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Clinical EFT Therapy Validated as Evidence-Based Practice for Psychological and Physiological Conditions2

A comprehensive scientific review of a therapy called Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) has been published in a top peer-reviewed journal, Frontiers in Psychology.

It compared the evidence for EFT against criteria published by the American Psychological Association (APA) Division 12 Task Force on Empirically Validated Therapies. Summarizing the results of 56 randomized controlled trials, it found that EFT is highly effective for anxiety, depression, phobias, PTSD, and stress symptoms.

EFT, also known as acupoint tapping or simply “tapping,” is a practice that combines acupressure (tapping on acupuncture points) with elements of conventional psychological methods like cognitive processing and exposure therapy (focusing on distressing memories). Studies show that the addition of acupressure rapidly reduces the emotional triggering that results from disturbing events.

In the past decade, research in EFT has increasingly focused on objective biological markers such as cortisol levels, immune function, brain activity, and gene expression. It has also been used to successfully treat physical conditions including pain, insomnia, and autoimmune diseases.

The results of randomized controlled trials, the gold standard of research, showed EFTs effects to extend beyond the subjective perceptions of stress measured in psychology. The paper’s coauthor and EFT pioneer Dr. Dawson Church observed that, “Self-reporting and subjective change is one thing, but objective change means that independent of what you think or report, there are external positive changes that are measurable.”

The review concludes that Clinical EFT is “efficacious for a range of psychological and physiological conditions. Treatment is associated with measurable biological effects in the dimensions of gene expression, brain synchrony, hormonal synthesis, and a wide range of biomarkers.”

The paper noted several other characteristics of the treatment method. Comparatively few treatment sessions are required, treatment is effective whether delivered in person or virtually, and symptom improvements persist over time. Also, EFT works well as group therapy, which makes it cost effective to administer.

EFT is also unusually safe, with no reports of adverse events in the more than 2,000 study participants. This has led to it being characterized by the US Veterans Administration as a “generally safe therapy.” The paper notes the prevalence of “simultaneous symptom reduction,” where multiple psychological conditions (such as depression and anxiety) and physiological diagnoses (such as pain and insomnia) decline at the same time.

With over 125 studies now published in peer-reviewed journals, Clinical EFT is one of the most-researched treatment methods in the field of psychology. The review paper found it to be a stable and mature method with an extensive evidence base, capable of being used in primary care settings as a safe, rapid, reliable, and effective treatment for both psychological and medical diagnoses.

During my therapy sessions with a client I’ll call “Jennifer” and her mother, we delved into the painful history of Jennifer’s sexual abuse by a male relative who had lived with them. Jennifer had kept this trauma hidden due to repeated threats made against her and her mother’s lives by her attacker. When she finally found the courage to disclose the truth, the man was arrested, although was later, shockingly, acquitted—the blame falling unjustly on her mother’s shoulders.

The revelation of Jennifer’s abuse plunged her into a devastating downward spiral. She found herself trapped in a relationship mirroring the years of beatings she had endured. She turned to drugs, ran away, worked at a strip club, and was raped again, along with suffering other bodily assaults. Jennifer became emotionally detached, while her mother grappled with overwhelming grief.

After some time, Jennifer’s mother decided to start a business in a different city, halting our therapy sessions. However, she called me one day with unexpected news—Jennifer expressed a desire to return home, ready to confront her past and rebuild her life. Wisely, her mother insisted on therapy as a condition for her daughter’s return, and, in turn, Jennifer expressed her trust in me as her therapist, despite the three-hour geographical distance now separating us.

Due to the loss of her driver’s license, Jennifer’s mother made an extraordinary sacrifice. She agreed to take a day off from work each week, driving the two of them six hours roundtrip to my office for their sessions. During our initial meeting, I inquired about Jennifer’s post-assault medical examination, only to learn that she had never undergone one. Urgently, I encouraged her to seek a thorough examination from a gynecologist.

In our next meeting, Jennifer and her mother arrived at my office bearing long faces and sad news. A biopsy had revealed several large ovarian cancer spots, carrying a grim prognosis. Seeking a second opinion, Jennifer consulted another gynecologist who confirmed the presence of three sizable cancerous spots on her ovaries. The second biopsy confirmed this dire diagnosis—terminal cancer, with a life expectancy of merely six months.

Shattered by this devastating diagnosis, both mother and daughter expressed the bitter irony of embarking on a fresh start, only to have Jennifer now facing imminent death. Her mother was utterly heartbroken, feeling both helpless and hopeless. I, too, was overcome with shock and profound sadness, feeling deeply connected to their pain.

That night, I included Jennifer and her mother in my prayers, beseeching divine assistance. In the midst of my slumber, a dream unfolded.

Mary, the mother of Jesus, descended from the sky, emanating a luminous, ethereal blue light. Clad in a beautiful blue gown, perhaps adorned with specks of gold, she exuded a peaceful aura brimming with love. With outstretched arms, Mary then emitted three radiant orbs of golden-white light, each one directed toward a cancerous spot on Jennifer’s ovaries. As I looked on in awe, each orb enveloped and surrounded its designated spot, a truly remarkable sight.

Awakening from this extraordinary dream, I felt an unwavering certainty that Jennifer had now been completely healed of her cancer. This certainty remained steadfast in both my dream state and waking consciousness.

Throughout the day, I pondered the dream, occasionally wrestling with doubts. Should I share this revelation with Jennifer, or would it offer her false hope? After debating with myself, it felt it would be unjust to withhold this profound visitation from Mary. I decided to disclose my dream while cautioning Jennifer that I did not fully understand its meaning.

Jennifer’s eyes widened in astonishment as I recounted to her what had unfolded in my dream. Despite my cautionary words, she confidently affirmed its truth, believing that Mary had indeed healed her.

Jennifer returned to the same doctor who had initially diagnosed her visibly cancerous spots just one week before. The doctor declared he now found no trace of cancer in her. Two subsequent biopsies confirmed the absence of cancer. We were filled with joy and awe at this miraculous news.

Fifteen years have since passed and Jennifer remains cancer-free—a testament to the incredible power of divine intervention and healing.

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