Approved For Release 2003/09/09 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400300007-4 Form A Submission # la. 1b. le. 3a. 3b. PROPOSAL INFORMATION PAGE Individual submitting proposal (to whom correspondence should be sent): Name Member ISSSEEM? Yes No Address City, State, Zip If the individual who will attend the meeting to present the materials is different than 1a, please provide name, address, city, state, zip and telephone number on a separate sheet of paper. Provide, on a separate sheet of paper, names and addresses of every author or co-presenter. Also provide a short biographical sketch (narrative form) not to exceed 150 words) for every author or co-presenter. Title of Presentation/ Paper: This work is submitted as: Paper or Poster (answer 3b) Panel Symposium _____ Short Course Workshop submissions use Form B The format I prefer is: ‘ Oral paper ° Poster I will not accept: Oral paper Poster The following audio-visual equipment will be required: _____ 35 mm (2 x 2) slide projector Overhead projector (this is not an opaque projector) Other (specify) Please note that audio-visual materials may not be ordered on site. Equipment other than the 35 mm slide projector and overhead projector require special approval through the ISSSEEM Central Office. When an oral paper or poster is accepted for presentation, ISSSEEM has permission to print the abstracts in the Program and Proceedings: Please acknowledge permission: ISSSEEM will tape record select sessions. ISSSEEM has permission to record the oral presentation of materials and make the tapes available to other attendees and members of ISSSEEM. Please acknowledge permission: Please reread instructions for your particular format and make certain that you are including all required items. Incomplete or late proposals will not be considered. Submission packets must be postmarked by January10, 1992 Originals of abstracts must be submitted; copies are not acceptable for publication purposes. Mail all materials in a large envelope with a sheet of cardboard for protection. Please do not fold or staple material. Mail packets to: C. Penny Hiernu, Executive Director, ISSSEEM, 356 Goldco Circle, Golden, CO 80401. Approved For Release 2003/09/09 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400300007-4
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Approved For Release 2003/09/09 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400300007-4 INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF SUBTLE ENERGIES AND ENERGY MEDICINE C. Penny Hicrnu, Executive Director, 356 Gotpco Cicie, Gotpen, CO 80401 (303) 278-2228 Dear Colleague: It is a pleasure to tell you of the International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine (ISSSEEM), an interdisciplinary society for the study of informational and energetic interactions—and invite you to become a member. The Society is concerned with the study of informational systems and energies that interact with the human psyche and physiology, either enhancing or perturbing healthy homeostasis. A quarterly newsletter is published, and a journal titled Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Energetic and Informational Interactions is published 3 times a year. The Society was informally organized in September, 1989 by clinical psychologist Carol Schneider, biomedical engineer T.M. Srinivasan, anthropologist Stephan Schwartz, and myself, a psychophysiologic researcher. The journal of the Society was independently planned several months ago by Stephan Schwartz (editor) and others. Ms. C. Penny Hiernu, Golden, Colorado, a professional in the field of society development, management, and activities, is Executive Director. This general information piece describes our goals and objectives in detail. With these plans in mind, the Society is, indeed, privileged to ask you to join in this enterprise. Thus far over 1,900 individuals have elected to join us in this exciting venture. We hope you will give us a favorable response and that you wiil choose to do so promptly. It is correct to say, I believe, that our voices may not be individually heard in the tumult of world affairs as we move into the next century, but together we will command attention! Sincerely, Shen, Khun. Elmer E. Green, Ph.D. Director Emeritus, Voluntary Controls Program The Menninger Clinic ISSSEEM Board of Directors Elmer E. Green, Ph.D., President T. M. Srinivasan, Ph.D., President Elect Stephan Schwartz, Vice President Carol Schneider, Ph.D., Treasurer C. Penny Hiernu, Secretary & Executive Director Approved For Release 2003/09/09 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400300007-4
