Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2-2025

Publication Title

The American College of Psychiatrists Annual Meeting 2025

Publisher

The American College of Psychiatrists (ACP)

Publisher Location

Kauai, HI

Abstract

The field of Energy Psychology [EP] has amassed hundreds published research studies over its thirty year history which includes both systematic review and meta-analysis level data. These have consistently demonstrated significant effect sizes equivalent to EMDR and trauma based CBT (Church et al., 2022; Feinstein, 2021). Energy Psychology Techniques typically include an energetic component, an emotional component, a somatic component, focus upon a specific memory, which lead to automatic secondary cognitive shifts. Memory Reconsolidation may be a primary psycho-biological explanation for effectiveness. Emotional Freedom Technique [EFT] is the most studied EP technique to date, and considered an evidenced based treatment for a number of conditions. Advanced Integrative Therapy [AIT] was created in the same time period, but did not receive similar research focus as EFT, in spite of having an enthusiastic group of practitioners using it effectively with patients. Comparative evidence related to the effectiveness of EFT vs. AIT is lacking. Our original randomized controlled trial comparing the results showed equivalence (Brown et al., 2023). This six-month follow-up (Brown eta l., 2024) aims to compare the efficacy of EFT and AFT in sustained relief from negative emotions related to the chosen memory over time.

Controlled Subject

Psychotherapy; Clinical trials; Emotional Freedom Techniques

Disciplines

Psychiatric and Mental Health

File Format

PDF

File Size

4310 KB

Language

English

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