Energy Psychology Enters the Mainstream-A Power Tool for Your Practice – David Feinstein

Outline

Origins of Energy Psychology and Initial Research

Stages of Reality Construction and Development of Personal Mythology

• Identification, counter-myth, dialectic, synthesis and translation
• Varied efficacy of interventions across stages

Case Example – Tapping Therapy and Systematic Desensitization

Case Examples – Emotional Field Technique Demonstrations

• War veterans and EFT resolution of PTSD symptoms

Neurology Underlying Emotional Memories and Triggers

• Effect of tapping on brain structures associated with threat and arousal

Memory Reconsolidation – Steps to Change Through Conflicting Cognitive Inputs

Resistance to Acceptance of EFT into Existing Trauma Treatment Systems

Application to Couples Work – Take Home Skills

Integration of EFT Interventions into Larger Treatment Frameworks

• Methods of enhancing efficacy and addressing multiple symptoms
• Limits of efficacy and contraindications – research findings and limitations

Evolution of Cultural Mythology in South Africa

Case Demonstration – Phobia, Factors Related to Treatment Outcome

• Movie technique, use of ongoing SUDS assessment, modulation of intensity
• Physical discharge of negative energy and distress
• Energy Testing assessment procedure – use of pressure points
• Adjusting procedures for children, clients with self-esteem or underlying issues

Use of Stress Release Points in Group Work – “Borrowing Benefits”

Solidifying Gains with The Positive Projection Procedure – Moving into The Future

Commonalities Shared by Varied Energy Psychology Approaches

Sequential Structure of Intervention Procedure

• Energy Balancing
• Selection of reminder phrase
• Setup and tapping
• Sandwich and rerate the problem
• Acceptance statement paired with statement of the problem
• Integration sequence and repeat tapping procedure

Addressing Psychological Reversals – Assessment and Intervention

Overview of Research Findings

• Carolyn Sakai and single session orphanage intervention
• Adult interventions administered by lay individuals in Rwanda
• PTSD veterans work – TFT positively compared to CBT