Emotional freedom techniques for PTSD

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In plain English. This is a book chapter published by the American Psychological Association explaining EFT and summarizing the research evidence for PTSD, alongside noting that many clinicians remain skeptical. It's an educational summary, not new original research.

What they found

Reviews the mechanics of EFT and the empirical evidence, including meta-analyses, supporting its efficacy in treating PTSD, while noting resistance from traditionally trained clinicians and researchers.

How the study worked

Who took partbook chapter reviewing EFT mechanisms and evidence

What they didThis is a review or commentary synthesizing existing work rather than reporting a new trial.

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Design	Review
Population	book chapter reviewing EFT mechanisms and evidence
Journal	In R.W. Motta, Alternative therapies for PTSD: The science of mind-body treatments (American Psychological Association)
Year	2020
Language	English
Method	EFT / tapping
Publication type	Review or meta-analysis
Verification	✓ Confirmed against the primary source

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Motta, R.W. (2020). Emotional freedom techniques for PTSD. In R.W. Motta, Alternative therapies for PTSD: The science of mind-body treatments (American Psychological Association). https://doi.org/10.1037/0000186-009

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