ENERGY PSYCHOLOGY is a relatively new (in the West) approach to providing relief for a variety of emotional problems including phobias, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, anger, physical pain, and addictions. Energy is believed to flow along lines or meridians which are connected to organs of the body and related to emotional states. The Energy Therapy techniques have roots in ancient Chinese medicine and in the modern science of Applied Kineseology.

In Energy Psychology we believe that our thoughts are constantly creating patterns of electrical energy that cause the release of neurotransmitters, hormones, and other chemicals in the body that we feel as emotions. When there is a disruption in the body's electrical flow, such as when we experience the fight or flight response, we feel it physically. If the disruption continues, it can lead to emotional distress and eventually physical problems. When the disruption is removed, the distress stops. The treatment methods vary in Energy Psychology, but primarily you are taught pressure points that you can use on your own to work through your emotional disturbances. In the sessions we may process beliefs and obstacles also using pressure points which I will demonstrate and you can use on your own body.

There are several sources of information on the internet on Energy Therapy. You might start with http://www.emofree.com and http://www.energypsych.org.

In Southeastern Michigan we have a group of energy therapy practitioners who belong to the Energy Psychology Educational Group of Southeastern Michigan (EPEG-SEMI). We are in the process of scheduling trainings in Energy Psychology for practitioners and for the public.  Check out the website at www.energypsycheducation.com.  We are still in the process of setting up the trainings but if you are interested contact me at patyoder@gmail.com and I would be glad to put you on my list to call or email as soon as our schedule is complete.