Summary: The article defends the legitimacy of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) against critiques by Boness et al., highlighting recent studies supporting its efficacy through measurable neurological mechanisms, hormonal changes, and genetic shifts. It incorporates the concept of memory reconsolidation theory, explaining how acupoint tapping accelerates this process by creating prediction errors that lead to the revision of outdated mental schemas.
The article argues that EFT operates effectively through these mechanisms, independent of the debated concept of energy meridians.
Citation and Link: Feinstein, D. (2024). The real reasons energy psychology is proving to be durable: Rejoinder to “Acupressure in psychotherapy as an unsinkable rubber duck, reply to Feinstein (2023).” Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 34(2), 200–211. https://doi.org/10.10
Update: Boness et al responds to this article with commentary here
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