Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research interests
I have 30 years' experience as a registered Clinical and Health Psychologist and academic in the Queensland, Australia. I am a world leading researcher in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT or Tapping) and have been awarded many accolades including the Harvey Baker Research Award for meticulous research and the greatest contribution to the field of Energy Psychology. In 2019 I was named Psychologist of the Year by the Australia Allied Health Awards. I have a particular interest in biochemistry changes after psychological interventions and have recently completed fMRI trials, cortisol studies and vagal tone measurement before and after energy psychology and meditation studies.
Statement for HDR students
I supervise my students who are engaged in clinical psychological research trials using innovative therapies such as energy psychology techniques. I am currently the Chair of Graduate Research at Bond University and am not presently available for primary supervision.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Family Functioning and Anorexia Nervosa: The Issue of Control, Griffith University
Award Date: 20 Mar 2003
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A Promising Mind-Body 4th Wave Approach to Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Clinical Emotional Freedom Techniques
Stapleton, P. B., 2025, Development and Treatment of PTSD. IGI Global, p. 221-248 27 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Research › peer-review
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A Qualitative Investigation of a Prenatal Mindfulness Relationship-Based (PMRB) Program to Support Maternal Mental Health and Mother–Baby Relationship During Pregnancy and Post-Partum.
Sansone-Southwood, A., Stapleton, P. B. & Patching, A., 10 Jul 2024, In: Mindfulness. p. 1-19 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A roadmap to understanding interoceptive awareness and post-traumatic stress disorder: a scoping review
Leech, K., Stapleton, P. & Patching, A., 22 May 2024, In: Frontiers in Psychiatry. 15, p. 1-12 12 p., 1355442.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › Research › peer-review
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A Systematic Review on the Prevalence and Risk of Orthorexia Nervosa in Health Workers and Students
McInerney, E., Stapleton, P. B. & Baumann, O., 21 Aug 2024, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 21, 8, p. 1-26 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Body Awareness and Autonomic Reactivity: The Effect of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Psychological Distress in a Clinical Population
Bell, J. & Stapleton, P. B., 1 Apr 2024, In: International Journal of Healing and Caring. April 24, 2, p. 1-17 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Activities
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An Exploration of Complementary Medicine in Psychology Practice
Peta Stapleton (Examiner)
Apr 2024Activity: Examination › Thesis Examination
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Grand Rounds March 2024. The Science Behind Emotional Freedom Techniques: A Focus on Cancer
Peta Stapleton (Speaker)
Mar 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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General (Organisational unit)
Peta Stapleton (Member)
Feb 2024 → Jul 2024Activity: Membership › Internal memberships, committees, boards and panelists
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Scientific Reports (Journal)
Peta Stapleton (Member of editorial board)
2023 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial Board Member
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Business Events Gold Coast (External organisation)
Peta Stapleton (Member)
2023 → 2025Activity: Membership › Committees, Boards and Panelists
Press/Media
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Emotional Freedom Technique Programs May Modulate Stress to Reduce Chronic Pain
12/11/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Emotional Freedom Technique Improves Chronic Pain Severity
22/10/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Research news: Stress reduction for teachers and leaders
4/09/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Video Games Can Boost Your Mental Health – But There's a Catch
Peta Berenice Stapleton & Oliver Baumann
21/08/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Study shows video games can improve mental wellbeing – but you can have too much of a good thing
Peta Berenice Stapleton & Oliver Baumann
19/08/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment