The use of hypnosis and EMDR combined with energy therapies in the treatment of phobias and dissociative, posttraumatic stress, and eating disorders

Chapter on energy therapies covering integrative approaches that combine modalities into a unified plan, such as EMDR.

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Gross, L., & Ratner, H. (2002). The use of hypnosis and EMDR combined with energy therapies in the treatment of phobias and dissociative, posttraumatic stress, and eating disorders. In F. P. Gallo (Ed.), Energy psychology in psychotherapy: A comprehensive sourcebook (1st ed., pp. 219-231). New York, NY: W. W. Norton. https://wwnorton.com/books/Energy-Psychology-in-Psychotherapy/

• ISBN: 978-0-393-70346-7

About the Book

“This is the first book to provide a complete overview of the field of energy psychology in psychotherapy. The author, the originator of energy diagnostic and treatment methods, has gathered here a stellar group of major participants in the energy field, and the wide-ranging chapters cover enormous ground. The introduction discusses a paradigm shift rooted in physics, that views psychological function and dysfunction from the standpoint of bioenergy factors. Part One provides an overview of the major approaches to energy psychology and covers areas including thought field therapy, energy diagnostic and treatment methods, and the Tapas acupressure technique. Part Two covers integrative approaches that combine modalities into a unified plan, including the integration of biofield and chakra concepts and the use of hypnotic language and techniques. In Part Three contributors discuss issues such as eating disorders, phobias, traumas, and various other psychological maladies. Finally, contributors propose ideas about the relationship of psychological issues and the possibilities of energy healing. This book is a bold effort to bridge gaps between mind and body, between matter and energy, and between theoretical solutions and the findings of established science.”

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