Book 6: Life and Seeking Balance
Chapter N: Life Processes: 7 Sections
Chapter O:  Human Relationships: 5 Sections
Chapter P:  Faith, Intuition, Religion: 10 Sections
Chapter Q:  Seeking Balance: 17 Sections


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Chapter N: Section 1
Movement and Mobility


NA: Types of Movement
A: Movement Primal Metaphor: Change

B: Intuitive Movement
o Stillness
o Calm
o Frantic

C: Visualize Movement
o Cells producing Proteins
o DNA providing Code
o Hair Growth
o Wound heal

D: Physical Movement
o Object Approaching
o Object going away
o Wind

E: Body Movement
o Heart Beat; Blood circulating
o Joint mobility
o Breathing

F: Specific Physical Movement
o Walking
o Running


NB: Mobility Awareness
o Flowing Movement: A sense of environment
o Reactive emotional charge: Sudden reaction to an emotional expression
o Response to emotional energy: Response to an emotional expression
o Intentional movement: Willing the movement - Movement by choice - Movement with awareness


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NC: Sense Dynamics
o Hear
o See
o Smell
o Touch
o Taste
o Digest


ND: Mind Dynamics
A: General Ideas
o The mind is devoted to ideas
o The mind divides the wholeness of random movement into a multitude of concepts
o The mind is devoted to defending the concepts and conclusion that it (the mind) determines are correct and true.

B: The Mind and movement
o Neuron and Synapse structure
o Messaging from mind to limbs
o Telepathy and clairvoyance


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Chapter N: Section 2
Food Overview

NE: Food Considerations
A: Overview Statements
o Absorption
o Taste gratification
o Food as a medicine
o Eat to live/Live to eat
o The death of something; Sustains the living
o Crave

B: Body/Food Functions
o Nourish
o Eliminate
o Regulate
o Soften

C: Taste
o Warm/Coo
o Dry/Moist
o Sweet
o Salty
o Sour
o Hot
o Bitter

D: Smell – Visual - Kinetics
o Fragrance
o Color
o Texture

E: Minerals interactions that affect absorption in the body
o Relationship to Investigate
o Copper and zinc
o Calcium and vitamin
o Iron and manganese
o Calcium and phosphorus


NF: Basic Food Terms
A: Fuel/Energy
o Simple Sugars
o Complex Sugars

B: Carbohydrates
o Very complex sugars
o Ability to store energy

C: Amino Acids
o Components of Proteins
o Builders of Physical Body
o Maintainers of Body Structure


NG: Additional Food Terms
o Elementals: approximately 30 of the 114 known element are utilized in the dynamics of the human body
o Molecules: the combination of 2 or more elements; there are an infinite number of molecules that can be formed from very simple; water, to very complex; the DNA molecules
o Vitamins and Mineral: are molecules essential to life
o Acids foods: form acids during the digestion process
o Excess acid in the body can cause dis-ease
o Alkaline foods: form alkaline during the digestion process. Generally a slight excess of alkaline in the body is a healthier environment for wellness and prevention of dis-ease
o Biology: the molecules utilized to carry on the function of living tissue


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Chapter N: Section 3
Overview Diet and Digestion

NH: Diet Considerations
A: General Overview
o Eat only when hungry
o Eat Often
o Cool. Slightly warm is good
o Water promotes cool
o Sugars promote heat
o Seldom eat when full

B: Binge Considerations
o Awareness of when a food binge is happening
o Allow yourself treats
o Attempt to get by choice; not by impulse and reactivates
o Allow Holiday meals to be festive without being over indulgent
o Always have healthy Snacks Meals available


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Chapter N: Section 4
Food Classifications

NI: Protein Foods: Build and Maintain Tissue
o Foods Containing All Essential Amino Acid: Combines best with leafy greens and non-starch vegetables - Best not to combine two foods from this category
o Protein foods which tend to be very acid forming: Very Acid Forming: Eggs, Fish, Meat, Fermented Cheeses
o Protein foods which tend to be less acid forming: Dairy Foods


