Telehealth Group-based Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy for Patients With Persistent Physical Symptoms: A Pilot Study

Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) is a form of psychotherapy designed to help individuals identify, process, and express emotions that may be linked to physical symptoms or chronic pain. It emphasizes the role of unresolved emotional experiences, such as trauma or interpersonal conflicts, in contributing to physical distress. Through EAET, patients learn to connect their emotions to their physical symptoms, express those emotions in a healthier way, and ultimately reduce both emotional and physical suffering. This therapy has been shown to be effective in treating conditions such as chronic pain, irritable bowel syndrome, and fibromyalgia.