The Science Behind Tapping - by Peta Stapleton (Paperback)

About the Book

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT or tapping) is a growing field in the self-help area, but only in the last decade has it become the focus of clinical and scientific trials to test its effectiveness. This book offers the missing piece of this self-applied stress management tool: how and why it works. The Science Behind Tapping takes the mounting science and the research behind EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and unpacks it in a compelling but simple, straightforward way for the average reader. Dr. Peta Stapleton, Ph.D., Australia's main EFT researcher, shares remarkable case studies and evidence for how tapping can treat a host of issues, including PTSD, stress and anxiety, depression, food cravings and weight issues, issues with children and adolescents, and more! No other book exists that explains why and how tapping works, and Dr. Peta Stapleton is uniquely poised to present the published research and teaching expertise to form this book.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"Dr. Peta Stapleton's The Science behind Tapping is a wonderfully thorough review and grounding in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and other tapping therapies, covering current research, theory, and applications. This book is an important and greatly needed addition to the literature, as well as a handy resource and reference for practitioners, researchers, and consumers."
-- Fred P. Gallo, Ph.D., DCEP, former ACEP president and author of Energy Psychology, Energy Tapping for Trauma, and Energy Diagnostic and Treatment Methods

"The thousands of people worldwide who have already experienced the incredible trauma release and healing effects of the EFT/tapping therapies know how effective these techniques are. The main barrier to EFT being accepted by mainstream medicine has been the lack of researched-based evidence. In this brilliant book, Dr. Stapleton uses her extensive experience, passion, and drive to bring together this much-needed research information, alongside real-life client experiences."
-- Karl Dawson, EFTMRA director of training, founding EFT master, author of Transform Your Beliefs, Transform Your Life

"The Science behind Tapping is a much-needed and timely book! It is a treasure trove of all the science and research behind several tapping techniques, written in an easy-to-understand manner. Peta has delivered a vital resource, complete with client stories of the lived experience, that everyone should read."
-- Jessica Ortner, New York Times best-selling author of The Tapping Solution for Weight Loss and Body Confidence

"Living in such turbulent times, a book of this caliber is desperately needed as we navigate our way through an abundance of self-care techniques."
-- Kate Helder, director of Mind Heart Connect

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