The Latest Insta-Cure? Examining the controversy over energy psychology

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Feinstein ◽  
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Jay Efran
Keyword(s):  
Energy Psychology

Words to tap by: The use of language in Energy Psychology protocols

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-56
Author(s):  
David Feinstein
Keyword(s):  
Acupuncture Points ◽  
Client Outcomes ◽  
Energy Psychology ◽  
Physical Conditions ◽  
Thought Field Therapy ◽  
Process Outcomes ◽  
Practitioner Training ◽  
Field Therapy ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Stimulation Of

Most Energy Psychology protocols include a component in which the client is guided in the use of personally tailored wording related to a target problem or goal. These phrases are stated simultaneously with the stimulation of selected acupuncture points (acupoints) via tapping. Thought Field Therapy (TFT) and its popular derivative, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), are the most well-known variations of the acupoint tapping approaches. These therapies have been validated for their efficacy and unusual speed in resolving psychological and physical conditions in more than 100 clinical trials and several meta-analyses. Clinicians and life coaches wanting to incorporate acupoint tapping into their practices can readily learn the basic protocols but are often unsure about how to formulate the most effective wording to accompany the client’s self-tapping. This paper presents a qualitative analysis of videotaped statements that were judged to move the treatment forward in relationship to three process outcomes: (a) the statement resulted in the practitioner becoming better attuned to the client’s intentions for and experience with the therapy, (b) it explored the issues relevant to the client’s needs and goals in order to deepen both the client’s and the practitioner’s understanding of them, and/or (c) it led the client toward more effective ways of addressing pertinent issues. These three categories—attune, explore, lead—were derived from the 62 therapeutic functions of language that were identified as the videotaped wording was being coded. The list is only an initial formulation, based on one clinician’s sessions as analyzed by that clinician. It is intended as a first step toward a more comprehensive investigation of the use of language in Energy Psychology sessions, its impact on client outcomes, and its implications for practitioner training.

Tapas Acupressure Technique (TAT) for Reducing Stress and Increasing Self-Esteem: A Self-Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
Josette Marie Steel ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Period ◽  
Subjective Experience ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Free Association ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Stressful Events ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Energy Psychology ◽  
Self Study ◽  
Self Worth

Abstract: While there is a great deal of research into various Energy Psychology (EP) methods, the subjective experience of the client has not yet been investigated. In this self-study, the Tapas Acupressure Technique (TAT) Protocol for Stressful Events was used for 10 sessions over a period of 3 weeks to explore whether TAT would be an effective tool for managing stress and increasing feelings of self-worth. The Sorensen Self-Esteem Test was used as a baseline self-esteem pre and post test to measure self-worth and positive and negative emotional states. A list of 10 free association words was collected before and after each treatment session and at the end of the treatment period. Quantitative analysis showed an increase in overall sense of self-worth and an increase in positive states. Negative and positive states varied throughout the treatment period while self-worth increased, suggesting that TAT enabled increased emotional self-regulation when dealing with stressful situations. Scores on the Sorensen Self-Esteem Test improved by 28% on follow-up. A qualitative analysis of the free association words suggests an increase in feelings of balance and calm and a decrease in negative self-image. Keywords: TAT, Tapas Acupressure Technique, energy psychology, protocol for stressful events, self-esteem, Sorensen Self-Esteem Test, stress management, stress reduction

Mindful Energy Psychology: History, Theory, Research, and Practice

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-54
Author(s):  
Fred Gallo
Keyword(s):  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Present Moment ◽  
Energy Psychology ◽  
Therapeutic Benefits ◽  
Thought Field Therapy ◽  
Psychology History ◽  
Mindfulness Practices ◽  
Field Therapy ◽  
Theory Research

Abstract: The dialectic between acceptance and the desire for change reflects a core paradox within psychology. Two clinical methodologies that at first glance appear to be diametrically opposed have been incorporated into an approach that harnesses a reciprocal synergy, seamlessly integrating a focus on acceptance with a focus on change. Mindfulness practices, which involve purposeful, nonjudgmental awareness and acceptance of the present moment, have been shown to promote general well-being as well as to alleviate many psychological and stress-related symptoms. Energy psychology, which utilizes both somatic and cognitive interventions, is believed to rapidly and with precision change the energetic and neurological underpinnings of a range of psychological disorders. Combining the two approaches into a “mindful energy psychology” resolves the acceptance/change paradox with an interplay that yields immediate, potent therapeutic benefits. This paper examines each approach and shows how they may be integrated into clinical practice. Keywords: mindful, mindfulness, mindfulnessbased therapies, energy psychology, mindful energy psychology, tapping, energy tapping, meridian tapping, Thought Field Therapy, TFT, Emotional Freedom Techniques, EFT, Midline Energy Technique, MET, Tonglen, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder, PTSD

Energy Psychology

2012 ◽  
pp. 898-904.e1
Author(s):  
Larry Stoler
Keyword(s):  
Energy Psychology
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