Approved For Release 2003/09/09 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400300007-4 ISSSEEM General Information Weare going through an interesting period inhuman history in which science and some of the transper- sonal aspects of the human psyche seem to have a measure of common ground. The subtle energies that course through our bodies and psyches seem to be capable of being elicited by visualization method- ology giving rise not only to unique states of con- sciousness, but also to measurable psychophysiol- ogic behavior, including autogenic, neuroimmune and neuroendocrine phenomena. But these are only parts of the picture. Other phenomena of physics, biochemistry, and psychology also seem to be associ- ated with subtle energies and energy medicine. 1. Energy medicine includes all energetic and informational interactions resulting from self-regu- lation or brought about through other energy cou- plings to mind and body. In addition to various therapeutic energies which we may use, there are also energy pulses from the environment which in- fluence humans and animals ina variety of ways. For instance, low level changes in magnetic, electric, electromagnetic, acoustic, and gravitational fields often have profound effects on both biology and psychology. In addition to energies originating in the environ- ment, it has been documented that humans are ca- pable of generating and controlling subtle not-yet- measurable energies that seem to influence both physiologic and physical mechanisms. 2. Compared with “energy medicine,” the concept of subtle energy is more difficult to discuss ina scientific paradigm. The traditional subtle ener- gies referred to as chi (or ki), prana, etheric energy, fohat, orgone, odic force, mana, homeopathic reso- nance, etc., are said to move in the so-called etheric body (subtle body), and seem to be difficult to meas- ure at present. A number of therapeutic methods prevalent today, however, appear to be concerned with facilitating the flow of these subtle energies through the dense physical body. In addition, it is traditionally accepted that expan- sions of consciousness often are related to changes in subtle energies that cannot be quantified. These latter “energies,” which are said to be associated with interactions and with transcendence, may not, in fact, actually be involved with known physical fields. Approved For Release 2003/09/09 . Understanding and facilitating the use of subtle en- ergies, both for therapeutic purposes and for the study of human potential, will perhaps open up to consciousness new (albeit traditional) depths of the human mind. If this should indeed be the case, one task of the Society will be to find and briny together those who are capable of synthesizing the two major interests of humankind, Natural Science and the transpersonalaspects of the human psyche. Inmodern jargon, this might include, though not be limited to, full integration of left cortex and right cortex with deeper brain centers. To state it succinctly: The Society, will attempt to study and consider all concepts related to subtle energies and energy medi- cine. With such objectives, and with the availability of computer networking and its potential for biblio- graphic distribution, itnow seems useful, fora number of reasons, to contact those who are interested in this field of research and clinical practice. Over a period of time, we can profit much: (1) by finding out who we are, (2) by constructing a research and clinical data base from bibliographic sources around the world, (3) by publishing a carefully referred journal, Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine: An Interdiscipli- nary Journal of Informational and Energetic Interactions. and (4) by encouraging the exchange of information through conferences, seminars, and workshops. If you find this proposal of interest, a membership application is attached. Modest membership con- tributions will: (1) support a central office in Golden, Colorado, establish a computerized membership listing and provide central office networking; (2) bring you the Newsletter of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine four times a year, a forum for the exchange of important information and ideas in the field; and, (3) bring announcements about the Journal (see in- formation). included on back panel). Subscriptions to the Journal are now available. Please address inquiries to the Society's Central Of- fice at (303) 278-2228 or write: C. Penny Hiernu, Executive Director ISSSEEM 356 Goldeo Circle Golden, CO 80401 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400300007-4
