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“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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Epigenetic 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 MoreRandomised Controlled Study Comparing Two Psychological Therapies for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) vs. Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET)
Randomised Controlled Study Comparing Two Psychological Therapies for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Vs. Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET)…
Read MoreEmotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Effects on Psychoimmunological Factors of Chemically Pulmonary Injured Veterans
Editor’s Note: The link to this research is not currently functional (23rd, May 2018). Please write research@eftinternational.org with any updated information.
Read MoreThe Effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Techniques in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Meta-Analysis
The analysis of existing studies showed that a series of 4–10 EFT sessions is an efficacious treatment for PTSD with a variety of populations. The studies examined reported no adverse effects from EFT interventions and showed that it can be used both on a self-help basis and as a primary evidence-based treatment for PTSD.
Read MoreWorking with Military Service Members and Veterans: A Field Report of Obstacles and Opportunities
Symptoms like flashbacks and nightmares often occur when healthcare providers are unavailable, and a portable self-help method like EFT is useful at such times. EFT also provides a coping technique to families of service providers and improves resilience. Successful implementation in a military culture requires sensitivity to these issues.
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