EFT Tapping Research; The Science of Tapping
EFT, Energy Psychology and Tapping Studies, Abstracts, Papers, and Articles with Editor’s Note Summaries (by Craig Weiner, DC)
This is one of the most comprehensive collection of EFT/Tapping related published research abstracts and full papers in a single location. It is continually updated. Editor’s notes provided by Craig Weiner, DC, provide a brief synopsis of each paper and further details are best obtained by reading the full paper and if unable to obtain, then to review the paper abstract.
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Milestones in Worldwide Acceptance of EFT and EFT Published Research
- Nov. 2021 a select committee led by Peta Stapleton, PhD and approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) was created to evaluate EFT by the APA for inclusion on their evidence based psychological treatments website
- 2020 EFT approved under the National Insurance Disability Scheme (NDIS) for therapy in Australia
- 2020 Australian Psychological Society features EFT during National Psychology Week as emerging approach for pain
- 2020 APA journal (USA) published EFT cortisol replication study
- 2020 A major review of psychological treatments for PTSD – Energy psychology (combined somatic/cognitive therapies) was the 2nd most effective at reducing PTSD symptoms at the end of treatment to waitlist (after EMDR which was found to be most effective). Further, energy psychology had the greatest cost savings over no treatment, followed by EMDR, trauma-focused CBT and then other treatments
- 2019 Blue Knot Foundation for (trauma) includes EFT in PTSD clinical guidelines in Australia
- In 2019, EFT was approved for use within the South Korean medical system
- 2018 – N.I.C.E. (UK) acknowledge the body of EFT research, deem it worthy of government funding and in economic modelling indicated it was highly cost effective
- 2018 EFT was approved as “generally safe” by the US Veterans Administration
- 2018 EFT International and ACEP (Association of Comprehensive Energy Psychology) made a joint submission of the research evidence for EFT and TFT as treatments for PTSD to NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) in the UK. NICE has created a specific category for EFT, TFT and Somatic Experiencing called “CSACTS” (Combined Somatic and Cognitive Therapies) and acknowledged as “worthy of further research”
- In 2017, the U.S. Veterans Administration (V.A.) added EFT to List 2, approving it as a “generally safe therapy”
Thought Field Therapy And Its Derivatives: Rapid Relief Of Mental Health Problems Through Tapping On The Body
Citation: Mollon, Phil. (2007). Thought Field Therapy and its derivatives: Rapid relief of mental health problems through tapping on the body. Primary Care and Community Psychiatry. 12[3-4], 123-127.Click here to read Full Paper http://goo.gl/oYWN5T Abstract A genre of psychotherapeutic enquiry, involving work with the body’s energy system as well as the mind, began in the…
Depression Symptoms Improve after Successful Weight Loss with Emotional Freedom Techniques; Stapleton et al 2013
Stapleton, P., Church, D., Sheldon, T., Porter, B., & Carlopio, C. (2013). Depression Symptoms Improve after Successful Weight Loss with Emotional Freedom Techniques. ISRN Psychiatry, 2013, 573532. doi:10.1155/2013/573532 Click here to read Abstract and Full Paper http://goo.gl/Knpxuk Abstract Ninety-six overweight or obese adults were randomly allocated to a four-week EFT treatment or waitlist condition. Waitlist…
Clinical Benefits of Emotional Freedom Techniques on Food Cravings at 12-Months Follow-Up
A 12 Month Follow Up Study on the Effectiveness of EFT on Food Cravings Reveals Significant Reductions in Weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), Food Cravings, Craving Restraint and Psychological Coping Ability Citation: Stapleton, P., Sheldon, T., & Porter, B. (2012). Clinical benefits of emotional freedom techniques on food cravings at 12-months follow-up: A randomized controlled…
Brief Group Intervention Using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) for Depression in College Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial; Church, DeAsis & Brooks, 2012
Four 90 Minute Group EFT Sessions in RCT Trial Reveals Significant Decrease in Depression Scores Citation: Church, D., De Asis, M., & Brooks, A. J. (2012). Brief group intervention using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) for depression in college students: A randomized controlled trial. Depression Research & Treatment, 2012. doi:10.1155/2012/257172 Click here to read Abstract and…
