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What it is
Cleveland Clinic describes EFT as "tapping specific points on your body while focusing on an emotion or issue you want to release". It was developed in the 1970s and '80s and draws on the idea of acupoints (Cleveland Clinic).
The same letters, EFT, also stand for Emotionally Focused Therapy, a different approach used with couples. This page is about tapping.
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Common forms
Clinical EFT, taught as a set of named techniques (EFT Universe). We found no independent list of sub-types.
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Who it may not suit
Cleveland Clinic says EFT "shouldn't take the place of seeking medical care from a licensed healthcare provider." It suggests talking to your provider first if you have a health condition, and contacting a professional if feelings become overwhelming. It says more research is needed on how EFT compares with standard treatments (Cleveland Clinic).
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Credentials, and whether Arizona licenses it
We found no Arizona license for EFT.
- EFT International accredits practitioners at practitioner and advanced levels. Accredited members must do "annual CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and Mentoring activities" (EFT International).
- EFT Universe offers a certification program with "No Prerequisites" (EFT Universe).
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What a listing here shows for this kind of work
An EFT listing here shows:
- the certification, confirmed with the body that issued it, with the date
- any state license the practitioner holds, or the line "Arizona behavioral health license: none held"
EFT practitioners are listed under Other.