; Approved For Release 2003/09/09 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400300007-4 . | International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine Membership Dues Statement Please complete and return this dues statement with your application. Mail check for services selected to: C. Penny Hiernu, Executive Director, ISSSEEM, 356 Goldco Circle, Golden, CO 80401 USA. (303) 278-2228. Please submit all funds in U.S. Dollars. Category 1 - All Options. Includes quarterly newsletters, subscription to 3 issues of Journal (1991, Volume 2) Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Informational and Energetic Interactions, and all general society mailings. (International members add $7.00 for airmail postage fees) Professional Members $70.00 Associate Members $55.00 Student Members (include copy of current student I.D.) $50.00 Institutional Members «$150.00 1991 Membership Fees: a mmee te ea Category 2 - Basic Options. Includes quarterly newsletters, and all general Society mailings. (International members add $7.00 for airmail postage fees) | | | Professional Members $40.00 | Associate Members $25.00 Student Members (include copy of current student I.D.) ____- $20.00 nar 0 mS OCOD Individual Services and Fees Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine: An Interdisciplinary Journal | of Energetic and Informational Interactions | 1990 Journal Subscription (Subtle Enegies — Volume 1, 2 Issues) $20.00 1991 Journal Subscription (Subtle Enegies —Volume 2, 3 Issues) $40.00 Membership Directory $15.00 1991 Annual Conference Proceedings $10.00 | Total Fees Enclosed $ 1 Check # Check Date (check or money order in U.S. Funds, payable to ISSSEEM, please)
Approved For Release 2003/09/09 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400300007-4 Subtle Energies: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Energetic ana Informational Interactions Subtle Energies is designed to meet the needs of those experimentalists and clinicians who pursue their interest in consciousness, and the dynamics and limits of human potential, by employing rigorous and ethical scientific methodologies, and clinical procedures. It is explicitly inter-disciplinary to allow those with a deep understanding of one discipline to compare its insights with those attained by others working along different paths. The Journal fills a gap; the lack of a single high standards publication providing an interdisciplinary forum for exploration in these areas. As matters presently stand, anyone interested in energy medicine or subtle energy experimentation, must survey at least half-a-dozen journals, in several discipiines, as well as several interdisciplinary journals, to gain a truly meaningful insight into the field. Each issue contains articles focused on both experimental research and clinical practice. Hopefully, another dimension of synthesis will occur when the clinical and experimental communities, who often have little contact with one another, share reports of significant developments, and the excnange about them which follows. There will be a letters section (for less formal exchange), and sections of book reviews, reports and correspondence. Attention is being paid to the journal's design and appearance. Subscription information and fees are outlined on reverse side of page. BULK RATE \ , ISSSEEM | US. POSTAGE 356 Goldco Circle | PAID 7, Golden, CO 80401 {| GOLDEN, CO (303) 278-2228 {PERMIT #23 TO: \ \ Reping zZha Dept. of Physics University af Pittsburg Pittsburg, PA 15260 | | | 6-30, 1992 - Boulder, CO Approved For Release 2003/09/09 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400300007-4
aa arrTesmnTTapnmanDne Sie Ti RCT SIE SE: BSR SGA A AIAG SSSA Approved For Release 2003/09/09 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400300007-4 ; Subtle Energies ® Volume I No.. 1: The Effect of Non-contact Therapeutic Touch on the Healing Rate of Full Thickness Dermal Wounds * Daniel P. Wirth, M.S.,J.D. The effect of Noncontact Therapeutic Touch (NCTT) on the rate of surgical wound healing was examined in adouble-blind study. Full-thickness dermal wounds were incised on the lateral delcoid region using a skin punch biopsy instrument, on healchy subjects randomly assigned to treatment or control groups. Subjects were blinded both to group assignment and to the true nature of the active treatment modality in order to control placebo and expectation effects, Incisions were dressed with gas-permeable dressings, and wound surface areas were measured on Days 0, 8, and 16 using a direct tracing method and digitization system, Active and control treatments were comprised of daily sessions of five minutes of exposure to a hidden Therapeutic Touch practitioner or to sham exposure. Results showed chat treated subjects experienced a significant acceleration in the rate of wound healingas compared to non-treated subjects atday 8 (Mann- Whitney U; 2 5.675; N- 44; p<.001; 2 tailed), and at day 16 (X= 16.847, df- 1; p<.001). Statistical comparisons are dominated by the complete healing of 13 of 23 treated subjects vs. 0 of 21 control subjects by day 16. Placebo effects and the possible influences of suggestion and expectation of healing were eliminated by isolating the subjects from the Therapeutic Touch practitioner, by blinding them to the nature