NJ: Carbohydrate Foods: Provide Energy that can be stored – Can become proteins if combined with other foods in this category
o Carbohydrates contain many, but not all of the essential amino acids to form proteins
o Combines best with Non-starch vegetables and other food within this classification (Beans & Grains - Seeds, Nuts & Beans)
o High Acid Forming: Fermented nuts or seed sauces
o Moderate Acid Forming: Nuts & seeds (not soaked), Most Grains, All Beans and Legumes
o Moderate Alkaline Forming: Olives - Seeds & Nuts (Soaked) - Millet - Buckwheat - Miso Paste


HK: Low Starch Vegetables: provide many essential vitamins and minerals and some energy
o Combines best with Proteins, Fats, Oils and Starch Foods and other foods in this category
o Great Alkaline Forming: Seaweeds – Greens - Juices
o Good Alkaline Forming: Broccoli - Cabbage - Celery - Onions - Cucumbers - Green beans - Spinach - Lettuce - Tomato


NL: Starchy Vegetables: Provide energy; some energy that can be stored, and some essential vitamins and minerals

o Good Alkaline Forming: Corn - Carrots - Beets - Sweet Potatoes - Winter squash - Yams


NM: Sweet fruits: Provide energy and some essential vitamins and minerals
o Sweet fruits: Combines fair well with acid fruits
o Great Alkaline Forming: Figs - Dates
o Good Alkaline Forming: Bananas - Dried fruits - Raisins - Papaya - Grapes


NN: Acid Fruits: Provide little energy and many essential vitamins and minerals
o Acid Fruits: Combines fairly with sub-acid fruits or sweet fruits
o Very Acid Forming: Preserved Fruits
o Great Alkaline Forming: Ripe lemons
o Good Alkaline Forming: Grapefruits - Lemons - Limes - Pineapples - Sour fruits - Strawberries - Tangerines - Blackberries


NO: Sub-acid fruits: Provide some energy and many essential vitamins and minerals
o Combines fairly well with acid fruits and other fruits within Category
o Good Alkaline Forming: Apples - Blueberries, Grapes, Mangoes, Papaya, Pears, Cherries, Peaches, Kiwi, Nectarines, Plums


NP: Melons: Provide little energy and many essential vitamins and minerals
o Can be eaten in combination
o Should not be combined with other foods
o Good Alkaline Forming: Cantaloupe - Watermelon - Honeydew


NQ: Fats & Oils: Provide some energy and many essential vitamins and minerals
o Combines best with leafy greens and non-starchy vegetables
o Good Alkaline Forming: Butter - Cream - Margarine - Seeds & Nut Oils


NR: Simple Sugar: Provide quick energy and few essential vitamins and minerals
o Use Moderately - Best combined with sour taste
o Very Acid Forming: Candy - Sugar - Syrup


NS: Beverages: Provide
o Best alone or before or after meals
o If consumed during meal sip small amounts
o Very acid forming: Colas & Soft drinks
o Good Alkaline Forming: Spring water - Herbal teas - Vegetable and Fruit juices


NT: Supplements: Vitamins and Minerals
A: Some Vitamins to Research: Foods Sources and Supplement
o BETA CAROTENE; Sources are broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, kale, pumpkin, spinach, squash, sweet potatoes, apricots and others
o B-6: Sources are brewer's
yeast, wheat bran, wheat germ, liver, cantaloupe, cabbage, blackstrap molasses, milk, eggs, and beef
o B-12: sources are liver, beef, pork, eggs, milk, and cheese, o BIOTIN: Sources are nuts, fruit, brewer’s yeast, liver, mushrooms, milk, brown rice and egg yolk
o C: is sensitive to light, air, and heat, so you'll get the most vitamin C if you eat fruits and vegetables raw or lightly cooked
o D: Pure Cod Liver oil, Salmon, Mackerel, Tuna fish, Sardines, Milk, exposure to sunlight
o E: Wheat germ oil, Almonds, Sunflower seed kernels, Sunflower oil, Safflower oil, Hazelnuts, Peanut butter
o FOLIC ACID: Sources are dark green leafy vegetables, carrots, yeast, liver, egg yolk, cantaloupe, apricots, pumpkins, avocados, beans, whole wheat and dark rye flour

