Understanding Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping for Emotional Wellness
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping, rooted in acupressure, offers a holistic approach to addressing stress, fear, and phobias. This body-centered therapy draws on ancient Chinese practices, stimulating specific acupoints to improve energy flow. Studies show effectiveness in treating depression, PTSD, and phobias with EFT techniques. Explore this powerful method for enhancing mental health and emotional well-being.
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Creative Therapy Techniques Emotional Freedom Technique Tapping
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) - Tapping EFT tapping has roots in the 1970s when several doctors began stimulating acupressure points to help their patients deal with stress, fear, and phobias. One of them, patented by Dr. Roger Callahan, is called Thought Field Therapy. Later Gary Craig simplified the process and made it available to the public under the EFT name. EFT falls into the category of body-centered therapies . Other leaders in EFT: Julie Schiffman Nick Ortner
Tapping draws on the ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture, which teaches that the body's energy travels along specific pathways. Certain points on these pathways are stimulated to improve the flow of energy. The stimulation is done by inserting very thin needles (acupuncture) or by applying pressure (acupressure). Studies show that acupuncture is effective for some conditions. Some scientists believe that it works because it stimulates the central nervous system and causes the body to release helpful chemicals. EFT tapping stimulates acupoints by touch rather than by the use of needles, making it similar to acupressure.
Using EFT Tapping to Treat Mental Health Depression: One survey of 20 studies found that EFT techniques reduced symptoms of depression just as well as conventional treatments. The improvement in symptoms lasted over time. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): An analysis of seven studies showed that a series of EFT sessions is effective for a variety of populations with PTSD. No adverse effects occurred, and EFT techniques were effective both as a primary treatment and as a self-help technique. Phobias: Fewer studies address the use of EFT tapping to treat phobias. One study used EFT techniques on subjects who had small animal phobias. Phobias improved after a single session. https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-eft-tapping
