Dawson Church, Ph.D.

Education:

Baylor University                                 BA Communications                       1979

Baylor University                                 University Scholars Program            1979

Baylor University                                 MA coursework                               1980

Holos University                                  PhD Integrative Healthcare              2005

Service Activities

Assn for Comprehensive Energy Psych Research Director                            2007-2008

Family Connection                              Board President                               1995-2003

Cathedral of St. John the Divine          Board, Earth Community                1981-1985

Baylor Institute for Foreign Policy       Fellow                                             1977-1980

Employment

2006-present                                       Executive Director                           Soul Medicine Institute

1995-2007                                           President                                         Elite Books

1990-1995                                           CEO                                                Atrium Publisher’s Group

1986-1990                                           Publisher                                         Aslan Publishing

1981-1985                                           Freelance Editor                              Bantam, Dell, Random

Books:

The Genie in Your Genes (Energy Psychology Press, 2009). Author.

Einstein’s Business (Elite, 2007). Editor.

Soul Medicine (Elite, 2006). Co-Author.

Healing the Heart of the World (Elite, 2006). Editor.

Healing Our Planet, Healing Our Selves (Elite, 2005). Editor.

Heart of Healing (Elite, 2004). Editor.

Facing Death, Finding Love (Aslan, 1994). Author.

Communing With the Spirit of Your Unborn Child (Aslan, 1989). Author.

The Heart of the Healer (Penguin, 1989). Editor.

Presentations:

The Energies of Love, Austrian Healing Center, Vienna, June 6, 2009

Science, Love and EFT, EFT Events, Ilkley, Yorkshire, May 30, 2009

Energy Psychology in the National Health Service (NHS), Research Meeting Convenor, Association for the Advancement of Meridian Energy Techniques, Ilkley, Yorkshire, May 29, 2009

Energy Medicine, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Orlando, April 23, 2009

Epigenetics and Lifespan, American College for the Advancement of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, April 29, 2009

Reparenting Ourselves to Nurture Our Children, Birth Psychology Conference, Association for Pre and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH), April 27, 2009.

The New Biology of Intention, International College of Integrative Medicine Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, Mar 14, 2009

The Genie in Your Genes, National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine, Hilton Head, South Carolina, Dec 12, 2008

How Epigenetics Affects Your Health-Span, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada, Dec 11, 2008

Why Energy Therapies Work Fast, Science and Consciousness Conference, Toronto, Oct 24, 2008

Epigenetic Medicine, International Conference on Holistic Health and Medicine, Kentucky Children's Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky, Sep 23, 2008

Energy, Intent & Healing, Chair, ISSSEEM conference, Boulder, Colorado, Jun 20, 2008

Energy Kinesiology Conference keynote. Energy Kinesiology Association. Sacramento, CA. Jun 6.

Epigenetic Medicine & the New Biology of Consciousness. American Holistic Nurses Association Conference, Bretton Woods, NH, Jun 5

Epigenetic Medicine Award Fundraiser. Soul Medicine Institute. Los Angeles, CA, May 29

Energy Psychology Press Roundtable, ACEP conference, Albuquerque, NM, May 20, 2008

Keynote: Balancing the Family Energy Field. International Pediatric Chiropractic Association, Philadelphia, PA, May 8

Epigenetic Medicine, International College of Integrative Medicine Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, Mar 14, 2008

Consciousness as Medicine, International College of Integrative Medicine Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, Mar 14, 2008

The Magic of Energy Psychology, Hopetoun Alpha, New Zealand, Mar 4-11, 2008

Genes, Guns and Greening, Smart Life Forum, San Jose, California, Feb 21, 2008

Soul Medicine, Learning Annex, San Diego, California, Feb 10, 2008

Soul Medicine, Learning Annex, Los Angeles, California, Feb 9, 2008

Emotional Freedom Techniques, Bodhi Tree Bookshop, Los Angeles, California, Feb 8, 2008

The Genie in Your Genes, Conscious Life Expo, Los Angeles, California, Feb 8, 2008

Soul Medicine, Learning Annex, San Francisco, Feb 4, 2008

Genie in Your Genes, Gateways Books, Santa Cruz, California, Jan 23, 2008

Soul Medicine, National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine. Hilton Head, South Carolina, Dec 6, 2007

DNA is Not Destiny. BBC Late Show, London, England, Nov 26, 2007

Keynote Closing Plenary, Visions of the Future Mind Conference, Toronto, Canada, Oct 28, 2007

Vertical Jump Height Study, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, Oct 5-7, 2007

Range of Motion Study, Integrative Medical Center of Santa Rosa, California, Sep 22, 2007

The Genie in Your Genes, Book Passage, Corte Madera, California, Sep 15, 2007

The Genetic Mechanisms Underlying Energy Psychology, ACEP Training Teleconference, Sep 6, 2007

