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NEWSLETTER
The International Society for the Study of Subde Energies and Energy Medicine
Vol. 2 · No. 3
Fall, 1991
ISSSEEM Second Annual Conference
The second annual conference of ISSSEEM will be held in Boulder, Colorado, June 26-30, 1992. We are pleased
to chair the program committee for this meeting. Also serving on the committee are: David Hibbard, M.D.,
Ching -tse Lee, Ph.D., and Robert Shellenberger, Ph.D.
The theme for the conference, Bridging the Paradigms Through Clinical Practice, Research and Theory, reflects
three factors: the diversity of the membership of ISSSEEM; the contributions of clinical work, laboratory re-
search and theory to our knowledge of subtle energies and human potential; and the continuous evolution of the
accepted paradigm as data and theories from many disciplines enlarge and transform that paradigm and form a
bridge to the new.
The conceptual shifts occurring in physics, medicine, and psychology (to name only three disciplines) are based
on data that cannot be explained by traditional theory; these data stimulate new concepts and models. We pro-
pose the following tasks for the second annual conference: (1) to present data regarding subtle energies and
human potential from different disciplines that suggest conceptual shifts and that bridge the paradigms; (2) to
describe how traditional theories might be revised and new theories formulated to account for the data; (3) to
continue discussions initiated at the first annual conference on appropriate methodologies for obtaining reliable
data.
A call for submissions is included in this newsletter. A "multidisciplinary" conference is planned, with speakers
who contribute to the expansion of the conceptual matrix and account for the phenomena of subtle energies and
human potential, thus bridging the paradigms. Because data are an essential element in the bridge between
paradigms we emphasize the need for well-documented clinical and research findings that illustrate or imply the
existence of subtle energies and human potential. This might include for example, anomalous medical, physical,
and psychological phenomena. We encourage symposia and panels that bring together laboratory research and
clinical data. Finally, we encourage the theoreticians among us (and the theoretician within us all) to explore the
conceptual bridges that account for the phenomena of subtle energies and human potential and that unify these
phenomena.
We are pleased that Elmer Green, President of ISSSEEM, will discuss the nature of the paradigm shift in his
welcoming comments, and will continue his discussion of the "copper wall" data. We have invited Robert
Becker, M.D., author of The Body Electric and Cross Currents, to be the keynote speaker. Other invited addresses
will be scheduled at the beginning of each day. The Second Annual Conference will be one day longer than the
first conference, and the short courses will be held late afternoons. These and other changes enable longer
presentations and greater audience participation.
We anticipate continued excitement and camaraderie as we come together again to share ideas and experiences
with our colleagues in the International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine.
Sincerely,
Judite & green
Christine, Hubbard
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Form A
Submission #
PROPOSAL INFORMATION PAGE
la. Individual submitting proposal (to whom correspondence should be sent):
Name
Member ISSSEEM? Yes
No
Address
City, State, Zip
1b. If the individual who will attend the meeting to present the materials is different than la, please provide
name, address, city, state, zip and telephone number on a separate sheet of paper.
1c. Provide, on a separate sheet of paper, names and addresses of every author or co-presenter. Also provide a
short biographical sketch (narrative form) not to exceed 150 words) for every author or co-presenter.
2. Title of Presentation/Paper:
3a. This work is submitted as:
Paper or Poster (answer 3b)
Symposium
Workshop submissions use Form B
Panel
Short Course
.
3b. The format I prefer is:
Oral paper
Poster
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I will not accept:
Oral paper
Poster
4. The following audio-visual equipment will be required:
.
35 mm (2 x 2) slide projector
Overhead projector (this is not an opaque projector)
Other (specify)
Please note that audio-visual materials may not be ordered on site. Equipment other than the 35 mm
slide projector and overhead projector require special approval through the ISSSEEM Central Office.
5. When an oral paper or poster is accepted for presentation, ISSSEEM has permission to print the abstracts
in the Program and Proceedings:
Please acknowledge permission:
6. ISSSEEM will tape record select sessions. ISSSEEM has permission to record the oral presentation of
materials and make the tapes available to other attendees and members of ISSSEEM.
Please acknowledge permission:
Please reread instructions for your particular format and make certain that you are including all required
items. Incomplete or late proposals will not be considered. Submission packets must be postmarked by
January10, 1992 Originals of abstracts must be submitted; copies are not acceptable for publication purposes.
