What
is Energy Psychology
Energy Psychology (EP) is a mind-body approach to understanding
and improving human functioning. EP focuses on the relationship between bioenergy systems, neuro and electro physiological
processes, and mental functions involving thoughts, emotions, sensations, and behavior. These systems and processes exist
and interact within the individual and between people. They are also influenced by cultural and environmental factors. Within
an EP framework, emotional and physical issues are reflected in bio-energetic patterns within and around the mind-body-energy
system.
Since the mind and
body are thought to be interwoven and interactive, this mind-body-energy system involves complex communication involving neurobiological
processes, innate electrophysiology, psychoneuroimmunology (PNI), consciousness, and cognitive-behavioral-emotional patterns.
The use of EP has resulted in the development of associated methods and models to treat psychological and emotional problems,
facilitate health and wellbeing, and improve human performance. These models and methods are usually used within an integrative
or holistic frame and include but are not limited to psychotherapy, counseling, coaching, integrative medicine, and other
healing modalities.