Table of Contents
Disclaimer , Introductory remarks—and rationale for psychoanalytic energy psychotherapy , The essence of energy psychology , History: how did we get to modern energy psychology? , Some simple beginnings–tapping points and procedures, using EFT as a derivative of Thought Field Therapy , Basic procedures in an energy psychology session , Neurological (energetic) disorganisation , Psychological reversal and associated resistances , Muscle testing (energy checking or body dowsing) , 'Parts' and programmes—and other elements of the structure and functioning of the psychoenergetic system , Energy toxins , Working with the chakras , Some thoughts on Tapas Acupressure Technique [TAT] , The energy perspective , Freud, Reich, and bioelectrical energy—from libido to Qi , Is the 'energy' concept necessary? A cognitive model of Emotional Freedom Technique , Energy psychology perspectives and therapies for borderline and other personality disorders , A systematic review 1 of the evidence base for energy psychology methods , Case studies , Ethical aspects of energy psychological work—dangers of idealisation and illusions of knowing