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Energy Psychology in Rehabilitation: Origins, Clinical Applications, and Theory

Gallo, F. · Energy Psychology: Theory, Research, & Treatment · 2009

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In plain English. This paper positions tapping-based energy psychology as a genuinely new branch of psychological treatment history, following psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and humanistic therapy, and focuses on how it applies to rehabilitation, especially trauma and chronic pain. It walks through case examples and the research base as of 2009, but as a historical and conceptual review rather than a new trial, it doesn't report its own participant numbers or effect sizes.

What they found

The article frames energy psychology as psychology's 'fourth force' following psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and humanistic/transpersonal approaches, and reviews its historical development, techniques (acupoints, chakras, postures, affirmations, imagery), and evidence base for treating psychological trauma and physical pain in rehabilitation settings.

How the study worked

Who took partreview of energy psychology's history and application in rehabilitation for trauma and pain
What they didThis is a review or commentary synthesizing existing work rather than reporting a new trial.

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DesignReview
Populationreview of energy psychology's history and application in rehabilitation for trauma and pain
JournalEnergy Psychology: Theory, Research, & Treatment
Year2009
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
MethodEFT / tapping
Publication typeReview or meta-analysis
Verification✓ Confirmed against the primary source

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Gallo, F. (2009). Energy Psychology in Rehabilitation: Origins, Clinical Applications, and Theory. Energy Psychology: Theory, Research, & Treatment.

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THE TAPPING EVIDENCE BASE Pain ✓ Review WHAT THEY FOUND The article frames energy psychology aspsychology's 'fourth force' followingpsychoanalysis, behaviorism, and… Review Gallo · 2009 · evidence.thetappingsolution.com