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Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP) 

28 Garrett Ave. Suite 100 

Bryn Mawr, PA. 19010 USA 

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ACEP Main Phone: 619-861-2237
ACEP EFT Questions: 484-380-2448 

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Fax: 484-418-1019

ACEP Staff 

Robert Schwarz, PsyD, DCEP, Executive Director
Email: acep_ed@energypsych.org 

Leslie Primavera, Office Manager/Certification Coordinator
Phone: 619-861-2237
Email: admin@energypsych.org 

Cynthia Joba, Director, Outreach & Communications
Email: cjoba@energypsych.org 

Susan Carney, Admin Assistant/CE Coordinator
Phone: 484-380-2448
Email:  Scarney@energypsych.org 

ACEP - Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology

4 Simple Tools to Boost Your Therapy Results

Sarah Murphy, LPC, ACP-EFT • March 12, 2025

Are you a therapist who is always looking for tools that get great results? If you are already using energy psychology tools like EFT, TFT, AIT, or CEP, you know how powerful these approaches can be. And as great as they are, sometimes a little tweak can lead to big improvements, even in an already-fabulous therapeutic toolkit! Here are four often overlooked yet simple tools to boost your therapy results.

Tapping the finger points

The most popular form of energy psychology is EFT tapping. EFT stands for the Emotional Freedom Techniques. Plural. Yet we often think of it only as tapping the side of hand with the setup statement, then tapping the head and torso points while stating the problem. That is certainly the basic recipe for EFT. But there’s more!


Tapping the points at the base of the fingernail on the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and pinky finger allows us to access important meridians where energy can also be stuck. Try adding these points in your next EFT practice and see how it feels. You may be surprised at how powerful it is!


The 9-gamut

Another underutilized technique in EFT is what’s called the 9-Gamut. This term was coined by Roger Callahan, father of energy psychology tapping techniques and creator of Thought Field Therapy (TFT).


To do this, tap the back of your hand, between the bones leading up to the pinky and ring fingers. This is a treatment point for the very important Triple Warmer or thyroid meridian. This meridian is associated with a host of emotions. While steadily tapping this point, do the following nine things:


  1. Close your eyes
  2. Open your eyes
  3. Look sharply down to the left
  4. Look sharply down to the right
  5. Roll your eyes slowly in a big clockwise circle
  6. Roll your eyes slowly in a big counterclockwise circle
  7. Hum a little tune
  8. Count to five
  9. Hum a little tune


You will be amazed at how the distress level drops after doing this simple exercise. In fact, in online tapping groups, my group-members found that adding the finger points and 9-gamut reduced their SUDs (units of distress, on a 0-10 scale) by at least a point or two, and often more. Adding these techniques to a round of tapping, at least with these groups, seems more efficient than adding a new round of tapping.


The Brief Energy Correction

This is a simple tool that is taught in ACEP's comprehensive energy psychology training. It was designed to rebalance an energy field that had become scrambled, where the nerves are not sending the correct signals. A "tell" of this scrambling is homolateral walking (same arm and leg move forward together, rather than the opposite arm as normal). Confusion and clumsiness are also "tells".


Interestingly, Robin Bilazarian found that this simple exercise reduced workshop participants SUDs dramatically in just 90 seconds of practice. You can read more about Robin’s study here, and also view a video of the technique. Her article even has an image showing the hand placement!


To do this simple exercise, place one hand below your naval. Then place your other hand on the following areas, holding each for just one breath:


  • Both sides of the collar bone, using thumb and index finger on either side
  • Under the nose, using index and middle finger
  • Under the mouth, using index and middle finger
  • At the tailbone, with the back of the hand on your body and thumb facing upwards


The next time you need a quick fix for your energy or mood, give the brief energy correction a try. I recently guided a stressed-out client who was having therapy from his car in this subtle exercise. He dropped from a ten to a four after three rounds, and to a two after an additional three rounds. It was easier for him to do than a full tapping protocol because of logistics, and got him a dramatic reduction in just a couple of minutes.


Collar bone breathing

This is another simple tool that is part of the comprehensive energy psychology training but can be a fantastic standalone technique. It also was meant to help restore balance in a scrambled energy system and offered help for clumsiness and confusion.


To do this technique, cross your hands over your chest with your fingers resting just below your collar bones. You’ll do two sets: for the first, put your fingertips under your collar bones. For the second set, place your middle knuckle just under your collar bones. For each set, breathe as follows:


  1. Inhale and exhale completely
  2. Inhale halfway and hold
  3. Inhale the rest of the way and hold
  4. Breathe halfway out and hold
  5. Breathe the rest of the way out and hold
  6. Inhale and exhale completely


Give this simple technique a try and see how easy it is to come back into balance!


Simple tools to boost your therapy results.

These four simple tools will help you get great results, quickly and easily. Even better, they are free and have no side effects! Give them a try and see how you and your clients feel even better, even faster!


What are your favorite tools to use energy psychology in your teletherapy practice? We would love to hear from you, so leave a comment below. If you would like to learn more about these exciting techniques, check out our training calendar.


