***EFT is a simple, non-invasive technique that involves tapping
***Helps to release fears and anxieties---meaning these issues don't stay through adulthood
***The child is given the option of doing their own tapping following the guidance of the therapist which promotes autonomy
*** Gets kids "unstuck" from issues and this supports improved self-regulation
Emotional Freedom Technique was developed by Gary Craig in the 1990's. Today it is an evidence-based practice used by numerous practitioners. "When measured against the standards of the American Psychological Association’s Division 12 Task Force on Empirically Validated Treatments, EFT is found to be an “evidence-based” practice for: Anxiety, depression, phobias, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)." J Evid Based Integr Med. 2019 In 2017, EFT was approved by the Veteran's Administration.