Embark on a journey to discover EFT tapping, a powerful self-help technique. Unearth its potential to alleviate stress, anxiety, and other emotional imbalances. Let's delve into the world of EFT tapping, understanding its principles, techniques, and the science behind it.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
An alternative therapy for anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and some other conditions
- Tapping on different parts of the body helps balance energy and reduce physical and emotional pain
- People often use EFT tapping when they are feeling anxious or stressed or when they have a specific issue that they would like to resolve
- EFT involves tapping specific points on the body, primarily on the head and the face, in a particular sequence
- The setup
- Before each round of tapping, the person should decide on a simple reminder phrase to repeat while tapping the karate chop point
PTSD: EFT for PTSD
Military personnel who experience PTSD may benefit from EFT, according to some studies
- In a 2017 survey of EFT practitioners, most (63%) reported that EFT could resolve even complex PTSD in 10 sessions or fewer
- While self-treatment with tapping may help some people feel better, it is also important to seek professional help for physical pain or emotional issues
EFT for Anxiety
A 2016 review of 14 studies on EFT reports that people who used tapping experienced a significant decrease in anxiety.
- However, the author recommends further studies to compare EFT with standard treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
- In a 2019 study, 203 individuals tested the physical reactions and psychological symptoms of EFT workshops.
EFT for depression
A 2012 study involving 30 students with moderate-to-severe depression reported that those who received four group sessions of EFT treatment had significantly less depression than those in the control group, who received no treatment.
- These findings indicated that EFT might be useful as a brief, cost effective, and successful treatment.