B: Some Minerals to Research: Foods Sources and Supplement
o CALCIUM CITRATE: Supplement form
o CHROMIUM PICOLINATE: Supplement form
o IODINE; Food sources: Asparagus, Garlic, Kelp, Lima beans, Mushrooms, Seafood; Sea salt and fortified salt; Seaweed
o IRON: Sources are liver, farina, clams, dried peaches, red meat, egg yolks, oysters, nuts, beans, asparagus, molasses, and oatmeal
o SELENIUM: Food Sources: Nuts, brazil nuts, mixed nuts, Fish, Whole-grain flour
o SILICON: Widely available and can be found in most common fruits and vegetables
o ZINC PICOLINATE: best source is beef; also available in whole grains; beware of excess supplement use


NU: Medicine foods to Research
o Honey
o Molasses
o Garlic Kelp
o Seaweed
o Kelp
o Wheat germ and oil
o Nuts and Seeds
o Salmon, Sardines, Beef
o Various fruits and vegetables


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Chapter N: Section 5
Diet Disciplines

NV: Routine Diet Disciplines
A: Transitional Diet Approaches
o Slow down food choices -Simplify - Limit activities
o Reduce activity: Rest - Light exercise - Chew slow – Relax before and after meals - Eat in comfort
o Chew foods very well and slowly
o Make transitions and adjustments slowly
o Be patient and gentle with self
o Drink much water
o Large amounts of waste leaving the body too quickly can cause problematic stress

B: Cleansing Diet
Overview
o A cleaning diet can accelerate the rate of removal of these toxins
o Provides an opportunity to rest organs
o Provides opportunity to rest and reflex on the dynamics of life
o Result Change pace of life - Allow for reflection
o Enema and Herbal Teas can aid in elimination
o Eat many small, simple meals; eat only when hungry


NW: Additional Diet Disciplines
A: Enzymes
o If food is not heated above 129 degrees the enzymes in the food are not destroyed and can be utilized in digestion
o By eating non or low heated foods the need to produce enzymes in our cells is reduced
o Advocates suggest eating as much raw food as possible (Up to 70% non cooked foods)
o We don't have an unlimited supply of enzymes, and the production of enzymes provides additional strain on our bodies
o Natural, uncooked whole food sources contain all the essential vitamins, including the antioxidant vitamins, and more effectively delivers nutrients to your smallest cells.

B: Acid/Alkaline
o Almost all foods that we eat, after being digested, absorbed, and metabolized, release either an acid or an alkaline base into blood
o Grains, fish, meat, poultry, shellfish, cheese, milk, and salt all produce acid
o To the extent we decrease are consumption of fresh fruits and vegetable our diet becomes more acid based
o In general an over acid diet leads to stress on the body, and decreases our ability to recover from illness and injury

C: Macrobiotic
o Involves eating grains as a staple food supplemented with other foodstuffs such as vegetables and beans
o Avoids the use of highly processed or refined foods
o Recommending against overeating, and requiring that food be chewed thoroughly before swallowing
o Composition of Diet
     • Whole cereal grains, especially brown rice: 25-30%
     • Vegetables: 30-40%
     • Beans and legumes: 5-10 %
     • Miso soup: 5%
     • Traditionally or naturally processed foods: 5-10%
     • The remainder: fish and seafood, seeds and nuts, fruits, beverages and      naturally raised animal products

D:Raw Food
o The belief of adherents is that the consumption of uncooked foods encourages weight loss and prevents and/or heals many forms of sickness and chronic diseases.
o Some medical studies have indicated that different forms of raw food diets may lead to various health problems, while other studies have shown positive health outcomes with such diets
. o A diet is considered a raw food diet when 75% of the food intake is un-cooked foods

E: Organics
o The natural and organic food diet is not a temporary fad. It is a lifestyle change that promotes good health and long life.
o Organic foods are made according to certain production standards. The use of conventional non-organic pesticides, insecticides and herbicides is greatly restricted and avoided as a last resort

F: Vegetarian
o Vegetarianism is the practice of a diet that excludes meat, fish, shellfish and poultry
o Some vegetarian diet do not include the consumption of eggs and/or honey

G: Vegan
o The vegan diet is a form of vegetarianism which excludes all animal products from the diet, such as meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, eggs, and honey
o Some persons who are vegan for ethical reasons often exclude animal products from their lifestyle. These exclusions might include: leather, fur, animal skin drums and other animal related products

