Energy Tapping: How to Rapidly Eliminate Anxiety, Depression, Cravings & More Using Energy Psychology [Paperback]

Fred P. Gallo (Author), Harry Vincenzi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2000

The premise of this book is that many problems that we have been taught to think have psychological origins are actually the result of low energy levels in the body's energy system. Energy psychology is an approach that allows you to literally tap into your own energy system, balance it, and begin to live a life free of nagging emotional pain, self-sabotage, and unresolved issues. According to the authors, these self-administered, acupuncture-based techniques are so powerful that you may not need other treatments, such as therapy and medication, to overcome a range of psychological problems. The step-by-step instructions in this book provide for an average treatment period of about two weeks.

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Energy psychology is a breakthrough new approach based on ancient techniques that allows one to literally tap into one's own energy system, balance it, and eliminate the causes of psychological problems or impediments. The book gives step-by-step instructions for self-administering acupuncture-based techniques that balance the body's bioenergy system and allow readers to live a life free of nagging emotional pain, self-sabotage, and unresolved issues.

About the Author

Fred P. Gallo, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, a nationally recognized leader in the field of energy psychology, and recent author of a clinical book entitled Energy Psychology.

Harry Vincenzi, Ed.D. is a licensed psychologist who conducts professional development seminars for businesses. He is an expert in the field of energy psychology specializing in sports performance and other complex problems. He also works with the Philadelphia School District. His previous book was a self-help book for adolescents.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications; 1 edition (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572241950
• ISBN-13: 978-1572241954
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,133 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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 [e-mail]. You can directly subscribe to EnerGym at [e-mail]/.

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

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96 of 96 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, June 1, 2003

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This review is from: Energy Tapping: How to Rapidly Eliminate Anxiety, Depression, Cravings & More Using Energy Psychology (Paperback)

I had been struggling with ongoing depression after a family member suicided. I didn't want to take anti-depressants, but years of pathwork were not helping.

I purchased this book during a particularly bad bout, and did the work for depression. AMAZING! I literally couldn't find the sadness, the despair, the emotional sense of being overwhelmed five minutes later! I then went on to some other issues that were troubling me, and found it just as easy...and effective.

Do take time to read the introductory chapters, paying special attention to "psychological reversal". If your dealing with longstanding issues that have depleted your energy levels, you must focus here before attacking specifics. Also note the author's admonition that certain experiences are held down by multiple holdings, and must be worked with kind of like you'd peel an onion.

None of this makes real intellectual sense to me...yet. But I do accept that there is an energetic level to our existence that eastern healing has tapped into...and western science cannot explain (such as use of acupuncture instead of anesthesia for operations).

If you are hurting, try it, and see for yourself whether it can help. Amazon.com will accept the book back from you if it doesn't.

105 of 106 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It works, it really works, January 2, 2001

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This review is from: Energy Tapping: How to Rapidly Eliminate Anxiety, Depression, Cravings & More Using Energy Psychology (Paperback)

You may be reading this and wonder how tapping points on your body (similar to accupuncture)could help you. My therapist taught me the technique and it got me off Rx drugs for anxiety (panic attacks). It doesn't require you to believe in the technique, you start to believe when it works after only a couple of times.

I bought to book to learn tapping for other more minor problems after I found how well it works. The book explains everything very well. Yes, it's too weird and your friends will laugh (don't tell them), but you too will be happy with the results.

73 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is IT!, March 1, 2004

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This review is from: Energy Tapping: How to Rapidly Eliminate Anxiety, Depression, Cravings & More Using Energy Psychology (Paperback)

EFT, TFT, and Energy Tapping are all pretty much the same and this book does a really good job at teaching the techniques. I would recommend going to emofree.com (EFT) and consider purchasing their CD-ROM's of workshop material. It's always easier to learn when you can see someone else demonstrating it for you.

I've tried just about everything over the years and I must say this is the real deal... FINALLY. I got my first panic attack, and subsequent depression, when I was 13 and the problems only worsened as I aged. I'm 39 now and my only regret is not having this amazing tool years ago. The long-standing social phobia I had literaly vanished within the first couple sessions.