This document discusses using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) meridian tapping to treat trauma. EFT is a treatment modality that works on the neurologic components of pain and symptoms associated with traumatic memories. The document provides examples of patients who experienced relief from back pain, anxiety, depression, and other issues using EFT techniques over 1-10 minutes. Research has shown EFT to be effective for anxiety, depression, phobias, PTSD, pain, weight loss, and more. The document describes how EFT works on meridian points and provides a step-by-step process for administering EFT tapping. Resources for clinical research on EFT and complimentary training videos are also listed.
This document discusses using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) meridian tapping to treat trauma. EFT is a treatment modality that works on the neurologic components of pain and symptoms associated with traumatic memories. The document provides examples of patients who experienced relief from back pain, anxiety, depression, and other issues using EFT techniques over 1-10 minutes. Research has shown EFT to be effective for anxiety, depression, phobias, PTSD, pain, weight loss, and more. The document describes how EFT works on meridian points and provides a step-by-step process for administering EFT tapping. Resources for clinical research on EFT and complimentary training videos are also listed.
This document discusses using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) meridian tapping to treat trauma. EFT is a treatment modality that works on the neurologic components of pain and symptoms associated with traumatic memories. The document provides examples of patients who experienced relief from back pain, anxiety, depression, and other issues using EFT techniques over 1-10 minutes. Research has shown EFT to be effective for anxiety, depression, phobias, PTSD, pain, weight loss, and more. The document describes how EFT works on meridian points and provides a step-by-step process for administering EFT tapping. Resources for clinical research on EFT and complimentary training videos are also listed.
This document discusses using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) meridian tapping to treat trauma. EFT is a treatment modality that works on the neurologic components of pain and symptoms associated with traumatic memories. The document provides examples of patients who experienced relief from back pain, anxiety, depression, and other issues using EFT techniques over 1-10 minutes. Research has shown EFT to be effective for anxiety, depression, phobias, PTSD, pain, weight loss, and more. The document describes how EFT works on meridian points and provides a step-by-step process for administering EFT tapping. Resources for clinical research on EFT and complimentary training videos are also listed.
Kim DEramo, D.O. Objectives New awareness of neurologic components of pain and symptoms associated with traumatic memories and experiences Offer you a new modality to add to your current practice now Offer you a treatment modality for your personal use Offer resources for continued learning for you and your patients What is EFT?
Patient Examples 55 yo male with 10+ years severe back pain MD psychiatrist Tried acupuncture, massage, physical therapy, medications I know you cant get me out of pain, butmaybe you can help me deal. OMT treatment next day results One week follow up with return of symptoms OMT result x 3 visits without resolution of pain
--------One year later using EFT x10 minutes-------- Patient Examples 46 yo female with severe anxiety and obsessive thoughts Recently diagnosed with bipolar OCD symptoms and prescribed medications Began after traumatic injury to upper lip Reinjured at suture Obsessive thoughts about lip and health History behind the incident.patients emotional state Patient Examples 49 yo male with anxiety and low back/sacral pain Sister with similar LBP/sacral pain and instability Business executive, worried about money, anxiety in relationships OMT with return of symptoms X 1 year Incorportated EFT into treatment. Patient Examples 29 yo female with chronic depression, overweight, anxiety, new onset thyroid disease Medical student, failing out of program Abnormal TSH, T3, T4, prescribed thyroid medications.not yet begun Anxiety over school, relationship Low energy, weight gain, difficult to exercise, would like to run, struggle with her body
Research in EFT Research has been done to validate efficacy of EFT in treatment for: Anxiety Depression Phobias PTSD Pain and physical symptoms Weight loss and cravings Sports and professional performance Traumatic events
How Does EFT Work?
Meridian Points
How To Do It Step 1: Find MPI (Most Pressing Issue) Step 2: Scale from 0-10 Step 3: Tap Step 4: Recheck Step 5: Tap on next MPI Step 6: (Optional)
How To Do It Step 1: Find MPI (Most Pressing Issue) Experience/Memory Emotions Thoughts/Ideas Symptoms: location, severity, quality
Step 2: Scale from 0-10 severity (10 is most severe)
How To Do It Step 3: Tap Karate Chop point with Setup Phrase Trigger: Even though I have (this problem/symptom).. Counter Trigger: I love and accept myself fully OR I choose to embrace my life now Tap on general points using Trigger Phrase How To Do It Step 4: Recheck 0-10 Scale; better/worse/same What came up for you during the tapping? Note other thoughts, emotions, ideas or experiences Step 5: Tap on next MPI
How To Do It Step 6: Affirmative Tapping (Optional) May add this after MPI intensity is 3 or below
Resources Research in Clinical EFT: www.EFTuniverse.com/research-studies/research CME Training in EFT www.ClinicalEFT.com Complimentary Training Videos Doctor training videos: How to Use EFT in Your Practice Now www.EFTdoctors.com/doctortraining Patients training videos for self-treatment: How to Heal Yourself with EFT www.EFTdoctors.com/selfhealing
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