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”
Bifocal emotion regulation through acupoint tapping in fear of flying
Citation: Wittfoth D, Beise J, Manuel J, Bohne M, Wittfoth M. Bifocal emotion regulation through acupoint tapping in fear of flying. Neuroimage Clin. 2022;34:102996. doi: 10.1016/j.nicl.2022.102996. Epub 2022 Mar 30. PMID: 35378497; PMCID: PMC8980501. Abstract Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35378497/ Abstract: Very few studies have investigated the neural underpinnings of bifocal-multisensory interventions such as acupoint tapping (tapping) despite…
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:…
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…
Corrigendum Supports Therapeutic Contribution of Acupoint Tapping to EFTs’ Observed Effects: Response to Spielmans (2021)
Citation: Church D, Kip K, Stapleton P. Corrigendum Supports Therapeutic Contribution of Acupoint Tapping to EFTs’ Observed Effects: Response to Spielmans (2021). J Nerv Ment Dis. 2022 Feb 1;210(2):143-147. doi: 10.1097/NMD.0000000000001439. PMID: 35080522. Source Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35080522/ Abstract We published a meta-analysis of studies that examined the various components of an evidence-based therapy called emotional freedom…
Skinny Genes’ Six-week, Online, Clinical Emotional Freedom Techniques Program: Durable Weight Loss and Improved Psychological Symptoms
Citation: Church D, Stapleton P, Raynor D. Skinny Genes’ Six-week, Online, Clinical Emotional Freedom Techniques Program: Durable Weight Loss and Improved Psychological Symptoms. Adv Mind Body Med. 2022 Winter;36(1):13-21. PMID: 35476748. Access to Full PDF: https://eftuniverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Skinny-Genes-Published.pdf Abstract Context: With obesity a mounting global issue, efficacious treatments can make a contribution to both personal and public…
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…
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…
Editorial: The future of psychology: Approaches to enhance therapeutic outcomes
Citation: Church D, Baumann O, Stapleton P. Editorial: The future of psychology: Approaches to enhance therapeutic outcomes. Front Psychol. 2022 Dec 20;13:1116204. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1116204. PMID: 36605285; PMCID: PMC9810337. Link to Editorial and PDF: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9810337/ A greater acceptance of mind-body approaches in psychology is emerging. Research indicates that supplementing established and evidence-based psychological techniques (e.g.,…
Clinical EFT as an evidence-based practice for the treatment of psychological and physiological conditions: A systematic review
Citation: Church, D., Stapleton, P., Vasudevan, A., O’Keefe, T. (2022). Clinical EFT as an evidence-based practice for the treatment of psychological and physiological conditions: A systematic review. Frontiers in Psychology, vol 13. DOI=10.3389/fpsyg.2022.951451 Available online at 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…
Emotional Freedom Technique As An Intervention Tool In Dealing With Stress Among Mothers of the Children with Intellectual Disability
Citation: Pandey, N. & Mitra, P. (June 2020). Emotional Freedom Technique as an intervention tool in dealing with stress among mothers of the children with intellectual disability. Tathapi (UGC Care Journal) ISSN:2320-0693 19(4) Full Paper ABSTRACT Stress describes unpleasant emotion or feeling that affects one’s level of functioning. It is psychological discomfort (like sadness, anxiety,…
Effectiveness of EFT on suicidal ideation among young adults
Citation: Patel, V. & Pandey, N. (2021). Effectiveness of EFT on suicidal ideation among young adults. International Journal of Indian Psychology 9(3). ISSN 2348-5396.DIP: 18.01.192.20210903, page2image50281920DOI: 10.25215/0903.192 Full paper available here. Abstract: The present study examines the effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) as an intervention for suicidal ideation among young adults. Suicide has been…
A randomised wait-list controlled trial to evaluate Emotional Freedom Techniques for self-reported cancer-related cognitive impairment in cancer survivors
Citation: Tack L, Lefebvre T, Lycke M, Langenaeken C, Fontaine C, Borms M, Hanssens M, Knops C, Meryck K, Boterberg T, Pottel H, Schofield P, Debruyne PR. A randomised wait-list controlled trial to evaluate Emotional Freedom Techniques for self-reported cancer-related cognitive impairment in cancer survivors (EMOTICON). EClinicalMedicine. 2021 Aug 19;39:101081. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2021.101081. PMID: 34466793; PMCID:…