Interview for Prostate Health Documentary, Healing Arts Media, Marin, California, Jul 23, 2007

Energy Medicine and Genetic Expression, American Natural Medical Association, Las Vegas, Nevada, Jul 28, 2007

The Genie in Your Genes, East West Bookstore, Menlo Park, California, Jul 30, 2007

Science of The Miraculous, ISSSEEM Energy Medicine Conference, Boulder Colorado, Jun 21

The Energies of Love, Singles 2 Couples, Jun 20, 2007

Writer's Publishing Intensive, Connect U online education program, Jun 13-14, 2007

Online Promotion Best Practices, National Writer's Foundation, Jun 9-10, 2007

The Genie in Your Genes, Connect U online education program, Jun 7, 2007

Best Business Book Award Acceptance, Independent Press Awards, New York City, Jun 1, 2007

Keynote: Energy, The New Medicine, Quantum Touch conference, Tahoe City, May 18-20, 2007

Writer's Publishing Intensive, Connect U online education program, May 2-3, 2007

Gene Activation in Energy Psychology, Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology Conference, Chantilly, Virginia, April 20-22, 2007

Science and Energy Psychology, Interview, Documentary Video: Try It On Everything, Apr 19, 2007

Writer's Publishing Intensive, Connect U online education program, Apr 2-3, 2007

Energy Psychology Research, EFT Master's Showcase, Dallas, Texas, Mar 10, 2007

Communing With the Spirit of Your Unborn Child, Birth and the Family Conference, Association for Pre and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH), Feb 24, 2007.

Conscious Business, Conscious Life Expo, Los Angeles, Feb 11, 2007.

Awards:

Foreword Book Awards     2008   Best Health Book Hon Mention (Genie in Your Genes)

Nautilus Book Award        2008   Best Health Book Silver (Soul Medicine)

Best Books Award             2007   Best Health Book Finalist (Soul Medicine)

Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology   2007    Outstanding Contribution to Field

Best Books Award             2007   Best Social Change Book Winner (Healing the Heart of the World)

Independent Excellence     2007   Best Business Book Winner (Einstein’s Business)

Best Books Award             2006   Best Health Book Finalist (Soul Medicine)

Independent Publisher       2006   Best Inspirational Book Winner (Healing the Heart of the World)

Benjamin Franklin Award  1992   Best Health Book (Soul Return)

Benjamin Franklin Award  1988   Best Cover (The Heart of the Healer)

Research & Publications:

Epigenetic Medicine and the New Biology of Intention International Journal of Disabilities and Human Development 2:1. April 2009.

The Treatment of Combat Trauma in Veterans using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques): A Pilot Protocol. Principal investigator. Submitted for publication.

Psychological Symptom Change in Veterans after Six Sessions of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques): An Observational Study. Principal investigator. International Journal of Healing and Caring, 9:1, Jan 2009.

The Effect of Self-Intervention with EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) on Anxiety and Depression in Healthcare Professionals. Reported at Toronto Energy Psychology Conference, Oct 24, 2008.

Breaking Your Barriers without Getting Broken. EFT World magazine, Spring 2008. p 21.

Perspectives on the Future of Attaining Clinical Standards within Subtle Energies. Bridges, Winter, 2007. 17:3. p 2.

The Effect of Psychotherapy on Stress Biochemistry: A Comparison of Psychotherapy and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Principal Investigator. In progress, FDA/NIH Clinical Trials Identifier NCT00641394.

The Effect of Two Psychophysiological Techniques (Progressive Muscular Relaxation and Emotional Freedom Techniques) on Test Anxiety in High School Students: A Randomized Blind Controlled Study. Co-investigator (w Sezgin & Ozcan). International Journal of Healing and Caring, 9:1, Jan 2009.

Addict Populations and Changes in Psychological Conditions After EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Self-Treatment. Principal Investigator. Reported at Toronto Energy Psychology Conference, Oct 24, 2008

Energy Psychology Clinical Case History Database (www.CaseHistoryDatabase.org). Principal Investigator. Development and implementation of the first NIH compliant, peer reviewed clinical database of cases, with web access for clinicians and clients.

The Effect of Energy Psychology on Athletic Performance: A Randomized Comparison Trial. Principal Investigator. Reported at Toronto Energy Psychology Conference, Oct 27, 2007. Submitted for publication.

Using Biological Markers to Measure Psychological Effects: A Case Study Using Subjective and Objective Evaluations of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) for Depression. Reported at Toronto Energy Psychology Conference, Oct 27, 2007.

Evaluating Physiological Markers of Emotional Trauma: A Randomized Controlled Comparison of Mind-Body Therapies. Reported May 16, 2008, Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology conference (ACEP), Albuquerque, New Mexico.