What is EFT “Tapping”?
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a brief self-applied stress reduction technique using elements of cognitive therapy, with physical stimulation of acupuncture points. It is often referred to as ‘Tapping’ as it uses a two finger tapping process on known acupuncture points.
EFT can address a range of issues by simply focusing on the issue you would like to address with an acceptance statement, along with a simple two finger tapping technique.
Effectiveness has been established for phobias, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, pain and more.
Here Dr Peta Stapleton, Clinical and Health Psychologist, and world leading Researcher and Trainer in EFT, explains more about EFT in her ‘How to do Tapping’ and Why it Works video on YouTube.
How Does EFT Work?
The mechanisms behind EFT include deactivation of the amygdala (stress centre in the brain) and hippocampus (memory centre), as well as recent research into vagal nerve improvement. EFT has also been shown to significantly lower cortisol levels, which is the stress hormone. Research on gene expression indicates EFT has has the ability to down regulate genes associated with the stress response, and up-regulate or improve immune functioning.
Science and Evidence
Dr Peta wrote The Science Behind Tapping (Hay House) in 2019 to make the science easy to understand! Learn more here.
EFT has had randomised clinical trials and meta analyses conducted for anxiety, depression,Ā pain,Ā PTSD and more. It has been accepted and implemented across hospitals worldwide, in professional practice, schools and more.
More About The Science Behind EFTHow can EFT help with weight management?
Dr Peta Stapletonās Australian researchĀ has found EFT to be highly successful, and long lasting, when used for the treatment of obesity, food cravings, and weight management. Various forms of EFT has been used in the control of weight issues with good anecdotal results, however,Ā āTapping for Food Cravings and Weight Managementā, is the only one to feature Dr Peta Stapleton alongside Health Psychologist Glenn Mackintosh.Ā
Tapping For Weight Management Online Program
The Tapping for Weight Management Online Program is the only online EFT for weight management program in the world to be clinically researched. The 8 & 12 week programs are delivered by Myself & Australia’s leading weight management Psychologist, Glenn Mackintosh.
What else can EFT help with?
EFT is not only a useful technique in weight management. Research trials have shown the remarkable and positive effects of Tapping on PTSD, anxiety, depression and phobias, as well as chronic pain, fatigue, and its successful use in the cessation of smoking has also been established. In addition to her weight loss related studies, Dr Stapleton’s most recent research has included:
- Brain changes after EFT for overweight adults with food cravings (using fMRI)
- Teaching EFT for Healthy Food Choices and Physical Activity in 14 year olds
- EFT for Academic Fear and Difficulties in 15 year old high achieving students
- EFT versus Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Depression in Adults
- EFT for Chronic Pain
- EFT for Stress Reduction (using salivary cortisol testing)
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Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is considered experimental in nature. While it is gaining in scientific support and is accepted as a legitimate psychological technique, it is not yet widely accepted as a formally validated scientific technique.
All workshops and trainings are intended to promote awareness of the benefits of learning and applying Clinical EFT (the version tested in clinical research trials). However, the general public must take full responsibility for their use of it. The content on this website and any materials we provide you about EFT are provided for general informational purposes only. They are not intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric, or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, psychologist, or other qualified mental health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health issue. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
If you experience any unusual symptoms practicing the technique you should seek the advice of a health professional immediately. Although the results of our research and others in the academic world indicate that many people benefit from the use of Clinical EFT with their food cravings, weight loss, anxiety and depression, the responses to the technique are quite specific to each individual. The effectiveness of EFT may vary from person to person, and such we make no guarantees about individual outcomes. A lack of result or progress may mean you need advice or intervention from a health professional. For assistance to locate an appropriate health professional, please email us at [email protected].
Before making any dietary changes or discontinuing, reducing or increasing prescription medications it is recommended that you consult with your doctor, pharmacist or other qualified medical or health professional first.
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