Frequently Asked Questions
How was TFT discovered?
TFT was discovered and developed by Dr Roger J Callaham in 1980. Dr Callahan earned a Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Syracuse University and was Associate Professor and Director of Psychological Services and Research at Eastern Michigan University before entering private practice. Dr Callaham also served as President of the American Academy of Psychologists and was the pioneer in Cognitive Therapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy at the turn of the 1980s. Callahan began to draw upon many disciplines which, when combined, formed Thought Field Therapy (TFT) - a blend of clinical psychology, quantum physics, applied kinesiology and neuro-linguistic programming. [Note: Don’t worry, you do not have to understand the science in order for the treatment to work!]
What is TFT and PFT and do they have any side effects?
Thought Field Therapy (originally known as the Callaham Techniques) is different from other psychological treatments. The therapeutic process itself is completely unique, as is the scientific foundation on which it is based and the unprecedented results it produces. Since its discovery as the Callahan Techniques 30 years ago, it has spawned numerous offshoots within the field of energy psychology and brief therapies. TFT and PFT are both safe, risk-free and, therefore, completely unique. Where there have been associated nightmares and emotional upset associated with the problem, they are removed all-together.
What does the treatment involve?
TFT and PFT involves influencing the body’s bio-energy field by using a blend of biology, clinical psychology, meridian therapy, quantum physics, applied kinesiology and neuro-linguistic programming. Fully clothed and fully conscious, the patient is shown to tap specific points on their body’s meridian system (acupressure points) whilst thinking of the given emotional problem. There is regular monitoring of the treatment’s progress and feeding back the extent of decline of emotional upset throughout the session is important for its success. As these treatments work at both an energy level and cellular level, they can also be beneficial in treating physical conditions and are particularly useful in treating physical pain. Sessions often provide the client with quick relief.
Is TFT and PFT suitable for children?
Yes. With no risks or side effects, TFT is perfectly safe for children, in fact, children are particularly responsive to treatment.
How long will the effects of TFT land PFT last?
As TFT produces results that are so rapid, some people are initially convinced improvements cannot persist...but they can! The first person treated using TFT had a phobia for as long as she could remember but, once treated, no trace of phobia returned. These treatments are by no means short-term fixes. This is a very cost-effective solution.
What kind of system is TFT?
TFT is a system that accesses and resolves the essence and the root cause of a problem within the whole human system, be it emotional, mental, physical and/or spiritual. As a clinical psychologist. Dr Callahan began working with negative emotions (phobias, anger, guilt, grief, trauma, addictions, depression etc). These negative feelings are condensed information in energy form, bound in what he called a "thought field". The active information in this thought field creates the distress by distrupting the body's internal energy flow, causing upheaval that sabotages your emotional well-being. It has become apparent that the same process also occurs for many physical symptoms.
