Energy Psychology in Psychotherapy: A Comprehensive Source Book

Fred P. Gallo

Overview – Excerpt – Table of Contents

This is the first book to provide a complete overview of the burgeoning field of energy psychology. Fred Gallo, the originator of energy diagnostic and treatment methods (EDxTM), has gathered here a stellar group of major participants in the energy field, and the wide-ranging chapters cover enormous ground.

Gallo's introduction discusses a paradigm shift, rooted in physics, that views psychological function and dysfunction from the standpoint of bioenergy factors. This new view challenges prevalent psychological theories that focus on behavioral, cognitive, neurological, systemic, or chemical parameters to the exclusion of the underlying energetic component. This graceful introduction lays the ground for all the chapters that follow.

Part One provides an overview of the major approaches to energy psychology and covers thought field therapy; energy diagnostic and treatment methods; the Tapas acupressure technique and its roots in energy healing in traditional Chinese medicine and yoga; Judith Swack's holistic system that simultaneously addresses the somatic, psychological, and spiritual aspects of an issue; and Larry Nims's BE SET FREE FAST, which has transitioned from meridian tapping to a method that simply uses a cue word or phrase to promote healing. Also discussed are Seemorg matrix work, which synthesizes energy psychology, trauma work, analytical psychology, self psychology, and spiritual principles; and dynamic energetic healing, which combines meridian therapies, manual muscle testing, and regression to the energetic origins of a client's issue. Part Two covers integrative approaches that combine modalities into a unified plan. These include the integration of biofield and chakra concepts, the use of hypnotic language and techniques, and the use of EMDR.

Part Three takes the reader into the session, as clinicians present theories in the context of specific cases and presenting problems. Here, contributors discuss issues such as eating disorders, phobias, traumas, and various other psychological maladies. In the final part of the book, contributors propose highly speculative and creative ideas about the relationship of psychological issues and the possibilities of energy healing. Here, contributors write about behavioral kinesiology and neuropsychological research; galvanic skin response for the exploration and observation of feelings; and the reorganization of energy patterns via psychotherapeutic interventions.

This book is a bold effort to bridge gaps between mind and body, between matter and energy, and between theoretical solutions and the findings of established science. Whether you are a clinician well-versed in energy psychology and want to learn more about a new system, or whether you are new to the whole field, you are certain to find valuable information and insights here.

Advance Acclaim

'Fred Gallo has assembled a unique and cohesive group of contributors for this exciting volume. This comprehensive book showcases the present remarkable progress in this vital field of human problems and their solutions.'
George J. Goodheart, D.C.,
DIBAK Research Director,
International College of Applied Kinesiology
Founder of Applied Kinesiology

'An invaluable introduction to the most exciting and innovative development in psychotherapy I have ever encountered?energy psychology. Each lucidly written essay details the theory and practice of one of the major energy approaches, with illuminating case illustrations. Right now, energy psychology is revolutionary, cutting-edge, and shocking to the uninitiated; in a decade or less it will be mainstream. For this reason, if for no other, every clinician owes it to him- or herself to read this book.'
Nathaniel Branden, Ph.D.
Author of The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem

'Each chapter of Energy Psychology in Psychotherapy provides readers with an invitation to explore an innovative attempt to alleviate human suffering. While the methods presented are very new and only starting to be submitted to scientific scrutiny, the corroborating results being reported by a wide range of clinicians makes the emerging field of energy psychology one to closely watch.'
Stanley Krippner, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology, Saybrook Graduate School
Coauthor of Extraordinary Dreams
Coeditor of The Psychological Effects of War on Civilians

'This ambitious sourcebook provides a comprehensive summary of currently available knowledge about energy psychotherapy, theories, and research. The clinical application of energy healing and energy psychotherapy has long needed a uniting force to integrate the proliferation of healing techniques that have been generated over the past few decades. Here, some of the most outstanding innovators in the field of psychological energy healing integrate the connection between the body and mind in an impressive attempt to bring the broad field of energy psychotherapies to the general mental health community. For the experienced energy practitioner, it is an exciting read. For the novice, it is a superb resource to ground oneself to the arena of energy healing. Undoubtedly it will become a classic volume in mental health and will be used in teaching and training programs for many years. At last, the energy therapies have a readily accessible resource that all can use to compare and contrast the many energy treatment methods that have become widespread in the energy therapy field. Energy Psychology in Psychotherapy is a tremendous contribution to the field.'
Gary Peterson, M.D.
Consultant, Program on Childhood Trauma and Maltreatment,
School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chair, Professional Affairs Committee, Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology

About the Editor

Fred P. Gallo, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, is a pioneer in energy psychology and has been training professionals since 1980. He is the founder of energy diagnostic and treatment methods (EDxTM) and is also the author of Energy Psychology and Energy Diagnostic and Treatment Methods (Norton, 2000), coauthor of Energy Tapping and The Neurophysics of Human Behavior, and the editor of the Norton Energy Psychology Series.

ISBN: 0-393-70346-0
September, 2002
Hardback, 466 pages