A Modern Day Miracle?
Energy Psychology (EP) is an umbrella name for a relatively new group of theories and techniques that work with the body’s energy systems in order to achieve effective, quick and lasting psycho-emotional change. These methods have their roots both in western psychology and in the ancient healing arts of China and India. Some of them involve working with acupressure points found in Chinese medicine. Others focus on energy in the chakras. Others draw on mind body practices that originate in Applied Kinesiology, Touch for Health, and Physical Therapy. Some tools also come from the closely related field of Energy Medicine.

The main forms of EP that I use in my practice are some times called “acupuncture for emotions without needles.” As the Chinese have known for thousands of years, the body’s energy (which they call Chi) flows through the body in pathways called meridians. These meridians have accupoints that are like little circuits or transformers. When these pathways or circuits are blocked or have disturbances, illness or emotional distress occurs.

Acupuncturists use needles to send added energy through the meridians to unblock the flow. It has only been recently that psychologists have discovered that emotional distress can be relieved by sending vibrations though the same system by having clients tap or vigorously rub certain points (on their own bodies) while focusing on an emotionally charged event, memory or thought. Trained therapists can diagnose where the disturbance related to various problems are in the energy system and can then assist clients to rebalance the energy in those meridians. Both therapists and clients are often amazed by the speed and power of the resulting changes.

While Energy Psychology does not always work, it has been used effectively with a wide range of problems including fears and phobias, deep grief, recurring rage and anger, stress, various traumas and addictions. In addition, it has been used successfully for every thing from motion sickness and migraines, compulsive disorders, performance enhancement, pain control and many other problems. While these techniques are still considered experimental by many people, there is a quickly growing body of scientific research validating the results of much clinical work.

I have studied various EP methods and techniques for about ten years. I first was certified to use Thought Field Therapy (TFT) and quickly went on to study The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) with Gary Craig, Comprehensive Energy Psychology, Healing From the Body Level Up, the Tapus Acupressure Technique (TAT), and Energy Medicine with Donna Eden. I use parts of what I learned from each approach in my practice especially EFT which is easy to teach to my clients so they can be empowered to heal themselves. On the resources page I have listed several books and web sights if you would like to know more about this exciting field.