ABSTRACT
Despite differences between the various energy psychology approaches, it is possible to outline some general principles and procedures that may guide the energy psychology practitioner. The account provided is not intended as a substitute for training in appropriate workshops and supervised practice. Instead, the purpose is to help broaden the perspective of those who have already begun some degree of training and practice in an energy psychology approach. Validity of cognition scales are used to gauge the person’s strength of belief in either a dysfunctional cognition that the therapy is intended to modify or a positive one that is to be installed. Some energy psychology practitioners work partially or predominantly with the chakras, which are energy centres along the midline of the body. Asha Clinton’s Seemorg Matrix is a method which works exclusively with the chakra system. Energy methods, including Emotional Freedom Techniques, can be extremely effective in reducing or eliminating the effects of trauma and post traumatic stress disorder.
