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Emotional Freedom Techniques
Emotional Freedom Techniques (or EFT) is an alternative
treatment for agoraphobia derived from an energy healing
system called Thought Field Training (TFT). TFT was
developed in the 1970s by an American psychologist named
Roger Callahan.
TFT
taps the body's 365 acupressure points to restore energy
flow. This technique was revised by Gary Craig, a
California engineer who focused on 11 of these acupressure
points. After revising the system, Craig renamed it
“Emotional Freedom Techniques” (EFT).
Those who practice EFT think of it as “emotional
acupuncture.” The practitioner taps his or her fingertips on
acupuncture meridian points on your head and chest, while
you focus attention on specific emotions associated with
panic. This practice rests on the theory that tapping energy
meridians and speaking positive affirmation will clear the
emotional block that is stopping electromagnetic energy from
flowing through your body and keeping you healthy.
Supposedly, one or two EFT sessions should clear up a
psychological or emotional problem like agoraphobia forever.
Those who believe in it say that EFT can heal anxiety,
addictions, depression, weight problems, and pain. Also, you
can learn to practice EFT on your own from available
informational materials.
As with EMDR and hypnotherapy, there are individual case
studies in which people with agoraphobia have significantly
improved as a result of EFT. However, there is no
substantial body of research to support its effectiveness.
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