Overview

Individual psychotherapy is considered to have developed in three great waves: psychoanalysis; behavioural approaches; humanistic, experiential psychotherapy, and cognitive therapies.

The emergence of brief psychotherapies that include a somatic component, are now being considered psychotherapy’s 4th wave (e.g., Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). 
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) or Tapping, is one of these 4th wave approaches, and is a brief stress reduction intervention which uses a two-finger tapping process on acupuncture points with a cognitive statement. EFT has been researched in clinical trials and has over 250 publications indicating its effectiveness for a range of concerns. This series will outline the major research to date and where it is being accepted in health care industries. 

There are three features that distinguish EFT as a 4th Wave therapy:

• it is a true mind-body approach in that it includes direct interventions at the level of the body,

• it changes brain activity very rapidly, and

• it has special advantages in quickly and permanently shifting outdated emotional learnings. 

These three qualities come together to make EFT unusually rapid, and effective. The growing body of published research including Australian trials will be discussed throughout this presentation and the latest science and research will be presented.

EFT is currently being evaluated against the APA Division 12 Taskforce Tolin criteria for listing on the evidence-based list of psychological treatments.

Webinar 1: Current science and evidence

Wednesday 21 September, 2022 - 7pm - 8:30pm AEST

EFT is currently being evaluated against the APA Division 12 Taskforce Tolin criteria for listing on the evidence-based list of psychological treatments.The growing body of published research of EFT including Australian trials will be discussed throughout this presentation and the latest science and research will be presented.

Webinar 2: How to apply Emotional Freedom Techniques for stress reduction 

Wednesday 28 September, 2022 - 7pm - 8:30pm AEST

This webinar aims to teach participants how they can apply EFT for stress reduction (for clients or psychologists themselves). It will include practical application to a recent event and teach the different applications for age (e.g. for children younger than 10 years as well as teens and adults).

Level of Learning

Foundational. This activity is targeted to those new to the topic.

Duration of access

Access to the recordings and presenter slides is for 12 months from the date of confirmed registration.

APS CPD-Approved

This activity has been assessed against the APS Standards for CPD activities and approved for its education quality. 

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this webinar series, participants should be able to:

• understand the emerging evidence base and scientific research relevant to EFT,

• understand the role EFT plays in addressing the need for briefer treatments,

• describe and apply the basic recipe and application of EFT for stress reduction,

• outline the research and evidence base to date, across a range of conditions and populations,

• apply EFT for stress reduction,

• adapt the basic recipe for younger age groups, and

• engage in practical application of the technique to a personal recent event.

Presenter(s)

Dr Peta Stapleton

About the presenter(s)

Dr Peta Stapleton is a registered clinical/health Psychologist and Associate Professor, Bond University (Australia).
She embraces evidence-based and innovative techniques. Peta is a world-leading researcher in Emotional Freedom Techniques (‘Tapping’) and has been awarded many honours including 2019 Psychologist of the Year (Australian Allied Health Awards).
Peta has authored The Science Behind Tapping: A Proven Stress Management Technique for the Mind and Body, which won Best Self-Help Book (2019 Best Book Awards, American Book Fest).