Discover the cutting-edge research behind tapping and find out how it can be used to relieve anxiety, depression, trauma and more.

''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 bestselling author of You Are the Placebo

Emotional Freedom Techniques, or simply EFT, is a powerful way to deal with unresolved issues, transform beliefs and reprogramme 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 PhD 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 and more. Dr Stapleton''s own ground-breaking 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.