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EFT Research Database › Exploratory Evidence

Elimination of PTSD and Other Psychiatric Symptoms in a Disabled Vietnam Veteran with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) in Six Sessions Using Healing From the Body Level Up Methodology, an Energy Psychology Approach

Summary: This observational study with a within-subjects, time-series, repeated measures design examined the effects of six sessions of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on psychological symptoms in seven veterans. The results showed significant decreases in symptom severity (40%), anxiety (46%), depression (49%), and PTSD (50%), with gains maintained at 90-day follow-up. The study suggests that EFT may be an effective treatment for veterans with psychological problems, although the small sample size limits the generalizability of the findings.

Citation and Link: Swack, J. A. (2009). Elimination of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychiatric symptoms in a disabled Vietnam veteran with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in just six sessions using healing from the Body Level Up™ methodology, an energy psychology approach. International Journal of Healing and Caring, 9(3).

Read the Original Study at International Journal of Healing and Caring

Level
Exploratory Evidence
Type
Quasi-Experimental Studies
Topics
EFT-Related Treatments / Modalities, Energy Psychology, PTSD & Trauma, Veterans
Author
Swack, J A
Year
2009

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Theoretical and Clinical Insights into the Psychological Mechanisms and Active Ingredients of Emotional Freedom Techniques

Level
Exploratory Evidence
Type
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Topics
EFT Mechanisms / Efficacy, PTSD & Trauma, Stress Management
Author
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Year
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Dismantling an Energy Psychology Technique for Communication Apprehension: A Randomized Mixed Methods Trial

Level
Exploratory Evidence
Type
Quasi-Experimental Studies
Topics
Anxiety / Emotional Distress, EFT Mechanisms / Efficacy, Energy Psychology, Students / Young Adults
Author
DiGirolamo, J A, Fairchild, J, Fitch, J, Kimmel, K
Year
2019

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