Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)-

This is a therapy developed by Gary Craig largely based on Thought Field Therapy (TFT) developed by Roger Callahan for the treatment of anxiety disorders and emotional distress.  EFT incorporates a combination of neuro-linguistic programming, energy medicine, and acupressure into a hodgepodge of concepts.  Alpha level evidence from 2009 showed flaws in the studies but that there were reported “small successes” for EFT.  A 2016 systematic review found “EFT was effective in reducing anxiety compared to controls” (The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. 204 (5): 388–395. )  Similar to the recommendation for TFT, there is a limited positive support for this therapy that had previously been dismissed as quack therapy by the medical and scientific community.