Energetic Approaches to Emotional Healing

by Hover-Kramer, Dorothea; Shames, Karilee Halo

• ISBN13: 9780827384170
• ISBN10: 0827384173
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-11-06
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Written by two nurses who are also well established psychotherapists and teachers of energy healing principles, the work applies energetic concepts to relationships, family life, and bonding. In addition to describing current understandings of the human energy system, the book cites methods of assessment, identifies steps of a transformational healing process, and emphasizes self-care for the practioner and client. It further identifies specific approaches to working with clients suffering from grief, depression, trauma, abuse, and serious, long term illness. Exercises, intervention, and imagery are presented throughout along with fascinating case examples.(organization, management, administration, OB, organization behavior, nursing administration, leadership, delegation, business, professional executive)

Table of Contents

Authors' Introduction	ix
Section I. AN EXPANDED VIEW OF HEALING	1	(34)
Chapter 1. Healing as Multidimensional Evolution	3	(14)
The Holistic Framework	4	(2)
The Holistic Paradigm in Psychotherapy	6	(1)
A Brief History of Energetic Approaches to Healing	7	(2)
Results of Energy-Related Healing	9	(2)
Energy Healing Related to Human Consciousness	11	(1)
Healing as Heart-Centered Consciousness	12	(1)
Summary	13	(1)
References	14	(3)
Chapter 2. Betsy's Story--From Problems to Core Issues	17	(8)
Summary	24	(1)
Chapter 3. Rapport and Intuition: Foundations of Healing Interactions	25	(10)
Rapport as Synergy	25	(2)
The Presence of Energy Fields	27	(3)
Awakening Intuition	30	(1)
Addressing the Inner Skeptic	31	(2)
Summary	33	(1)
References	34	(1)
Section II. THE NATURE OF HUMAN ENERGY	35	(46)
Chapter 4. The Human Energy Field	37	(12)
Layers of the Human Energy Field	38	(3)
Interaction of Energy Fields	41	(3)
Centering	44	(3)
Summary	47	(1)
References	47	(2)
Chapter 5. The Psychological Meaning of Each Energy Center	49	(16)
The Seven Major Energy Centers	49	(4)
Optimum Function of the Major Centers	53	(8)
Vibrational Patterns of the Energy Centers	61	(3)
Summary	64	(1)
References	64	(1)
Chapter 6. Assessment of the Human Energy Field	65	(16)
The Effect of Blocked Energy Centers	66	(2)
Higher Sense Perception of the Field and the Chakras	68	(7)
Documentation of Assessment	75	(3)
Summary	78	(1)
References	79	(2)
Section III. CONCEPTS OF ENERGY HEALING	81	(50)
Chapter 7. The Psychoenergetic Process of Emotional Clearing and Transformation	83	(14)
Initial Considerations	83	(2)
Personal Empowerment	85	(1)
Spontaneous Surfacing of Unresolved Material	86	(1)
Patterns of Blockage in the Energy Field	87	(2)
Emotional Clearing	89	(2)
Emotional Filling and Transformation	91	(2)
Discussion of the Psychoenergetic Healing Process	93	(3)
Summary	96	(1)
References	96	(1)
Chapter 8. Psychoenergetic Imagery	97	(18)
Imagery Terminology	99	(2)
Jung's Concept of Symbolism	101	(2)
Imagery for Psychoenergetic Counseling	103	(11)
Summary	114	(1)
References	114	(1)
Chapter 9. The Transpersonal Perspective	115	(16)
The Shift to the Inner World	116	(2)
The Transpersonal as the Fourth Force in Psychology	118	(2)
The Transpersonal Dimension in Energy-Oriented Healing	120	(1)
Nurturing the Transpersonal Aspect in Practical Ways	121	(8)
Summary	129	(1)
References	129	(2)
Section IV. ENERGETIC INTERVENTIONS FOR EMOTIONAL DYSFUNCTION	131	(54)
Chapter 10. Enhancement of the Depleted Energy Field	133	(14)
Loss and Grief	134	(4)
Long-Term Mourning with Depression	138	(2)
Working with Depression from an Energetic Perspective	140	(2)
Assisting a Depleted Energy Field	142	(3)
Summary	145	(1)
References	145	(2)
Chapter 11. Working with Energy Field Depletion Related to Physical Illness	147	(14)
Acute Physical and Emotional Crisis	149	(1)
Long-Term Pain	150	(4)
Environmental Illness	154	(2)
Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome	156	(2)
Summary	158	(1)
References	159	(2)
Chapter 12. Work with Energy Field Distortions	161	(12)
Acute Stress Reactions	161	(2)
Childhood Trauma and Its Aftermath	163	(2)
Childhood Sexual Abuse	165	(2)
Patterns of Asymmetry	167	(3)
Detoxifying from Substance Abuse	170	(2)
Summary	172	(1)
References	172	(1)
Chapter 13. Energy Concepts for Healing Family Relationships	173	(12)
Interactive Bonding	174	(2)
Distortions of Bonding	176	(1)
Relationship Counseling with Energetic Focus	177	(2)
Intentionality and Intuition	179	(1)
Assisting with Birthing and Dying	180	(2)
Summary	182	(1)
References	183	(2)
Section V. DEVELOPMENT OF THE CAREGIVER	185	(32)
Chapter 14. Care of the Healer	187	(10)
Burnout from an Energetic Perspective	189	(1)
Self-Care Through the Human Energy Field	190	(4)
Limitations of Self-Care	194	(1)
Personal Development Suggestions	195	(1)
Summary	195	(1)
References	195	(2)
Chapter 15. Ethical Considerations for Energy Healing	197	(14)
Working with Nonordinary States of Consciousness	199	(2)
Competencies Required for Energy-Related Healing	201	(3)
Implications for Practice	204	(4)
Summary	208	(1)
References	209	(2)
Chapter 16. The Deepening Practice of Heart-Centered Consciousness	211	(6)
The Need for Research	211	(3)
Transformational Pathways to Wholeness	214	(1)
Living with the Expanded View of Healing	215	(1)
In Conclusion	215	(1)
References	216	(1)
Listing of Exercises Presented in this Book	217	(2)
Appendix A. Selected Programs in Energy Healing	219	(6)
Appendix B. Sample Psychoenergetic Intake Sheet	225	(2)
Appendix C. Sample Informed Consent Form	227	(2)
Appendix D. Code of Ethics for Transformational Healers	229	(3)
Glossary of Energy-Related Terms	232	(2)
Index	235