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By Lori Chortkoff Hops, PhD, DCEP August 13, 2025
“The only constant is change.” Heraclitus of Ephesus “People are very open-minded about new things, as long as they're exactly like the old ones.” Charles F. Kettering “Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” Harriet Tubman
By Lori Chortkoff Hops, PhD, DCEP July 23, 2025
Life is filled with opportunities to make changes, sometimes by design, and more often by circumstances we don’t anticipate. Either way, you are more likely to harness positive lasting change when your mind and actions are in harmony. And you’ll feel less conflict within yourself.  First, set your intention, which is a conscious idea for a desired outcome. Then, with the power of energy practices, you can level up your manifestation skills by being crystal clear on the desired results. Sound good? Let’s dive in.
By Ramona K. Clifton, LCSW July 17, 2025
During the height of the covid-19 pandemic, mental health challenges skyrocketed. Anxiety, depression, and stress increased worldwide. In Japan, researchers studied whether Thought Field Therapy (TFT)—an energy-based tapping method—could offer relief in a world suddenly locked down and emotionally overwhelmed . 
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By Sarah Murphy, LPC July 7, 2025
If you’re feeling stuck and want to learn a safe mind-body technique to help, you’re in the right place. This blog teaches you an easy tool you can use right now to get un-stuck.
By By Jean-Michel Gurret, Clinical EFT Trainer and Psychotherapist June 23, 2025
In May 2025, a remarkable and unprecedented event occurred: for the very first time, Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) was officially integrated into a Master’s program in psychotherapy within a faculty of medicine in Africa — at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, Senegal. This milestone marks a turning point in the global history of tapping-based therapies. It ushers in a new era where energy psychology methods such as EFT are now institutionally recognized not only as complementary approaches, but also as potentially foundational tools for mental health care in low-resource contexts. Contributors: Prof. Papa Lamine Faye, Prof. Jean Augustin Diégane Tine, Agnès Bévierre 
By Fred P. Gallo, PhD, DCEP June 19, 2025
Improving psychological flexibility is not a destination, but an ongoing process. By practicing integrative energy psychology skills, you can learn to navigate life's challenges more effectively, suffer less from difficult internal experiences, and live a richer, more meaningful life aligned with your values, what truly matters to you. And you can help your clients do the same.
By Lori Chortkoff Hops, PhD, DCEP May 22, 2025
“Give yourself a gift of five minutes of contemplation in awe of everything you see around you. Go outside and turn your attention to the many miracles... This…regimen of appreciation and gratitude will help you to focus your life in awe.” Wayne Dyer.
By Sarah Murphy, LPC, ACP-EFT May 14, 2025
One of the fastest and most effective ways to calm an anxious mind is the Healing Head Hold . This simple body-based technique can help you defuse negative emotions and balance your brain hemispheres. You can do this technique alone or with a partner, and in less than five minutes you'll feel much calmer. Practice the technique right now by watching the video below and following along. You can also download written instructions in English , Spanish , and Portuguese . This technique was adapted from Terrence Bennett’s Touch for Health Neuro/Vascular Points.
By Lori Chortkoff Hops, PhD, DCEP April 29, 2025
How did your ancestors heal themselves, no matter what they were going through, when, or where they lived? They may have used practices in remarkably similar ways to other people around the planet. And many of those practices are still widely used today.
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