Energy Psychology

Energy Psychology : Energy Psychology Ⓒ Lorna Minewiser, PhD 2011 An introduction by Coach Lorna Minewiser, PhD

Psychology : Psychology “Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. …In every conceivable setting from scientific research centers to mental health care services, the understanding of behavior is the enterprise of psychologists.” APA website

Energy Psychology: : Energy Psychology: “a recently-emerging family of interventions being explored for possible effectiveness in treating a range of psychological and spiritual issues, from phobias, trauma and limiting beliefs, to peak performance and creativity.” Gruder

Energy Psychology Methods : Energy Psychology Methods explicitly and methodically rebalance aspects of the human vibrational matrix.

Human Vibrational Matrix : Human Vibrational Matrix may include over a half dozen inter-related systems, the most well-known of which are: the layers of the electromagnetic biofield, chakras (centers of concentrated bioenergy) and meridians (pathways through which electromagnetic information flows through the body, along with access points referred to in traditional Chinese medicine as acupoints).

Emotional Acupuncture? : Emotional Acupuncture? A somewhat oversimplified way to think about EP procedures is to view them as acupuncture for the emotions, but without the needles Gruder

David Feinstein and Donna Eden : David Feinstein and Donna Eden Energy Psychology Interactive “Energy psychology applies principles and techniques for working with the body’s physical energies to facilitate desired changes in emotions, thought , and behavior.”

Assumption 1 : Assumption 1 E=MC2

Assumption 2 : Assumption 2 The body is formed by electromagnetic and other subtle energies

Assumption 3 : Assumption 3 When we are healthy our energies are balanced and in harmony with each other and the environment.

Assumption 4 : Assumption 4 When we are not healthy, there are imbalances in our energy systems which can be identified and treated.

Assumption 5 : Assumption 5 To overcome illness and maintain vibrant health, our energy needs to: Flow Move in specific patterns Cross over from one side to the other Maintain balance with other energies Brennan Hands of Light

Assumption 6 : Assumption 6 Flow, balance, and harmony can be restored and maintained in the energy systems by: Tapping, massaging, pinching, twisting, or connecting specific points on the skin Tracing or swirling the hand over the skin along specific energy pathways Certain exercises or postures Surrounding an area with healing energies

A Brief History of Energy Psychology : A Brief History of Energy Psychology Acupuncture Antecedents Callahan and the Phobia Cure Craig’s Emotional Freedom Techniques

Research: First Large scale study : Research: First Large scale study 11 Allied Clinics in Argentina and Uruguay 14 Year Period 31,400 Patients Received Energy Therapy or CBT &/or medication 36 Clinicians (23 MDs, 2 RNs, 11 MAs) 70% Improvement Rate Prin. Investigator: Joaquín Andrade, M.D.

Andrade & Feinstein study : Andrade & Feinstein study Normal (ideal) Profile General Anxiety Disorder before treatment After 12 sessions of tapping Ratio of brain wave frequencies (alpha, beta, & theta)

State of Current Research : State of Current Research A mass of anecdotal evidence. Numerous small or preliminary studies. Solid research in related areas such as Acupuncture and Therapeutic Touch.

Messages from Water: Emoto : Messages from Water: Emoto

Messages in Blood (single case study) : Messages in Blood (single case study) Rebecca’s blood cells with Rouleaux Rebecca’s blood cells after EFT

Where to Get More Information : Where to Get More Information Recommendations Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology Association for Meridian Therapies Innersource Association for the Advancement of Meridian Energy TEchniuques

Recommendations :Books : Recommendations :Books Energy Psychology Interactive Book and CD Feinstein 2004 The Energy Psychology Desktop Companion Gruder 2002 Subtle Energy Collinge 1998 Energy Medicine Eden and Feinstein 1999 Energy psychology in psychotherapy Gallo 2002 The Advanced Patterns of EFT Hartmann 2003 The Field Lynn McTaggert 2003 The Biology of Belief Lipton 2005

Recommendations: Websites : Recommendations: Websites EFT and other energy links www.learneft.info www.eftsupport.com www.eft-innovations.com www.eftupdate.com www.eftdownunder.com www.energypsych.org www.theamt.org www.willingness.com www.innersource.net

Energy Psychology : Energy Psychology See www.EmotionalFreedomCoach.com Ⓒ Lorna Minewiser, PhD 2011