The Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology

The Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology ACEP is a nonprofit of licensed, allied health practitioners dedicated to energy psychology.

Energy Psychology (EP) is a family of evidence supported modalities that balance, restore and improve human functioning by combining physical interventions (using the acupuncture system, the chakras and other ancient systems of healing) with modern cognitive interventions such as imagery-based exposure therapy.

Have you ever wondered why energy psychology techniques use particular tapping points?Many approaches, including EFT, Th...
09/04/2026

Have you ever wondered why energy psychology techniques use particular tapping points?

Many approaches, including EFT, Thought Field Therapy, and Trauma Tapping Technique, draw on the meridian system described in traditional Chinese medicine.

This ACEP blog introduces the body’s two major vessels and 12 meridians, explaining their traditional associations and connections to familiar acupoints used in tapping practices.

Whether you’re new to energy psychology or refreshing your foundational knowledge, this is a helpful introduction to the pathways behind the points.

Read the article: http://tinyurl.com/acep-meridians

09/03/2026

What becomes possible when healing moves beyond simply coping?

After surviving the Borderline Bar & Grill mass shooting, Madalena Deandrea sought professional support and made progress. Yet she felt that something remained unresolved. Her experience with Emotional Freedom Techniques helped her move toward what she now describes as post-traumatic growth.

Her story is a powerful example of what may be possible when evidence-informed, mind-body approaches are thoughtfully integrated into trauma-informed care.

Want to bring EFT into your professional practice with greater structure, skill, and confidence?

ACEP’s EFT Professional Skills 1 begins September 7. This structured online program includes:

👉 Recorded instruction and demonstrations
👉 Weekly live, small-group practice sessions
👉 Lifetime access to the course materials
👉 Practical resources for clinical application
👉 15 CE credits for psychologists, social workers, counselors, and LMFTs
👉 The first step in ACEP’s EFT certification pathway

Review eligibility requirements and register today at eftonline.org.

Skilled energy psychology work involves more than knowing a protocol. It also involves recognizing what is unfolding wit...
09/02/2026

Skilled energy psychology work involves more than knowing a protocol. It also involves recognizing what is unfolding within the client from moment to moment.

In ACEP’s new FREE masterclass, *Guiding the Unfolding Energy Psychology Experience*, Alfred Heath, MA, LPC, shares five skills that can enhance professional energy psychology work:

✨ Presence
✨ Attunement
✨ Observation
✨ Curiosity
✨ Elicitation

You’ll also watch Alfred work with a volunteer in a real-time demonstration, illustrating how subtle changes in breath, posture, voice, and emotion can provide valuable information.

This complimentary masterclass is designed for mental health professionals, energy psychology practitioners, coaches, healthcare professionals, and advanced students.

Get instant, on-demand access:
https://tinyurl.com/ep-masterclass

Free enrollment closes September 18.

Energy psychology continues to grow, and ACEP is helping move the field forward.Since 1999, ACEP has:• Trained more than...
09/01/2026

Energy psychology continues to grow, and ACEP is helping move the field forward.

Since 1999, ACEP has:

• Trained more than 16,000 professionals
• Created professional ethical standards for the field
• Supported research, education, certification, and humanitarian outreach
• Built an interdisciplinary community of professionals from around the world

The evidence base is growing too. As of March 2025, published energy psychology research included more than 100 randomized controlled trials, 87 pre-post clinical outcome studies, 13 meta-analyses, and 18 systematic reviews.

There is still more to learn, study, and share. ACEP remains committed to advancing the field through evidence-informed education, responsible practice, and continued research.

Explore ACEP and the research: energypsych.org

Veterans living with PTSD may face flashbacks, sleep disruption, depression, stigma, and barriers to timely care. Eviden...
08/31/2026

Veterans living with PTSD may face flashbacks, sleep disruption, depression, stigma, and barriers to timely care. Evidence-informed, trauma-informed options matter.

In this ACEP blog, psychologist Lori Chortkoff Hops, PhD, DCEP, looks at research on energy psychology approaches such as EFT and TFT for reducing PTSD symptoms, depression, and anxiety. She also highlights ACEP’s advocacy efforts to expand awareness and access for veterans.

Read “Energy Psychology Helps Veterans with PTSD”: http://tinyurl.com/acep-veterans-ptsd

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis, contact local emergency or crisis services.

08/30/2026

Feeling scattered, unfocused, or out of balance? Try the Cross Crawl.

This gentle movement alternates the arms and legs across the body’s midline. It can support coordination, focus, and a sense of organization.

Try it for one minute:
1. Stand and march in place, lifting your knees comfortably.
2. Tap the outside of your right knee with your left hand.
3. Tap the outside of your left knee with your right hand.
4. Continue alternating while breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth.

Prefer to sit? The movement can be done from a chair. Move at a comfortable pace and stop if you feel pain or dizziness.

From Paul and Gail Dennison’s Brain Gym® and Donna Eden. Follow along and find the complete resource: https://tinyurl.com/acep-cross-crawl

This material is for general stress-reduction support and is not a substitute for medical or psychological care.

08/29/2026

Change does not always begin with having the answer. Sometimes, it begins with the willingness to notice what is already there.

Energy psychology invites us to approach thoughts, emotions, memories, and body responses with curiosity and compassion. Gentle, body-based methods can help support regulation while we explore difficult experiences at a manageable pace.

Facing something does not mean forcing ourselves to relive it or moving faster than feels safe. It can simply mean acknowledging what is present and choosing the next supportive step.

“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”

— James Baldwin

What might become possible when you meet yourself with curiosity instead of judgment?

What role might integrative therapies play alongside conventional cancer care?An observational study explored the relati...
08/28/2026

What role might integrative therapies play alongside conventional cancer care?

An observational study explored the relationship between breast cancer survivorship and hospitals’ level of involvement with integrative therapies. These approaches included nutrition and exercise counseling, support groups, meditation, yoga, acupuncture or acupressure, massage, and other services.

The findings point to an important area for continued research: how whole-person support may complement medical treatment and patient wellbeing. Association does not establish causation, and integrative care is not a replacement for conventional cancer treatment.

Read the ACEP blog: http://tinyurl.com/integrative-therapies

Ready to bring EFT into your professional practice with greater structure, skill, and confidence?The upcoming EFT Profes...
08/27/2026

Ready to bring EFT into your professional practice with greater structure, skill, and confidence?

The upcoming EFT Professional Skills 1 course begins September 7!

This six-week online program is designed for eligible mental health and allied health professionals. You’ll learn through recorded instruction and demonstrations, then build practical experience in weekly live small-group practice sessions with trained EFT facilitators.

Your enrollment includes lifetime course access, practical resources, and 15 continuing education credits. This course is also the first step in ACEP’s EFT certification pathway.

Enroll by September 1 to save $50. Early-bird tuition is $447.

Learn more and review eligibility: eftonline.org

08/26/2026

Whether you are new to holistic methods or ready to expand an established practice, ACEP offers training for many stages of the journey. 🎓

Explore opportunities to:
✔️ Learn practical tools and when to use them
✔️ Understand energy psychology theory and research
✔️ Add new perspectives and methods to your current skill set
✔️ Pursue advanced training or certification
✔️ Access free, on-demand, and continuing education options

Explore ACEP’s training catalogue: tinyurl.com/acep-training

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