The Science of EFT with Dr Peta Stapleton

Whether you are new to Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), or are a seasoned ‘tapper’, this podcast episode is guaranteed to keep you engaged. Interviewee, Dr Peta Stapleton, is a clinical and health psychologist as well as associate professor in psychology at Bond University. Peta has led world-first randomised clinical trials investigating Emotional Freedom Techniques, adding a wealth of research to this field.

*Key Highlights *

The origins of EFT (2:30)
What does a session involve? (6:10)
Is tapping the acupoints essential? (8:35)
The effect of EFT on physiology (13:00)
Review of the research outcomes (17:30)
The astonishing results for cravings and weight loss (27:00)
Tapping as a tool for processing emotion (38:00)
Navigating addiction with tapping (47:00)
The practicalities – training and certification (51:00)
Useful links and resources:
Dr Peta Stapleton’s website - https://petastapleton.com/
The Science Behind Tapping - https://petastapleton.com/the-science-behind-tapping/
Guidelines for the Treatment of PTSD Using Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6316206/
The Effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Techniques in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Meta-Analysis - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27889444/
Emotional Freedom Techniques for Anxiety: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26894319/
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized and Nonrandomized Trials of Clinical Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) for the Treatment of Depression - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27843054/