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Reiki Energy Healing for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse: A Complementary Approach to Trauma Recovery | Melanie Boling, Boling Expeditionary Research

Reiki Energy Healing for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse: A Complementary Approach to Trauma Recovery | Melanie Boling, Boling Expeditionary Research

Survivors of narcissistic abuse often suffer from emotional trauma, chronic stress, and disrupted self-identity. Reiki, a hands-on energy healing practice, is sometimes utilized as a complementary therapeutic tool. This paper examines clinical and systematic evidence regarding Reiki’s effects on mental health, anxiety, and quality of life, discussing its theoretical basis, practical applications, benefits, limitations, and considerations for integrating it into trauma-informed recovery.