A Modified Tapping and Sensory Stimulation Protocol for Rapid Emotional Regulation: Description, Theoretical Foundations, and Evidence from Related Interventions

A Modified Tapping and Sensory Stimulation Protocol for Rapid Emotional Regulation: Description, Theoretical Foundations, and Evidence from Related Interventions | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 4 February 2026 V1 Latest version Share on A Modified Tapping and Sensory Stimulation Protocol for Rapid Emotional Regulation: Description, Theoretical Foundations, and Evidence from Related Interventions Author : Ali Chtatbi 0009-0005-0058-6835 [email protected] Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.177023571.18867213/v1 147 views 80 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract Emotional regulation is a critical aspect of mental health, enabling individuals to manage negative emotions such as anger, regret, fear, and interpersonal distress effectively. This paper introduces a modified tapping and sensory stimulation protocol designed for self-administered emotional release, drawing from cognitivebehavioral principles and somatic interventions. The protocol involves focused introspection on a specific negative issue, intensity rating, and a sequence of physical actions including eye movements, facial rubbing, and chest tapping to disrupt and reduce emotional intensity. Based on a detailed descriptive account, this technique is positioned within the broader context of evidence-based practices like Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). A comprehensive literature review synthesizes findings from over 100 studies on EFT and similar methods, demonstrating large effect sizes for reducing anxiety (d = 1.23), depression (g = 1.268), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms (effect sizes 1.38-2.51), and other conditions. The proposed protocol's potential mechanisms, including autonomic nervous system modulation and physiological marker improvements (e.g., cortisol reduction by 37%), are discussed. Limitations, applications, and directions for empirical validation are outlined, emphasizing its accessibility for diverse populations facing everyday stressors. Supplementary Material File (a (1).pdf) Download 234.86 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 04 February 2026 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords anxiety depression medical obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd) psychology psychosis Authors Affiliations Ali Chtatbi 0009-0005-0058-6835 [email protected] View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 147 views 80 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Ali Chtatbi. A Modified Tapping and Sensory Stimulation Protocol for Rapid Emotional Regulation: Description, Theoretical Foundations, and Evidence from Related Interventions. Authorea . 04 February 2026. 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