Utilization of Energy Therapies with Strengths Perspective to Heal Trauma Through the Life Cycle By Douglas K. Chung, MSW, MA, Ph.D., LMSW Lili Hu, MA Trauma Through the Life Cycle from a Strengths-based Perspective Conference in Jerusalem, Israel January 8 th & 9th, 2012 Co-Sponsored by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Israel) and the New York University (USA)
Objectives of ET Workshop To promote human strength through energy systems management and engage in self care interventions for lifestyle changes To heal trauma through holistic energy systems management for total well-being promotion
Needs and Problems Living in a stressful environment Lack of preventive interventions & Less self care systems led to: -Many social & health risk factors -High medical costs -Stresses, anxieties, traumas, etc. diseases Trauma is an issue of energy systems balance Many human strengths are available
Human energy What Is Human Strength? From Yin & Yang to integrated Qi Finger growth as human potential There are built-in self-healing systems Human strength can be promoted through energy systems management From sensation to resulted evident
What Is Energy? Different names : Qi; Life Force; Prana Vibrating force in systems Existing as form or formless Diversity/dimensions Transforming and never lasts Using Qi or energy for therapeutic purpose is called Energy Therapy Body can condition mind & mind can condition body Practice La Qi for experience
Different Kinds of Human Energies(1) Prenatal Energies (DNA) Jing - body s innate essence Qi - body s energy/life force, Shen - the original spirit governs the body (reflected in eyes) Post-birth Energies Universal & Environmental energies Physical Energies Sound, Light, Electricity
Different Kinds of Human Energies(2) Ontological Energy: Alpha/Omega Daily Life energies: Thoughts, Emotions, Visions, Sounding, Tasting, Smelling, Memory, Sexual Drives, Mood, Motivations, Mental Will Energies are all inter-related and connected with each other - Oneness
Functions of Human Energies The core of - Human Service Interventions, - Cognitive Therapy, - Behavior Modification, - Psychotherapy, - Systems theory, - Medical Interventions Mind can condition body; Body can influence mind Spirit is reflected in eyes.
Human Energies for Therapies Human energies for: Preventive functioning Therapeutic functioning Developmental functioning: sensitivity Quality/quantity of energy determine Holistic health and well-being Traumatized energies can be transformed into a harmonious systems through ET
What Is Energy Therapy (ET)? The utilization of various forms of energies for therapeutic purposes to promote the well-being of the human being and the environment, interacting as one unit.
What Is Energy Therapy (ET)? ET is an art and science of managing & transforming the energies into human preventive, therapeutic, & developmental therapies for holistic health/well-being. TCM is more preventive care, compliments with Western model which is involves treatment of symptoms ET integrates Yin Yang countered forces & transforms different energies for systems balance
Different Forms of Energy Therapies Self care modalities: Meditation, Qigong, Yoga, Diet, Exercises, Music, Play Specific modalities by specialists: Laying-on-of-hands, intuitive medical diagnosis, acupuncture, Group therapies, focus groups
Energy Field Theory Intentionally utilize consciousness to mobilize and organize the energy field (ET) is the core of energy therapies. Use the mind to condition the body. Use the mind to pull and construct EF. Visualization Connection with greater energy field for Systems balance & energy unification.
Tao Therapy for Harmony Image of Tao: Justice, constancy, accountability, Operationalization of Tao Tai Chi Movement to integrate left and right brains for balance 8
Yin Yang for Conflict Management
5 Elements Theory for Systems Balance
Pa-Kua (8 Trigram)Theory 8 Trigrams symbols 1. Sky 2. Earth 3. Thunder 4. Wind 5. Water 6. Fire 7. Mountain 8. Marsh 8 Trigrams meaning Solid, tough soft and receptive Lighting striking on the mountain by observing the moving tree tops water flowing in a river Fire and the Sun mountain elevated above the earth symbolize the Marsh
Pa Kua (8 Trigram) Theory for Energy Systems Balance The Earlier Version Pa Kua The Later Version Pa Kua
Core of Tao (Wu Wei)Therapy Returning to Tao, God, Ultimate Wait to see: Do nothing but observe the macro trend Learn to understand the Tao/Truth: search qualitatively/quantitatively to learn God s Will Join the Tao, Macro trend in daily operation (actualize the Tao or God s will).
Meridian Theory for Energy Balance NATURAL ENERGY FLOW CHART AND TIME ADJUSTMENT POINTS Time of Day Meridian Acupuncture Point 3 a.m. - 5 a.m. Lungs Lu 8 5 a.m. - 7 a.m. Large Intestine LI 1 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. Stomach St 36 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Spleen Sp 3 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Heart Ht 8 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Small Intestine SI 5 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Bladder BI 66 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Kidney K 10 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Pericardium Pc 8 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. San Jiao(Triple burner) SJ 6 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. Gall Bladder GB 41 1 a.m. - 3 a.m. Liver Lr 1
Meridian Therapy & Detoxification Qigong Approach for holistic health
Shocks Treatment (1) A faith-based treatment Through procedures of ceremony to integrate body, mind & soul; cleanse & affirm energy systems Has functions of recovery from shocks & traumas
Shocks Treatment (2)
Combination Therapy is more Effective than any single ones Combination Therapy model 1: Qigong Therapy + Sound Therapy when become depression & or anxiety Meditation (under supervision) Medication if needed Combination Therapy model 2 Meridian Therapy + Clapping Hands Tai Chi movement with historical review Water (under supervision) Medication if needed
Guidelines for ET to Heal Trauma 1. Facilitate the client to experience the Qi as the integrated energy for self-care 2. Enhance the client to advance in energy sensation by engaging more & various energy systems for advance generalist practice 3. Assure the client to transform the negative energies into positive and harmonious systems 4. Explore the client with various energy intervention alternatives with pros & cons 5. Empower the client through documenting daily energy management for self-care 6. Discuss with the client to choose individually fit, culturally competent & evidence-based energy intervention for healing
Guidelines for ET to Heal Trauma (2) 7. Monitor the outcomes of ET with the client to encourage further practice or practice modification 8. Enable the client to shift the combination therapy for the best treatment outcomes 9. Provide group as well as individual support systems to enhance the self-care efforts 10. Respect the client s self-determination in its self-care program
Guidelines for ET to Heal Trauma (3) 11. Facilitate the client to develop the selfcare program as a life long lifestyle 12. Encourage the client to introduce the successful self-care experience to the family members, peers, and associated institutes 13. Empower the client to become a group therapy assistant & or leader according to the capacity
Guidelines for ET to Heal Trauma (4) 14. Encourage the client to integrate the ET practice with his/her spirituality for a global energy network formation 15. Facilitate the client to advocate the concepts and facts learned through self-care to other energy systems, ie family, group, community, society & environment for detoxification, group healing & global peace & harmony 16. A trust relationship is the most important fundation in conducting self-care treatment for trauma treatment
Guidelines for ET to Heal Trauma (5) 17. From Qi feeling, physical sensation to physical evident of healing (ie normalized blood pressure) are important indicators or evidences in ET. 18. Code of ethics are important to observe during the process of self-care from self-determination, respect the energy from human being as well as from the environment 19. ET is an individual energy systems management in an interconnecting universal energy systems, its practice should be compatible with the natural laws, Image of God (Tao) without hurting others and the environment
Guidelines for ET to Heal Trauma (6) 20. The earth energy has its characteristics of soft and receptive. One can discharge the traumatic energies into it but not abuse it 21. The key of trauma treatment lies on the individual s energy awareness, dynamics understanding, acceptance & forgiveness, and energy transformation. The difficult point for many individuals is acceptance & forgiveness
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