Mail all materials in a large envelope with a sheet of cardboard for protection. Please do not fold or staple
material.
Mail packets to: C. Penny Hiernu, Executive Director, ISSSEEM, 356 Goldco Circle, Golden, CO 80401.
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Bridging the Paradigms
Through Clinical Experience, Research and Theory
ISSS
M . ISSSEEM
International Society for the Study of
Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine
Second Annual Conference
June 26-30, 1992
Call for Annual Conference Submissions
Due January 10, 1992
Submission Guidelines
The program for the annual conference will include invited speakers and symposia, panels, short courses, papers, posters
and workshops selected from proposals submitted by the membership. Please consider the various formats described in
the following pages and submit proposals following the guidelines. The information requested in this Call for Submis-
sions is essential to the complex task of preparing and printing the program. Proposals will be reviewed by members of
the program committee or by selected readers who have the expertise to evaluate the proposal.
Proposals must be submitted no later than January 10, 1992. Earlier submissions are encouraged. Proposals received
after the deadline will not be accepted. This Call for Submissions, included in the Fall Newsletter rather than the
Winter Newsletter, gives you additional time to prepare your proposal and also provides the Program Committee and
expert readers enough time to carefully evaluate the proposals and to create a quality program.
We thank you for your proposals and for your continued support of the pioneering work of ISSSEEM.
Judith Green, Ph.D.
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Christian Neband
Chris Hibbard, Ph.D.
Co-Chairs, 1992 Program Committee
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ALL PROPOSALS
You may address your proposal specifically to the theme of the meeting or on any aspect of subtle energies and energy
medicine. Abstracts/proposals must be submitted to the program committee by January 10, 1992 for all presentation
formats. Forms are included in subsequent pages. Submission of an abstract is a commitment to attend the meeting and
present your material.
1.
All submissions must include a completed Proposal Information Page (Form A) except Workshop submissions (use
Form B).
2.
No materials will be returned to authors/presenters.
3.
Deadline for submission is January 10, 1992. All materials must be postmarked by this date. (See Submission
Guidelines).
4.
Mail submissions to: C. Penny Hiernu, Executive Director, International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies
and Energy Medicine, 356 Goldco Circle, Golden, CO 80401. You may reach Penny at (303) 278-2228 for
information on the program or the Society.
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Form B
Workshop Information and Instru
ISSSEEM Specialized Workshops (June 29
Please submit the following information for each workshop you are proposing.
considered for inclusion. Materials must be postmarked by January 10, 1992.
1.
Name, Mailing Address, City, State, Zip, Telephone Number and Social S.
tor.
2.
When two faculty members are presenting a full-day workshop, please provi
the second individual. There should be only one faculty member for the hal
3. Title of Workshop.
4.
Length of Workshop:
Half-day (June 29 only)
Full-day (
5. Please provide the following descriptions:
A. General description of the workshop. Please provide a 150 word descrip
in the program prospectus. Attendees decision to enroll in specific workshops
B. Statement of Goals. Example: To teach the use of meditation in a geriat
C. Statement of Objectives. Example: (1) To describe the population, (2) tx
(3) to conduct a sample interview, (4) to demonstrate techniques used, and (5)
supports use of meditation in this setting.
6.
Summary description of presentations. Half-day workshops are presented in ty
workshops consist of four 1 1/2 hour sections. Please describe each "section" of
3 or 4 sentences detailing the information that each section will cover. This will
materials for the attendees.
7. Workshop Materials to be included in attendees packets. These materials must
strongly encourage the use of original materials from the presenter. If material pr
permission from the publisher must be sent to ISSSEEM by May 1, 1992. Mate
will not be distributed to attendees.
8. Examination. Please prepare 6-10 questions to be answered by attendees to assess
exam is required for those seeking CE/CME credits (ISSSEEM's application is pen
content oriented and directly related to your presentation goals.
