What is Energy Psychology?

What is EP?

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Energy Psychology (EP) is a term coined by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Fred Gallo, DCEP. The term is used to refer to a group of Energy Healing techniques including Clinical Emotional Freedom Techniques (aka Tapping because the fingers are used to tap on the body to produce an effect.)

On Dr. Gallo's website, energypsych.com, he explains: "Although psychological functioning involves thought, emotions, chemistry, neurology, genetics and environmental aspects, at an essential level bioenergy is also involved. Just as MP3 and computer hard drives contain information in electromagnetic fields, similarly our brain and body operate electrochemically and electromagnetically. Energy psychology is applicable to a wide range of areas including psychotherapy, counseling, education, vocational guidance, physical health, pain management, sports and peak performance."

Energy Psychology has been shown to transform neural pathways and modify gene expression

Clinical EFT aka Emotional Freedom Techniques

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Once thought the realm of woo-woo and not science, research now show the effectiveness of Clinical EFT in quickly changing the way the brain processes information to relieve stress, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, insomnia and more.

EFT is often applied to improve mindset, business and sports performance, gain clarity and access wisdom.

If you've come across EFT demonstrations, testimonials, or videos on Youtube, you may have seen claims of "one minute miracles" being touted as the norm. This is not the case. The "one minute miracle" is a phenomenon but, most cases require repeated applications addressing various aspects of issues being addressed.

The reduction and relief of depression and anxiety often occurs significantly quicker and with lasting results as shown in research studies. One randomized controlled study of EFT with 59 war veterans showed that PTSD levels dropped to normal (below the threshold for a PTSD diagnosis) after just six session of EFT. The levels remained normal on follow-up.

man tapping with emotional freedom technique on gallbladder meridian

Man tapping on the gallbladder meridian point

What Can You Do With Clinical EFT?

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EFT has been used to overcome anxiety, stress, PTSD and other trauma. It is also used to boost immunity, improve sports performance, access flow states, improve personal and professional relationships, go deeper into meditation... This list goes on.

The best course of action is to talk to someone certified in Energy Psychology or Clinical EFT. People certified in Clinical EFT range from licensed therapists, psychologists, and medical doctors to lay practitioners and coaches. With a little research you will find the solution that is right for you.

One important factor is to not disregard medical advice when deciding to use Energy Psychology as part of your healing tool box. Coaches and practitioners are not qualified to give medical advice but, they can help solve life problems, improve mindset and performance as well as complement medical treatment greatly.

EFT can be used to accentuate flow states

Is EFT Tapping a Self Help Tool?

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Yes. EFT is used by millions of people around the world as a self help tool in the moment.

➣ Parents use EFT to help calm babies and toddlers

➣ Nurses use it in clinical settings to help patients

➣ People the world over use it to reduce stress, change their limiting beliefs, and move past situational upsets.

➣ Others use it to overcome emotional eating, smoking.

This is just a short list of how people use EFT to help themselves. Learn more about using EFT here

Woman using EFT to overcome stress