Mindfulness and Energy Psychology for Cancer
24th ACEP Conference presentation | Sarah Murphy, LPC, NCC | Compiled 4/22/2022
To see a pdf of the presentation, click here.
References:
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cancer…
War, Disaster, Poverty: energy psychology delivers results
There is a shortage of mental health resources in many parts of the world, yet people in these areas need access to quality interventions, especially after experiencing natural or human-made disasters. Suzanne Connolly and her team delved into the research to see what interventions work best in these situations, and published a meta-analysis in the Bulletin of the World Health Organization. Among…
Feeling clumsy? Try this.
Read on to learn an easy tool you can use to boost your coordination.
When you find yourself bumping into things and losing your coordination, it's a pretty good sign that your energy field is out of balance. You can get yourself back in balance by practicing the Crossover should pull or the standing version, the Cross Crawl. Both of these simple body-based techniques help restore left-right…
Healing sexual abuse with EP tools
Research shows Energy Psychology tools are effective in healing sexual trauma
By John Freedom and Sarah Murphy
Sexual violence is one of the greatest traumas a human can experience. It affects millions of Americans, leaving lasting effects on functioning and wellbeing. It is notoriously difficult to address using conventional talk therapy. Moreover, the research on conventional talk therapy,…
Treating emotions associated with cancer using Energy Psychology
If you are reading this blog, you probably already know how a cancer diagnosis affects our emotional wellbeing. You are not alone: Depression rates in the US jump four-fold among cancer patients, with nearly a quarter of cancer patients experiencing depression. Anxiety rates among cancer patients in the US climb as well, affecting nearly a fifth of people with cancer. Many people with cancer…
What is Energy Psychology?
What is Energy psychology (EP)? It is a set of somatic, holistically influenced, evidence-based tools and therapeutic interventions that help people manage their mental health issues. One of the most popular forms of EP is EFT, the Emotional Freedom Techniques. EFT and other EP methods are gaining traction because they provide therapists and clients effective alternative to traditional talk…
The Field of Energy Psychology
I have used EFT and other meridian tapping therapies both for myself and with many clients in my therapy practice. I have seen issues―even really tough ones―clear up quickly, almost magically. These results intrigued me, and prompted me to do some research about the field of Energy Psychology; you can read some of it here. People sometimes wonder if tapping meridian points is really a necessary…
Camping in the Rain
Camping in the rain: a memory, and three rules for living
Summer 1977. Somewhere outside of Winston-Salem, NC.
The car was hot, its white vinyl seats slick with perspiration. When we were in range of a radio station, my parents sang along to John Denver, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson. When radio stations were not in range, they did their best on their own. My Irish-twin sister Kathleen Rachel…
Energy Psychology in the Age of Covid-19: What does the research say?
We are living in unprecedented times, as the world grapples with the covid19 pandemic. Many people are experiencing fear and worry about catching the virus and getting sick. Televisions across the world beam images of overcrowded hospitals and overburdened healthcare professionals. There is a real concern that necessary equipment is not, and will not be, available to protect and care for those in…
Biography, Biology, and Destiny: How Energy Psychology Can Break The Chain
(Originally published on ACEPblog.org)
Diabetes. Depression. Heart disease. Asthma. Addiction. Cancer. What common denominator increases the likelihood of developing any of these conditions?
Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs.
According to the CDC, ACEs are associated with an increased risk for mental and physical health problems across the lifespan. Childhood trauma (the biography)…