9. Current C.V.
10. Past experience in teaching/presenting this topic. Where, when, to what audience:
11. Short biographical sketch (narrative form) not to exceed 150 words.
12. A-V requirements: Please note that audio-visual materials may not be ordered on sit
35 mm slide projector and overhead projector require special approval through the I:
35 mm (2 x 2) slide projector
Overhead projector (this is not an opaque projector)
Workshop coordinators will be notified of acceptance or rejection of workshop(s) by Marc
agreement outlining financial arrangements will be forwarded with the workshop schedule
Mail proposals to: C. Penny Hiernu, Executive Director, ISSSEEM, 356 Goldco Circle, G
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I. ORAL PAPER PRESENTATION
The 1992 Conference will include opportunities for brief oral
presentations of research or clinical work. Submit proposal infor-
mation page, short abstract and long abstract:
A. Proposal information page. (Form A). Two copies
B. Short Abstract. Original and one photocopy in camera-
ready form for publication in the program. Must be double
spaced throughout, conforming to the margins, spacing and
use of capitals given in the short abstract typing guide
(Form C). Limited to a maximum of 200 words.
Short abstract format:
1. Title. Make it as descriptive as possible. Use all capitals.
2. Authors. Use capitals and lower case.
3. Institutional affiliation. Use capitals and lower case.
4 Abstract. Problem, subjects, method, results, and
discussion.
5. Name and address of senior author.
C. Long Abstract. Original copy in camera-ready form which
includes authors' names and affiliations, plus four photo-
copies. The 500-1000 word long abstract will be used by
the program committee to judge the merits of proposed
presentations. If accepted, this abstract will be printed in
the proceedings. The abstract must be single spaced
throughout, conforming to the long abstract typing guide
(form D). Illustrations in the form of properly labeled line
drawings in black ink on white paper or black and white
photographs may be included. Illustrations may not be
larger than the margins allowed for the text. Total
submission may not exceed 4 pages. (Forms Cand D
included on inside of newsletter cover sheet).
Long Abstract format:
1. Title. Make it as descriptive as possible. Use all capitals.
2. Authors and affiliations. Use capitals and lower case.
3. Problem or major purpose of the presentation.
4. Subjects. Describe number, selection criteria.
5. Method. Provide clear description.
6. Results. Make a clear statement about the clinical and
statistical significance of your findings. Report only data
that have already been collected.
7. Discussion. Summarize findings and interpret them in
terms of the problem and the literature. It is not acceptable
to say, "the results will be discussed."
8. Name and address of senior author.
Some clinical, epidemiological, or naturalistic observations/
studies will not fit the structure of the long abstract format.
Authors using unusual methodologies may alter the outline to fit
their requirements. In the case of theoretical papers, organize as
follows: Introduction, hypothesis, discussion, and conclusion.
II. POSTER PRESENTATION
A poster presentation is a visual display format of a scientific
paper. Poster presentations will be displayed on Friday, June 26,
Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 from 1 to 6 p.m.
Authors are expected to answer questions from 5 to 6 p.m. Each
presenter will be provided a poster board 4 feet high by 6 feet
wide for the display of materials. Please submit proposal
information page, short abstract and long abstract. Follow
instructions for Oral Papers.
III. SYMPOSIUM
A symposium is an in-depth examination of a particular topic
which includes the presentation of prepared papers incorporating
several views. Format includes a moderator, not more than 4
presenters and a discussant. Presentation time is 2 hours.
Please submit proposal information page and a one page
description of symposium (instructions follow).
A. Proposal Information Page. (Form A). Two copies.
B.
Symposium description.
1. Title. Make it as descriptive as possible.
2. Description. Include a 50 word statement of the topic.
3. Moderator. Name, affiliation.
4. Presenters 1, 2, 3, 4. Names, affiliations
5. Description. Must include a title and 50 word descrip-
tion of each individual's contribution.
6. Discussant. Name, affiliation.
IV. PANEL
A panel is a less formal presentation format than a symposium.
The focus may be on a topic or an issue. Panelists give short,
individual presentations followed by commentary and discussion
from all panelists. Format includes a panel chairman and not
more than 3 participants. Please submit proposal information
page and description of panel:
A.
Proposal Information Page (Form A). Two copies.
B.
Panel description.
1. Title ..
2. Description. Include a 50 word statement of the topic.
3. Chairman. Name, affiliation.
4. Presenters 1, 2, 3. Names, affiliations.
5. Description. Must include a title and 50 word descrip-
tion of each individual's contribution.
V. SHORT COURSE
A short course is a lecture/demonstration by a single presenter
giving a focused presentation on a particular topic. Short courses
are limited to one hour. Attendance is limited to 40 participants
in order to provide an opportunity for demonstration/teaching of
methods or techniques which lend themselves to a "workshop"
format. Please submit proposal information page and a
description of the short course:
A. Proposal information page (Form A). Two copies
B. Short Course description. Must include:
.
