What Is Energy Psychology?

What Is Energy Psychology?

Though this therapy is still somewhat controversial, continuing research is showing it to be a potentially promising treatment.

With many repetitions, people learn to neutralize the emotions evoked by painful or upsetting thoughts or memories.

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The tapping is repeated until the rate goes down to a zero, or very close to it.

This generally takes very little time, though follow-up sessions may be needed.

This stimulation is theorized to somehow normalize the body’s energy channels and fields.

Start by talking to your doctor to see if they can refer you to an energy psychology practitioner.

You may be asked to recall difficult memories while your therapist guides your treatment.

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