H: Ayurvedic diet
o Ayurvedic emphasizes re-establishing balance in the body through diet, lifestyle, exercise, and body cleansing
o The diet is directed toward balancing three distinct constitutional types. These constitutional types or doshas are known as Vata, Pitta and Kapha
o Descriptive component of the doshas are:
• Personality types
• Lifestyles
• Body type

I: Blood type
o A variety of diet based on the human blood types
o A chemical reaction occurs between your blood and the foods you eat. This reaction is part of your genetic inheritance.
o Food are determined to be balancing or aggravating based on personal blood type

J: High Protein
o Protein is very important. It repairs bones and muscles, regulates hormones and enzymes, and fights infections, and provides for efficient metabolism
o Too little protein in your diet can make you irritable, tired and weak
o Too much can make you dehydrated and strain your kidneys. So balance is crucial
o Meats and animal foods have complete protein (all essential amino acids)
o Vegetables and grains must be combined to form complete protein

K: Taste
Concentrates on the importance of balancing of food taste
o Sweet
o Sour
o Salty
o Hot
o Pungent


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Chapter N: Section 6
Death Overview

NX: Death Metaphor
o Accepting the unknown
o When we go into the dark and feel mystery
o When we surrender to sleep each night
o Death as a life process


NY: Death Mystery
A: Question Regarding Death
o Where am I going
o Is there a Creator
o Will I be Judged

B: The importance of Faith and Surrender

C: Death Belief Options:
o All sense of existence and awareness ceases
o Continued awareness (Can watch, learn and participate in a Non-Physical state)
o Option to return to Physical Existence at another point in time

D: The Cell in our Body and Death
o Everyday million of cells die in our body
o Many dead cell provide nutrients for alive cells
o The death process support the live process
o The live process supports the death process


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Chapter N: Section 7
The Dynamics of Death

NZ: The Death Process
A: Transition Preparation
o Acknowledging it is time
o Aware of not being able ( Or Choosing Not) to handle the burdens of physical existence
o Death becoming an opportunity for personal transformation
o Use of Prayer, Meditation, Centering to focus and relax
o A sense of support from other realms of existence

B: Moment of Death
o Acknowledge time is approaching - Stay focused
o Acknowledging death has arrived
o Adopt attitude of gratitude; Relax
o Feel the beauty of emptiness
o Feel the peace of letting go


NAA: Death Transition Possibilities
o Being able to review life in different perspective
o Being free of physical limitations while retaining a felt sense
o Might not realize death has occurred - May try to re-enter body
o May experience frustration; not being able to communicate with loved ones
o May continue to grasp and cling to many aspect of physical existence
o Implications of not being anchored by a body
o Possibility of boundless energy and movement - Can be frantic state - Can be great challenge to stay focused
o Challenge to control your movements, thoughts, and impulses
o A focus mind will allow for a more peaceful transition (Prayer, Meditation. Centering)


NAB: After Death Possibilities
o All existence stops
o Remain in Non Physical existence with awareness
o Return to Physical Existence quickly (Within 40 Days)
o Experience other realms of existence
o Returning to Physical Existence


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Chapter O: Section 1
Gender Considerations

OA: Gender Overview
o The spectrum and range of Gender
o Age dynamics
o Men/Women Dynamics
o Gender Diversity
o Psychology of Gender


OB: Aspects of the Physical Human Psyche
A: Similarities
o Heart - Liver - Kidneys - Spleen
o Digestive System - Nervous System
o Two eyes - One nose - Two legs - Two arms - A mouth
o l0 Fingers - 10 Toes - One Pelvis - Two Nipples

B: Differences
o Female: Soft body - Male Hard Body
o Female: Rounded structure, Hips full, More fat, Less dense
o Male: Flatter structure, Hips square, More muscle, Greater density
o Female: Genitals inside, Reproductive organs
o Male: Genitals outside, No Reproductive organs
o Female: Longer and more durable hair , Chin hairless
o Male: Shorter and less durable hair - Bearded chin
o Female: brain function spin faster, more immediate access
o Male: brain function spins slower, more direct access
o Trans-gender: Varies between Male and Female


