here is a funny video!
check it out!.
http://www.empowerthespirit.com/misc/freewaycourtesy.asf.
Here is a funny video! Check it out!
http://www.empowerthespirit.com/misc/FreewayCourtesy.asf
FreePeace
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thanks for your concern and comments.
when i first went up to the hospital she was just laying there, and would look at you, then close her eyes again.
i had to pick up my daughter's kids from school and and a few other erands.
Hey Ken,
Just saw this. Hope Emily well soon! Hang in there my friend!
Doug
FreePeace
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i know of an active jw who lies.
the thing is, this person probably believes what they're saying is true.
they are basically lying to themselves first, then repeating it to my wife and me.
An interesting statement I recently read is:
"A belief is something you don't know."
I gave that statement a lot of thought. A fact is something you know. A belief is simply that, and it may or may not be true.
Food for thought.
FreePeace
"The World is my country, and to do good, my religion." --Thomas Paine
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erica rodiriguez.
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http://www.nypost.com/news/nationalnews/40039.htm
Gee NYT, kind of funny that you would draw negative attention to your pure and righteous mother organization.
Are you sending some type of message here? Could it be that you mixing with such "bad association" is producing some "rotten fruit?"
FreePeace
"The World is my country, and to do good, my religion." --Thomas Paine
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i have always been into self-help, have several websites devoted to it ( http://www.empowerthespirit.com), and even wrote a book on it.. now i'm getting my board certified master of clinical hypnotherapy certification, and i'm excited!
i went to a hypnotherapist in the past, and found it helpful.
i started looking in to it last week and found an excellent place to get my certification, http://www.hypnosiseducation.com/.. now, you are not going to believe this!
Okay, waiting…
… now that I've gotten my sarcasm out, I'll give you a serious reply.
First off, I am truly sorry for the traumas you have endured in your life. I do have a certain clue as to just how traumatic it can be, and I am very sorry for you.
As for Hypnotherapy, I don't believe you have a clear understanding of exactly what it is, and how it is used. I am NOT becoming a stage hypnotist. I am NOT playing with people's minds.
Hypnotherapy simply bypasses a persons critical faculties to access their inner mind. Any suggestions offered are ones the client desires and has requested, and furthermore, the client remembers everything about the session. They are always in control. They could get up and walk out at any time.
Additionally, the mind has a "safety valve," in that, a hypnotherapist can never make a person do something that conflicts with their personal beliefs and values.
As far as credentials, hypnotherapy is not difficult to learn and master. It is not to be viewed in the same light as a surgeon, or psychologist. In fact, it is not intended as a soul solution for people with serious psychological problems. In such a case, the hypnotherapist would refer the client to a competent mental health professional.
But not everyone has serious psychological problems, in fact, most don't. Many people simply want to overcome certain fears, or stop smoking, or lose weight. Some want to overcome disabling beliefs, or they want to become more confident. These are the areas I have already done work in. With Hypnotherapy, I will be able to help such people even more.
And we must not forget, that a college education consisting of many hours of training does not necessarily mean someone is competent. We've all heard the news stories about the "educated, highly trained" doctors who have amputated the wrong leg on a patient.
As with any branch of medical care, there are good doctors and bad; good therapists and quacks. I am not a quack.
As far as your concerns about rape victims, the police and hypnotism, your advice was well taken. Thanks.
You know waiting, there is an awful lot of discouragement in this world, and I don't need any more discouragement than I've faced in my life. I didn't get a chance to go to college to become a psychologist. It wasn't in the JW plan. Now I'm 43 years old, 3 years out of the bORG, and really want to give back to the world in a fine way. Here I have a chance to learn something that I can use to really help those that need it, and you offer nothing but discouragement and condemnation.
But not to worry; I've developed a thick skin. It really doesn't matter how many degrees a person has or how few; it doesn't matter how much training they have received; it doesn't matter how noble their intentions, there will always be someone out there who criticizes them. I have learned this lesson, and truly accept it as fact of life.
Don't discourage. Encourage. I can understand if you have legitimate concerns--and you do--but, with all due respect, you may want to really find out all the facts before offering advice.
I wish you all my best.
Doug
FreePeace
"The World is my country, and to do good, my religion." --Thomas Paine
TruthQuest: http://beam.to/truthquest
Who Am I? -How to Reinvent Yourself After Leaving the WTS
i have always been into self-help, have several websites devoted to it ( http://www.empowerthespirit.com), and even wrote a book on it.. now i'm getting my board certified master of clinical hypnotherapy certification, and i'm excited!
i went to a hypnotherapist in the past, and found it helpful.
i started looking in to it last week and found an excellent place to get my certification, http://www.hypnosiseducation.com/.. now, you are not going to believe this!
waiting,
You're right, maybe I'll just shit-can the whole thing.
After all, I'm just some joe blow who doesn't know a damn thing about people. And I really don't know how to use good judgment in dealing with only those I'm qualified to help.
Come to think of it, I really never heard that mental sicknesses and certain behaviors are very likely symptoms of underlying traumatic issues.
And of course, I probably don't have enough good sense to refer a person who needs it to a competent mental health professional.
I guess I just have to be honest with myself... I'll probably just make matters worse for people whom I'm trying to help.
I'm so glad you shared your thoughts and brought me to my senses. I can't thank you enough.
Now I'm off, I have to be at my janitorial job on time or I'll get fired. Damn, someday I really need to go to college. Then maybe I'll learn how to be smart enough to really help people properly.
