Energy Psychology

Published:
December 28, 2004 by CRC Press - 288 Pages
Author(s):
Fred P. Gallo, Hickory Medical & Professional Center, Pennsylvania, USA

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ISBN 9780849322464
Cat# 2246
 

Features

  • Explores the implications of kinesiology and energy fields in the treatment of psychological problems
  • Includes therapeutic algorithms to assist practitioners in diagnosis and treatment
  • Presents case studies that expand and enhance key therapeutic approaches introduced in the original publicationAs an introduction to the rapidly growing field of energy psychology, this book presents emerging treatment approaches and inspires future directions for research. It is a valuable guide that broadens our understanding of the scope and science of psychology.

    • Summary

    Energy Psychology: Explorations at the Interface of Energy, Cognition, Behavior, and Health, Second Edition introduces the exciting new paradigm of energy psychology and presents the latest research on the subject.

    This second edition begins by tracing the roots of energy psychology and contrasting them with contemporary approaches, and then explores the interface with cognition and behavior, and provides instruction in treatment applications. Drawing on more than 35 years of clinical experience, the author investigates the body's energy patterns, focusing on the relevance of acupuncture, homeopathy, prayer, and applied kinesiology to energy therapy. This new edition features expanded sections on scientific underpinnings, clinical research, manual muscle testing, and related energy psychology approaches.

    Table of Contents

    Scientific Theaters (Or Through the Looking Glass)
    Highly Efficient Therapies (Or Recipes for Rapid Relief)
    The Energy Paradigm (Or The Electric Patterns of Life)
    Origins of Energy Psychology (Or Adding Muscle to Therapy)
    The Diamond Method to Cantillation
    Thought Field Therapy
    The Energy Therapist's Manual
    Beginnings
    Addendum: Manual Muscle Testing Uses and Abuses
    Energy Psychology Glossary
    Bibliography
    Recommended Readings and Other Resources
    Index

    Editorial Reviews

    "While there are many approaches that attempt to help people change, energy psychology is among the most efficient and thorough. With this second edition of Energy Psychology, Dr. Fred Gallo significantly and delightfully expands his earlier work. Of enormous value to those of us who are passionate about positive change and personal power, here is an in depth guide to understanding, research, techniques, and more."
    - Anthony Robbins, Author of Awaken the Giant Within

    "This is the clearest and most comprehensive introduction to the field of energy psychology written by one of the major contributors to this field. It is extremely well written and locates energy psychology clearly within the fields of science and psychotherapy. It is a must read for anyone interested in this new and exciting approach to psychology and psychotherapy."
    - Vann S. Joines, Ph.D., Author of TA Today and Personality Adaptations

    "This is the second edition of a book that literally started the field of energy psychology. Retaining the critical foundational elements of the first edition, the updates help the reader see how far the field has come in only five years. This is a must-read textbook for the practitioner inside and outside the field."
    - Charles R. Figley, Ph.D., Florida State University, Tallahassee

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