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.

03/20/2026

“Your treasure — your perfection — is within you already. But to claim it, you must leave the busy commotion of the mind and abandon the desires of the ego and enter into the silence of the heart.” — Elizabeth Gilbert

The mind is loud.
The heart is quiet.

Energy psychology reminds us that healing and transformation often happen when we step out of constant mental activity and reconnect with the body, breath, and deeper awareness.

Practices like tapping, mindful breathing, and other mind-body techniques can help calm the internal noise so we can access a steadier, wiser place within.

The insight, resilience, and compassion we’re seeking may already be there — waiting beneath the surface.

Ready to explore tools that support this kind of inner balance?

👉 Discover more at energypsych.org

Can energy psychology help transform lives inside the criminal justice system?In this ACEP blog, Lori Chortkoff Hops, Ph...
03/19/2026

Can energy psychology help transform lives inside the criminal justice system?

In this ACEP blog, Lori Chortkoff Hops, PhD, DCEP highlights the powerful impact of the HARP (Helping Addicts Recover Progressively) program at the Chesterfield County Jail.

The program integrates energy psychology tapping to support individuals struggling with addiction, trauma, and stress. Participants learn practical tools to regulate their nervous systems, manage emotional triggers, and build healthier coping skills — both during incarceration and after release.

The results are inspiring:
• Strong community and peer support among participants
• Millions of views on viral “Tapping Tuesday” videos
• Expanding programs that support recovery and reduce recidivism

The blog also explores how approaches like the Trauma Tapping Technique, developed by Gunilla Hamne and Ulf Sandström of the Peaceful Heart Network, are being used globally to support trauma healing in challenging environments.

It’s a powerful example of how mind-body approaches can create meaningful change in individuals, systems, and communities.

Read the full blog here:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/acep-harp

03/18/2026

What if a professional conference felt more like a retreat for your mind, body, and practice?

The International Energy Psychology Conference (May 28 – June 1) invites you to gather with hundreds of helping professionals for learning, connection, and renewal.

This year’s event takes place at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Reston, located in the heart of Reston Town Center in Virginia.

Centrally located near Dulles International Airport, the hotel offers upscale comfort with easy access to dining, shopping, and entertainment just steps away. You can even take time to explore the historic sites of nearby Washington, D.C.

ACEP has secured a special conference room rate of just $179/night, making it easier to turn your professional development into a restorative getaway.

Inside the conference, your experience is fully customizable.

With 35 Learning Labs across seven tracks, you can explore multiple areas of energy psychology or focus deeply on the topics that matter most to your work. And there’s no need to select sessions ahead of time — you can choose what inspires you in the moment.

Your days may include:

✨ Morning energizers like Zulates
✨ Practical learning labs and keynote sessions
✨ Meaningful conversations with practitioners and leaders in the field
✨ Music and storytelling from conference bards Bob Sima and Shannon Plummer

Many attendees return year after year — some for more than a decade — because of the powerful learning, supportive community, and retreat-like setting.

Learn more and reserve your spot:
👉 https://www.ep-conference.org

03/17/2026

Feeling angry, anxious, or stuck in racing thoughts? ⚡🧠

The Balance Hook Up is a simple mind-body technique designed to help calm agitation, quiet the mind, and bring you back into balance.

Developed by Wayne Cook and widely taught by Donna Eden, this technique works by helping balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain while supporting a calmer nervous system.

People often report feeling:
✨ More relaxed
✨ More centered and grounded
✨ More connected and “back in their body”

It only takes a few minutes and can be used anytime you need to reset.

Watch the reel to learn the steps and try it for yourself.

👉 Follow along here:
tinyurl.com/balance-hookup

🧠 Is the amygdala really the brain’s “fear center”?In this ACEP blog, Robert Schwarz, DCEP, PsyD explores insights from ...
03/16/2026

🧠 Is the amygdala really the brain’s “fear center”?

In this ACEP blog, Robert Schwarz, DCEP, PsyD explores insights from neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux and examines how modern neuroscience aligns with what many practitioners observe in energy psychology sessions.

Research suggests that the amygdala may not create the feeling of fear itself. Instead, it helps detect potential threats and mobilize the body’s response. The conscious emotion of fear is actually constructed through a much more complex process involving memory, perception, and attention.

This perspective helps explain why energy psychology techniques can be so powerful in trauma work. When the nervous system stops detecting threat from a memory, the body no longer mobilizes a fear response — even when the memory remains.

No threat detection → no body response → no fear.

It’s a fascinating look at how neuroscience, memory reconsolidation, and energy psychology may intersect.

Read the full blog here:
👉 tinyurl.com/amygdala-ep

03/15/2026

There’s something powerful about being in a space where learning, connection, and personal growth all come together.

ACEP's International Energy Psychology Conference brings together practitioners from around the world to explore mind-body approaches that support healing, resilience, and meaningful transformation. From cutting-edge research to experiential workshops, it’s a place where professionals recharge, expand their skills, and connect with a community that shares a passion for integrative care.

As ACEP Co-Founder David Gruder shares:

“This is a conference that equips you to be more resilient yourself in a divisive, polarized time with societal traumatic stress… and then be able to bring those things to your clients.”

