A case study of integrative psychospiritual techniques in addressing adolescent emotional distress and self-harming behavior with: Subconscious Energy Healing Therapy (SEHT)
1 Psychiatrist, GMSH, Chandigarh, India.
2 Psychologist, Citizen Hospital and De-Addiction, Gurgaon, India.
Case Study
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(03), 1529–1536
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.3.3807
Publication history:
Received on 06 November 2024; revised on 14 December 2024; accepted on 16 December 2024
Abstract:
This case study examines the effectiveness of Subconscious Energy Healing Therapy (SEHT) in treating a 20-year-old female presenting with depressive symptoms, self-harming behaviour, and low self-esteem. SEHT, integrating Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) with psychospiritual principles, was employed to address her emotional distress and maladaptive coping mechanisms. The patient, "Miss K," exhibited significant emotional and behavioural challenges rooted in childhood bullying, family dynamics, and self-doubt. Through a structured approach, SEHT facilitated mindfulness, emotional release, and self-empowerment. A 2-step stress management framework emphasized awareness of stress responses and release through self-suggestions and tapping. Therapy outcomes included reduced self-harming behaviour, enhanced self-esteem, and improved academic focus. By incorporating personalized affirmations and spiritual elements, Miss K cultivated resilience, utilizing gratitude and Divine connection as healing tools. After five sessions, she demonstrated measurable improvement, including better academic performance and emotional stability. SEHT's holistic approach underscores the potential of integrating psychological and spiritual modalities to address complex mental health challenges. This case highlights SEHT's application as an adjunctive therapy for managing adolescent emotional distress. This case study explores the application and effectiveness of Subconscious Energy Healing Therapy (SEHT) in treating a 20-year-old female, "Miss K," who presented with depressive symptoms, self-harming behaviour, and low self-esteem. SEHT, an integrative modality combining Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) with psychospiritual principles, was utilized to address the underlying emotional distress, maladaptive coping mechanisms, and unresolved trauma from childhood bullying and adverse family dynamics. A structured therapeutic framework was employed, emphasizing mindfulness, emotional release, and self-empowerment. The therapy incorporated a 2-step stress management model: recognizing stress responses and utilizing self-suggestions and tapping to release negative emotions. Personalized affirmations, spiritual practices, and gratitude exercises fostered a deeper sense of resilience and connection to a higher power. These interventions aimed to reframe her self-perception and in still healthier coping strategies. Over the course of five sessions, Miss K demonstrated significant improvement across multiple domains. Observable outcomes included cessation of self-harming behaviours, enhanced self-esteem, and improved academic performance. She exhibited greater emotional stability and reported utilizing gratitude and spiritual practices as tools for ongoing self-regulation. This case underscores SEHT's potential as a holistic and adjunctive therapeutic approach for addressing complex adolescent mental health challenges.
Keywords:
Adolescent therapy; Subconscious Energy Healing Therapy; Emotional Freedom Techniques; Spirituality; self-harming behaviour; Stress management
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