In February, advocacy groups work diligently to raise awareness of eating disorders for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (February 1 to 7). The National Eating Disorder Association reports that 20 million women and 10 million men will have an eating disorder at some point in their life. Current eating disorder statistics reveal that anyone can develop an eating disorder regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, culture, socio-economic status, or sexual orientation. Types of eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, food restriction and avoidance, other specified feeding or eating disorder, and pica and rumination. Eating disorders can co-occur, meaning someone can struggle with aspects of different disorders at the same time (such as both bulimia and food restriction). Further, recovery from one eating disorder can push someone into an active stage of another eating disorder. For example, someone who is recovering from anorexia may feel they need to restrict their food intake or over-exercise.
Since its inception in 2012, Advanced Integrative Energy Healing™ has been dedicated to providing invaluable support to clients struggling with eating disorders. The effectiveness of this approach was meticulously evaluated through a comprehensive project that involved data collection from two supervised clinical settings during the Fall of 2012 and Spring of 2013. This evaluation was conducted by apprentice students of Advanced Integrative Energy Healing (AIEH) from Langara College.
Throughout the evaluation process, one-hundred and thirty-one AIEH session documents were thoroughly analyzed to identify prevalent themes and patterns in the treatment of eating disorders. The eating disorder program facilitated the referral of twenty-one clients to participate in the AIEH study, highlighting the growing recognition of the benefits of integrative energy healing in this specific area.
Each of the twenty-one clients enrolled in the study received seven sessions over a nine-week period, showcasing the commitment of Advanced Integrative Energy Healing to providing consistent and ongoing support to individuals seeking recovery from eating disorders. Furthermore, the Eating Disorder Recovery counsellors were actively involved in the process, ensuring a holistic approach to the well-being of the clients. Overall, the project evaluation not only shed light on the positive impact of Advanced Integrative Energy Healing™ in the treatment of eating disorders but also emphasized the collaborative effort between AIEH, Langara College, and Eating Disorder Recovery counsellors in fostering a supportive and effective healing environment for clients. At the end of the nine-weeks client feedback revealed a significant transformation in the clients' well-being. Not only did they experience increased calmness and stillness, but they also reported a newfound sense of clarity that had previously eluded them. The cessation of racing thoughts and worries marked a pivotal shift in their mental state, leading to a noticeable decrease in anxiety levels. This positive change allowed them to better cope with challenges, leading to a reduction in binge eating and purging behaviors. Moreover, the clients expressed their ability to cultivate a sense of inner peace and tranquility, enabling them to feel more relaxed and centered in their daily lives. The improvement in sleep quality further contributed to their overall well-being, resulting in better days and an enhanced sense of vitality.
Our analysis of these two clinical AIEH treatment session series highlighted a remarkable enhancement in the clients' stress and anxiety levels. By fostering a deeper connection with their emotions, they were able to identify and acknowledge their feelings, leading to a heightened sense of body-awareness and self-understanding.
Furthermore, the clients felt self-empowered through the practice of new self-care techniques. The positive outcomes of this study led to the recognition of the effectiveness of Advanced Integrative Energy Healing, resulting in invitations to collaborate with various eating disorder clinics in the Vancouver area.
Through the utilization of Integrative Energy Healing-Somatic Techniques for Healing, as outlined by Hagglund in 2014, these practitioners were able to facilitate profound transformations in the lives of their clients, paving the way for a brighter and more balanced future.
What is Advanced Integrative Energy Healing™?
Energy Healing has been around for centuries, yet this unique form of healing is still largely unknown in many parts of the world. Even so, more and more people are looking to Advanced Integrative Energy Healing as a solution for eating disorders, addiction, and other challenges of the modern world.
Advanced Integrative Energy Healing is a full-spectrum therapeutic modality aimed at supporting whole person well-being. AIEH integrates biofield theory, somatic awareness and dialogue and consciousness-based integral yogic psychology. The AIEH program brings together ancient Eastern teachings with contemporary Western science to balance and align the individual as a whole. The modality works with the chakra system, the electro-magnetic biofield, the autonomic nervous system and the client’s somatic experience. In this way, energy is used with the intention of facilitating support and transformation. (CAIEHP)
Advanced Integrative Energy Healing uses on or off body energy healing. Advanced Integrative Energy Healing practitioners use touch to channel energy to target area, aid healing, and help people recover from their issues.
A combination approach
The complicated nature of eating disorders means that a single form of treatment may not be enough to overcome the issue. That is why many people add alternative therapies such as Advanced Integrative Energy Healing to complement their existing forms of treatment, combined with traditional approaches like psychological counselling and nutritional information. This combination approach can be very powerful. If you care about someone with an eating disorder, it is important to seek individualized treatment, and that can include Advanced Integrative Energy Healing.
Advanced Integrative Energy Healing and eating disorders may not seem like they should be linked, but many people who suffer from binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, or other disordered eating, may also have additional issues, including emotional problems and issues with addiction that could be supported with Advanced Integrative Energy Healing. Learning more about this form of treatment to assist your loved one can be a valuable step in their recovery. Given the interconnected nature of eating disorders and the difficulty of treating them, it makes sense for patients and their families to seek out alternative forms of treatment. Spiritual approaches like Advanced Integrative Energy Healing play a valuable role in treatment.
Exploring Advanced Integrative Energy Healing
For those who suffer from eating disorders, Advanced Integrative Energy Healing can be an effective form of treatment. If someone you care about is currently struggling with issues related to eating, reach out to talk with a healthcare professional and explore healing through Advanced Integrative Energy Healing. The journey of healing and recovery is unique for each individual. This form of healing is still largely unknown which means it can be overlooked as a treatment option for those struggling with an eating disorder, or disordered eating behaviours. If you’re unsure about your service options, speak to your GP or reach out and schedule a consultation.
For more resources, please visit NEDIC - National Eating Disorder Information Centre at https://nedic.ca/. Learn more about EDAW 2022, find out how to get involved, and access campaign materials created in collaboration with eating disorders organizations across Canada.
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Author reference:
Mara Hagglund, CAIEHP is a transformational learning adult educator and has been teaching Energy Awareness/Biofield since 2015 in the Healing Sciences stream in the Integrative Energy Healing™️ Program, CS Integrative Healthcare Department, Langara College. Mara is an accredited and certified Advanced Integrative Energy Healing™️ practitioner with a speciality in Integrative Energy Healing in somatic and trauma healing.
References:
Poster Presentation: Using Integrative Energy Healing-Somatic Techniques for Healing, Hagglund, 2014
What is CAIEHP? - https//caiehp.ca/
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