OC: Aspects of the Soul
A: Feminine
o Circular process
o Verbal
o Emotional
o Changeable
o Passive
o Intuitive
o Cold
o Nurture
o Receive
o Metaphors: Pond - Nest - Home

o B: Masculine
o Fixed point process
o Quiet
o Mental
o Rigid
o Active
o Numbers
o Hot
o Protect
o Give
o Metaphors: River - Hunt - Travel

C: Mystic
o Androgynous
o Ethereal
o Feeling
o Passion
o Detached
o Spiritual

D: Tech
o Nonsexual
o Mechanistic
o Nerd
o Logical
o Rational
o Detached


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Chapter O: Section 2
Personal Dialogue Considerations

OD: Giving and Receiving
o Give to Get: One gives with intention of immediate return
o Give to Receive: One gives with intention of return in near future
o Care/Nurture: One gives when the giving is anticipated
o Give with Faith: One gives with the perspective, they will be rewarded in the future
o Agape: One gives as a part of who they are



OE: Relationship Depth
o Associate: Occasional interaction
o Close associate: Occasional and non-routine personal interaction
o Friend: A sense of history - Ongoing interaction without commitment
o Committed Companion: Relationship includes some structure and on-going routines
o Life Companion: Written agreement which structures the relationship


OF: Intensity - Space Options
o Inter-view: Discussion of Priorities & Goals
o Commitment: Agreement to be together on a regular basis
o Inter-Course (Learning: Share Physical & Emotional Intimacy (In-To-Me-See)
o Life Commitment: Agreement to be together for an extended period of time: Ex: 3 year Commitment to a Commitment to death
o Space – A periodic time frame with little or no contact (At least 1 month)


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Chapter O: Section 3
Intimate Relationships

OG: Personal Relationship Love Dynamics
A: Symbiotic Love
o Mutual dependant love
o The Nurturer and the Nurtured
o Aspects of Co-dependency

B: Romantic Love
o Loving & Being in Love
o Physicality of Love

C: Bonded Love Dynamics
o Symbiosis; Fusion; Cohesion
o Mutual dependency
o Long term commitment

D: Agape Love
o Detachment with Communication and Compassion
o Partnership and shared decision making
o Love without Expectations


OH: Intimacy
A: Bond Metaphor
o The Illusion: Someone loves me - I assume I know them - I assume I can change them
o The Reality: The change is all about you

B: Relationship Bond Intentions
o Safety
o Support
o Economic viability
o Personal/Spiritual Growth
o Family and Children
o Community involvement and extended family


OI: Intimacy and Learning Opportunity
o Intimacy is the ultimate catalyst for change
o An intimate can mirror aspects of Self
o Power of Commitment
• An investment
• Focus and determination to face issue
• Be open to the dynamics of the Bonding Process
• A Comfortable Habit
• Fear of starting over


OJ: Commitment Dynamics
o Personal agreement
o Integrity of Communication
o Dialogue, Growth & Learning
o Our commitment comfort zone
o The relationship time, balanced with personal time
o Expectations, guidelines Responsibilities


OK: Commitment Emotional Issues
o Surrender
o Trust
o Abandonment
o Control
o Containment
o Boundaries
o Safety
o Vulnerability
o Fear starting over


OL: The Marriage Commitment
o A Legal Commitment
o A public celebration
o Family and children
o Bonding power of child
o Power of the word: Marriage


OM: Intimate Bond Analysis
A: General Components of a Relationship
o Intimacy
o Passion
o Commitment
o Communication

B: Guideline for Assessing Relationship
o High Grade Friend & Emotional Support: High Intimacy & Communication, Low Passion & Commitment
o Exciting No Future: High Passion - Low Intimacy, Commitment & Communication
o Empty Love: High Commitment - Low Intimacy, Passion & Communication
o No Glue: High Commitment & Passion - Low Intimacy & Communication
o Good companion: High Intimacy, Communication, Commitment - Low Passion
o Relationship Bliss: High Intimacy - Passion - Commitment – Communication


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Chapter O: Section 4
Physical Intimacy

ON: Physical Intimacy Dynamics
o Personal Attitudes
o Female View
o Feminine view
o Male view
o Masculine view


