The Promise of Energy Psychology: Revolutionary Tools for Dramatic Personal Change

I bought this book after reading Donna Eden's Energy Medicine book.I'm trained as a scientist and mathematician, so I am naturally skeptical.As a scientist I'm also open to new things and interested in testing them.I'd been having numerous health problems and hadn't found much relief through regular medical routes.While the scientific evidence is still building with regards to energy treatments, I can say that I found the techniques in this book very helpful.I've read many other books on psychology and tried CBT workbooks, and so on.This Energy Psychology book was the first time I found something that seemed to actually work. Is it the placebo effect? Could be, but the fact that it helped despite my skepticism makes this book worth recommending.I thought the parts about PTSD were particularly helpful. Apparently recent scientific studies are showing that Energy Medicine can be helpful for this (comments on other reviews reference and link to such studies)I have trouble forgetting bad things that happen to me and I relive them over and over again, and if they are bad enough they can keep me from sleeping for months. This sounded similar enough to PTSD to me that I figured if this book could help it would be completely worth it.Using the techniques in this book I was able to stop reliving the past and sleep better at night. I don't know why the things in this book work, but I'm grateful for them. I highly recommend the book for anyone struggling with emotional difficulties. It's a lot cheaper than going to therapy and even if it does not work for you, you won't have spent much.You can also find similar information on Emotional Freedom Technique websites across the web, but I strongly recommend the book because of it's depth of information and the reliability of the source. I'd tried EFT before and hadn't had any luck with it - it took reading this book to get results.I hope there will be more studies on these techniques. They're simple, cheap, fast, and in my experience, effective.

I'm only about 1/4 of the way through but I've already done the procedure and... it worked. The first time, I couldn't find super sore underarm (neurolymph) spots, but tried it anyway. Was unsure if it worked. Used karate chop points. THEN it worked for me.Interesting the memories OR emotions that come up when you go through a round. I'm feeling really, REALLY excited and hopeful.I've already improved relations b/w myself and my significant other, after long years of deep hurt and resentment. I've also already improved extremely, EXTREMELY tight hip joints noticeably in just one session of a few rounds. (I didn't know it helped until later when I noticed distinct mobility improvements AND less pain.)I've already helped my S.O. go through 2 rounds in a session. Intrigued to see how it helps him / what changes for him tomorrow, as he goes about his day. Feeling confident about this and already looked into learning this so I can teach it myself. It would go perfectly with the holistic, preventive wellness work I already do with clients.So grateful for this technique and book.

Many therapists from different disciplines, myself among them, are discovering the power of the amazing techniques described here. I have seen clients eliminate physical pain and emotional distress, sometimes in just a few minutes, by tapping on certain acupuncture points in the prescribed way. Gary Craig, one of the coauthors, is the developer of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). In the first half of the book, EFT is described and then shown by example how it can be used for various situations, from expunging old negative emotions to achieving brand new goals. The writeup of the technique itself is explained simply enough that a layperson should be able to understand this technology. So whether someone is dealing with a "stuck feeling" or a chronic pain, and whether they apply it to themselves in a self-help way, or find a qualified therapist to assist them, learning this technique will be life-changing.The second half of the book expands on this information by including ways to energize and balance the body's health, immune system function, etc, by other energy techniques. Anyone who has read coauthor Donna Eden's excellent "Energy Medicine" will find themselves on familiar ground with the new material she was written here.While written simply enough to be usable by a layperson, this book is also usable as a resource by professional therapists, as its many examples are all of various clinical cases, some quite complex, and how they were handled. Very well written, very worth while, and a bargain at the price.

I also ordered the EFT Manual at the same time and found this one written more for therapists and mental health practitioners. I liked the simplicity of Craig's Manual since it is a simple tool but understand the need for more depth. I do not regret getting it.

One of the best books on the subject I have found. The book arrived in great condition for a used item.

This book changed my life. After taking an Energy Medicine course with both Donna Eden and David Feinstein, I was drawn to the psychology aspect of energy and i decided to purchase this book. I am very glad that i did, as it helped me conquer my fear of flying and take my first airplane trip in over 10 years. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to help free themselves of anxiety / useless worrying. Be prepared to suspend your initial judgement of the procedures outlined in this book and simply try it....

David Feinstein und Donna Eden sind ein sehr erfolgreiches Paar in Bezug auf fundierte Energie Medizin. Ihr ungläubiger Mann und Arzt ließe sich über die Jahre überzeugen von der jahrzehntelangen, hochwertigen Heilarbeit seiner Frau Donna. Daher ist es auch so schön, von einem Skeptiker in die Materie geführt zu werden. Dass sie Gary Craig, den charismatischen und sehr begabten Entwickler von EFT an Bord haben, ist umso mehr sympathisch. EFT wird hier reduziert auf seine Basis, mit der schon sehr viel bewegt und geheilt werden kann. Donnas Ausführungen, die von ihrem Mann noch einmal mundgerecht essentialisiert wurden, machen sehr viel Mut und Lust, gleich umzusetzen. Die Konsequenzen dieser Arbeit in vielen Bereichen werden z.T. sehr anrührend geschildert. Unbedingt empfehlenswert sind auch Donna Edens Bücher: Energy Medicine und Energy Medicine for Women. Alles ist sehr gut umsetzbar und kommt aus einer über 30-jährigen Erfahrung der hellsichtigen Donna. Ich habe viele Anregungen in meine Praxis übernommen und bin sehr zufrieden mit den Ergebnissen.Bianca Telle, Heilpraktikerin

On est énergie. Un très bon outil pour pour la faire circuler harmonieusement et bénéficier de tous ses effets. Facile à lire et pratique.

Energy Psychology - a must read for anyone interested in energy healing method like EFT by Gary Craig. Donna Eden's explanation of energy healing is simple and interesting and the 3 authors are masters in their field of healing. Great read!