of the therapy during the study, and by the use of an independent experimenter who was blinded to the nature of the therapy. The findings of this study demonstrate, at least. the potential for NCTT in the healing of full-thickness human dermal wounds. Human Volitional Effects on a Model Bacterial System ¢ Elizabeth A. Rauscher, Ph.D. This paper presents exocrimental designs and results of three major studies in which a well-known healer’s intention to produce a nealing effect was correlated with increased growth and motility in awell-characterized bacterial system. Use ofa model bacterial system made it possible to designa prototype experiment correlating intention with growth and motility effects ina remote shielded scerile system. Optimally growing bacterial cultures were prepared, and differentamounts and types of chemical antibacterial agents were added to cultures in separate test tubes. Multiple samples of such preparations were made and separated into two groups, one to be treated by the healerand the other to serve as untreated controls. Statistical comparisons were made between (1) healer-treated samples, (2) controls, and (3) extensive baseline data. Antibiotic dose response studies were also conducted using different types and amounts of inhibitors. Highly significant and reproducible effects of healer-treated samples over controls were found. As anticipated, differential dose response effects were found in which the healer’s effects were more pronounced for lower concentrations of agents. Infrared Spectra Alteration in Water Proximate to the Palms of Therapeutic Practitioners * Stephan A, Schwarw, Randall J. De Mattei, Edward G. Brame, Jr, Ph.D. & S. James P. Spottiswoode, M.Sc. Through standard techniques of infrared spectrophotometry, sterile water samples in randomly selected sealed vials evidence aiteration of infrared (IR) spectra after being proximate to the palms of the hands of both Practicing and Non-practicing Therapy Practitioners, each of wnom emp.oyed a personal variation of the Laying-on-of-Hands/Therapeutic Touch processes. This pilot study presents 14 cases, involving 14 Practitioners and 14 recipients. ‘The ‘first hypothesis, that a variation in the spectra ofall (84) Treated spectra compared with all (57) control spectra would be observed in the 1.5-3.0 micrometer range, was confirmed (p = 0.02). Ten per cent (15) of the spectra were done using a germanium Internal Reflection Element (IRE). Ninety per cent of the spectra (126) were done with a zinc selenide IRE, and the difference in refractive index between the two IREs skews the daca. The zinc selenide [RE spectra lone yield p- .055. The authors believe the most representative evidence for the effece appeared in the sample group of Treated vs. Calibration Controls using the zinc selenide IRE (p = 0.0004). The second hypothesis, that there existed a direct relationship between intensity of effect and time of exposure was notconfirmed. This study replicates catlicr findings under conditions of blindness, randomicity, and several levels of controls. Environmental factors are considered as explanations or the observed IR spectrum alteration, including cemperacure, barometric pressuure, and variations dependent on sampling order. They do not appear to explain the effect. Psychophysiologic SelfRegulation and Human Potential ¢ Elmer Green, Ph.D. Seven converging lines of thoughtare synthesized in support of the perennial theory of spirit-mind-body unicya nd control, namely 1) ethology, 2) Freudian psychodynamics, 3} pecception, 4) psychoneuroanatomy, 5) autogenic training, 6) yogic subtle-cnergy theory, and 7) Jungian psychology. Biofeedback training and visualization therapy are scen as simple and natural ways of becoming conscious of, and modulating, normally unconscious body/mind processes. Geomagnetic Activity and Anomalous Cognition: A Preliminary Report of New Evidence * S.J.P. Spottiswoode Analyses of anecdotal reports of putative telepathic experiences have shown that these tend to be reported on days of relatively low geomagnetic activity. Studics of laboratory psi experiments have yielded weak confirmation of this effect. The existence of a negative correlation between scores in free response anomalous cognition experiments and geomagnetic fluctuations was confirmed in fourdata sets (combined p-3x 10°) which showed significantanomalous cognition. The negative correlation wasabsentfrom ewo otherdata sets showing no evidence ofanomalous cognition. Additionally, analysis ofan unusually large database of anomalous cognition trials (2=336), coveringa range of approximately + 130 hours becween perception and targec observation, suggests that the negative correiation between scores and geomagnetic fluctuations occurs only for trials in which this interval is less than + 2 hours, and is absent for precognitive or retrocognitive perception outside this time range. These results may facilitate the elucidation of the physical mechanism of anomalous cognition. Approved For Release 2003/09/09 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400300007-4
