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Dr. Peta Stapleton

Ph.D., PG.Dip.Psych., B.Art

Associate Professor, Program Director, Master of Psychology Programs, Bond University Australia

Dr. Peta Stapleton is an Associate Professor at Bond University and embraces evidence-based and innovative techniques in the treatment field. She was named Psychologist of the Year in 2019 by the Australian Allied Health Awards.

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Dr. Peta Stapleton is a registered clinical/health Psychologist and Associate Professor, Bond University (Australia) who embraces evidence-based and innovative techniques. Peta is a world-leading researcher in Emotional Freedom Techniques (‘Tapping’) and led a world first study investigating brain changes after EFT. She was awarded the Harvey Baker Research Award for meticulous research (Association of Comprehensive Energy Psychology), and was named 2019 Psychologist of the Year (Australian Allied Health Awards). Peta has authored The Science Behind Tapping: A Proven Stress Management Technique for the Mind and Body (Hay House), which won Best Self-Help Book (2019 Best Book Awards, American Book Fest).

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Education

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    Ph.D., Psychology

    Griffith university

    2003

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    Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology

    Bond University

    1995

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    Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

    University of Queensland

    1994

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Honors & Awards

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    Winner. Best self-help book in the 2019 Best Book Awards

    American Book Fest

    2019

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    Research Supervisor of the Year

    Bond University

    2019

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    Winner. Psychologist of the Year

    Allied Health Awards

    2019

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    Finalist. Sustainable Healthcare Awards (Aust). Research Category.

    2018

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    Innovation and Technology Award Winner

    Gold Coast Women in Business

    2018

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    Most Contribution to the Field (energy psychology)

    USA

    2016

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    Women in Change Award

    Gold Coast Women in Business awards

    2015

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    Harvey Baker Research Award for research in energy psychology

    USA

    2014

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    Global Weight Management Congress Industry Professional Award of Excellence

    2015

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    Business Events Ambassador

    Gold Coast Tourism

    2014

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    Australian Psychological Society Women Interest Group Award. Winner - Elaine Dignan Award

    2001

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    Millennium Womens’ Gold Coast Business and Community Awards Community Category Finalist

    2000

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