Summary: This systematic review discusses the challenges of treating adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and introduces energy psychology, a mind-body approach that combines cognitive restructuring and exposure with acupoint tapping, as a potential treatment strategy. ACEs are linked to various physical and mental health problems, and while traditional therapies have shown limited success, energy psychology may offer a promising approach.
It reviews the development, efficacy, and mechanisms of energy psychology, highlighting its potential strengths in altering neural networks impaired by ACEs. The author suggests that energy psychology can be used to enhance the speed and power of outcomes in treating ACEs, and proposes clinical guidelines for its use. The paper concludes that energy psychology may be a valuable tool in addressing the complex needs of individuals with ACEs, particularly when combined with conventional therapeutic techniques.
Citation and Link: Feinstein, D. (2023). Using energy psychology to remediate emotional wounds rooted in childhood trauma: preliminary clinical guidelines. Frontiers in Psychology, 14. DOI:10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1277555