By Valerie S. Nosek
EKGs, EEGs, MRIs… most of us have had personal experience or at least, heard of, these types of tests. All are part of a host of measurable electromagnetic fields, or energies, that medical professionals use on a regular basis to assist in assessing health. Yet, for many from other cultures and those involved in alternative healing methods, these measurable methods only focus on one aspect of energy in the body.
Participants in Energy Medicine Workshop
Recently, the Ease@Work staff participated in an Energy Medicine workshop with one of our contracted counselors, Suzanne Stewart-Palmisano, a Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor. Stewart-Palmisano, who has studied with Donna Eden, author of Energy Medicine and a pioneer in the field, explained and demonstrated the concept of “subtle” energies.
“You may have heard of subtle energy through such terms as life force, chi, meridians, chakras, biofields or auras,” Stewart-Palmisano said. “These energies are called ‘subtle’ because they are not easily detectable and scientists have not been able to develop instruments to reliably measure them. However, many people for centuries and across cultures have described seeing or feeling subtle energies to varying degrees.” And indeed, there are many alternative health methods that are designed to influence subtle energy in the body…think acupuncture, acupressure, yoga, Reiki and tai chi.
While Stewart-Palmisano continues to practice what could be considered “traditional” counseling, she also offers Energy Psychology as another mental health tool. “As part of my practice, I incorporate methodologies that appear to have promising mental health benefits, but have yet to be fully researched by the academic community,” said Stewart-Palmisano. “The prevailing premise of Energy Psychology is that the flow and balance of the body’s electromagnetic and more subtle energies are important for physical and emotional health, and there are energy-based methods that help in fostering that well-being.”
Stewart-Palmisano further demonstrated how there appears to be a connection between our emotions, biochemistry, thoughts, behaviors, beliefs, electromagnetic and subtle energies, images and bodily sensations. All interact and influence each other, either to our detriment if out of balance, or to our benefit in promoting health and well-being.
“By affecting electromagnetic and more subtle energies, there can be a shift in emotions, thoughts and behaviors,” said Stewart-Palmisano, explaining how Energy Psychology can compliment traditional counseling.
If you’re interested in an Energy Medicine workshop for your employees, Ease@Work would be happy to coordinate a program for your group. We offer educational programs designed to meet various client training needs – including leadership enhancement workshops, soft skill development, and a wide variety of health and wellness topics. We’ll be happy to send you our most recent catalog!
