Summary: The study investigated the effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. Participants who received EFT treatment showed significant reductions in PTSD symptoms, as well as improvements in anxiety and depression.
The treatment gains were maintained at follow-up, indicating that EFT may be a useful tool for veterans with PTSD. The study's findings suggest that EFT warrants further investigation as a potential treatment for PTSD in veterans.
Citation and Link: Church, D., Piña, O., Reategui, C., & Brooks, A. (2011). Single-session reduction of the intensity of traumatic memories in abused adolescents after EFT: A randomized controlled pilot study. Traumatology, 18, 73-79. doi: 10.1177/1534765611426788