Monday, October 24, 2011

Press Release: “Operation: Emotional Freedom”




PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Angie Muccillo
angiemuccillo@gmail.com
www.artsinaction.com.au
m. 0417391055

Documentary Film “Operation: Emotional Freedom” Shows Combat Vets Healing Years of “Incurable” PTSD

Melbourne, Victoria 24/10/11

In this stunning documentary film, traumatized veterans from wars in Vietnam, 1991 Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan self-heal “incurable” PTSD symptoms, including nightmares and flashbacks, survivor guilt and insomnia. Years of symptom- suppressing drugs and counselling at the VA, may have helped some, but still the nightmares came. That is, until they were recruited to try EFT, the Emotional Freedom Technique, a holistic acupressure emotional release technique also known as “tapping.”

Sceptical and at times hostile, they grudgingly agreed to “try anything” to get their lives and relationships back. Guided by several EFT coaches who specialize in trauma, these veterans tapped away years of graphic war memories safely, quickly and without drugs or side-effects. As the sights, smells and sounds of combat faded and released, men tormented by horrific nightmares reporting sleeping peacefully. Veterans who had explosive anger outbursts felt “lighter”, those who avoided public places went to a restaurant. Wives declared the loving husbands they married had finally resurfaced. EFT is also effective for phobias, panic attacks, childhood trauma, some forms of physical pain, and general stress and anxiety.

A fundraiser screening of OPERATION: Emotional Freedom – The Answer is being held on Remembrance Day 11th November 2011 (as part of World Trauma Awareness Day) at The Glen Eira Town Hall Theatrette Caulfield at 7.30pm with doors open from 6pm. Representatives from the Victorian EFT Practitioner’s Network (VEPN) will be available on the night of the screening to offer information, resources, DVD's, contacts, advice and to deliver mini sessions before the scheduled screening. The event includes a panel discussion and a message from the Producer Eric Huure.

For Bookings and further information visit: http://melbourneoperationemotionalfreedom.eventbrite.com/

The screening hosted by Arts in Action and the Lions Club of Stonnington will raise funds for helping veterans access EFT sessions for treating PTSD symptoms.



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