Author

Sarah Murphy, LPC, ACP-EFT, is a counselor in private practice and specializes in working with people who have serious illnesses. A student of the Ageless Wisdom, she is dedicated to sharing the Great Invocation. She specializes in energy psychology, including EFT, as well as mindfulness and meditation.


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Can Energy Healing Be Stored in Physical Materials? And Does it Work?

By Lori Chortkoff Hops, PhD, DCEP • March 26, 2025
Energy healing method is linked to recoveries from cancer in mice. Visualization directed at water or cotton is retrieved later for healing. Silent recordings of energy healing sessions are linked to genetic changes. 

Dealing with a shock? Try this.

By Sarah Murphy, LPC, ACP-EFT • March 6, 2025
One of the fastest and most effective ways to reset after a shock is to use the Thymus Thump . This is a simple body-based technique that helps you settle your body and increase your life-force energy. The technique was developed by Energy Psychology pioneer John Diamond. Practice the technique right now by watching the video below and following along. You can also download written instructions in English , Spanish , and Portuguese . The next time you are dealing with a shock, give it a try. 

5 Must-Know Tips for First-Time ACEP Conference Attendees

By Katherine Romero • February 26, 2025
1. Don’t Skip the Research Symposium! One of the best ways to ease into the conference experience is by attending the Research Symposium the day before the official conference. This session showcases cutting-edge research in energy psychology, giving you a front-row seat to emerging insights in the field. And it's free with conference registration. But beyond the knowledge, the symposium offers a built-in community right from the start. When I attended my first conference, I found that engaging with researchers and presenters in this setting made me feel more at home. Instead of feeling like an outsider, I walked into the rest of the conference recognizing familiar faces and feeling immediately connected to the energy psychology community. 2. Embrace Movement Breaks—They’re More Than Just a Stretch! After hours of sitting in deep, thought-provoking sessions, the Qigong, Tai Chi, or other movement activities offered during breaks can be a lifesaver for your body and mind. But here’s something you might not expect—these movement breaks are one of the best ways to meet people. Unlike networking in hallways or between sessions (where everyone is rushing to the next talk), movement activities create a natural space for organic connection. At my first ACEP conference, I met a now-dear friend after a movement break when we struck up a conversation and discovered our shared love for the Sedona, AZ area. That kind of connection is priceless, and it wouldn’t have happened if I had just gone straight for coffee between sessions! 3. Attend the Regional Breakfasts—A Hidden Gem for Networking If you want to connect with like-minded professionals in your area, make time for the regional breakfasts. These gatherings are casual, welcoming, and fun, and they’re usually led by someone well-connected in the field who can introduce you to others in your region. For first-time attendees, this is one of the easiest ways to build relationships that last beyond the conference. It’s one thing to meet people at a national event, but it’s even more exciting to walk away with connections that could lead to collaborations, referrals, masterminds, or even friendships back home. 4. There’s Zero Need to Feel Intimidated Walking into a professional conference for the first time can feel intimidating—especially when you see a room full of PhDs, MDs, LPCs, LCSWs, and every other credential in the book. I get it. When I attended my first ACEP conference, I was just starting my graduate studies and didn’t know a single person. I took a leap of faith and sat at a lunch table, unknowingly joining a group of major figures in the field—Dawson Church, David Feinstein, and multiple ACEP board members. I had no idea who they were at the time, but what struck me was how warm, welcoming, and excited they were to engage with my “newbie” questions. It wasn’t until months later that I realized exactly who I had been sitting with—but that experience shaped my perspective on ACEP as an open, inclusive, and encouraging community. Everyone is there because they love energy psychology and want to see it grow—so if you have questions, ask away! 5. Get Involved—Your Ideas Are Welcome! One of the most unique aspects of ACEP is how easy it is to contribute. Unlike some organizations where it takes years to get involved, ACEP offers low-barrier opportunities to bring your ideas to the table—literally. Want to see energy psychology expand? Have an idea for an initiative? Attend a committee lunch. I did this on a whim during my first conference. I had an idea for improving blog visibility and mentioned it to someone at a happy hour event—who turned out to be an ACEP board member. They encouraged me to attend a Communications Committee lunch, and by simply showing up with my lunch, I was able to share my thoughts, contribute, and get involved. Want to plan ahead for which committee you might like to join? See the committee list here . These committee meetings are not only a great way to contribute but also a fantastic CV builder if you're looking to deepen your professional experience in the field. Final Thoughts: Make the Most of It! Your first ACEP conference will be what you make of it. Whether you’re there to learn, network, or explore how energy psychology fits into your professional journey, one thing is for sure—you’re in for an inspiring and transformative experience. So take a deep breath, embrace the connections, and enjoy every moment of this incredible gathering. You belong here. Learn more about the conference and register. Author Katherine Romero is a doctoral student in clinical psychology, life coach, Reiki practitioner, and somatic breathwork practitioner . Passionate about the intersection of mind, body, spirit, and energy in healing, Katherine explores the role of intergenerational trauma, consciousness, ancestral healing and holistic approaches in mental health. A long-time advocate for integrative practices, she is excited about expanding the reach of energy psychology and supporting her clients as a therapist-in-training .
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