100829: Energy Psychology in Disaster Relief

About the Course:

Two papers available as free downloads, “Energy Psychology in Disaster Relief” and “Energy Psychology in Disaster Relief: Additional Cases,” provide a brief overview of how the emerging field of energy psychology is being applied in the aftermath of natural and human-made disasters.

Author

David Feinstein, Ph.D.

About the Author:

Dr. Feinstein is a clinical psychologist who has done pioneering work in the areas of personal mythology and energy psychology. Author of 7 books and over 50 professional papers, he has taught at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Antioch College. His multi-media Energy Psychology Interactive self-study training program was a recipient of the Outstanding Contribution Award from the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, and the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology.

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially psychologists, counselors, social workers, and nurses interested in innovative therapeutic modalities, or anyone seeking knowledge about the field of energy psychology. Appropriate for beginning through advanced levels of knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Describe 2 differences between energy therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

2. List 3 strengths of energy interventions over other treatments for disaster relief.

3. List 6 types of disaster situations in which energy treatments have been effectively used.

4. Describe 5 types of trauma symptoms for which energy methods appear effective.