The Science Behind Tapping: A Proven Stress Management Technique for the Mind and Body

by Peta Stapleton

Overview

The Science Behind Tapping offers readers a deeper understanding of Emotional Freedom Techniques—what it is, and how it can help with a host of issues.

"I loved reading this book because it provided answers to some of my own personal questions about the relationship between the mind and the body."
— Dr. Joe Dispenza, New York Times best-selling author of You Are the Placebo

Emotional Freedom Techniques, or simply EFT, is a powerful way to deal with unresolved issues, transform beliefs, and reprogram yourself for greater happiness and success. Commonly called "tapping," EFT has been utilized by thousands of people worldwide. If you're holding this book, you've probably tried it at least once—or heard about it from a friend.

EFT researcher and author Peta Stapleton, Ph.D., brings together the history and cutting-edge research of tapping. She also shows how tapping can be used for a whole host of ailments, including anxiety, weight issues, depression, trauma, and more. Dr. Stapleton's own groundbreaking study involving food cravings in overweight adults helped establish EFT as an effective, valid form of therapy.

In The Science behind Tapping, you'll come away with a deeper understanding of what EFT is and how it can help you. The book starts with a beginner's guide to EFT, which includes tapping statements and phrases, as well as helpful charts showing the location of tapping acupoints on the face and upper body. After taking you through its many uses, Dr. Stapleton also explores the common obstacles to success with EFT—and how to combat them.

Get ready to learn more about EFT and its incredible possibilities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781401955748
Publisher:	Hay House Inc.
Publication date:	01/04/2022
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	400,514
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Peta Stapleton, Ph.D., is a registered clinical and health psychologist and associate professor at Bond University in Australia. Her most significant contribution in her research has been to lead clinical trials investigating the effectiveness of EFT for food cravings in overweight and obese adults. She speaks at conferences worldwide and delivers master classes as webinars for international audiences. Website: petastapleton.com

Table of Contents

Author's Note xi

Foreword Dr. Joe Dispenza xiii

Introduction xix

Chapter 1 What Is EFT? 1

Chapter 2 EFT Background and History 25

Chapter 3 The Mounting Evidence 31

Chapter 4 EFT, Trauma, and PTSD 57

Chapter 5 EFT, Stress, and Anxiety 75

Chapter 6 EFT and Depression 95

Chapter 7 EFT, Food Cravings, and Weight Issues 109

Chapter 8 EFT for Young People and Students 145

Chapter 9 The Impact of EFT on Further Conditions 173

Chapter 10 Other Tapping Techniques 209

Chapter 11 Common Obstacles to Success 233

Conclusion 245

Resources 248

Endnotes 253

Index 275

Acknowledgments 285

About the Author 287