EFT for PTSD (EFT: Emotional Freedom Techniques) [Paperback]

Gary Craig (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2009 | Series: EFT: Emotional Freedom Techniques

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a terrible burden to bear. It not only affects people psychologically, robbing them of peace of mind and inner tranquility; it damages them physically. Traumatic stress can result from negative emotional experiences during childhood. It can also arise in adults as a result of war, assault, or similarly traumatic experiences. Some of the symptoms of PTSD are:. Insomnia. Digestive disorders. Flashbacks and nightmares. Irritability, jumpiness, being easily triggered by events. Rage, grief and guilt. Anxiety, panic attacks, depression. Feeling isolated and unsafeIf you or someone you know has these symptoms, EFT can help. In scientific studies of war veterans and other traumatized groups, EFT has been shown to reduce or eliminate PTSD, sometimes in just a few short sessions. Not only do PTSD sufferers experience immediate relief, but the positive results extend long after treatment. This manual is a lifeline for those suffering from PTSD and their families. It also contains special sections that gather together the experience of many physicians, psychotherapists, social workers and coaches who have used EFT.

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About the Author

Gary Craig has been deeply interested in personal improvement through psychology from an early age. He is the originator of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Gary is a Stanford engineering graduate, a Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming, and trained in other forms of Energy Psychology.

Product Details

• Paperback: 290 pages
• Publisher: Energy Psychology Press; First Edition,First edition (February 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1604150408
• ISBN-13: 978-1604150407
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 0.7 x 4.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #66,167 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #45 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Mental Health > Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

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47 of 48 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars EFT recovery from maiming accident in 90 minutes. February 20, 2009

By Victor L. Lewis

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Do not hesitate to get this book. Do it now. I have achieved astonishing results with numerous grievous PTSD cases, some from seriously life-threatening traumas, including my own. I will supplement this review with substantive detail, when I have a chance. You will not regret this purchase. One word of advice: this work represents a new paradigm. Learn the practice AS CLOSELY AS POSSIBLE TO HOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE PERMITTED. There are important theoretical reasons to be fairly precise in following this advice. I misused (harmlessly but with only moderate success) EFT for 7 years before become an accomplished practitioner after a few weeks of diligent study.

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Resource February 20, 2009

By SpiritPainter

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I am a counselor who works with veterans with PTSD, using EFT primarily. This book is an outstanding reference for anyone working with these issues. It includes many different approaches and ideas. It has expanded my ability to help my clients and has given me fresh new insights. It's small enough to carry easily, and very well organized and written. No technical jargon, very clear. Highly recommended.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly gentle treatment for PTSD February 20, 2009

By A. Withers

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I am already a firm believer in EFT. I have used it successfully too many times to ever doubt this amazing technique can heal people physically and emotionally. This book just gives a new layer of understanding on how to apply it to PTSD. Those with PTSD may be skeptical and they may be extremely afraid to talk about long buried memories and emotions. This approach is the most gentle, and yet fastest, approach I have ever come across. I, myself, no longer have flashbacks after using EFT (something a year or more of therapy did not cure). Sometimes one minute miracles happen, and sometimes people need a slower approach to their own healing. But I firmly believe they will heal if they have an experienced and gentle practitioner and stick with this approach to healing. It seems unlikely that this simple approach to healing could possibly work, but it truly does! I have used it to heal post-surgical pain without medications, to stop an asthma attack in 2 minutes, to heal a blood red sore throat in less than ten minutes, to heal a toothache that the person thought was in need of a root canal in one session, to be free of intrusive memories from the past, to calm anxiety, to overcome sadness, grief and anger. The list goes on and on! Don't be blinded by the simpleness of this technique! It really works! Andrea, Utah