Energy Psychology

Energy Psychology (EP) is a classification of psychological treatments based on the human energy system. It is a branch of mental health that incorporates the meridian system, the chakra system, and the biofields that surround the body. Most medical schools have now created centers to study alternative health methods, because of the increased awareness of Eastern practices for physical and mental healing.

The term, Energy Psychology, was created by psychologist, Fred Gallo, in 1999 to include all vibrational energetic systems such as acupressure, Thought Field Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Touch and Breathe, and several others. These are therapies employing both psychological and energetic interventions.

How It Works

In addition to encompassing traditional therapeutic techniques such as setting intentions, talking, and establishing rapport with the patient, EP focuses on the impact on a person’s mind-body-energy system. A person’s words, beliefs, and thoughts have energy that impact our systems.

It is imperative to unblock a person’s mind-body-energy system before addressing the specific psychological challenge. This is a client-oriented therapy, and eclectic in nature. A specific treatment is selected based upon a person’s current needs in the present moment.

The main focus of EP is the correcting of a disruption in the energy system, and thus balancing the internal pattern, which actually rewires a person’s neural pathways. Prior emotional or physical trauma adversely impacts a person’s ability to effectively respond to future events, because of a blockage in the energy system. Once corrected and the energy flows freely, new neural pathways are established, and healthy functioning returns.

A Viable Alternative

This type of therapy is able to normalize distortions in perceptions and negative expectations, and release negative emotions using the natural resources of a person’s energy system. Setting up effective behavior contracts with children with energy blockages is extremely difficult. It’s like trying to move forward with one’s foot on the gas pedal and brake simultaneously.

For more additional information and resources check out ACEP and this journal. Inner transformation results from this healing modality. At times it even works with just one treatment, and it has a generalization effect of helping to resolve other related issues.

In addition to phobias, anxieties and fears, EP also addresses more severe mental health problems. In the case of manic depression and other disorders, bipolar disorder medications should not be discontinued until a qualified psychiatrist has confirmed that the specific condition has been resolved.

Energy psychology is one set of tools used by a qualified therapist to resolve psychological issues. Most benefit from these techniques as evidenced by prior clinical experience. Deep emotional release and restructuring occurs, which transforms a person’s ability to interact effectively day to day in all areas of life.

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