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Counseling & Wellness Center

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Energy Psychology

Energy Psychology is a combination of healing methods that blend traditional Western psychology practices with ancient Eastern healing traditions. 

The field of Energy Psychology is based on the idea that all living beings have a subtle system of energy that is related to our physical and emotional well-being.  This energy has been called Qi (or Chi) and Prana in the Chinese and Indian traditions.  When this energy flow becomes disrupted or stagnant it can lead to a variety of problems. 

Energy Psychology uses a variety of techniques and developments from fields including acupuncture, psychology, chiropractic, and kinesiology to address disruptions in the persons energy systems.  These methods include working with meridians, acupoints, chakras, and the biofield.  The work often involves self-tapping, eye movements or holding particular points on your own body.

By bringing to mind an upsetting incident, memory, or feeling and then methodically testing and activating different aspects of the energy system, it is believed that the distress can be reduced or eliminated. 

Clinical reports suggest that Energy Psychology methods are particularly effective with anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, panic attacks, and phobias.  Some recent studies have also shown dramatic changes in brain activity following treatment with Energy Psychology techniques, indicating that these therapies can bring about rapid and significant changes at the neurological level. 

Disclaimer:  While preliminary studies and clinical reports support the efficacy of Energy Psychology, more research is required to validate these innovative methods.  Information about ongoing research is available on the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology website at www.energypsych.org.

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Last modified: August 28, 2008