OO: Power of Monogamy
o Safety
o Security
o Boundaries


OP: Prelude to Physical Intimacy
A: Connection and Interview
o Charm
o Dress
o Personality
o Intimate speak

B: The Hunt; The Chase; The flirt; The allure
C: Romance Cycle
D: The Bonding Process


OQ: Aspects of Touch: Physical Intimacy
A: Touch Overview
o Can enhance emotional intimacy
o Can include pregnancy and reproduction
o Can be utilized for personal healing
o Can be utilized for emotional release
o Can be utilized to experience spiritual bliss
o Can have positive impact of the routine of daily life

B: Metaphors for Touch
o Letting Go
o Surrender
o Desires
o Needs
o Wants
o Negotiating boundaries
o Lightening Up
o Creativity
o Non verbal communication
o Acceptance
o Support

C: Touch Techniques
o Closeness of Space
o Body contact
o Mating
o Sensual energy
o Massage

D: Intention of Touch
o Pregnancy
o Closeness
o Support
o Release
o Relax
o Control
o Pleasure
o Personal growth
o Healing

E: Emotions of Touch
o Passion
o Pleasure
o Comfort
o Support


OR: Internal Sexual Energy
o Sense energy
o Energy moving throughout body
o Healing Potential
o Sensuality
o Control and safety
o Spiritual exchange
o Balancing the Physical with Spiritual


OS: Partnered Physical Intimacy
o Presence of another person
o Sense energy
o Vulnerability
o Touch
o Energy moving between and around bodies
o Healing potential
o Pleasure
o Mating
o Energy exchange


OT: Individual Physical Intimacy
o Sense personal energy
o Self Touch
o Energy moving throughout body
o Healing Potential
o Sensuality
o Control


OU: Physical Intimacy Options
o Hetero: Physical Intimacy between Female and Male
o Bi: Physical Intimacy with either Female or Male
o Homo: Physical Intimacy between Two Males
o Lesbian: Physical Intimacy between Two Females
o Group: Physical Intimacy Males and Females


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Chapter O: Section 4
Family Considerations

OV: Household Membership and Living Arrangements
o An Adult living alone
o An Adult living with a pet(s)
o Dependants being supervised and care for by adult(s)
o One Adults and Dependant(s)
o Marriage Commitment with two adults
o Marriage Commitment with two adults and Dependant(s)
o More than two Adult Household
o More than two Adult and Dependant(s)
o Commitment with more than two adults
o Commitment with more than two adults and dependant(s)


OW: Building Positive Family Relationships
o Developing Extended family dynamics
o Planned time and fun activities
o Family Rituals: Birthdays, Memories, Tradition, Routines
o Community projects and neighborhood involvement
o Balance Individual time and Family time
o Community Living: Co-Housing - Intentional Communities - Co-operative Housing - Multi-adult Households


OX: Family: Objectives and Intentions
A: General Ideas
o Safety and Security
o Sense of being supported
o A Safe Haven (Retreat in Comfort)
o Shared Values

B: Basics Decisions
o Food
o Housing
o Financial Dynamics

C: Decision Making
o Leadership
o Structure of Leadership is Known
o Levels of Involvement are encouraged
o Input and participation in decisions are encouraged

D: Additional Intentions
o Parenting Dynamics
o Education
o Health and Healing
o Sharing resources
o Environmental sensitivity
o Political and Community involvement
o Rotation of Tasks
o Rotation of Leadership


OY: Parenting Dynamics
A: Parenting Considerations
o Parents respect each other
o Allocation sufficient time for Parenting
o Sharing and Rotating Duties
o Discipline and setting boundaries
o Being good role mode
o Showing Affection
o Develop structure for routine activities
o Develop Family Rituals

B: Child Development Dynamics
o Childbirth Techniques
o Parent/Child Bonding
o Parent/Child Dialogue
o Child Development Cycle
o The impact of Child on household
o Selected childhood behaviors


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Chapter P: Section 1
Faith and Intuition Overview

PA: General Approach to Intuition
A: Inner Dynamics
o Conceptual
o Emotional
o Personal symbols
B: Outer Dynamics
o Past and present experiences
o Projection related to physical surroundings
o Pictures; Colors; Sounds
o Numbers and Letters

