FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What is integrative psychotherapy?
A: Integrative psychotherapy uses a mix of traditional psychotherapy techniques and newer ones like Energy Psychology.
Q: How is a holistic approach different from traditional therapy?
A: In addition to working with emotional and psychological issues, holistic therapy also looks at spiritual and physical health. The mind/body/spirit are one and need to be treated as one.
Q: Does integrative psychotherapy reject the use of medication?
A: Not necessarily. Some clients may see a homeopath or add yoga to their therapy regimen. Another may use guided imagery and acupuncture. The treatment is as unique as the individual and for some, medication may be part of the solution. The holistic approach treats the whole person and integrative psychotherapy utilizes the best aspects of Western and Eastern practices to accomplish this goal.
Q: What is Energy Psychology?
A: Energy Psychology is an emerging field that uses the body’s energy pathways, centers and systems to affect change. It is sometimes referred to as “acupuncture without needles”. There are many methods such as Emotional Freedom Techniques, Thought Field Therapy or Tapas Acupressure Technique, to name a few.
Q: What is involved in Energy Psychology?
A: Interventions may include tapping acupressure energy points, deep breathing, sequenced eye movements, humming or counting. While these actions seem odd to traditional thought, growing research is finding these techniques effective and fast.
Q: What conditions respond to Energy Psychology?
A: Studies so far have indicated effective change for phobias and fears, anxiety, insomnia, trauma, weight loss, addictions, limiting beliefs, sports performance and focus/learning issues.
Q: What is Reiki?
A: The National Institute of Health defines Reiki as a complementary practice, meaning it enhances and can be used with traditional medicine. Reiki is an energy healing practice that probably originated in Tibet over 2500 years ago.
Q: Is Reiki a religion?
A: No. Although Buddhist in origin, it is not a religion nor does it require any particular belief.
Q: Is Reiki like massage?
A: No. The Reiki client is fully clothed and may be treated lying down or sitting. The practitioner’s hands are placed over specific energy points of the body (chakras) and the hands remain stationary in each position for 3-5 minutes.
Q: What does Reiki feel like?
A: Commonly, clients feel heat and/or mild tingling. Reiki always leaves clients feeling relaxed and with a general sense of well-being. That sensation can last for hours or days.
Q: What is Reiki used for, besides relaxation?
A: Reiki, over the centuries, has been used to help the body with anxiety, depression, pain and many other issues. Currently, its effect on several medical conditions is being studied through grants from the National Institute for Health.
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