Energy Psychology’s Effectiveness

I have used these techniques for over 15 years,. The research [4] [5] that has been done so far is very promising and more importantly both using it for myself and on hundreds of clients have yielded some impressive results. This approach is different from what folks expect will happen in therapy, so if one has a little faith it can go a long way to a lot of relief.

Disclaimer:

In my therapeutic use of these techniques sometimes the results are amazing, sometimes they don’t work at all, and sometimes they are partially effective, in life there is “no silver bullet”, just figuring what works for which person.

(1) (pronounced “chee-gung”) is a practice of aligning breath, movement, and awareness for exercise, healing, and meditation. ^ a b c d e Cohen, K. S. (1999). The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing. Random House of Canada. ISBN 0345421094.

(2) Tai chi is often described as “meditation in motion,” but it might well be called “medication in motion.” There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, has value in treating or preventing many health problems. This definition is gotten from the Harvard University on Woman’s Health.

(3) “EMDR is the most revolutionary, important method to emerge in psychotherapy in decades.”- Herbert Fensterheim, Ph.D., Cornell University

(4) An Overview of: RESEARCH IN ENERGY PSYCHOLOGY, David Feinstein, Ph.D.

(5) “Evaluation of a meridian-based intervention, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), for reducing specific phobias of small animals” Journal of Clinical Psychology, Volume 59, Number 9 (September 2003) pp. 943 – 966.

People need to learn how to deal with strong feelings of depression, anxiety, hopelessness, and anger to name some of the painful problems people face.

In short term therapy the process is:

• Identify the issue to be dealt with
• Develop strategies to handle this issue(s)
• If straight forward strategies aren’t getting the results that are wanted we examine the deeper resistances to getting to a positive place.

Sometimes the blocks may be coming from ones past. Sometimes there are underlying issues that by solving one issue other ones may occur. For example someone may want to get rid of their anger, but their anger is what motivates them. Another example, where folks are not able to let go of negative issues, is if a person is constantly anxious, but they don’t want to let go of the anxiety because if they do they feel as if they are vulnerable.

On occasion to either move more quickly to resolve an issue or if the traditional approaches aren’t getting the desired results, some of the other approaches such as energy psychology, hypnosis, or hypnosis may be used in addition to traditional short term therapy.

I have decided to dedicate the next week’s entries to Bi-Polar Disorders because I work with a number of people who have BPD. (Bi Polar Disorder). BPD has very negative effects on a relationship. There are no total cures but there are ways to effectively manage BPD and the next blogs will give you an idea of what can be done to help both the individual and the relationship survive this difficult situation.

Note:
As I get response from the couples that I am working with and from my blog, I will consider writing a manual for people with BPD and their partners, so please contact me with your reaction to my entries.

Here is a list of what each blog will cover:
Blog # 1 – I will give a straight forward definition of BPD.

Blog # 2 – Will be focused on the partner of the person

Blog # 3 – Bi Polar Disorder – Triggers and Addiction

Blog #4 – Bi Polar- for the person with BPD

Blog #5  – Becoming an expert about your own triggers

Blog #6 – Working as a Team – with meaningful others

Recovery from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

If you look up treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder there are 6 treatment methods that are recommended.

1)  Hypnosis

2)  EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprogramming)

3)  EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)

4) Energy Psychology

5) TFT (Thought Field Therapy)

6) CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

7) Traditional Psychotherapy (Long Term & Short Term)

Over the 30 years that I have been in practice I have studied and used all of these approaches.  I have found that different people and situations respond need different approaches.

Together we will figure out what approach(s) or combination of approaches will us the best chance of  bringing  relief the most quickly.  You can reach me directly at: (732)246-8484, If I am not immediately available you can also call my office manager Roberta (732)564-7722.  I often answer the phone myself and if I’m not available Roberta will know my schedule and either schedule an appointment for you or let you know my schedule s we can have an initial phone conversation.

Two wonderful books on PTSD

(1)

Click here to read  a review of a wonderful book on how one man survived PTSD    The book is called “Surviving in The Shadows   

(2)                                                                                                                                                             I have written blog entries on how a Iraq Veteran was able to heal from his    PTSD in an entry I call “A Wonderful Lesson In Relationships” (click here)

Looking forward to being of help,

Dr. Marty

I have dealt with addiction to: Alcohol, Drugs, (legal/illegal) Pornography, sexual, Gambling, or Overspending.

On this page you will find 3 short articles about addiction -  please scroll down and read the one(s) that apply to you:

* Why Is Addiction So Hard To Treat?

* To the Person Fighting Their Addiction

* To the Spouse or Parents of the Person Fighting Their Addiction

Why Is Addiction So Hard To Treat?

The problem with addiction is that it works so well for people (at least in the short run), which
makes treatment difficult. Gambling works for the gambler, drinking works for the
alcoholic, drugs work for the drug addict.