PB: Basic Intuitive Assumption
o All Forms of Existence have some sense of connection.
o Frequency connective examples: Crystals, Stones, Foods, Flowers, Humans, Animals, Food, Plants; Notes of musical scale

PC: Attunement Methods
o Breath
o Focused silence
o Meditation
o Prayer
o Focused thoughts
o Focused energy
o Focused Movement
o Voice dynamics

PD: Possible Intuitive Results
o Prediction:
o Diagnostics
o Healing
o Cleansing
o Affirmation
o Guidance
o Confidence
o Faith

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Chapter P: Section 2
Intuitive Techniques: Body Focused

PE: Specific Examples
A: Palm Reading
Intuitive information is received from:
o The lines and mounds
o Shape of fingers and hands
o The insertion position of the thumb

B: Hands and Feet Reflexology
The process of applying pressure to intuitive trigger points on the hands and/or feet. The intent is to direct healing energy throughout the body.

C: Eyes and Body Diagnosis
Areas of the iris provides diagnostic information related to all areas of body

D: Head and Ear Reflexology
The process of applying pressure to intuitive trigger points on the heads and/or ears. The intent is to direct healing energy throughout the body.

E: Hand writing
Intuitive information is received from:
o Shape and slant of letters
o Space between words
o Size of letters and numbers
o How “I” are dotted; and “t” are crossed


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Chapter P: Section 3
Intuitive Techniques
Mind/Spirit Focused


PF: Specific Examples
A: Channeling
Receiving intuitive, inspiration, or guidance messages from invisible spirit beings.

B: Collective Unconsciousness
An intuitive collective of all experiences.

C: Collective Synergy
An intuitive awareness of all physicality before any consciousness and physicality occurred.

D: Dreams
Analysis of dreams and symbols can provide intuitive information related to:
o Hidden emotions and feelings
o Life tendencies and goals
o Input related to changes in attitude and/or behavior

E: Hypnosis
A wakeful state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility with diminished peripheral awareness
Possible results of hypnosis might include:
o Changes in subjective experience
o Alterations in perception, thought or behavior
o May also facilitate change in physical appearance

F: Invocation
o A call, request, or command for a spirit being to be in your awareness and presence.

G: Involuntary/Automatic Writing
A process of receiving and writing down information that does not come from conscious thought.

H: Intercession
The practice of prayer on behalf of another person.

I: Meditation
o A mental discipline by which one attempts to get beyond the conditioned, "thinking" mind into a deeper state of relaxation or awareness.
o An Inner directed process of stillness and receptivity of intuitive information.

J: Medium
A practice of intuitive communication with spirit beings.

K: Prayer
An intuitive communication with a deity, spirit, avatar, or god; the intent might be:
o Worship or devotional surrender
o Requesting guidance
o Requesting assistance
o Confessing sins

L: Sound: Clair-audience
Receiving sound messages from an intuitive frequency, realm, or not known source.

M: Synergy
An intuitive awareness of individual physicality before consciousness and physicality occurred.

N: Visual: Clair-visual
Receiving visual pictures, symbols, or objects from an intuitive frequency, realm, or not known source.

O: Thoughts; Clairvoyant Telepathy:
Receiving and communicating thoughts form a intuitive person, being, or entity of not known source.

P: Trance
A state of consciousness with might include:
o Silent open prayer
o Deep meditation
o Fluidity of energy and movement
o A state of being aware and not consciousness

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Chapter P: Section 4
Intuitive Techniques
Symbol Focused


PG: Specific Examples
A: Astrology
An intuitive system utilizing the position of stars, planets, suns, and moons which portray the dynamics of human existence and can be utilized to provide information and guidance.

B: Color
The frequency and vibration of colors are utilized to provide intuitive information and guidance.

C: Dowsing
This practice attempts to locate hidden water wells, buried metals, gemstones, or other objects without the use of scientific instruments.

D: I-ching
An ancient Chinese Text which is utilized to identify the order of change; and the interpretation of chance events.

