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Presentation from our recent webinar on tools & techniques to tackle chronic illness, including fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome/ME. Find out more at http://fusionsystemcounselling.com/
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Running Away from Chronic Illness
Ali Christensen and Mark BristowAuthors of ‘Running Away From ME’
Purpose Of This Webinar
• Help you to regain control of your life• Stop you feeling isolated by the condition• Start you on the journey to feel better• Introduce you to EFT
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
• Chronic fatigue syndrome ( CFS )• Extreme exhaustion• Muscle ache• Severe flu like symptoms• Digestive problems• Sleep disorder• Depression
Fibromyalgia
• Wide spread pain• Extreme sensitivity• Severe stiffness• Headaches• Impaired cognitive functions ( fibro fog )• Exhaustion• Depression
Ali Christensen
Ali Christensen
• Author• ME and fibromyalgia sufferer• Therapeutic counsellor• Fusion system counsellor
Ali’s story 2007
• Worked full time• Single mother to five children• Getting on with life• Studying to be a therapeutic counsellor• Ran 2 marathons
This Morning Challenge
Pain Beneath The Smile
Ali’s story 2008
• Eldest daughter diagnosed with Cancer• Emotional trauma• 10 hour round trip to visit her• 4 surgeries• ‘Miracle’ baby
Ali’s Story 2009
• First noticed pain in legs• Found work exhausting• Prescribed painkillers• Diagnosed Polymyalgia Rheumatica• Steroids
Ali’s Story 2009/10
• Adverse reaction to steroids• Hospitalised• Illness took hold• Had to give up work• Bedridden
Testing Period
• 18 months of tests• Tested for numerous conditions• Emotionally traumatic• Financially challenging
Finally Diagnosed WithME and Fibromyalgia
Mark Bristow
Introduction to Mark
• Average Joe• Neuro linguistic programming master
practitioner• Quit job
Introduction to Mark
• Met Karl Dawson• Emotional freedom technique trainer• Matrix reimprinting practitioner• Met Ali
Our Promise
We are going to show you an easy pain relief technique that you can use anywhere
Please Read• Important Note: Whilst the techniques shown have yielded
remarkable results for some, not all people will benefit.
• The methods shown on this webinar are not intended to replace professional health care.
• Mark Bristow is not a licensed health professional and offer these techniques as a personal performance coach. Please consult qualified health practitioners regarding your use of the techniques shown.
• By reading this note, you understand that you agree to accept full responsibility
Emotional Freedom Technique
• EFT for short• An emotional version of acupuncture without
the need for needles• Known to many as that ‘tapping thing’
Determine The Level Of Pain
• How much pain are you in?• On a scale of 0 to 10
10 = worst ever 0 = no longer a problem
Tips On Tapping
• EFT very forgiving• Gentle tapping• 7 taps on each point• Use either hand, or both• If in too much pain, imagine tapping• Keep hydrated
Karate Chop Point
• Use for start up• Tap on part of hand for Karate chop• Continue to tap through start up
Let’s Get Started
Even though I have this grey stabbing pain in my shoulder, I
completely love and accept myself
Tap Around The Points • Pick a short name for your issue
Examples:• All this pain• This grey stabbing in my shoulder
The Tapping Points
The Tapping PointsTH - top headEB - eye browOE - outside eye UE - under eyeUN - under noseUL - under lower lip CB - collarbone spotUA - under arm TH - thumbIF- index finger MF – middleRF – ring finger LF - little fingerKC - side of hand
The Sequence
TH - top headEB - eye browOE - outside eye UE - under eyeUN - under noseUL - under lower lip CB - collarbone spotUA - under arm TH - thumbIF- index finger MF – middleRF – ring finger LF - little fingerKC - side of hand
The points go
D O
W N
the body
Let’s Get Tapping
NHS Statement
‘There is currently no cure for fibromyalgia’
Source: NHS.co.uk
What We Can Do For You
• Teach you how to use EFT• Reduce chronic pain• Increase your energy• Give you support • Help you get your life back• Regain your confidence
Who We Want To Work With
• Positive attitude• An open mind• Told they have no hope• Who need support • Willingness to put the work in
Find Out More
Find Out More
http://fusionsystemcounselling.com