Summary: This study tested whether Thought Field Therapy (TFT) can help people overcome their fear of needles. 21 people with needle phobia received a single hour-long TFT session. Before and after the session, they filled out a survey to measure their anxiety levels. The results showed that TFT significantly reduced their fear and anxiety about needles, and the benefits lasted for at least a month. The study suggests that TFT might be a helpful treatment for people with needle phobia and possibly other phobias too.
Citation and Link: Darby, D. W. (2002). The efficacy of Thought Field Therapy as a treatment modality for individuals diagnosed with blood-injection-injury phobia. Dissertation Abstracts International, 64(03), 1485B. (UMI No. 3085152). https://energypsychologyjournal.org/darby/