1. Educational goal sought (what do you wish to present).
2. 50 word description of presentation (to be included in
program).
3. Outline of presentation.
VI. WORKSHOPS
A selection of workshops will be offered immediately following
the annual conference with half day workshops scheduled on
Monday afternoon, June 29th. Full-day workshops will be
offered on Tuesday, June 30th. Please read the enclosed
workshop information page, which provides the necessary
information to submit proposals for workshops. Proposals
should include all information requested in Form D. Workshop
proposals incorporating other formats will be considered on an
individual basis.
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Form A
Submission #
PROPOSAL INFORMATION PAGE
la. Individual submitting proposal (to whom correspondence should be sent):
Name
Member ISSSEEM? Yes
No
Address
City, State, Zip
1b. If the individual who will attend the meeting to present the materials is different than la, please provide
name, address, city, state, zip and telephone number on a separate sheet of paper.
1c. Provide, on a separate sheet of paper, names and addresses of every author or co-presenter. Also provide a
short biographical sketch (narrative form) not to exceed 150 words) for every author or co-presenter.
2. Title of Presentation/Paper:
3a. This work is submitted as:
Paper or Poster (answer 3b)
Panel
Symposium
Workshop submissions use Form B
Short Course
3b. The format I prefer is:
Oral paper
Poster
I will not accept:
Oral paper
Poster
4. The following audio-visual equipment will be required:
35 mm (2 x 2) slide projector
Overhead projector (this is not an opaque projector)
Other (specify)
Please note that audio-visual materials may not be ordered on site. Equipment other than the 35 mm
slide projector and overhead projector require special approval through the ISSSEEM Central Office.
5. When an oral paper or poster is accepted for presentation, ISSSEEM has permission to print the abstracts
in the Program and Proceedings:
Please acknowledge permission:
6. ISSSEEM will tape record select sessions. ISSSEEM has permission to record the oral presentation of
materials and make the tapes available to other attendees and members of ISSSEEM.
Please acknowledge permission:
Please reread instructions for your particular format and make certain that you are including all required
items. Incomplete or late proposals will not be considered. Submission packets must be postmarked by
January10, 1992 Originals of abstracts must be submitted; copies are not acceptable for publication purposes.
Mail all materials in a large envelope with a sheet of cardboard for protection. Please do not fold or staple
material.
Mail packets to: C. Penny Hiernu, Executive Director, ISSSEEM, 356 Goldco Circle, Golden, CO 80401.
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Form B
Submission #
Workshop Information and Instruction Page
ISSSEEM Specialized Workshops (June 29 and 30, 1992)
Please submit the following information for each workshop you are proposing. Incomplete proposals will not be
considered for inclusion. Materials must be postmarked by January 10, 1992.
1.
Name, Mailing Address, City, State, Zip, Telephone Number and Social Security Number of workshop coordina-
tor.
2.
When two faculty members are presenting a full-day workshop, please provide all information requested in #1 for
the second individual. There should be only one faculty member for the half-day workshops.
3.
Title of Workshop.
4.
Length of Workshop:
Half-day (June 29 only)
Full-day (June 30 only)
5. Please provide the following descriptions:
A. General description of the workshop. Please provide a 150 word description of the workshop to be included
in the program prospectus. Attendees decision to enroll in specific workshops is based largely on this description.
B. Statement of Goals. Example: To teach the use of meditation in a geriatric population.
C. Statement of Objectives. Example: (1) To describe the population, (2) to describe types of meditation used,
(3) to conduct a sample interview, (4) to demonstrate techniques used, and (5)-to review the literature which
supports use of meditation in this setting.
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6.
Summary description of presentations. Half-day workshops are presented in two 1 1/2 hour sections: Full-day
workshops consist of four 1 1/2 hour sections. Please describe each "section" of the workshop providing a title and
3 or 4 sentences detailing the information that each section will cover. This will be published in the workshop
materials for the attendees.
7.
Workshop Materials to be included in attendees packets. These materials must be limited to 25 pages. We
strongly encourage the use of original materials from the presenter. If material previously published is to be used,
permission from the publisher must be sent to ISSSEEM by May 1, 1992. Materials received after June 1, 1992
will not be distributed to attendees.
8.
