100319: A Brief Overview of Energy Psychology

About the Course:

Energy Psychology: New Paradigm or the Old Razzle Dazzle is an expanded version of an article published in the January 2005 issue of Psychotherapy Networker. The article is designed to introduce psychotherapists and other health care professionals who work with psychological issues to the new field of Energy Psychology. The article introduces both the basic concepts and the standard energy psychology procedure, and provides 4 case examples illustrating the most important common elements used in energy interventions for psychological treatment. It also discusses research findings in related fields, possible neurological mechanisms, and potential clinical applications.

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 as an introduction to the topic.

Course Objectives:

1. Identify 2 common elements of Energy Psychology approaches.

2. Describe hypothesized neurological mechanisms underlying EP treatment outcomes.

3. Describe 3 research findings in fields which contributed to the formation of Energy Psychology.

4. Form a knowledge base to begin evaluating the new energy psychology paradigm.