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David Feinstein, not to anyone’s surprise, has contributed yet another groundbreaking paper to the field of energy psychology. This one focuses on the physiological mechanisms that appear to explain how tapping actually works. While empirical verification of effectiveness is vital—and we’ve come a very long way toward establishing that—it’s a bit more complicated to credibly pinpoint the physiology behind those results.

Is the brain the origin of the mind, or its instrument? This blog explores a question that humans have had for millennia.

When you have been through a trauma and are feeling shocked, try bouncing up and down on the balls of your feet. You can also sit in a chair and massage your heel and ankle areas. The Heel Shock Release is a simple body-based technique that will help you reawaken your energy system. The technique comes to us from Donna Eden . Practice the technique right now by watching the video below and following along. Remember to try it next time you are feeling exhausted but can’t take a nap! You can also download written instructions in English , Spanish , and Portuguese .

The evidence for Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) tapping as an effective treatment for trauma and chronic pain continues to accumulate. An exciting study was released in September 2024 by Peta Stapleton et al in The European Journal of Pain. It shows a significant and sustained decrease in levels of chronic pain when a course of EFT was used.

This recipe is an old favorite. We’ve refined it over the past few decades, adjusting as the seasons went by. We hope you will enjoy it too!

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Fred Gallo, a true energy psychology pioneer, shortly after his presentation “Embrace the Present: Unveiling the Identity Method” at the 2024 ACEP energy psychology conference in Arizona. Fred coined the term with the publication of his seminal book Energy Psychology . Among many honors in the field, Fred has received two ACEP awards: Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Energy Psychology in 2008, and Outstanding Service in 2019. Fred Gallo’s contributions to EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), Thought Field Therapy (TFT), and other energy psychology techniques have shaped the field for decades. Read on for a few highlights of his career and some personal milestones that he shared.

Energy psychology has emerged as a transformative approach in the criminal justice system, particularly in response to the ongoing heroin and opioid epidemic that has plagued communities across the USA. As jails became overcrowded with individuals suffering from addiction, traditional mental health and addiction treatment programs often fell short in addressing their needs. This crisis paved the way for innovative solutions like energy psychology play a crucial role in rehabilitation efforts. Tapping is one form of energy psychology.

If you’re groggy and want to learn how to revive, you’re in the right place. This blog teaches you an easy tool you can use right now to help you wake up. (by Sarah Murphy, LPC) One of the fastest and most effective ways to become awake and alert is to use the Thymus Thump , a simple body-based technique that helps you increase your life-force energy. Practice the technique right now by watching the video below and following along. You can also download written instructions in English , Spanish , and Portuguese .