Richard has studied several techniques over the years that focus on working through emotional conflicts and problems. Several of these techniques include:

• Thought Field Therapy (TFT) (www.tftrx.com),
• Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) (www.emofree.com),
• Be Set Free Fast (BSFF) (www.besetfreefast.com),
• Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) (www.netmindbody.com)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (www.emdr.com)
• Total Biology  (www.totalbiology.ca)

All the techniques begin with identifying a symptom or feeling that needs to be processed. EFT, TFT and BSFF then direct the client  to tap certain acupressure points for the purpose of clearing the block.  Most of the techniques draw upon the insights of Chinese medicine and promote optimal balance of the energy meridians or acupressure points. When points along the energy meridians become blocked, emotional disturbances may occur. While the blockages may occur as a result of unresolved experiences of sadness, fear, anger, or trauma, they are responsible for both mental and physical symptoms.  Some techniques use muscle testing to access emotional information stored in the mind-body organization. EMDR uses a protocol which allows the brain to reprocess emotional and traumatic events so they no longer cause distress. Total Biology facilitates the awareness and clearing of subconscious emotional conflicts, which are the cause of unpleasant or unhealthy patterns, conditions and behaviors.

The use of these energy psychotherapies and techniques can contribute to a rapid resolution of disturbing symptoms. These symptoms can often be present manifestations of the obstacles spoken about earlier. Once obstacles have been removed, one is freer to move ahead with changes in behavior, ready to gain greater insight and learning from one’s experiences, more capable of relating meaningfully to others, and living life more fully.