ENERGY PSYCHOLOGY

Energy psychology has really come into its own in the past few years. Most therapists who have used the techniques for years could speak to the benefits and the faster pace at which clients see improvement, but until we had research to back it up the techniques were often scoffed at by the medical community

Energy psychology addresses the relationship of the human energy system with emotional issues. So useful and mainstream are some energy techniques, that some people are using them at home. EFT and TFT in particular are very easy to use tools in managing anxiety. While we see benefits of using the techniques in anxiety, depression and PTSD to name a few, it is really important to know and understand what to clear; which emotional events, patterns and beliefs are preventing wellbeing. Psychotherapy is crucial in uncovering those issues.

EFT emotional freedom technique was founded by Gary Craig in the early 1990’s. It combines the principles of acupuncture (without the needles) and talking. I have included a link for more educational opportunities.

http://www.emofree.com

EMDR created by Francine Shapiro, is currently being used as the cornerstone of treatment in PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). The two key elements of EMDR treatment are bilateral stimulation, which means two sided stimulation in an alternate fashion, and the skill of the psychotherapist in prompting and guiding the client through their thoughts and issues as the bilateral stimulation is used. It is not a technique to do on your own.

https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr

Somatic Processing is a body centered technique used for the release of trauma-bound energy within the nervous system during a fight/flight/freeze response. By completing the fight, flight or freeze response the nervous system regains its capacity to self-regulate resulting in reduction or disappearance of symptoms. I have enclosed a link to a short talk by Peter Levine, the founder of Somatic experiencing for your education.

http://integral-options.blogspot.com/2012/11/dr-peter-levine-creating-health-in.html

Energy psychology sessions are typically 90 minute sessions and are generally not covered by insurance.