Examination. Please prepare 6-10 questions to be answered by attendees to assess their learning. An assessment
exam is required for those seeking CE/CME credits (ISSSEEM's application is pending). Questions should be
content oriented and directly related to your presentation goals.
9. Current C.V.
10. Past experience in teaching/presenting this topic. Where, when, to what audience?
11. Short biographical sketch (narrative form) not to exceed 150 words.
12. A-V requirements: Please note that audio-visual materials may not be ordered on site. Equipment other than the
35 mm slide projector and overhead projector require special approval through the ISSSEEM Central Office.
35 mm (2 x 2) slide projector
Overhead projector (this is not an opaque projector)
Workshop coordinators will be notified of acceptance or rejection of workshop(s) by March 15, 1992. A letter of
agreement outlining financial arrangements will be forwarded with the workshop schedule by April 15, 1992.
Mail proposals to: C. Penny Hiernu, Executive Director, ISSSEEM, 356 Goldco Circle, Golden, CO 80401.
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INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF
SUBTLE ENERGIES AND ENERGY MEDICINE
C. PENNY HIERNU, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 356 GOLDCO CIRCLE, GOLDEN, CO 80401 (303) 278-2228
Dear Colleague:
It is a pleasure to tell you of the International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy
Medicine (ISSSEEM), an interdisciplinary society for the study of informational and energetic
interactions-and invite you to become a member. The Society is concerned with the study of
informational systems and energies that interact with the human psyche and physiology, either
enhancing or perturbing healthy homeostasis. A quarterly newsletter is published, and a journal
titled Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Energetic and Informational
Interactions is published 3 times a year.
The Society was informally organized in September, 1989 by clinical psychologist Carol Schneider,
biomedical engineer T.M. Srinivasan, anthropologist Stephan Schwartz, and myself, a
psychophysiologic researcher. The journal of the Society was independently planned several months
ago by Stephan Schwartz (editor) and others. Ms. C. Penny Hiernu, Golden, Colorado, a
professional in the field of society development, management, and activities, is Executive Director.
This general information piece describes our goals and objectives in detail. With these plans in
mind, the Society is, indeed, privileged to ask you to join in this enterprise. Thus far over 1,900
individuals have elected to join us in this exciting venture. We hope you will give us a favorable
response and that you will choose to do so promptly. It is correct to say, I believe, that our voices
may not be individually heard in the tumult of world affairs as we move into the next century, but
together we will command attention!
Sincerely,
Elmer
Green
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Elmer E. Green, Ph.D.
Director Emeritus, Voluntary Controls Program
The Menninger Clinic
ISSSEEM Board of Directors
Elmer E. Green, Ph.D., President
T. M. Srinivasan, Ph.D., President Elect
Stephan Schwartz, Vice President
Carol Schneider, Ph.D., Treasurer
C. Penny Hiernu, Secretary & Executive Director
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ISSSEEM General Information
We are going through an interesting period in human
history in which science and some of the transper-
sonal aspects of the human psyche seem to have a
measure of common ground. The subtle energies
that course through our bodies and psyches seem to
be capable of being elicited by visualization method-
ology giving rise not only to unique states of con-
sciousness, but also to measurable psychophysiol-
ogic behavior, including autogenic, neuroimmune
and neuroendocrine phenomena. But these are only
parts of the picture. Other phenomena of physics,
biochemistry, and psychology also seem to be associ-
ated with subtle energies and energy medicine.
1.
Energy medicine includes all energetic and
informational interactions resulting from self-regu-
lation or brought about through other energy cou-
plings to mind and body. In addition to various
therapeutic energies which we may use, there are
also energy pulses from the environment which in-
fluence humans and animals in a variety of ways. For
instance, low level changes in magnetic, electric,
electromagnetic, acoustic, and gravitational fields
often have profound effects on both biology and
psychology.
In addition to energies originating in the environ-
ment, it has been documented that humans are ca-
pable of generating and controlling subtle not-yet-
measurable energies that seem to influence both
physiologic and physical mechanisms.
2.
Compared with "energy medicine," the
concept of subtle energy is more difficult to discuss
in a scientific paradigm. The traditional subtle ener-
gies referred to as chi (or ki), prana, etheric energy,
fohat, orgone, odic force, mana, homeopathic reso-
nance, etc., are said to move in the so-called etheric
body (subtle body), and seem to be difficult to meas-
ure at present. A number of therapeutic methods
prevalent today, however, appear to be concerned
with facilitating the flow of these subtle energies
through the dense physical body.
