Facts about Emotional Freedom Technique
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Clinical trials have demonstrated that Emotional Freedom Technique reduces physiological arousal by decreasing amygdala activation, the brain's fear center, measurable through functional MRI imaging.
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In 2019, research published in Frontiers in Psychology found that Emotional Freedom Technique produced measurable changes in cortisol levels, the body's primary stress hormone, during a single 60-minute session.
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Practitioners typically perform Emotional Freedom Technique tapping sequences lasting 5-10 minutes per session, with some protocols recommending daily practice for optimal results.
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The basic Emotional Freedom Technique protocol involves tapping on nine acupuncture meridian points while focusing on a specific emotional problem or physical symptom.
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Over 100 peer-reviewed studies have investigated Emotional Freedom Technique since its development, with research examining its effects on PTSD, depression, pain management, and athletic performance.
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A 2012 meta-analysis in the Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease reviewed 18 randomized controlled trials of Emotional Freedom Technique, finding moderate evidence for anxiety and phobia treatment.
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Gary Craig developed Emotional Freedom Technique in 1995 as a self-help method combining acupressure point tapping with cognitive techniques.