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Energy Psychology

Psychological Reversal (PR)
Kinesiology (Muscle Testing)
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Thought Field Therapy (TFT)
Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET)
Tapas Acupressure Technique (TAT)
Be Set Free Fast (BSFF)

Psychological Reversal (Polarity Reversal)

The first step in treating a patient with Energy Psychology is to determine whether they are "psychologically reversed". Psychological reversal (PR) is simply when your energy, thoughts and feelings are the opposite of what you think you believe about various situations. There is a deep conflict between their internal beliefs and what they are trying to achieve. For example, you want to be happy, and focus on being happy, yet have a deeper and perhaps unconscious belief that you have done something you are ashamed of and do not deserve to be happy. PR is a term coined by Dr. Roger Callahan (creator of Thought Field Therapy) although originally brought to the public by Dr. John Diamond.

Sometimes we are seemingly unable to resolve issues, even though we feel we are doing all the right things (including such things as positive thinking and affirmations). These issues could be related to obesity, financial lack, health issues, unsuccessful relationships, guilt, anger, performance blocks, etc. We try in vain to resolve the issue but nothing we do seems to have any effect. We often resort to blaming it on ourselves.

Everyone experiences PR. It is extremely common. It occurs when the energy system in the body changes polarity. For example, the person who consciously believes that they want to lost weight will often have an unconscious block such as negative consequences if the weight is lost. They are psychologically reversed.

PR is caused by negative, self-defeating, self-sabotaging beliefs. This approach to beliefs can expand and cause some people to develop a victim mentality about many areas of their life. In others it may affect only one area of their lives. Sometimes we are aware that our negative thoughts are behind the negative issues we experience, but are are not always consciously aware of what beliefs we have that cause this. It often occurs subconsciously and outside of your awareness. PR is present a significant percent of the time, especially with people struggling from depression and addictions.

PR will block most attempts at healing using Energy Psychology unless it is addressed. The tapping procedures used in Energy Psychology WILL NOT WORK until the PR is addressed. The technique to correct PR only takes moments and must be done immediately prior to any tapping work. If there is question as to whether here is a PR, it does no harm to correct it even if it isn't there.

Psychological Reversal has its roots in a field known as Applied Kinesiology, which involves muscle testing as a technique. The Energy Psychologist can easily determine PR using this technique. The patient extends either their right or left arm at shoulder height and holds it rigid. The doctor asks the patient a yes/no question while exerting light, downward pressure on the wrist. A true/yes answer will cause very little movement in the arm. A false/no answer will cause the arm to be suddenly weaker and easily pushed down. As the body responds naturally with honesty, this method enables the Energy Psychologist to diagnose answers to question that the patient may not be consciously aware of.

Treatment of PR is very simple and takes only moments. It involves tapping on specific areas of the body while verbally accepting your situation, and its result. Statements are often based on the following two sentences:

"I accept myself even if i never get over this problem"
"I deeply and profoundly accept myself with all of my problems and limitations"

If it is determined that PR is present, it is critical to address it immediately before receiving Energy Psychology treatments.

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