Summary: This meta-analysis examined the efficacy of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by analyzing 7 randomized controlled trials. The results showed a large treatment effect, with EFT demonstrating significant effectiveness in reducing PTSD symptoms compared to waitlist or usual care controls. EFT was found to be comparable to other evidence-based therapies, such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), in treating PTSD. The analysis concluded that 4-10 sessions of EFT can be an effective treatment for PTSD with no reported adverse effects.
Citation and Link: Sebastian, B., & Nelms, J. (2016). The effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Techniques in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: A meta-analysis. Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing, 13(1), 16-25. doi:10.1016/j.explore.2016.10.001 via ScienceDirect (originally in Explore Journal)