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Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Tapping: Evidence-Based, Mind-Body Treatment Approach for Anxiety, Trauma & More

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Target Audience

Addiction Counselors, Case Managers, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants, Social Workers, and other Mental Health Professionals.

Outline

Origin and Research

The origin of EFT
The different nomenclature of EFT:
- Energy Psychology
- Thought Field Therapy
- Tapping Solution
- Meridian Therapies
Highlight significant cortisol reduction in peer-reviewed published research
The EFT steps of activating acupoints in conjunction with descriptions of upsets
The profound relaxation response from EFT
EFT includes cognitive interventions
Going beyond talk therapy: relaxation of activating meridian

EFT to Eliminate Phobias

Two categories of phobias – instinct driven or driven from a past negative event
Demonstration of finding and treating with EFT the “first or the worst” time
Live example from the audience, case studies
The “borrowing benefits” for all to participate

Using EFT for Stress, Generalized Anxiety and Panic

Personal peace procedure
Checking work and the value of persistence
Considerations for treating issues thoroughly -- in the past, present and future
Quieting the physiological arousal of panic

EFT treatment for Compulsions and Unwanted Habits

Finding a baseline
Treat the “urge” or “desire” to perform the unwanted behavior
Greatly diminish hand washing, checking, biting nails or thumb sucking
Check your work via the SUDS intensity measure
Future performance enhancement protocol to reinforce gains for the future

EFT with Social Anxiety and Building a Social Skill Set

Social Anxiety –fear of being scrutinized by others (and yourself)
EFT on social situations; past, present and future
Establish layers of communication including ice breaker/small talk

EFT with Acute and Long-Standing Trauma

EFT movie on Veterans 4 Vignettes of War
Mind-body sweep - Gentle EFT approach via the associated physical discomfort

Objectives

Analyze the origin and efficacy of the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) including peer reviewed, published research.
Utilize exposure techniques and tapping to reduce client distress.
Demonstrate 3 ways to release pain using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT).
Utilize a two-prong approach to treating social anxiety: EFT and social skill building.
Modify treatment plans to deliver EFT to a range of disorders.
Describe modifications to EFT for various client populations.

Objectives

Analyze the origin and efficacy of the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) including peer reviewed, published research.
Utilize exposure techniques and tapping to reduce client distress.
Demonstrate 3 ways to release pain using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT).
Utilize a two-prong approach to treating social anxiety: EFT and social skill building.
Modify treatment plans to deliver EFT to a range of disorders.
Describe modifications to EFT for various client populations.

Copyright : 08/10/2017

Using Energy Psychology to Treat Overwhelming Affect: A Rapid Transformative Approach

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Objectives

Demonstrate how to use EP with PTSD and anxiety-based issues
Determine how to integrate acupoint tapping or energy-focused therapy with your current methods to regulate escalating patterns of reactivity
Discover methods to increase your ability to stay fully present and grounded, even when working with intense trauma or affect
Employ specific EP tools to use to rapidly facilitate the processing of negative events
Demonstrate how Energy Psychology methods can help regulate client as well as therapist emotions during the administration of Energy Psychology tools and techniques.

Outline

Energy Psychology Exercises

Cross Crawl
Tapping

Mind-Body Connection

Multiple Level Patterns
Two Way Communication
Function of the Mind
Role of Information & Energy

The Eco-Systemic Model of PTSD

Contributing Factors to Positive or Negative Resolution
Affective Regulation vs. Dysregulation

Phase-Oriented Trauma Treatment

Developing Safety
Reconstruction of Memories
Reintegration of Social Connections

Defining Energy Psychology

Trauma Based Problem Development

Deconstructing Trauma Cycle

Energy Flow

Collagen
Meridian Treatment
Acupuncture

Basics of EFT

Problem Focus
Set-Up Statement
Tapping Points
Constricted Breathing Technique
The Personal Peace Procedure
Psychoenergetic Reversal
Nine Gamut Procedure
Chasing the Pain
Unzipping
Tell the Story Technique

Role of Meridians

Support from Acupuncture
Use with Anger, Guilt & Shame
Use with Temper Tantrums

Major Psychological Reversal

Neuroscience Mechanisms of Energy Psychology

Memory Reconsolidation

Reactivate
Mismatch
Revise

Evidence-Based Support for EFT

Target Audience

Psychologists
Physicians
Addiction Counselors
Counselors
Social Workers
Marriage & Family Therapists
Nurses
Other Behavioral Health Professionals

Copyright : 03/23/2017

Module 8 – Potential Neuroscience Mechanisms of Energy Psychology for Trauma and Anxiety

Copyright : 03/23/2017

Energy Psychology Enters the Mainstream: A Power Tool for Your Practice

Program Information

Target Audience

Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and other Behavioral Health Professionals

Objectives

Create a basic tapping routine you can use with clients and apply in your own life
Adapt EFT interventions to presenting symptoms of PTSD, anxiety issues and relationship conflict
Integrate EFT with your current methods to regulate emotional over-arousal and escalating patterns of reactivity while creating greater personal empowerment
Analyze varied models of “energy psychology” and understand the common aspects of the approach
Administer physical interventions used in energy psychology protocols
Practice tapping procedures in to facilitate implementation in clinical practice and for personal use
Appraise current EFT research and contrast with the efficacy of standard trauma approaches

Outline

Origins of Energy Psychology and Initial Research

Stages of Reality Construction and Development of Personal Mythology

Identification, counter-myth, dialectic, synthesis and translation
Varied efficacy of interventions across stages

Case Example - Tapping Therapy and Systematic Desensitization

Case Examples – Emotional Field Technique Demonstrations

War veterans and EFT resolution of PTSD symptoms

Neurology Underlying Emotional Memories and Triggers

Effect of tapping on brain structures associated with threat and arousal

Memory Reconsolidation – Steps to Change Through Conflicting Cognitive Inputs

Resistance to Acceptance of EFT into Existing Trauma Treatment Systems

Application to Couples Work – Take Home Skills

Integration of EFT Interventions into Larger Treatment Frameworks

Methods of enhancing efficacy and addressing multiple symptoms
Limits of efficacy and contraindications – research findings and limitations

Evolution of Cultural Mythology in South Africa

Case Demonstration – Phobia, Factors Related to Treatment Outcome

Movie technique, use of ongoing SUDS assessment, modulation of intensity
Physical discharge of negative energy and distress
Energy Testing assessment procedure – use of pressure points
Adjusting procedures for children, clients with self-esteem or underlying issues

Use of Stress Release Points in Group Work – “Borrowing Benefits”

Solidifying Gains with The Positive Projection Procedure – Moving into The Future

Commonalities Shared by Varied Energy Psychology Approaches

Sequential Structure of Intervention Procedure

Energy Balancing
Selection of reminder phrase
Setup and tapping
Sandwich and rerate the problem
Acceptance statement paired with statement of the problem
Integration sequence and repeat tapping procedure

Addressing Psychological Reversals – Assessment and Intervention

Overview of Research Findings

Carolyn Sakai and single session orphanage intervention
Adult interventions administered by lay individuals in Rwanda
PTSD veterans work – TFT positively compared to CBT