Energy therapy is founded on the idea that your body contains an invisible energy field which keeps you healthy, and unblocking this energy can promote healing and well-being.
Exposure Therapy with Non-Western Healing Techniques and Spiritual Development The exposure therapy technique integrates Western-style exposure therapy with non-Western techniques of healing and spiritual development for an holistic healing approach that can be employed by doctors, psychologists, therapists, counselors, holistic healers or any holistic healers.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Emotional Freedom Technique, commonly referred to as tapping, is an alternative acupressure therapy used to restore equilibrium to imbalanced energies. It can help with clearing away negative emotions such as fear, anxiety, anger, depression and physical discomfort as well as boost positive feelings and beliefs – it is a fantastic tool for working through trauma.
An EFT session involves tapping various points on the face and body with fingertips while you focus on an issue or problem. This technique has been described as emotional acupuncture without needles; proponents believe tapping sends signals to parts of the brain responsible for stress relief to reduce negative emotion. While EFT can be done alone at home, for optimal results it’s recommended you meet with a certified EFT practitioner first so they can teach you basic tapping sequence as well as help unpack any trauma or limiting beliefs causing emotional distress.
EFT has become a cornerstone of effective treatment for various conditions and symptoms, such as stress-induced anxiety. Studies have proven its efficacy at lowering cortisol and heart rate levels, improving sleep quality, decreasing cravings and mitigating triggers; increasing heart coherence as well as strengthening immunity systems.
Clinical studies demonstrate the efficacy of EFT as a treatment for PTSD, being included in several military programs and used as an approved therapy for war veterans with both C-PTSD and PTSD. Research shows EFT’s ability to significantly decrease symptoms while producing comparable results as other evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Emotional Freedom Technique can be an excellent alternative way to deal with trauma or improve mood and well-being, adding an invaluable dimension of healing along with traditional approaches such as CranioSacral Therapy, Hypnosis or Meditation.
Thought Field Therapy (TFT)
Thought Field Therapy (TFT), developed by Roger Callahan in the 1980s, centers around the concept of “thought fields” which surround our physical body. When these thought fields become activated by negative emotions or mental health issues, TFT provides energy psychology treatment using tapping sequences on energy meridians within our bodies to neutralize negative energy and rebalance autonomic nervous systems.
TFT practitioners assert that these thought fields can be caused by anxiety, phobias, addictions, emotional stress, trauma and pain – among other issues. TFT can relieve the negative effects of such thoughts by relieving anxiety-inducing trauma memories while increasing self-esteem and healing depression. TFT’s effectiveness stems from electromagnetic fields in both brain and body functioning being affected.
TFT tapping sequences are intended to release any blocked energy that causes negative feelings by targeting certain acupressure points on the body. Individuals who have undergone TFT treatments report seeing symptoms diminish over time and being able to focus more effectively. Cure can often come as quickly as one session; those suffering more serious conditions might require multiple sessions; regardless, TFT is considered noninvasive and safe for all ages.
Though TFT may sound appealing, its theory has some significant limitations. Callahan asserts that psychological distress lies deep within our energy system – an aspect of mind which cannot easily be treated through talk therapy alone. This represents a drastic departure from how most psychological issues are typically perceived and addressed.
Although TFT has been shown to reduce PTSD symptoms in four studies, its evidence for efficacy remains ambiguous and limited. Furthermore, its lack of falsifiability limits scientific validity; double talk and inconsistencies often exist throughout TFT literature and practice.
Tapas Acupressure Therapy (TAT)
As with Emotional Freedom Technique and Thought Field Therapy, Tapas Acupressure Therapy involves tapping specific points of the body while concentrating on specific issues. TAT is an energy psychology method said to address root causes rather than treating symptoms, making it effective at treating anxiety, trauma, PTSD, weight loss maintenance and Adverse Childhood Experiences as well as helping individuals become proactive by changing how they think about an issue.
TAT involves applying pressure to specific points on the head while reciting nine statements, such as medial corner of both eyes, an area one-half inch above eyebrow space, and back of head. This process is believed to help release putative energy blockages; once completed it is advised for patients to practice meditative techniques to soothe and relax their bodies.
TAT works by clearing away an energetic charge created by trauma events and shifting our perspective about them; for instance if sexual abuse occurred when we were children TAT can help us view that event more as something we experienced than simply something that happened to us.
TAT involves focusing on the trauma you wish to heal and creating vivid images associated with it in your mind, which aren’t bad things – they simply show that the trauma is being processed and cleared away. For optimal results, speak to a certified TAT practitioner about these images.
When considering TAT for yourself, it is essential to find a practitioner with an outstanding client track record and sufficient liability insurance coverage in the event of claims against them. Furthermore, find someone who understands how to conduct energy scans to assess what may be going on within your energetic system – it may be beneficial for them to conduct such scans before initiating therapy sessions with you.
Healing Touch
Healing Touch was pioneered by nurse Janet Mentgen and employs gentle touching to energize and balance human energy fields. This energy therapy modality rests on the belief that humans contain an invisible electromagnetic field which influences our physical wellbeing, any disruptions to which can impact health negatively. Sessions can take place while seated or lying down and during these sessions the practitioner gently moves their hands in the air around your body or on certain points to clear, balance or energize its energy field.
Before your healing session begins, your practitioner may ask you to set an intention. This helps align your thoughts with the highest good and bring an attitude of kindness and love into your experience. Once set, they use breathing techniques, meditation and visualization to center themselves. They then scan or assess your energy field – giving rise to sensations such as warmth, tingling pressure or even heavyness where work is being conducted.
Once a therapist has an in-depth knowledge of your energy field, they’ll move to an intervention or balancing stage – using intuition to identify any aberrant energy and channel it toward more suitable fields or patterns – before repeating their evaluation process until their evaluation indicates that everything has returned to equilibrium and functioning optimally.
Energy psychology can provide relief for emotional issues or boost overall well-being – no matter the individual’s age. Energy therapy is a highly accessible modality used by physicians, psychologists, therapists, counselors and holistic healers – not to mention holistic healers themselves! Studies are showing its many positive results on people of all ages: one study found energy-based therapy led to reduced pain levels and stress levels as well as therapeutic touch (similar to Healing Touch) helping infants in neonatal intensive care unit regulated their vital signs!