In addition, it is traditionally accepted that expan-
sions of consciousness often are related to changes in
subtle energies that cannot be quantified. These
latter "energies," which are said to be associated with
interactions and with transcendence, may not, in fact,
actually be involved with known physical fields.
Understanding and facilitating the use of subtle en-
ergies, both for therapeutic purposes and for the
study of human potential, will perhaps open up to
consciousness new (albeit traditional) depths of the
human mind. If this should indeed be the case, one
task of the Society will be to find and bring together
those who are capable of synthesizing the two major
interests of humankind, Natural Science and the
transpersonal aspects of the human psyche. In modern
jargon, this might include, though not be limited to,
full integration of left cortex and right cortex with
deeper brain centers.
To state it succinctly:
The Society, will attempt to study and consider all
concepts related to subtle energies and energy medi-
cine. With such objectives, and with the availability
of computer networking and its potential for biblio-
graphic distribution, it now seems useful, for a number
of reasons, to contact those who are interested in this
field of research and clinical practice. Over a period
of time, we can profit much: (1) by finding out who
we are, (2) by constructing a research and clinical
data base from bibliographic sources around the
world, (3) by publishing a carefully referred journal,
Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine: An Interdiscipli-
nary Journal of Informational and Energetic Interactions.
and (4) by encouraging the exchange of information
through conferences, seminars, and workshops.
If you find this proposal of interest, a membership
application is attached. Modest membership con-
tributions will: (1) support a central office in Golden,
Colorado, establish a computerized membership
listing and provide central office networking; (2)
bring you the Newsletter of Subtle Energies and Energy
Medicine four times a year, a forum for the exchange
of important information and ideas in the field; and,
(3) bring announcements about the Journal (see in-
formation). included on back panel). Subscriptions
to the Journal are now available.
Please address inquiries to the Society's Central Of-
fice at (303) 278-2228 or write:
C. Penny Hiernu, Executive Director
ISSSEEM
356 Goldco Circle
Golden, CO 80401
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International Society for the Study of
Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine
Membership Dues Statement
Please complete and return this dues statement with your application. Mail check for services selected to:
C. Penny Hiernu, Executive Director, ISSSEEM, 356 Goldco Circle, Golden, CO 80401 USA. (303) 278-2228.
Please submit all funds in U.S. Dollars.
1991 Membership Fees:
Category 1 - All Options. Includes quarterly newsletters, subscription to 3 issues of
Journal (1991, Volume 2) Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine: An Interdisciplinary Journal
of Informational and Energetic Interactions, and all general society mailings.
(International members add $7.00 for airmail postage fees)
Professional Members
$70.00
Associate Members
$55.00
Student Members (include copy of current student I.D.)
$50.00
Institutional Members
$150.00
Category 2 - Basic Options. Includes quarterly newsletters, and all general
Society mailings. (International members add $7.00 for airmail postage fees)
Professional Members
$40.00
Associate Members
$25.00
Student Members (include copy of current student I.D.)
$20.00
Individual Services and Fees
Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine: An Interdisciplinary Journal
of Energetic and Informational Interactions
1990 Journal Subscription (Subtle Enegies - Volume 1, 2 Issues)
$20.00
1991 Journal Subscription (Subtle Enegies -Volume 2, 3 Issues)
$40.00
Membership Directory
$15.00
1991 Annual Conference Proceedings
$10.00
Total Fees Enclosed
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Subtle Energies: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Energetic ana
Informational Interactions
Subtle Energies is designed to meet the needs of those experimentalists and clinicians who pursue their
interest in consciousness, and the dynamics and limits of human potential, by employing rigorous and
ethical scientific methodologies, and clinical procedures. It is explicitly inter-disciplinary to allow those
with a deep understanding of one discipline to compare its insights with those attained by others working
along different paths.
The Journal fills a gap; the lack of a single high standards publication providing an interdisciplinary
forum for exploration in these areas. As matters presently stand, anyone interested in energy medicine
or subtle energy experimentation, must survey at least half-a-dozen journals, in several disciplines, as well
as several interdisciplinary journals, to gain a truly meaningful insight into the field.
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The Effect of Non-contact Therapeutic Touch on the Healing Rate of Full Thickness Dermal Wounds
. Danici P. Wirth, M.S., J.D.
