Dr Bob Schwarz

In this conversation, Peta Stapleton and Dr. Bob Schwartz discuss the concept of the fourth wave in therapy and the role of energy psychology. They explore the importance of integrating the body into therapy and the connection between energy psychology and polyvagal theory. They also discuss the challenges of acceptance in the traditional field of therapy and the need for more research and understanding. Their vision for the future includes the widespread use of energy psychology for self-regulation and the treatment of adverse childhood events.

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Robert Schwarz, PsyD, DCEP has been a licensed psychologist for over 35 years. Since 2008, Bob has been the executive director of the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (www.energypsych.org).  Dr. Schwarz has organized over 30 conferences on Ericksonian hypnosis, brief therapy, trauma treatment, and energy psychology training over 18,000 therapists. He organized ACEP’s Science of energy healing online programs attended by over 5000 people.  He co-developed ACEP’s online EFT training program.  Dr. Schwarz has been a leading force for integrating EFT/EP with trauma informed treatment, interpersonal neurobiology and polyvagal theory.  

He has authored 3 books: Tools for Transforming Trauma (2002) and PTSD: A clinician’s Guide (1991) and We’re No Fun Anymore: Guiding Couples to a Joy Filled Marriage Through the Power of Play (2011), as well as numerous articles and papers, including Energy Psychology as a Polyvagal Intervention for Trauma (2018).  

Bob presents workshops and keynotes internationally on EFT and energy psychology, trauma treatment, panic and anxiety. He is known for his ability to provide specific clinical skills within an integrative model. Participants consistently comment that his workshops are engaging and entertaining, full of humor as well as deeply moving demonstrations.    

He attempts to balance his life with his passion for songwriting singing and playing guitar.  His music can be found on his band’s website Liftstreetmusic.com  and his studio album can be found on any streaming service (Lookup Lift Street).