It’s an opportunity to deepen your practice, strengthen your resilience, and return to your work with renewed clarity and inspiration.

🎥 Hear what some of this year's speakers and past attendees have to say about this must-attend event.

👉 Learn more and join us: https://www.ep-conference.org

03/14/2026

“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside dreams; who looks inside awakens.” — Carl Jung

So much of modern life pulls our attention outward — toward noise, expectations, and constant activity.

But real clarity often begins in a quieter place.

Energy psychology practices invite us to pause, regulate the nervous system, and turn inward. When the mind settles and the body feels safe, deeper insight can emerge — not from overthinking, but from awareness.

Sometimes the answers we’re searching for aren’t “out there.”
They’re waiting to be noticed within.

If you’re curious about tools that help create this kind of inner clarity, explore the many resources available through ACEP.

👉 Learn more at energypsych.org

03/13/2026

What if the key to lasting change isn’t trying harder… but accessing a different state of awareness? ✨

Many personal growth and healing approaches focus on mindset, discipline, or positive thinking. But real, sustainable change often happens somewhere deeper.

In this free 60-minute experiential masterclass, you’ll be guided to connect with what the presenters call your Higher State — the part of you that already knows how change unfolds naturally.

Led by Sandi Radomski, Tom Altaffer, and Pam Altaffer, this session introduces the Ask & Receive process — a simple and elegant way to access deeper awareness and insight.

In this masterclass, you’ll:
✨ Experience a guided Higher State process
✨ Learn the foundations of the Ask & Receive method
✨ Discover why lasting transformation often comes from a different place than effort or willpower

No prior experience is required — just curiosity.

⏳ Enrollment closes March 14, and registration includes access to the recording and special founder pricing for the upcoming 7-week training.

Reserve your free seat here:
👉 https://learn.askreceive.energypsych.org/

What happens when ancient healing concepts meet modern technology?In this thought-provoking ACEP blog, Lori Chortkoff Ho...
03/13/2026

What happens when ancient healing concepts meet modern technology?

In this thought-provoking ACEP blog, Lori Chortkoff Hops, PhD, DCEP explores the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and the biofield. As AI becomes increasingly powerful at analyzing large data sets and identifying patterns, researchers are beginning to ask: could these tools help us better understand subtle energy systems that have been described for centuries?

From interpreting biofield imagery to mapping energetic patterns related to wellness and illness, AI may open new doors for studying the complex relationship between consciousness, the body, and energy systems such as chakras and meridians.

It’s a compelling look at how emerging science might help illuminate practices long recognized in many healing traditions.

Read the full blog here:
👉 http://tinyurl.com/ai-biofield

03/11/2026

Still trying to grow your practice on your own?

There’s a better way.

When you join the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP), you’re not just signing up for a membership — you’re stepping into a professional community.

Here’s what that means for you:

✔️ Grow your practice with visibility, resources, and referrals
✔️ Connect & collaborate with like-minded professionals
✔️ Enhance your professionalism and manage risk effectively
✔️ Increase your impact in the world
✔️ Get CE trainings for less

Energy psychology is powerful work. But doing powerful work alone can be isolating. ACEP gives you colleagues, continuing education, ethical guidance, and a shared voice in advancing the field.

If you’re serious about expanding your reach and strengthening your credibility, this is the move.

Learn more and join here:
👉 energypsych.org/join-today

03/10/2026

Self-care isn’t indulgent. It’s foundational.

If your nervous system is constantly “on,” no technique will land the way it should. Energy psychology works best when your body has the basics in place.

Here are 5 core practices that strengthen your resilience:

✔️ Prioritize rest and sleep
Your brain and body repair during sleep. Without it, emotional regulation suffers.

✔️ Exercise regularly
Movement discharges stress chemistry and supports mood stability.

✔️ Practice mindful breathing
Conscious breathing shifts you out of fight-or-flight and into regulation.

✔️ Practice self-compassion
The way you speak to yourself matters. Harsh inner dialogue keeps stress activated.

✔️ Use energy psychology techniques
Tapping, balance exercises, and other energy psychology tools help clear emotional charge and restore equilibrium.

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about consistency.

Small, steady habits create a regulated nervous system. A regulated nervous system creates better decisions, better relationships, and better outcomes.

Ready to strengthen your resilience with practical mind-body tools?

👉 Explore energy psychology resources and trainings at energypsych.org

You are more than your physical body. Energy flows through you — and understanding that flow can deepen both self-awaren...
03/10/2026

You are more than your physical body. Energy flows through you — and understanding that flow can deepen both self-awareness and clinical insight.

This ACEP blog offers a foundational overview of the seven major chakras (energy centers) and how they relate to physical, emotional, and energetic health. From the root center and grounding… to the heart and connection… to the crown and expanded awareness… it provides a clear framework for understanding how energy moves through the biofield and influences well-being.

Whether you’re exploring energy psychology for personal growth or professional application, this is a helpful place to begin.

Curious to learn more about the chakras and energy centers?
👉 tinyurl.com/acep-intro-to-chakras

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