Tapping their Patients' Problems Away?
Tapping their Patients' Problems Away?
Gaudiano BA, Brown LA, Miller IW. Tapping their Patients' Problems Away?: Characteristics of Psychotherapists Using Energy Meridian Techniques. ResSocWork Pract 2012;22(6):647-55.
Abstract: Objective: The objective was to learn about the characteristics of psychotherapists who use energy meridian techniques (EMTs). Methods: We conducted an Internet-based survey of the practices and attitudes of licensed psychotherapists. Results: Of 149 survey respondents (21.4% social workers), 42.3% reported that they frequently use or are inclined to use EMTs. EMT therapists reported higher use of a number of techniques from different theoretical orientations, reliance on intuition in decision making, positive attitudes toward complementary and alternative treatments, erroneous health beliefs, and importance placed on the intuitive appeal of evidence-based treatments. EMT therapists also had lower scores on a test of critical thinking. Conclusions: Results suggest that a number of characteristics differentiate therapists who are inclined to use EMTs, which can aid in future educational efforts. -® The Author(s) 2012.
