Energy Psychology: Self-Healing Practices for Bodymind Health
“Michael Mayer gives us the breadth and depth of energy psychology and helps us see  how it can be part of all of our healing.”—James S. Gordon, MD, founder and director  of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine, former chairman of the White House Commission  on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy, and author of Unstuck: Your Guide  to the Seven Stage Journey Out of Depression“Energy Psychology is a thrilling blueprint  for the integration of body, mind, and spirit. This book rewrites the origin myth  of psychology and transforms the very ground of psychology by adding Eastern energy  practices, storytelling, kabbalistic techniques, and imaginal processes to psychology’s  roots. It takes the radical perspective that all psychology is energy psychology;  and when we expand our scope of vision this way we discover a fertile field for revitalizing  our primordial Selves and reclaiming our self-healing abilities.”—Larry Dossey,  MD, author ofReinventing Medicine: Beyond Mind-Body to a New Era of Healing“Drawing  upon over thirty years of his psychotherapy practice and personal training,Dr. Mayer  has provided a seminal contribution to the field of mind-body interventions for a  wide range of common disorders, as he offers us a treasure house of energy-based  practices to cultivate our self-healing powers. His book is profound in its scope,  evidence based, bridges Eastern and Western traditions, and provides practical insights  and skills that can be of enormous value to both individuals and organizations seeking  to attain optimal health.”—Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier, clinical professor of medicine,_University  of California, San Francisco and University of Arizona School of Medicine, and author  of The Best Alternative Medicine: What Works? What Does Not?“This scholarly and  eminently readable book integrates Eastern and Western forms of self-healing techniques  and examines the capacity of various approaches that put human beings at the center  of their own self-care. I applaud Dr. Michael Mayer for his monumental work, which  hopefully foreshadows the shape of body-mind approaches for years to come.”—Bessel  van der Kolk, MD, Medical Director, the Trauma Center, Boston University School of  Medicine, and former professor of psychiatry, Harvard University“The past decade  has seen a creative explosion in the integration of ancient healing practices with  modern psychotherapy. Michael Mayer provides an ambitious and welcome map for psychotherapists  and other healers wishing to embark upon the life-changing journey of adapting these  traditions into their own practices.”—David Feinstein, PhD, author ofThe Promise  of Energy Psychology: Revolutionary Tools for Dramatic Personal Change“Energy Psychology is  a valuable addition to the literature on psychological transformation and integral  healing, bringing energy into the center of its scope. The procedures described in  Michael Mayer's splendid book embrace both mind and body, both East and West, and  both  “physical” and “mental” problems. Most importantly, they coordinate external  behavior change with internal healing processes. The result is a self-healing program whose  goal is lasting change rather than superficial symptom removal. Contemporary practitioners  and their patients often opt for the 'quick fix,' but this temporary pallative does not  satisfy Dr. Mayer or those who will benefit from reading his book.”—Stanley Krippner,  PhD, professor of psychology, Saybrook Graduate School, and author ofHaunted by  Combat: Understanding PTSD in War Veterans Including Women, Reservists, and Those  Coming Back from Iraq“Energy is the most self-renewing quality of any organism–if  the organism is functioning properly.… The energy that joins body to mind is the  continuous current that flows through all of Michael Mayer’s healing efforts. He  brings a practical capacity to utilize Eastern and Western disciplines into relationship  with his powerfully intuitive trust of bodymind in a way that is a delight to learn  from.”—John Beebe, MD, Jungian analyst, former president, Jung Institute of San  Francisco, and author ofIntegrity in Depth“The most comprehensive study of the  therapy scene—and more—that exists. Dr Mayer has done a brilliant job integrating  all aspects of all schools of thought as well as techniques of mind/body healing.”—Jane Goldberg, PhD, psychoanalyst and author of The Dark Side of Love: The Positive  Role of Negative Feelings“Michael Mayer’s practical synthesis and deep knowledge  of Qigong and Tai Chi movement forms has greatly impressed me during my years administering  the Esalen Institute Movement Arts Program. Michael traces the roots of these practices  back to their origins and presents a very usable as well as spiritual approach to  these ancient and very valuable systems. He stands out among the many teachers I’ve  met and practiced with and has provided me with insights available from no other  teacher. With this book Michael Mayer breaks new ground in the realm of bodymind  healing approaches, putting his unique synthesis of ancient healing practices and  cutting edge psychology into a highly readable form. This deeply researched, unique,  and practical manual will undoubtedly bring life-changing experiences to many readers.”—Rick Cannon, Esalen Institute Coordinator, Movement Arts Program“In the nineteen  seventies Dr. Michael Mayer began his study of Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong with me in  Berkeley, California. With continuous diligence, devotion, and skill he grows and  ages with me as faithful student and friend. It delights my eyes and warms my heart  to witness the masterful way Dr. Mayer integrates the ancient wisdom of the East  with the psychotherapy of the West.”—Fong Ha, internationally recognized grand master  of Tai Chi Chuan and Yi Chuan Qigong“Written by a licensed psychologist,Energy Psychologycombines eastern practices ofenergy medicine with western practicesof psychotherapy for holistic self-healingstrategies integrating the best of both worlds.Praising the ancient healing and wellness techniques of Qigong and tai chi, Michael Mayer advocates treating the overall causes of common mental and physical conditions such as anxiety, insomnia and chronic pain, instead of the symptoms. Utilizing case studies of his past patients, Mayer explains and demonstrates these bodymind healing methods in a comprehensive-yet-approachable manner.”—AsiaSpa Magazine