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Help for South African war vets with post-traumatic stress (PTSD)

December 21, 2011  |  Blog  |  No Comments

I won’t make this a long post – just a link to a video that brilliantly shows how EFT (emotional freedom technique) is being used in American clinics to treat war vets with PTSD.

Video: EFT for war veterans

This is the video that inspired me to learn EFT. I’m sure it can do the same for you.

Call me if you need help with post-traumatic stress.

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How to do EFT

December 9, 2011  |  Blog  |  No Comments
Showing the EFT tapping points

EFT tapping points on the body

EFT (emotional freedom techniques) is a mind/body healing modality that resolves the negative beliefs and traumatic memories underlying physical and emotional symptoms. It works by the simple action of tapping with the fingers on acupuncture meridian endpoints while thinking about the negative emotion or memory. This calms the nervous system and breaks the cycle of negative thoughts and alarming reactions that are triggered whenever you experience a particular stimulus.

The best way to learn EFT is by attending a workshop or going for a session with a trained therapist. But instruction on the basic use of EFT is freely available on the Internet, and there are some really great resources out there that will give you a good introduction to the technique (See the resources at the bottom of the page). The purpose of this article is not to teach the EFT protocol but just to give a summary. At the end of the article you will find a link to the

EFT Manual created by EFTUniverse.com. Read More

EFT and hypnotherapy for weight loss

September 7, 2011  |  Blog  |  No Comments

Are you tired of dieting and seeing no results? Do you feel powerless to resist those foods that you know are just not good for you? Then it’s time to resolve your weight loss issue at its core – your inner mind.

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Case study: EFT for post-traumatic stress

September 7, 2011  |  Blog  |  No Comments

A case study of how emotional freedom technique (EFT) resolved someone's post-traumatic stress PTSD.

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The world is going crazy … what should I do?

August 9, 2011  |  Blog, Coaching  |  No Comments

How to find calm in the midst of chaos

As I write this, the financial markets are in turmoil and there is the fear that we might be heading for another recession. The Middle East has been in an uprising since the beginning of the year, and there have been violent demonstrations in Greece, Europe and the UK. What’s going on?

On a global scale and also on a personal scale, some sort of shift seems to be happening. Talking with friends and colleagues I get the sense that lots of people are in states of fear and uncertainty about their work, their finances, and their relationships. I have felt it myself, so I have spent time contemplating it and working on processes and thought-changes we can put into effect to navigate troubling times. Read More

Hoping vs Intending

August 9, 2011  |  Blog, Coaching  |  No Comments

Hoping for something is not the same as intending it

Recently a friend complained to me that he wasn’t happy with his sales job because the pay was low and nobody was making commissions. The problem was that the targets for earning commssions were set too high, so even the top performers were earning nothing more than their basic salary.

I asked my friend what his plan was and he said he was working hard in the hope that he would get a promotion, which would give him a little more money. But from our discussion so far it seemed that this company was already taking more from their staff than what they were giving and that this ‘hoping’ for a promotion was a very weak position.

I encouraged my friend to move into a stronger, more proactive position by asking him what someone who was really confident might do. There were several options: Read More

Consultation by phone or Skype

June 16, 2011  |  Blog  |  No Comments

Get therapy and coaching from the comfort of your home

Many of the world’s top coaches, therapists and EFT practitioners are now delivering their services over the phone or Skype. Some, in fact, work only by phone and no longer see clients in person. I really enjoy working with clients in personal sessions at my office, but I am also appreciating the value of working at a distance.

Advantages of phone consultations

  • It saves clients time and effort because it cuts out travelling
  • It gives clients greater flexibility in choosing the times they are available for therapy
  • It means therapist and client can meet even if they are in different parts of the world
  • It makes ongoing work and follow-up sessions really easy

If you aren’t able to come and see me in my office, I can really recommend a telephone/Skype session. EFT and coaching can very easily be delivered by phone, but I would still recommend that hypnotherapy and past life work be done in person.

How it works

Just contact me by email or phone and we’ll set up a convenient time for the coaching/therapy session. I recommend a 1-hour session for phone consultations. Once the time is confirmed, I will send you payment details.

Okay, so let’s not let distance be an obstacle to greater health and wellness … do contact me and we’ll work together to get you feeling great!

Is happiness normal?

June 10, 2011  |  Blog, Coaching  |  No Comments

What if almost everything you believed about finding happiness turned out to be inaccurate, misleading or false? The happiness trap - How searching for happiness can lead to more pain and suffering.

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Public talk on EFT, 30 March 2011

March 26, 2011  |  Events  |  No Comments

EFT for therapy and self-awareness

Public talk by Russel Brownlee

Venue: One Circle, 85 Main Rd Muizenberg
Date: Wednesday 30 March 2011 18h45 for 19h00 (until 20h30)

EFT is a mind/body healing modality that resolves the negative beliefs and traumatic memories underlying physical and emotional symptoms. It works by the simple action of tapping with the fingers on acupuncture meridian endpoints while thinking about the negative emotion or memory.

People can be forgiven for wondering how such a simple action can release deep-seated issues and traumas, which is why it really needs to be experienced to be appreciated. Hypnotherapist and EFT practitioner Russel Brownlee will discuss the concepts behind EFT and will give a demonstration that will equip participants with the ability to begin using the technique on themselves.

He will also share his insights on how EFT can be used for attracting wealth, creating harmonious relationships, and deepening one’s spiritual connection.

For more information on EFT, see the article Emotional Freedom through EFT .

If you are interested in learning more about EFT, or in actually learning EFT for personal or professional use, please join me in Muizenburg on the 30th.

5 causes of procrastination, and how to beat them

March 14, 2011  |  Coaching  |  No Comments

Procrastination is about putting off a behaviour until later, or simply avoiding it altogether. As all behaviour is actually driven by emotion, the only reason you will avoid doing something is if your mind thinks it’s going to feel unpleasant when doing that task.

I have identified at least 5 common reasons why we procrastinate: Read More