It's the root, our history, buried under so many layers of dirt -- often forgotten or dismissed, that is the cause of our pattern of behavior, our coping mechanisms, our present issues. Marion Williams is a kind, nurturing "Gardner of the Soul" who helps her clients get to that root, expose it, acknowledge it, heal it and work with it; so that they grow tall and blossom.

Maya


I am grateful for the enrichment of the soul and the inner peace that I was able to attain as a result of the work done with you. Your multifaceted approach is outstanding and unique. The work we have done has broadened my understanding of life, people and relationships. It has changed my life.

Edward A

I always look forward to the only hour in the week where I feel no pain from my son's passing.........and then the rest of the day is spent in reflection and enjoying that my heart has stopped bleeding for a bit. Thank you for your help so far.....for everything. I loved it best when you taught me to keep my memories within me and honoring and absorbing all of his wonderful qualities.

Love and Appreciation, D

Marion is a rare and talented healer. Her ability to focus in on her clients needs and lay bare deeper levels of meaning and understanding show great insight and intuitive skill that can quickly clear the static of heart and mind. Her adept use of imagery offers new ways of seeing; bringing clarity and a shift in perspective that allows for transcendence. Marion is a warm and nurturing presence and generous in sharing her wisdom - both practical and spiritual when it can serve her client. I felt as though I accomplished more in several sessions with Marion than I did in several years of therapy.

Dana - Holistic Health Practitioner

My Favorite Links

Emotional Freedom Techniques

www.wendi.com

http://www.crystalinks.com/

A MUST SEE !!

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Interesting...
Hypnosis is older than recorded history. Thousands of years ago, primitive people in Africa and Australia used chanting, drums, and the fixation of their eyes to achieve the state we now know as hypnosis. They were able to effortlessly perform amazing physical feats and easily endure situations that would ordinarily cause excruciating physical pain.

Dis-ease

"The cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system"

or you could say

""The cause of all problems in life is a disruption in the body's energy sytems"

In the mid 1990's, a man named Gary Craig took elements from other Meridian Energy Therapies and he created a simple healing protocol which he named "The Emotional Freedom Techniques". He began teaching those techniques to people in workshops and with video tapes of his seminars. Psychologists, personal coaches, hypnotherapists, massage therapists, chiropractors, and others have flocked to EFT in overwhelming numbers. For many professionals it has become their main personal development tool.

For more info: www.emofree.com

WHAT ABOUT STRESS?

Isn't Stress Just Part of Life?

Some degree of anxiety is perfectly normal. We all experience situations where we may feel fear and apprehension. However, there are some people who feel anxious even when there is no discernible cause. In these cases, the anxiety usually becomes overwhelming and may interfere with the normal functioning of o­ne's life. People who suffer from a debilitating level of anxiety are suffering from an anxiety disorder. Negative emotional patterns, anger, fear, stress and anxiety all contribute to degenerative illness such as cancer, heart disease etc..

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is a normal physical reaction to an internal or external demand that is placed o­n your system. The human body reacts to most stressful situations with the "fight or flight" response where it is flooded with stress hormones. These hormones make the heart pump faster, the breathing rate increase, and the muscles tense up. This is the body's way of gearing up for imminent physical activity. However, a person who suffers from an anxiety disorder may experience chronic and recurrent episodes of anxiety that have no discernible cause. These episodes can last for days, weeks, or even months. Sometimes, an anxiety disorder may stem from a definite trigger such as childhood abuse or witnessing the event of war. But in other situations, hormonal or chemical changes in the brain or environmental factors cause an anxiety disorder to develop.

What Causes Anxiety?

There are several parts of the brain that are involved in the development of anxiety. Scientists have performed research using brain imaging technologies and neurochemical techniques to discover the network of interacting events that are responsible for anxiety. Most of the activity appears to be centered around the amygdala, an almond-shaped structure deep within the brain. Many researchers feel that the amygdala acts as a sort of central "hub" that processes and interprets different signals to and within the brain. The amygdala controls the storage of emotional memories, therefore, it may play a central role in the development of anxiety disorders such as phobias, and post traumatic stress disorder.

The hiccocampus is another area of the brain that is likely to be involved in anxiety disorders. This part of the brain is responsible for processing threatening or traumatic stimuli. It helps to encode information into memories. People who have undergone severe stress, such as military combat or childhood abuse, have a smaller hiccocampus than people who have not experienced such a traumatic event. The smaller size may explain the fragmented memory, flashbacks, and memory deficits of those who develop post traumatic stress disorder.

Scientists are using this information to understand more about anxiety disorders and how they develop. In studies of twins and family members, researchers have determined that genetics does play some role in the development of an anxiety disorder. But life experience is also certainly a factor. Researchers are hoping to discover how genetics and experience interact in each of the anxiety disorders. They can then use this information to develop appropriate methods of prevention and treatment.

The Costs of Anxiety

According to a recent study by the Anxiety Disorder Association of America, anxiety disorders cost the U.S. more than $42 billion a year. And more than $22.84 billion is associated with the repeated use of healthcare services, as those with anxiety disorders seek relief for symptoms that mimic physical illnesses.


Do I Have An Anxiety Disorder?


The Anxiety Self-Test

1. Do you experience unexpected panic attacks, during which you are overcome with fear for no apparent reason?
2. Are you preoccupied with thoughts or images that you can't get out of your mind (such as burning down the house, or being contaminated by germs)?
3. Do you become terrified in public settings and social settings involving unfamiliar people?
4. Do you experience shortness of breath or heart palpitations for no apparent physical reason?
5. Do you spend an excessive amount of time each day doing things over and over again (for example, hand washing, checking things, or counting)?
6. Are you terrified at an inappropriate level of a particular object or situation (such as spiders, heights, water, or dogs)?
7. Do you feel restless, easily distracted, tense, irritable, and exhausted?
8. Does your level of anxiety interfere with your daily life?
9. Are you plagued by the memory of a traumatic event such as a car accident, childhood abuse, or a natural disaster?
10. Have you experienced changes in sleeping or eating habits?
STRESS AND BLOOD PRESSURE

Cardiovascular disease is one area in which the value of stress management therapy has been well-documented. While stress alone does not cause heart attacks or strokes, lifestyle stress is known to worsen the risks associated with cardiovascular disease. This introductory article on hypertension will help you understand the basics of high blood pressure and its relationship to stress. You can also see more links to resources on stress and its effects on your heart.


13 SIGNS OF BURNOUT

So how do you know if you, a loved one, or someone who reports to you is suffering from burnout? Here are the early warning signs.

  1. Chronic fatigue - exhaustion, tiredness, a sense of being physically run down
  2. Anger at those making demands
  3. Self-criticism for putting up with the demands
  4. Cynicism, negativity, and irritability
  5. A sense of being besieged
  6. Exploding easily at seemingly inconsequential things
  7. Frequent headaches and gastrointestinal disturbances
  8. Weight loss or gain
  9. Sleeplessness and depression
  10. Shortness of breath
  11. Suspiciousness
  12. Feelings of helplessness
  13. Increased degree of risk taking