive treatment is highly desirable with communities new to Western-style healing.
Read MorePre-Hospital Analgesia with Acupressure in Victims of Minor Trauma: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded Trial
Untreated pain during the transportation of patients after minor trauma is a common problem in emergency medicine. Because paramedics usually are not allowed to perform invasive procedures or to give drugs for pain treatment, a noninvasive, nondrug based method would be helpful. Acupressure is a traditional Chinese treatment for pain that is based on pain relief followed by a short mechanical stimulation of specific points. Consequently, we tested the hypothesis that effective pain therapy is possible by paramedics who are trained in acupressure.
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