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An exploration of the experiences of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) practitioners

Chalmers, J. S. · Unpublished master's dissertation, University of Northampton · 2015

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In plain English. This master's dissertation interviewed EFT practitioners about what it's actually like to do the work, rather than measuring patient outcomes. Practitioners described tapping as something close to a spiritual practice, stressed how much the practitioner's own presence matters, and generally reported that it works. Because it's a small qualitative study of practitioner experience rather than client results, it speaks to the practice culture around EFT rather than clinical effectiveness.

What they found

A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis found that EFT practitioners describe EFT as a spiritual practice, emphasize the mind-body connection, see the practitioner's way of being as important, and report that EFT usually works.

How the study worked

Who took partEFT practitioners
What they didThis is a detailed report following a small number of individual cases through tapping.
Measured withsemi-structured interviews (thematic analysis)

The full record

DesignCase series
PopulationEFT practitioners
Outcome measuressemi-structured interviews (thematic analysis)
JournalUnpublished master's dissertation, University of Northampton
Year2015
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
MethodEFT / tapping
Publication typeDissertation
Verification✓ Confirmed against the primary source

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Chalmers, J. S. (2015). An exploration of the experiences of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) practitioners. Unpublished master's dissertation, University of Northampton.

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THE TAPPING EVIDENCE BASE Multiple Conditions ✓ Case series WHAT THEY FOUND A qualitative study using semi-structuredinterviews and thematic analysis found thatEFT practitioners describe EFT… Case series Chalmers · 2015 · evidence.thetappingsolution.com