Doug
(Some-Serious-Projecting-Going-On Class)
FreePeace
"The World is my country, and to do good, my religion." --Thomas Paine
TruthQuest: http://beam.to/truthquest
Who Am I? -How to Reinvent Yourself After Leaving the WTS
i have always been into self-help, have several websites devoted to it ( http://www.empowerthespirit.com), and even wrote a book on it.. now i'm getting my board certified master of clinical hypnotherapy certification, and i'm excited!
i went to a hypnotherapist in the past, and found it helpful.
i started looking in to it last week and found an excellent place to get my certification, http://www.hypnosiseducation.com/.. now, you are not going to believe this!
Hey Marilyn,
I completely understand your concerns about hypnosis. I myself had them as well until I learned exactly what hypnosis is and what it is not. Check out this link for myths concerning hypnosis http://www.wendi.com/Contact/affiliate/Myths/myths.html.
One other thing, isn't the fact that you have JW baggage about hypnosis exactly the reason why you should explore it? Remember, the WTS strongly discourages ANYTHING that will help a person think clearer, improve themselves within, and become educated.
Edited to add: The WTS's position on hypnosis is nothing short of Dark-Ages ignorance.
Stated plainly, hypnotherapy is NOT what you think. It is simply transmitting the power of positive suggestion directly to the inner mind so as to overcome disabling beliefs and behaviors. The client is ALWAYS in control, remembers everything, and can get up and walk out anytime.
I hope this helps.
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plmkrzy:
I'm sorry, I don't know of any Hypnotherapists on the west coast. Visit the following website http://www.hypnosiseducation.com, call the toll-free number, and ask Doc Brady (an ex-JW) who he would recommend. He'll be glad to help you.
FreePeace
"The World is my country, and to do good, my religion." --Thomas Paine
TruthQuest: http://beam.to/truthquest
Who Am I? -How to Reinvent Yourself After Leaving the WTS
i have always been into self-help, have several websites devoted to it ( http://www.empowerthespirit.com), and even wrote a book on it.. now i'm getting my board certified master of clinical hypnotherapy certification, and i'm excited!
i went to a hypnotherapist in the past, and found it helpful.
i started looking in to it last week and found an excellent place to get my certification, http://www.hypnosiseducation.com/.. now, you are not going to believe this!
Wow! Thanks for all the encouragement! I am excited as hell! I can’t put the book down!
Victor:
am also certified in Eriksonian hypnosis, and a trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming for nearly two decades. It is a great adjunct to any type of psychotherapy.This is the same one I am doing, and I will be getting my NLP certification down the road a few months. The Board that does the training also has the only accredited Ph.D. certification for hypnotherapy available. I plan on getting my Ph.D. also. Maybe we can talk sometime.
BERNARD:
Check out the course at the link in my original post. I haven’t taken any other courses so as to compare, but I can tell you that Doc Brady has been very helpful. I called him today again and asked a slew of questions. He is eager to help. Give him a call (toll free) and tell him I referred you. Remember, he used to be a JW.
Venice:
Is that anything like "New Descion Theropy"??? Sounds kinda like it. I've done that and it really helped me. Well if you need a guinea pig you know where I live.
I am not familiar with “New Descion Theropy,” so I don’t really know. I’ll look it up. But I will take you up on your offer as a guinea pig! I like guinea pigs!
Dana:
Yes! I give discounts for family members! Instead of my $1000 fee, I’ll hypnotise you for half price! (Just kidding! You can be my guinea pig too!)
SS, more2c, & WW:
Again, thanks for your nice comments! I will be able to help more people. If I believed in God anymore, I’d think this was a “God send.” But, I’m not religious anymore, thank God.
FreePeace
"The World is my country, and to do good, my religion." --Thomas Paine
TruthQuest: http://beam.to/truthquest
Who Am I? -How to Reinvent Yourself After Leaving the WTS
i have always been into self-help, have several websites devoted to it ( http://www.empowerthespirit.com), and even wrote a book on it.. now i'm getting my board certified master of clinical hypnotherapy certification, and i'm excited!
i went to a hypnotherapist in the past, and found it helpful.
i started looking in to it last week and found an excellent place to get my certification, http://www.hypnosiseducation.com/.. now, you are not going to believe this!
I have always been into self-help, have several websites devoted to it ( http://www.empowerthespirit.com), and even wrote a book on it.
Now I'm getting my Board Certified Master of Clinical Hypnotherapy certification, and I'm excited!
I went to a hypnotherapist in the past, and found it helpful. I started looking in to it last week and found an excellent place to get my certification, http://www.hypnosiseducation.com/.
Now, you are not going to believe this! When I called to get info, I spoke with the founder, Dr. Brady, and found out He is an ex-JW!!! I about fell over!
His office is located about 3 hours from me, near Orlando, Florida, so Thursday I drove over to pick up my course materials and met him. We had a great conversation. He was a JW for about 3 years during the late '70's in New Hampshire.
Anyway, I want to use hypnotherapy to continue helping people overcome self-limiting mindsets and behaviors. There are so many applications in Hypnotherapy, like stress reduction, weight loss, stop smoking, and even help recovering from the WTS mind-rape.
I'll let you know how things go!
FreePeace
"The World is my country, and to do good, my religion." --Thomas Paine
TruthQuest: http://beam.to/truthquest
Who Am I? -How to Reinvent Yourself After Leaving the WTS
recently df'd ,at great cost.
divorce final last week.only able to see my kids for 3 days every 5 weeks.stories a long one which i will share when i have more time.
Hi epicurius, I'd like to add my welcome too.
I'm looking forward to reading your story. In the meantime, stay encouraged! Visit different ex-JW websites and read other's stories (if you haven't already). I found them to be very encouraging.
Please also visit my website below.
All my best,
FreePeace
"The World is my country, and to do good, my religion." --Thomas Paine
TruthQuest: http://beam.to/truthquest
Who Am I? -How to Reinvent Yourself After Leaving the WTS
