Emotional Freedom Techniques
What is EFT - Emotional Freedom Techniques?
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) founded by Gary Craig was developed in the early 1990s. He has built on a large number of methods and discoveries from various disciplines, such as kinesiology, osteopathy, chiropractic and physiotherapy. The method and ultimate goal of EFT is to neutralize the emotional charge of traumatic events and memories by decoupling the stress response. The emotional charge is thus converted into a reaction that has little or no emotion, but generates a neutral or even positive memory/attitude.
How does the EFT technique work?
In this treatment technique, the relaxation response is stimulated by gently tapping on a number of acupressure points. When concentrating simultaneously on a stressful or traumatic experience, the stress response will extinguish. At the end of the treatment, the trauma has therefore been transformed into a neutral memory that elicits little or no emotional reactions. In fact, the stress link in the memory of a traumatic experience is addressed and the EFT method proves to be particularly successful and effective in practice. This way you effectively tackle stress and the stress-related complaints.
Emotional Freedom Techniques
Novet EFT Practitioner - The Novet Advantage
Novet practitioners are recognized for their thorough understanding, personalized care, and commitment to supporting clients in achieving lasting, positive change. Certification in EFT requires completing the comprehensive two-year certification program.
What sets a Novet EFT practitioner apart:
Holistic Approach: Focuses on identifying and addressing deeper causes of emotional distress for lasting change.
Applied Stress Physiology: Expertise in stress physiology to support effective emotional processing.
Trauma-Sensitive Practice: Specialized training ensures a safe, supportive environment for trauma survivors.
Customized Protocols: Tailored solutions for issues like pain, grief, chronic health concerns and limiting beliefs.
High Standard of Care: Balanced theory and practical skills for personalized, professional service.
RESEARCH ON EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES
Novet - The EFT Standard
REFERENCE LIST: EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES Including Abstracts, updated 2025
https://www.noveteft.com/assets/files/eft-reference-list-last-update-may-2025.pdf
NWH - Nursing for Women's Health
Emotional Freedom Techniques for Postpartum Depression, Perceived Stress, and Anxiety
Year Published: 2024 | Research Type: Experimental Studies
Summary: This study looked at whether Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) can help new postpartum mothers feel less stressed, depressed, and anxious. 11 women who were experiencing these feelings attended 8 group sessions where they learned EFT techniques. After the sessions, the women reported feeling significantly better, with reduced stress, depression, and anxiety. While the results are promising, more research is needed to confirm whether EFT is truly helpful for new mothers with these feelings.
Pub Med
The impact of emotional freedom techniques on anxiety, depression, and anticipatory grief in people with cancer: A meta-analysis and systematic review
Pub Med
The impact of emotional freedom techniques on anxiety, depression, and anticipatory grief in people with cancer
Science Papers
Preliminary Support for Emotional Freedom Techniques as a Support for Cancer Patients
The Truth About Cancer
How Emotional Freedom Technique Can Help You Fight Cancer
https://thetruthaboutcancer.com/emotional-freedom-technique-cancer/
Science Direct
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to reduce the side effects associated with tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitor use in women with breast cancer: A service evaluation
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1876382014003072
NIH - National Library of Medicine
Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Improves Multiple Physiological Markers of Health
Pub Med
Clinical EFT as an evidence-based practice for the treatment of psychological and physiological conditions: A systematic review
Pub Med
The Effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Techniques for Depressive Symptoms: A Meta-Analysis
Frontiers in Psychology
Emotional freedom techniques for treating post traumatic stress disorder: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1195286/full
EFT International
A Randomised Wait-List Controlled Trial to Evaluate Emotional Freedom Techniques for Self-Reported Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment in Cancer Survivors