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When in doubt, Pause… |
PRAY AND USE SPIRITUAL ENERGY… You
haven’t heard from me in a while – for six months – because I was studying
for my licensing exam. In order to
focus on this test preparation, I eliminated my attendance at most
professional meetings. This
was my first sabbatical and it paid off! I am grateful to let you know that I am now
licensed to practice clinical social work, aka, therapy, in Massachusetts as
an LICSW. Prior
to this event, I was making my best contribution as a coach, speaker and
consultant, even though I have been board certified and licensed for over 10
years in New York. (Massachusetts does not have reciprocity with any state.
Everyone is required to get re-licensed when they move here.) The
best part of the test prep was the fun in learning new theories and ideas
that have emerged since I last studied for this exam. For
example, over the past 10 years something called “Motivational Interviewing”
(MI) has surfaced as one of the most powerful and successful, evidenced based
treatments for depression, addiction and other emotional disorders. When I found out about the success of this
work, I went up to Portland, ME, for a week to get training in it. MI
has changed the way I do my work. I
have been excited by the results I got when I used it during my coaching
sessions the past year. My clients had so many good turnarounds, and quickly,
too. If
you are interested in this training, I can highly recommend the Health Education and Training Institute
(HETI) of Portland, Maine. The
worst part of the studying process was the isolation. Not connecting with you through this
newsletter, not attending the meetings where I would see you, not being able
to participate in your events was deprivational and
tough. I turned down dozens of
speaking invitations because it was just not possible to maintain my study
schedule and do all of that. To
get through it all, I did use PAUSE a lot…Pray And Use Spiritual Energy! Yes, I can say that my Army of Angels,
invisible angels as well as you Earthly peers, did get me through my darkest
moments. It works. When
I PAUSE, I am plugging into a power greater than myself. I have no idea how
this works, but I know that it does work.
If I didn’t PAUSE regularly throughout each day, I never could have
maintained my focus and concentration well enough to pass that exam. My
family, husband, friends and certain colleagues were wonderfully supportive
of this study period and I am deeply grateful to all of you. So
what’s up next? First, I’m in the
process of joining a few insurance panels, such as Blue Cross/Blue Shield,
Medicare, Tufts and perhaps Harvard Pilgrim.
Some of my clients are already getting insurance reimbursement for our
work even though I am out of network with their carrier. Sadly, not all the
insurance companies do that for their members. Second,
I’m going to be starting several support groups to cover my favorite niche
therapy topics…coming soon you will see groups for laughter therapy, clutterers,
erectile dysfunction (for the women or partners of the ED sufferer),
eating disorders, and a new form of
therapeutic inspiration that will incorporate dance, laughter and
singing…stay tuned for future announcements! Right
around the corner…see below for an upcoming event
this week for clutterers and hoarders. (It’s almost free, and requires phone
registration.) Good
health is wealth, go for it! With
warm blessings, Lisa |
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Declutter Your Mind, Home & Office: A Holistic
Approach (almost
free!) |
Friday, July 13, 2012, 10:30 –
Noon, Chelmsford Senior Center, 75
Groton Road, North Chelmsford, MA. Here are some recent articles on
this upcoming workshop with details about pre-registration: Lisa
Wessan “The Shamebuster”
Speaks on Clutter in Chelmsford. Got
Clutter? Cleaning out your closet can lead to a happier life. |
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The first Tuesday morning of every
month, 10:00-10:30 AM ET, I am a guest on Thinking
Out Loud, a provocative radio talk show that covers health, recovery,
longevity and lifestyle choices hosted by David Tierney, aka 'The Mouth of
the Merrimack.' NEXT RADIO WEBCAST August Topic: How does weather affect your mood? Seasonal
Affective Disorder (SAD),
Triple H Meltdowns (Hot, Humid, Hazy), and more to be
discussed…how can you make the weather work for you? What inner mind techniques can help you get
through it better? We’ve got a bunch! |
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VIDEO CLIPS |
Yes, in the Let Go & Lighten UP
office we hasten slowly to edit, annotate and post all the videos we have and
to present them in an easy, fun way…for today, here is small chart with a few
favorite interviews, lectures and moments. Click here for VIDEO
CLIPS |
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Longevity news… Centenarians who
rock!
Fauja Singh, 100-year-old Marathoner! |
Fauja Singh, 100-year-old Marathoner Singh
attributes his stamina to ginger curry, tea and "being happy."
According to Singh, "The secret to a long and healthy life is to be
stress-free.
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