Authenticity Research

Impact of a Core Energetics Process Group on LGBTQ+ Authenticity

Curious about the Impact of Core Energetics? Take a look at my research article entitled Impact of a Core Energetics Process Group on LGBTQ+ Authenticity which was recently published in the INTERNATIONAL BODY PSYCHOTHERAPY JOURNAL Volume 20 Number 2 Fall/Winter 2021-2022. The abstract is attached below.

ABSTRACT

Authenticity is the ability to know and understand one’s thoughts and feelings, while acting in accordance with them. Authenticity is also called being aware or synonymous with one’s true self. For many people who identify as a part of the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) community, being authentic is sometimes very challenging for fear of judgement, safety, and acceptance which is perpetuated by homophobia. This research is designed to understand the impact of participating in a Core Energetics group—a body centered psychotherapy process group—and the authenticity of the LGBTQ+ participants. The study focuses on determining if the use of Core Energetics and specific techniques in a group process (an unstructured group therapy technique) improves participants’ ability to show up more authentically in their lives. The study utilizes existing authenticity measurement tools to quantify authenticity scores pre and post participation in the Core Energetics process group and compares these scores to a larger population score.