Sure we know better, but that truth is not apparent to the addict. Treatment is fighting
an up hill battle against a quick and easy way to deal with anxiety, depression and
isolation. If that weren’t a difficult enough challenge, hereditary and brain chemistry
also kick in, as well as social

To the Person Fighting Their Addiction

A Note to The Person Struggling with The Addiction

Do you really believe that:
*You will loose important people in your life if you don’t beat your addiction

* Unless you do beat your addiction you will face financial ruin?

If your answer is yes to these questions, then you are ready for us to work together.

However, having said that, if you are addicted, you need
more than will power. To “beat your addiction” you
need new strategies and tools. This strategy must
develop a practical plan to combat your addiction. The
plan must include new understandings and new
techniques as needed.

To the Spouse or Parents of the Person Fighting Their Addiction

Most of the referrals I get are triggered by spouses or parents of people who are struggling with their drinking and
addiction problems. The spouse’s and parents of the addicts I have worked with have strong mixed feelings; on
the one side, they are frightened for the addicts’ future and even their life and on the other side, they are
frustrated even angry at them Wives/husbands, girlfriends/boyfriends, or mothers/fathers of the addicts

I have counseled feel desperate and overwhelmed and don’t
know what to do for their loved one. This is unfortunately quite common and you shouldn’t feel that you need to go it alone or
suffer in silence. What is the next step?

The next step is to give me a call: (732)246-8484 and we can discuss the best way to get help.  Together we can things one step at time

Talk to you soon,

Dr.  Marty      

* This therapy has been developed by Dr. Marty Tashman and is based on what has worked for him in his practice of over 34 years and the most current research findings in the field of psychotherapy.

These people are examples of people who have been helped by “FSST”

Marilyn is 48 years old she is a mother of two. She is anxious; she can’t stop worrying about “everything”. She can’t focus and thoughts keep swirling around in her head. Life is getting harder and harder for her; sometimes she can’t leave the house or even drive.

What we do together is help Marilyn first to feel safe. Then she learns things she can do to calm herself down. I may teach her emotional freedom techniques (highly effective techniques taken from a new field called “Energy Psychology”.) or relaxation techniques with self hypnosis. Then we will develop a plan together where she can begin to conquer her fears. I will not push her to hard, but we will discover what is holding her back and what we can do resolve those issues.

Richard is 34 he is unhappy with work. He can’t seem to get motivated He doesn’t know what he wants to do with his life life. He feels disconnected from people and very overwhelmed.

First I will help him to focus on what is really important to him, then I will encourage him to look for small things he can do in general that he likes. The idea is to get into a positive state and then move from there. I might have him email me during the week to let me know what he has done and then support his efforts between sessions. It is helpful to maintain on-going connection between sessions.

FSTT will teach help figure out specific answers to what they can do next. I won’t tell Marilyn or Richard what to do but give them the tools to figure out the answers. Together we will build on strengths and insights.

FSTT will combine dealing with feelings and developing practical solutions.

I will help you, the person who is exploring their addiction, to be able to learn how to question and understand what is going on emotionally. Often times, addictive behavior is a reaction to stress, anxiety, hopelessness or even depression. It can also be a way of escaping difficult situations such as financial problems, a bad relationship, or trouble at work.

Stage II – Treatment of Addiction

Together we will approach the addiction on two levels:

I. Breaking the Habit - One of the problems is that taking drugs, drinking, pornography, gambling etc., is a habit we adapted to get us through our daily lives, and so we need counseling that can teach us practical strategies to help us get past these bad habits.

II. Escaping Depression and or Anxiety - One reason people think they engage in their addiction is to “relax” because they feel over stressed, angry, depressed, anxious or all of the above. In counseling you will learn ways of handling the issues we have discussed in Stage I “Understanding Your Addictions”.

We will do our counseling either individually, as a couple or a combination with both approaches. Together we will determine which will be the most effective in your particular situation.

Stage III – Practice and Re-enforcement

In this stage you will see how well you are able to put into practice insights and strategies’ you have learned from our treatment phase (Stage II).

We will also re-enforce what needs to be done to either catch “slips before they happen” or handle any set backs that may occur and preventing you from going forward.

• You will loose important people in your life if you don’t beat your addiction?
• You will face financial ruins unless you beat your addictions?

If your answer is yes to both of these questions, then you are ready for us to work together.

However, having said that, if you are addicted, you need more than will power. To “beat your addiction” you need new strategies and tools, and you also have to develop a practical plan to be able to combat your addiction that would involve additional techniques.

Below are the approaches we can use to recover from addiction:

1)  Hypnosis

2)  EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprogramming)

3)  EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)

4) Energy Psychology

5) TFT (Thought Field Therapy)

6) CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

7) Traditional Psychotherapy (Long Term & Short Term)

Over the 30 years that I have been in practice I have studied and used all of these approaches.  I have found that different people and situations respond need different approaches.

To learn more about what is involved in treatment go to: “Three Steps to Dealing With Addiction”

The next step is getting treatment.

To learn more about what is involved in treatment go to: “Three Stages to Dealing with Addiction”