Research
ABSTRACT
Presenting
Author: Karin V. Cremasco, Ph.D., Th.D.
Institution:
USING BODY WISDOM TO EVALUATE AND ADDRESS
ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
Objective
This study examined changes in levels of anxiety and depression as a result of a single
45-minute session, using a selection of specific energy balancing techniques
called Body Harmonization©.
A
protocol was followed using muscle-testing (kinesiology). The study consisted of a 2-period, 2
intervention crossover design. In Period
1, STAI and SDS instruments were administered to 86 subjects who had previous
experience with a specific energy balancing technique. The dependant measurements were completed
before and after the interventions, as well as one-week post-session. During Period 1, Group 1 received
Intervention A, a Body Harmonization energy balancing session. Group 2 received Intervention B, an Education
Session. After a six to ten month
period, 74 subjects returned and the dependent measurements were again
completed. In Period 2, Group 1 received
Intervention B, and Group 2 received Intervention A.
Results
Body
Harmonization intervention yielded statistically significant differences in
lowering state and trait anxiety, and depression. Body Harmonization scores were lower relative
to Education Session scores for depression and remained stable for at least 8
months (p=.001. Probability of getting these results are due to chance is one in a thousand.)
This
research suggests that Body Harmonization significantly decreases levels
of anxiety and depression; improvement in depression being stable for at least 8 months, over receiving only an Education Session.
Keywords: body wisdom, Body Harmonization©, BOS™
(Biocomputer Operating System™), BES™ (Biocomputer
Emotional Spiritual™) technique, Inner Counselor™, TBM™
(Total Body Modification™), STAI (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory),
SDS (Self-rating Depression Scale)