The effect of Noncontact Therapeutic Touch (NCTT) on the rate of surgical wound healing was examined in a double-blind study. Full-thickness dermal
wounds were incised on the lateral deltoid region using a skin punch biopsy instrument, on healthy subjects randomly assigned to treatment or control
groups. Subjects were blinded both to group assignment and to the true nature of the active treatment modality in order to control placebo and expectation
effects. Incisions were dressed with gas-permeable dressings, and wound surface areas were measured on Days 0, 8, and 16 using a direct tracing method
and digitization system. Active and control treatments were comprised of daily sessions of five minutes of exposure to a hidden Therapeutic Touch
practitioner or to sham exposure.
Results showed that treated subjects experienced a significant acceleration in the rate of wound healing as compared to non-treated subjects at day 8 (Mann-
Whitney U; z- 5.675; N-44; p <. 001; 2 tailed), and at day 16 (X = 16.847, df- 1; p <. 001). Statistical comparisons are dominated by the complete healing
of 13 of 23 treated subjects vs. 0 of 21 control subjects by day 16. Placebo effects and the possible influences of suggestion and expectation of healing were
eliminated by isolating the subjects from the Therapeutic Touch practitioner, by blinding them to the nature of the therapy during the study, and by the
use of an independent experimenter who was blinded to the nature of the therapy. The findings of this study demonstrate, at least. the potential for NCTT
in the healing of full-thickness human dermal wounds.
Human Volitional Effects on a Model Bacterial System . Elizabeth A. Rauscher, Ph.D.
This paper presents experimental designs and results of three major studies in which a well-known healer's intention to produce a healing effect was
correlated with increased growth and motility in a well-characterized bacterial system. Use of a model bacterial system made it possible to design a prototype
experiment correlating intention with growth and motility effects in a remote shielded sterile system. Optimally growing bacterial cultures were prepared,
and different amounts and types of chemical antibacterial agents were added to cultures in separate test tubes. Multiple samples of such preparations were
made and separated into two groups, one to be treated by the healer and the other to serve as untreated controls. Statistical comparisons were made between
(1) healer-treated samples, (2) controls, and (3) extensive baseline data. Antibiotic dose response studies were also conducted using different types and
amounts of inhibitors. Highly significant and reproducible effects of healer-treated samples over controls were found. As anticipated, differential dose
response effects were found in which the healer's effects were more pronounced for lower concentrations of agents.
Infrared Spectra Alteration in Water Proximate to the Palms of Therapeutic Practitioners
. Stephan A. Schwartz, Randall J. De Mattei, Edward G. Brame, Jr., Ph.D. & S. James P. Spottiswoode, M.Sc.
Through standard techniques of infrared spectrophotometry, sterile water samples in randomly selected sealed vials evidence alteration of infrared (IR)
spectra after being proximate to the palms of the hands of both Practicing and Non-practicing Therapy Practitioners, each of whom employed a personai
variation of the Laying-on-of-Hands/Therapeutic Touch processes. This pilot study presents 14 cases, involving 14 Practitioners and 14 recipients. The
first hypothesis, that a variation in the spectra of all (84) Treated spectra compared with all (57) control spectra would be observed in the 1.5-3.0 micrometer
range, was confirmed ( > = 0.02). Ten per cent (15) of the spectra were done using a germanium Internal Reflection Element (IRE). Ninety per cent of
the spectra (126) were done with a zinc selenide IRE, and the difference in refractive index between the two IREs skews the data. The zinc selenide IRE
spectra lone yield p - . 055. The authors believe the most representative evidence for the effect appeared in the sample group of Treated vs. Calibration
Controls using the zinc selenide IRE (p = 0.0004). The second hypothesis, that there existed a direct relationship between intensity of effect and time of
exposure was not confirmed. This study replicates earlier findings under conditions of blindness, randomicity, and several levels of controls. Environmental
factors are considered as explanations or the observed IR spectrum alteration, including temperature, barometric pressure, and variations dependent on
sampling order. They do not appear to explain the effect.
Psychophysiologic Self-Regulation and Human Potential . Elmer Green, Ph.D.
Seven converging lines of thought are synthesized in support of the perennial theory of spirit-mind-body unity and control, namely 1) ethology, 2) Freudian
psychodynamics, 3) perception, 4) psychoneuroanatomy, 5) autogenic training, 6) yogic subtle-energy theory, and 7) Jungian psychology. Biofeedback
training and visualization therapy are seen as simple and natural ways of becoming conscious of, and modulating, normally unconscious body/mind
processes.