Approved For Release 2003/09/09 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400300007-4 7 Subtle Energies © Volume I No, 2. | a ; a oe i. : - Physiological and Therapeutic Aspects of Shamanistic Healing * Michael Winkelman, Ph.D. This paper addresses the psychophysiological and therapeutic bases of some universal aspects of shamanistic healing practices. Shamanistic healing is universal because of the interrelated physiological, experiential and therapeutic bases in the use of altered states of consciousness (ASC). Case studics of cross-cultural therapeutic use of ASC illustrare cultural effectiveness. The scientific bases of therapeutic effectiveness are addressed through an examination of the psychophysiology of ASC. Clinical and physiological evidence for the therapeutic effectiveness of ASC in general and hallucinogens in particular is reviewed. Possession and the temporal lobe syndrome are briefly examined in the context of the psychophysiology of ASC. Dyadic Repair: A Clinical Approach to Autistic Recovery and Prodigy Retrieval* Rima Laibow. M.D. Clinical evidence with the group of autistic and autistic-like children treated through Dyadic Repair in this country and in Europe suggests strongly that many, perhaps most, autistic persons are prodigies. Icappears that autists are persons gifted with prodigiously high intellectual and empathetic endowments who, early in their developmental lives, learn to use an overwhelming, pervasive withdrawal and rejection of che environment. Because of a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic factors (coincidence), these children remain in a position of extreme withdrawal and retreat with deficits which potentiate (and are potentiated by) pervasive and sadistic rage in the face of failed attachment. Appearing unreachable and out of contact with the environment they are. in fact, intensely connected to it. Regardless of the pervasive and discouraging appearance of the neurological, metabolic and physical damage which may be present, che apparently untreatable state of che autist must not be taken as conclusive proof of the unassailable nacure of these disabilitics. Rather, they may be potentially remediable deficits. Geomagnetic Activity and Violent Behavior * Adam J. Becker, M.A., M.D.A. This paper reports on a statistical study of hypothesized relationships between three indices of geomagnetic field activity and the incidence of violent crime ona nationwide basis, focusing on monthly variation over the entirety of an Il-year solar cycle, and yearly variation over a 30 year period encompassing the past three solar cycles (cycles 19, 20 and 21). Contrary to expectations, sunspot numbers - which have only a tenuous relationship with geomagnetic activity - were found to be significant at the yearly level, while none of the more direct indices of geomagnetic activity exhibited any correlation. The possibility of a non-magnetic solar effect on human behavior is therefore raised. The Machine Brain and Properties of the Mind © Robert O. Becker, M.D. Ibis the author’s contention that modern neurophysiology is based upon the operations of less than halfof the brain and that the anatomical and functional existence of more than haif of the cells constituting the nervous system are ignored. The author argues that the neurone doctrine, which holds that ail Functions of the nervous system are the result of operations of the neurons alone, is incomplete, and that a more basic and primitive information transter system resides in these neglected cells. Theoretical considerations, prior clectrophysiological evidences which were ignored, modern aspects of electrophysiology and evidence derived from the new science of bioelectromagnetics will be presented to support the theory of a “dual nervous system.” ‘This theory re-introduces some of the ancient ideas of mind functions into present day consideration of the possible operations of che mind/brain system. Journal Subscription Form Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Energetic and Informational Interactions 1990 Journal Subscription (Volume I, 2 Issues) $20.00 _____ (Foreign subscriptions add $7.00) 1991 Journal Subscription (Volume II, 3 Issues) $40.00 _______ (Foreign subscriptions add $7.00) 1992 Journal Subscription (Volume III, 3 Issues) $50.00 ____ (Foreign subscriptions add $7.00) Name Address City. State Zip Telephone Send Orders to ISSSEEM Central Office: 356 Goldco Cir., Golden, CO 80401 U.S. funds only, Approved For Release 2003/09/09 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400300007-4
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