A viewer asks: “Would the techniques of releasing trapped emotions, as expressed in Dr. Bradley Nelson’s book The Emotion Code be of benefit for conscious healing processes? Dr. Nelson claims that his procedure reaches the subconscious and interacts with it in clearing trapped emotions.”

This approach is a well-meaning recognition of the importance of emotional expression and the need which is so important for emotional healing, because so many events take place that trap an unresolved emotional consequence in place within the being. And it also recognizes the role of the subconscious mind as governing a potential resolution because the conscious desire for change only takes a person so far. There are deeper forces at work which must be addressed in order for a more complete healing to be achieved. Unfortunately, this individual is like all in the healing professions, ignorant of the existence of the deep subconscious, and his approach for emotional healing and relief will only reach the surface of things and so, is not an ultimate answer for promoting healthy emotional well-being.