ENERGY PSYCHOLOGY
What is Energy Psychology?
Einstein's famous equation, E=MC2, teaches us that physical matter is a form of energy. The idea that we can heal the body and the mind by working with energy is now being incorporated into medicine and psychology at a rapid rate.
Energy psychology is an innovative method stemming from cutting-edge developments in the fields of acupuncture, medicine, psychology, chiropractic, and kinesiology.
A family of mind-body therapies and self help techniques, Energy Psychology address what practitioners believe are disruptions in the energy that runs through and around your body. These disruptions appear to be the cause of emotional distress, negative thinking and unwanted behaviors.
Energy Psychology methods include working with the human energy systems using meridians, acupoints, chakras and the biofield. The work often involves self-tapping, eye movements or holding particular points on your own body.
How Does It Work?
Ever notice how you're not bothered or upset by something from the past unless you think about it? This is because simply bringing to mind an upsetting incident triggers an emotional response that creates neurological changes.
Once an emotional response is triggered, there is an opportunity to change the way you react. Although the exact mechanism isn't yet known, Energy Psychology intervenes during this window of opportunity and calms your response to the memory.
Clinical reports suggest that Energy Psychology methods are particularly effective with anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, panic attacks, and phobias. And studies have shown dramatic changes in brain scans, indicating that Energy Psychology techniques bring about rapid and significant change at the neurological level.*
*Information above published by the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology. An international nonprofit organization promoting responsible Energy Psychology treatments and collaboration among practitioners, researchers, and licensing bodies.