Geomagnetic Activity and Anomalous Cognition: A Preliminary Report of New Evidence . S.J.P. Spottiswoode
Analyses of anecdotal reports of putative telepathic experiences have shown that these tend to be reported on days of relatively low geomagnetic activity.
Studics of laboratory psi experiments have yielded weak confirmation of this effect. The existence of a negative correlation between scores in free response
anomalous cognition experiments and geomagnetic fluctuations was confirmed in four data sets (combined p-3x 106) which showed significant anomalous
cognition. The negative correlation was absent from two other data sets showing no evidence of anomalous cognition. Additionally, analysis of an unusually
large database of anomalous cognition trials (n=336), covering a range of approximately + 130 hours between perception and target observation, suggests
that the negative correlation between scores and geomagnetic fluctuations occurs only for trials in which this interval is less than + 2 hours, and is absent
for precognitive or retrocognitive perception outside this time range. These results may facilitate the elucidation of the physical mechanism of anomalous
cognition.
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Physiological and Therapeutic Aspects of Shamanistic Healing . Michael Winkelman, Ph.D.
This paper addresses the psychophysiological and therapeutic bases of some universal aspects of shamanistic healing practices. Shamanistic healing is
universal because of the interrelated physiological, experiential and therapeutic bases in the use of altered states of consciousness (ASC). Case studies of
cross-cultural therapeutic use of ASC illustrate cultural effectiveness. The scientific bases of therapeutic effectiveness are addressed through an examination
of the psychophysiology of ASC. Clinical and physiological evidence for the therapeutic effectiveness of ASC in general and hallucinogens in particular
is reviewed. Possession and the temporal lobe syndrome are briefly examined in the context of the psychophysiology of ASC.
Dyadic Repair: A Clinical Approach to Autistic Recovery and Prodigy Retrieval. Rima Laibow, M.D.
Clinical evidence with the group of autistic and autistic-like children treated through Dyadic Repair in this country and in Europe suggests strongly that
many, perhaps most, autistic persons are prodigies. It appears that autists are persons gifted with prodigiously high intellectual and empathetic endowments
who, early in their developmental lives, Icarn to use an overwhelming, pervasive withdrawal and rejection of the environment. Because of a combination
of intrinsic and extrinsic factors (coincidence), these children remain in a position of extreme withdrawal and retreat with deficits which potentiate (and
are potentiated by) pervasive and sadistic rage in the face of failed attachment. Appearing unreachable and out of contact with the environment they are.
in fact, intensely connected to it. Regardless of the pervasive and discouraging appearance of the neurological, metabolic and physical damage which may
be present, the apparently untreatable state of the autist must not be taken as conclusive proof of the unassailable nature of these disabilities. Rather, they
may be potentially remediable deficits.
Geomagnetic Activity and Violent Behavior . Adam J. Becker, M.A., M.P.A.
This paper reports on a statistical study of hypothesized relationships between three indices of geomagnetic field activity and the incidence of violent crime
on a nationwide basis, focusing on monthly variation over the entirety of an Il-year solar cycle, and yearly variation over a 30 year period encompassing
the past three solar cycles (cycles 19, 20 and 21). Contrary to expectations, sunspot numbers - which have only a tenuous relationship with geomagnetic
activity - were found to be significant at the yearly level, while none of the more direct indices of geomagnetic activity exhibited any correlation. The
possibility of a non-magnetic solar effect on human behavior is therefore raised.
The Machine Brain and Properties of the Mind . Robert O. Becker, M.D.
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It is the author's contention that modern neurophysiology is based upon the operations of less than half of the brain and that the anatomical and functional
existence of more than half of the cells constituting the nervous system are ignored. The author argues that the neurone doctrine, which holds that all
functions of the nervous system are the result of operations of the neurons alone, is incomplete, and that a more basic and primitive information transfer
system resides in these neglected cells. Theoretical considerations, prior electrophysiological evidences which were ignored, modern aspects of
electrophysiology and evidence derived from the new science of bioelectromagnetics will be presented to support the theory of a "dual nervous system."
This theory re-introduces some of the ancient ideas of mind functions into present day consideration of the possible operations of the mind/brain system.
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