Five Element Acupuncture: Emotion Testing – Observing, Engaging, and Assessing Emotional Flow
Taking this course, you will
- Understand the theoretical basis of emotion testing within the Five Element system, including the classical role of emotions in qi dynamics.
- Identify and interpret the flow of emotional qi as observed in patient interactions, distinguishing between balanced and imbalanced responses.
- Apply emotion testing techniques delicately and appropriately within clinical settings, ensuring safety and rapport.
- Differentiate between primary emotional expressions and compensatory or incongruent responses.
- Develop a consistent system for notating and interpreting emotional findings for clinical use.
- Integrate emotional assessments into wider diagnostic and treatment strategies in Five Element Acupuncture.
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive and structured exploration of emotion testing within the Five Element Acupuncture tradition. Focused on the art of observing, engaging, and assessing emotional expression and qi flow, it introduces practitioners to subtle diagnostic techniques that reveal emotional imbalances.
Drawing on both classical sources and contemporary insights, the sessions outline how to approach emotional responses with precision and compassion—offering a clear methodology for emotion testing that enhances diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic relationships. Participants will deepen their understanding of the Five Element emotional framework, refine their observational skills, and develop confidence in working with the emotional dimension of health.
Important: Please watch this course BEFORE the 3rd, 4th and 5th Live Meeting!
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