Studies Show the Impact of Hypnosis and EFT

Studies in Hypnotherapy and Effectiveness

Hypnotherapy is Highly Effective:

Hypnotherapy has emerged as an extremely impactful therapeutic approach, and extensive research supports its success. It has been studies and shown effective for a multitude of conditions. Here are a few to demonstrate potential results:

• A 2015 literature review by E. Davis examined 27 studies and found that hypnotherapy provided significant pain relief for 75% of participants. It was more effective than non-hypnotic psychological treatments.

• A 2019 meta-analysis for Anxiety Reduction reported that individuals receiving hypnotherapy experienced greater anxiety reduction than approximately 79% of control participants. Notably, combining hypnotherapy with other psychological interventions enhanced its effectiveness.

• Preliminary findings of a Texas A&M Study of clinical hypnosis and smoking cessation found 48% of participants were still smoke free a year later after only 3-sessions of hypnotherapy.

From my experience, clients often achieve better results with a comprehensive approach. Sometimes combining methods utilizing hypnosis with traditional therapy can help process insights gained during sessions, leading to even faster progress.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) as an Evidence-Based Practice

EFT is Gaining Attention:

EFT, or Emotional Freedom Techniques, was developed by Dr. Roger Callahan in 1979 to help patients who weren't making progress with traditional methods. After much studying, Callahan discovered that tapping on specific meridian points while focusing on a particular fear could significantly reduce or even eliminate that fear.

Studies:

Although EFT is relatively new—gaining mainstream attention in the mid-1990s—research is growing. A 2019 study titled "Clinical EFT Improves Multiple Physiological Markers of Health" evaluated EFT against standards set by the American Psychological Association. This study found that EFT led to:

• A 50-70% reduction in anxiety symptoms

• Significant decrease in depression and PTSD symptoms

• Improvement in various physiological markers, such as heart rate and blood pressure

Another significant study is by the well-known EFT researcher, Dr. Peta Stapleton:

• A 2023 Mental Health Academy blog post sited her 2015 research for a brief 4-hour EFT intervention treatment for those with persistent pain. A few of the dramatic results are a:

  • 36.67% reduction in psychological distress

  • 41.69% decrease in anxiety

  • 38.48% reduction in stress

These studies suggest that EFT can have beneficial effects on psychological and physical symptoms, particularly those related to stress, pain, and emotional well-being. Combining Hypnosis and EFT can increase your success rate, as well as rate of success, when used together.