Energy Psychology: Explorations at the Interface of Energy, Cognition, Behavior, and Health traces the roots of energy psychology, contrasts it with contemporary approaches, explores the interface with cognition and behavior, and provides instruction in treatment applications. The author, a noted psychologist and psychotherapist with over 28 years of clinical experience, who has presented nationwide seminars and written extensively on Thought Field Therapy (TFT), begins with an overview of current psychological paradigms. He investigates the body's energy paradigm, focusing on the relevance of acupuncture, homeopathy, prayer, and applied kinesiology to energy therapy. Energy Psychology: Explorations at the Interface of Energy, Cognition, Behavior, and Health explores psychological problems as manifestations of energy disruptions or energy configurations that can be precisely diagnosed and treated.
Since 1974, I've been a practicing clinical psychologist, although I became passionate about the mind, psychology and hypnosis during my teenage years. In 1968, I graduated from Duquesne University with undergraduate study in philosophy and psychology. The day after graduation, I suffered a severe automobile accident and had a near-death experience. (For many years after the accident I experienced frequent panic attacks, which I eventually overcame without formal therapy.) After recovering from injuries and a spleenectomy, I took a job teaching English, French, theater and civics to 8th graders at a parocial school in Pittsburgh. During that time, I discovered the therapeutic value of acting for several of my students. In 1969, I also attended graduate school in philosophy. After traveling the United States and working as a counselor for several years, I completed graduate training in clinical psychology and child development, receiving an MA from the University of Dayton and a doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh. I also completed postgraduate study at Kent State University and Youngstown State University. My clinical psychology internship was at Dayton Mental Health Center. Before entering private practice, I worked in the fields of juvenile corrections, mental retardation, learning disabilities, child welfare, vocational rehabilitation, chemical dependency, and I also taught briefly at Penn State University. I have been on staff at hospitals since 1980, consulting with physicians about the care of patients. I have been a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA) since the mid 1970s. Since its inception, I have been an advisory board member of the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP) and have been a frequent presenter at ACEP Conferences.
Since 1993, I have written and presented extensively on Energy Psychology. Besides numerous manuals, journal articles and book chapters, I've published 8 books. I named and introduced the field in my 1998 book, Energy Psychology. Next followed Energy Diagnostic and Treatment Methods in 2000; The Neurophysics of Human Behavior (Furman & Gallo 2000); Energy Tapping (Gallo & Vincenzi, 2000); and an edited volume, Energy Psychology in Psychotherapy in 2002. My sixth book is the 2005 second edition of Energy Psychology, a revision with expanded chapters and extensive information on energy psychology research, treatment approaches, and resources. The seventh book is Energy Tapping for Trauma (2007). And the eighth is the second expanded edition of Energy Tapping in 2008. I've also published numerous manuals on energy psychology, Energy Diagnostic and Treatment Methods (EDxTM(tm)), and Energy Consciousness Therapy (ECT(tm)) in English, German, Finnish, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, and Swedish. So far several of my books have been translated into German and Spanish. I also published an audiotape and CD on the Healing Energy Light Process (HELP(tm)) and a DVD covering several techniques from Energy Tapping for Trauma. You can read about these books, manuals, and the audiotape at my website www.energypsych.com/. I'm also pleased that many of my students in the USA and Europe have published successful books on Energy Psychology.
I have been studying and practicing various approaches to psychological treatment since the early 1960's. In the early 1980's, I began offering and since 1993 I have been offering training internationally in Energy Psychology. Since that time I have trained thousands of professionals in my methods.
I've established two free email lists: the EnerGym Forum, which focuses on a variety of energy-based and therapeutic topics available to anyone interested in such topics; and the EDxTM Forum, which offers ongoing support for Energy Psychology and EDxTM professionals. Information on participation in these lists can be obtained by going contacting fgallo@energypsych.com. You can directly subscribe to EnerGym at energym-subscribe@yahoogroups.com/.
In addition to writing and training professionals, I maintain a clinical practice in Hermitage, PA--Gallo & Associates--which offers services to adults, adolescents, and children. I am also on staff at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) at Horizon and the Children's Aid Society of Mercer County.
Carolyn and I live in beautiful New Wilmington, PA--Amish country. Our home is situated on 11 acres with horse barn, run-in, pasture, pond, and guest house. We enjoy the company of horses (Styles et al.), four cats (Q, Sam, Casey & Mel), several fish in an aquarium (not formally christened), and who knows how many fish and turtles in the pond (not sure of their names), plenty of "visiting" Canada geese, mallards, cranes, turkeys, barn swallows, deer, ground hogs, squirrels, rabbits, and chipmunks (don't know their names either). Most importantly, we have the privilege of three wonderful and cherished daughters (Aimee, Amy, and Pamela), their loving husbands, our 14-year-old granddaughter (Hanna), two 6-year old grandsons (Aidan and Michael) and a 4-year old grandson (Ryan). Although we have our share of trials and tribulations (don't we all), life has been very good--actually quite remarkable!
Warmly wishing you the best of health and happiness,
Fred