A Randomized Clinical Trial Of A Meridian-Based Intervention For Food Cravings With Six Month Follow-Up
Food Cravings Reduced with EFT; A RCT Study Demonstrates the Effectiveness of EFT for 96 Obese Adults in Measuring Reduced Food Cravings and Increased Food Restraint Citation: Stapleton, P., Sheldon, T., Porter, B., Whitty, J. (2011). A randomized clinical trial of a meridian-based intervention for food cravings with six month follow-up. Behavior Change,28(1), p 1-16.Click…
A Feasibility Study: Emotional Freedom Techniques for Depression in Australian Adults; Stapleton, et al 2014
Stapleton, P., Devine, S., Chatwin, H., Porter, B. and Sheldon, T. 2014. A feasibility study: emotional freedom techniques for depression in Australian adults. Curr. Res. Psychol., 5: 19-33. Click here to read Abstract http://goo.gl/bNZP8y and to read Full Paper http://goo.gl/KKQOo2 Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility of using Clinical Emotional…
Practical Application of EFT for Food Cravings; A Case Study
Citation: Stapleton, P., Porter, B., (2012) Practical Application of Emotional Freedom Techniques for Food Cravings, Journal of International Healing and Caring, Vol. 12(3) Sept. 2012. Click here for Abstract and Full Paper https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265145082_Practical_Application_of_Emotional_Freedom_Techniques_for_Food_Cravings Abstract Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) has been shown to have a lasting effect on food cravings, power over food and restraint ability,…
Modulating Gene Expression through Psychotherapy: The Contribution of Non-Invasive Somatic Interventions
Paper Explores the Possibility that Non-Invasive Somatic Interventions (i.e. Tapping Techniques) Alter Gene Expression Citation: Feinstein, D., & Church, D. (2010). Modulating Gene Expression through Psychotherapy: The Contribution of Non-Invasive Somatic Interventions. Review of General Psychology,14(4), 283 – 195. © 2010, American Psychological Association. Note: This article may not exactly replicate the copy-edited version published…
Evidence and Potential Mechanisms for Mindfulness Practices and Energy Psychology for Obesity and Binge-Eating Disorder
Paper Investigates the Use of Energy Psychology Tapping and Mindfulness as Potentially Effective Approaches of Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity Citation: Sojcher, R., Fogerite, S.M., Perlman, A. (2012) Evidence and Potential Mechanisms for Mindfulness Practices and Energy Psychology for Obesity and Binge-Eating Disorder Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing, 8(5), 271-276. Click here to…
Your DNA is Not Your Destiny: Behavioral Epigenetics and the Role of Emotions in Health
Citation: Church, D. (2010). Your DNA is Not Your Destiny: Behavioral Epigenetics and the Role of Emotions in Health. Anti-Aging Medical Therapeutics, 13. Click here to download Abstract and Full Paper http://goo.gl/kjKjvo Abstract In a series of studies published in 2000 and later, researchers began to demonstrate the importance of epigenetic influences on gene expression.…
Efficacy of EFT in Reducing Public Speaking Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial; Jones, Thornton & Andrews
Citation: Jones, S., Thornton, J., & Andrews, H. (2011). Efficacy of EFT in Reducing Public Speaking Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Energy Psychology: Theory, Research, Treatment, 3(1). Click here to view Abstract http://goo.gl/u4BEFW Abstract Thirty six volunteers with Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA) were randomly allocated into a treatment group and wait-list control group. Subjective self-report…
Can Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Be Effective in the Treatment of Emotional Conditions? Results of a Service Evaluation in Sandwell; Stewart, Boath, Carryer, Walton, Hill
Citation: Stewart A, Boath E, Carryer A, Walton I, Hill L. Can Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) be effective in the treatment of emotional conditions? Results of a service evaluation in Sandwell. Journal of Psychological Therapies in Primary Care 2013;2:71-84. Abstract Objectives: This service evaluation (pilot study) was carried out to establish the feasibility and effectiveness…