Citation:Menevse, S. & Yavla, A. (2023). Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique applied to patients before laparoscopic cholecystectomy on surgical fear and anxiety: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 6 October 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jopan.2023.07.006 Abstract Purpose No studies have investigated the effect of the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) on the surgical fears and anxieties of patients before laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This… Read More »
EFT Tapping: The Psychology Behind Tapping Therapy
Originally published on positivepsychology.com Have you thought about integrating tapping into your clinical toolbox? Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) tapping uses the self-stimulation of acupuncture points through tapping to decrease distress. EFT tapping is a body-centric therapy that combines elements of cognitive and exposure therapy you may already use, with light pressure on acupoints. The number… Read More »
What is EFT tapping and how does it work exactly?
Originally published on bodyandsoul.com.au Everything you need to know Penelope Clifton ‘Tapping’ is having a moment thanks to its proven success in helping with a range of issues. But what is it and how does it work? Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a proven treatment for mental and physical conditions, like eating issues, chronic pain,… Read More »
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What’s Energy Got To Do With It? – The State of Energy Psychology Research
This article has been reposted with permission from the American Holistic Nurses Association in the journal Connections in Hositic Nursing Research, Copyright 2023 www.ahna.org By John Freedom, CEHP John Freedom, CEHP, is a counselor, educator and trainer in private practice in Santa Rosa, California. The author of Heal Yourself with Emotional Freedom Technique, he serves… Read More »
Feasibility and effect of emotional freedom therapy on sleep quality in patients with end-stage renal disease receiving maintenance hemodialysis: A pilot study
Citation: Tang, X., Wang, L., Ni, S., Wu, M., Hu, S., & Zhang, L. (2023). Feasibility and effect of emotional freedom therapy on sleep quality in patients with end-stage renal disease receiving maintenance hemodialysis: A pilot study. Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.), 51, 112–120. Advance online publication. Link to Publication and Full Paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0197457223000538?via%3Dihub Abstract: … Read More »
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) for support of cancer patients
Emma Roberts is an EFT Master and Master Trainer, Clinical Hypnotherapist and NLP Master Practitioner. Aga Kehinde is a Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cancer Coach and Educator, Advanced EFT and NLP practitioner. Originally published here. Cancer Can Affect Lives in so many ways. Experiences of cancer are much more than just about the practicalities of… Read More »
Neural changes after Emotional Freedom Techniques treatment for chronic pain sufferers
Citation: Peta S, Oliver B, Tom O, Bhuta S. Neural changes after Emotional Freedom Techniques treatment for chronic pain sufferers. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2022 Nov;49:101653. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2022.101653. Epub 2022 Jul 31. PMID: 35933806. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1744388122001219?via%3Dihub Abstract This clinical trial investigated the effect of an Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) intervention on brain activation in chronic… Read More »
Energy Psychology in Disaster Relief
Citation: Feinstein, David. (2008). Energy Psychology in Disaster Relief. Traumatology. 14. 127-139. 10.1177/1534765608315636. Link for free full paper PDF: https://www.academia.edu/73123548/Energy_psychology_in_disaster_relief Abstract Energy psychology utilizes cognitive operations such as imaginal exposure to traumatic memories or visualization of optimal performance scenarios—combined with physical interventions derived from acupuncture, yoga, and related systems—for inducing psychological change. While a controversial… Read More »
Comparing the effect of emotional freedom technique on sleep quality and happiness of women undergoing breast cancer surgery in military and nonmilitary families: A quasi‐experimental multicenter study
Citation: Kalroozi F, Moradi M, Ghaedi-Heidari F, Marzban A, Raeisi-Ardali SR. Comparing the effect of emotional freedom technique on sleep quality and happiness of women undergoing breast cancer surgery in military and nonmilitary families: A quasi-experimental multicenter study. Perspect Psychiatr Care. 2022 Oct;58(4):2986-2997. doi: 10.1111/ppc.13150. Epub 2022 Oct 3. PMID: 36192125. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36192125/ Abstract Purpose:… Read More »
Emotional Freedom Techniques for Stroke Rehabilitation: A Single Case Study
Citation: Fuller SA, Stapleton P. Emotional Freedom Techniques for Stroke Rehabilitation: A Single Case Study. OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine 2021; 6(4): 038; doi:10.21926/obm.icm.2104038. Full Paper available at: https://www.lidsen.com/journals/icm/icm-06-04-038 Abstract A 37-year-old female with a history of complex trauma, anxiety and depression was treated with Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) supplemented with guided imagery within the… Read More »
Clinical EFT as an evidence-based practice for the treatment of psychological and physiological conditions: A systematic review
Citation: Link: Full Downloadable PDF: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.951451/full Abstract: Background: Since the turn of the century, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) has come into widespread use in medical and psychological treatment settings. It is also used as self-help by tens of millions of people each year. Clinical EFT, the manualized form of the method, has been validated as… Read More »
The Manual Stimulation of Acupuncture Points in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Review of Clinical Emotional Freedom Techniques
Citation: Church D, Feinstein D. The Manual Stimulation of Acupuncture Points in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Review of Clinical Emotional Freedom Techniques. Med Acupunct. 2017 Aug 1;29(4):194-205. doi: 10.1089/acu.2017.1213. PMID: 28874920; PMCID: PMC5580368. Pubmed Link to Entire Paper: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5580368/ Abstract: Background: The manual stimulation of acupuncture points has been combined with components of… Read More »
The Effect of Thought Field Therapy on Dental Fear among Saudi Women during Restorative Treatment
Citation: The Effect of Thought Field Therapy on Dental Fear among Saudi Women during Restorative Treatment, Alawdah, A., AlHabdan, A., Almejrad, L. EC Dental Science, Cronicon Open Access Research Article 2021 Link to free full paper: http://www.tftfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ECDE-20-01660.pdf Abstract Background: This study aimed to evaluate the moderating effect of Thought Field Therapy (TFT) on dental fear… Read More »
