Overcoming Adversity: How Energy Tapping Transforms Your Life's Worst Experiences: A Primer for Post-Traumatic Growth

In the gut-wrenching stories of patients told by psychologist Dr. Caroline Sakai in this riveting book, you'll see the full range of human misery. Stories range from that of Josh, suicidal after fighting depression for years, to Angelique, whose entire village was slaughtered during the Rwandan genocide. Yet both Josh and Angelique, as well as two dozen others whose cases are told in fascinating detail, recovered completely. The remarkable cure that worked so well for them is called Thought Field Therapy or TFT. It's often called "tapping" since it involves tapping with the fingertips on acupuncture points. A recent group of studies has shown that TFT is phenomenally effective at treating the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. Dr. Sakai has conducted much research into TFT, including several randomized controlled trials. She provides an expert introduction to tapping for beginners, as well as concluding with a section that shows professionals how to get the best results from TFT. It shows how TFT can promote posttraumatic growth, the personal transformation that can result from traumatic experiences. It also shows how TFT can be used to promote resilience, the quality that enables us to recover from life's inevitable challenges.

Author: Caroline Sakai
Publisher: Energy Psychology Press
Published: 11/30/2014
Pages: 300
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9781604152487
ISBN10: 1604152486
BISAC Categories:
- Self-Help | Twelve-Step Programs
- Psychology | Neuropsychology

About the Author
Caroline Sakai, PhD, has been an authorized trainer of Callahan Techniques Thought Field Therapy and conducting professional courses for health professionals since 1998. Dr. Sakai was Chief Clinical Therapist at Kaiser Behavioral Health Services and retired after 31 years. She is also an EMDR facilitator and is now in full-time private practice.