Using EFT to Treat Anxiety, Depression and PTSD

EFT is being considered as an evidence-based practice for anxiety, depression, phobias, and PTSD. Learn more about this treatment modality and how to apply it in practice.

The Use of Emotional Freedom Technique with Clients Suffering from Mental Health Issues

Estimated watch time: 42 mins

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Deborah S. Kaufman, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in individual, couples, and family psychotherapy. She maintains a private practice in Sarasota, Florida. As of March 2020, she has been providing these services virtually to create another level of safety for her clients. With over 35 years of experience as a clinician, and a graduate of Adelphi University in Garden City, New York and the Gestalt Center of Long Island, she is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Her areas of expertise include the treatment of anxiety and trauma, depression, and relationship issues.

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Objectives and Summary:

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT-Tapping) is an innovative method of working with a wide range of emotional, psychological somatic problems that has combined aspects of energy psychology, cognitive-behavioral psychology, and brain retraining. Ongoing research has contributed to EFT being considered as an evidence-based practice for anxiety, depression, phobias, and PTSD.

After watching this presentation, the viewer will:

Increase their understanding of the relevance of this technique, a form of Energy Psychology, to Western Psychotherapy and Oriental Medicine
Be able to recognize the effectiveness of this technique in resolving acute and chronic anxiety, depression, and PTSD
Experience a simple demonstration of an EFT technique for personal use

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