The Science and Practice of Energy Psychology

Master the science and experience of energy psychology approaches.

The therapy field has seen a recent shift from focusing on “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”. In line with this has been an emergence of 4th wave therapy approaches, brief psychotherapies that include a somatic or body-based components. These all fall under the umbrella of ‘energy psychology’.

The Science and Practice of Energy Psychology microcredential is delivered through a series on self-paced online modules and will provide you with the foundations of working with the body through energy psychology approaches. You will learn from Dr. Peta Stapleton, a registered clinical and health psychologist, Bond University Associate Professor, and world leading researcher in Emotional Freedom Techniques. 

In this course, you will explore how energy psychology sits within the history and context of mind-body approaches, and the science and research that exists. You will be shown how adopting energy psychology practices can improve client engagement, treatment adherence, and health outcomes, as well as provide staff wellness. The course also addresses tailored approaches rather than one-size-fits-all, and service delivery in different populations.  

The course invites you to have an open approach to integrating contemporary energy psychologies into psychotherapy, as working with the body alongside talking therapy is recognised as key when working with clients. You will learn the different types of energy psychology approaches, the interface between mind and body, and how to integrate them in psychotherapy fields. The course includes experiential sections so you can experience the techniques first-hand.

Upon completion of the course you will qualify with a formally recognised Microcredential from Bond University.

Meet your course instructor

Dr. Peta Stapleton

Dr. Peta Stapleton is a registered clinical and health psychologist and Associate Professor at Bond University. Peta is a world leading researcher in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT or Tapping) and has been awarded many accolades including the Harvey Baker Research Award for meticulous research and the greatest contribution to the field of Energy Psychology. In 2019 Peta was named Australian Psychologist of the Year. She has authored The Science Behind Tapping: A Proven Stress Management Technique for the Mind and Body (Hay House), which won Best self-help book in the 2019 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest, and her latest book is out now – Memory Improvement through EFT Tapping.

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The Science and Practice of Energy Psychology

Master the science and experience of energy psychology approaches

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  • Course curriculum

    This course has been designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule. It is made up of six self-paced online modules that can be completed at your own pace via our high-quality learner platform.

    Module 1: The History of Energy Psychology and its relationship to Modern Psychology
    This module overviews how energy psychology sits within the history and context of modern psychology. 

    Module 2: The Research and Science behind Energy Psychology
    This module teaches the theory, clinical outcome data and mechanisms of how the energy psychology techniques work.

    Module 3: Underlying Theories and Mechanisms
    This module overviews the mechanisms of action in energy psychology approaches. 

    Module 4: Major Techniques in Energy Psychology
    This modules overviews and showcases several energy psychology techniques and offers video experiences for you to apply your own circumstances.

    Module 5: Application in Energy Psychology
    This module will help you understand the application of energy psychology techniques in several areas and comparison to gold standard talk therapies. 

    Module 6: Practice Essentials and Next Steps
    This module presents essential requirements in utilizing energy psychology techniques in practice, and offers further training avenues.

    Assessment and recognition

    Assessment for this course consists of 3 multiple choice quizzes (10 questions each) where you must achieve 70% overall in order to pass. Upon successful completion you will qualify with a formally recognised Microcredential from Bond University and can download your Certificate of Achievement.

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  • This course is specifically designed for qualified clinicians, practitioners, counsellors, therapists and life coaches seeking to enhance their skills and know-how in the science and practice of energy psychology. 

    Course prerequisites

    You should have a basic understanding of counselling and psychology theories and practice. Minimal prior client experience is required (students are eligible if still training).
     

  • Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:

    •    Understand the history, origins and development of energy psychology techniques and their integration into psychotherapy,
    •    Understand evidence-based and scientific research relevant to Energy Psychology practices across the lifespan,
    •    Demonstrate understanding of safety, legal, ethical and cultural sensitivity issues in professional contexts,
    •    Recall the main principles of the energy psychology modalities presented and application to differing symptoms.
     

Course curriculum

This course has been designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule. It is made up of six self-paced online modules that can be completed at your own pace via our high-quality learner platform.

Module 1: The History of Energy Psychology and its relationship to Modern Psychology
This module overviews how energy psychology sits within the history and context of modern psychology. 

Module 2: The Research and Science behind Energy Psychology
This module teaches the theory, clinical outcome data and mechanisms of how the energy psychology techniques work.

Module 3: Underlying Theories and Mechanisms
This module overviews the mechanisms of action in energy psychology approaches. 

Module 4: Major Techniques in Energy Psychology
This modules overviews and showcases several energy psychology techniques and offers video experiences for you to apply your own circumstances.

Module 5: Application in Energy Psychology
This module will help you understand the application of energy psychology techniques in several areas and comparison to gold standard talk therapies. 

Module 6: Practice Essentials and Next Steps
This module presents essential requirements in utilizing energy psychology techniques in practice, and offers further training avenues.

Assessment and recognition

Assessment for this course consists of 3 multiple choice quizzes (10 questions each) where you must achieve 70% overall in order to pass. Upon successful completion you will qualify with a formally recognised Microcredential from Bond University and can download your Certificate of Achievement.

Get started now

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