F: Intuitive
o A system that demands that you have a working knowledge of your subconscious's symbolism and the ability to interpret these symbols in the physical world.
o Provides the ability to utilize your personal symbols to find the answers for yourself.

G: Numerology
A system of combining and grouping numbers which provide intuitive information and guidance.

H: Picture/Symbol Cards
An intuitive system of symbolic cards which portray the dynamics of human existence and can be utilized to provide information and guidance.

I: Pendulum
A pendulum is a mass that is attached to a pivot, from which the mass can swing freely. By interpreting the movements of a swinging pendulum intuitive information is available related to questions, location of objects, and specific energy centers in the earth.

J: Psychometry:
o The ability to sense an objects past, present, and future
o The ability to obtain intuitive information about an individual through making physical contact with an object that belongs to them.

K: Ruins
A intuitive system of symbolic tiles or stones which portray the dynamics of human existence and can be utilized to provide information and guidance.

L: Scrying or Gazing
The practice of seeing persons, objects, or events in a reflective or translucent physical substances: Examples might be: crystals, stones, water, smoke, fire.

M: Tea leaves or Tasseography
Intuitively interprets the pattern and/or the design of tea leaves, coffee grounds, or wine sediments.

N: Sound
The phonetics of sound is utilized to provide intuitive information and guidance.

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Chapter P: Section 5
Religion Faith Disciplines


PH Components and Benefits of Religion
A: Addresses the Mystery of Existence
o Helps provide harmony between human aspirations and human realities.
o Provides a belief system, based on faith; which provides an explanation of the unexplainable.
o Attempts to harmonize: Faith; Belief systems; Truth

B: Community Support
o Social activities
o A sense of safety and consistency

C: Consistent Social Activities
o Holidays and Celebrations
o Life Cycles: Birth, Death, Marriage, Maturity

D: Consistence Faith Practices
o Devotional practices
o Symbols and Music
o Acts of Worship
o Pilgrimage to Holy Shrines

E: Consistence Teachings
o Sacred text: interpretation and prediction
o Historical perspective
o Truth belief system
o Guidelines, rules, and moral code consistent with beliefs, symbols and rituals o Lifestyle Practices; examples: Fasting; Charity; Diet and nutrition; Leadership; Teaching; Sexual guidelines


PI: Potential Religious Controversies
A: Different Views of Creation and Creator Possibilities
o Creator is ALL that exist.
o Creator is Eminent in All Things.
o Creator is All knowing; constant and unchanging.
o Creator can grant redemption, forgiveness, and can take on all problems.
o The creator is the final judge of all persons.
o There are no intermediaries.
o The creator emanated from the void.

B: Controversy Possibilities
o Relationship between government and religion
o Belief System versus “Absolute Truth”
o Divergent moral codes and rules of conduct
o Divergent avatars and spirit leaders
o Different and competing holy sites
o Different view of history and divergent interpretation of historical facts


PJ: Interfaith Experiential Circles
A: General Intention
o Gatherings witch encourage connection; harmonize differences, and encourage meaningful dialogue
o Celebrate significant holidays of all of the major religions and faith traditions
o Celebrate seasonal holidays, national and local holidays, global holidays and milestones

B: Experiential Intent
Harmonize our personal expressions and create a tapestry symbolizing our collective vision of a holiday, celebration or theme.  Experiential methods may include:
o Individual Expressions
   • A key words or a phrase
   • A gesture or sound
   • An easy movement
   • Speaking a flash memory or vision
   • The felt sense of silence
   • A combination of the above.
o Individuals suggest a specific group expression
   • A gesture or movements
   • A sounds the group can easily copy.
o The group expression
   • Synthesize individual/group movement into an experiential tapestry
   • Symbolize the collective vision of a holiday, celebration or seasonal theme.

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Chapter P: Section 6
Faith Intuitive Disciplines

PK: Specific Examples
A: Stillness
The practices of stillness; mindfulness, and presence is a viable path to enlightenment and peacefulness.

B: Love and Illusion
The source component of all existence is love; all else is illusion; and blocks the experience and the ability to live love.

C: Global Teacher
There is spiritual avatar that will integrate the teaching of all belief systems, spiritual practices, and religions.

D: The Mind and Universal Consciousness
Assumes the cognitive process is the source of all of existence

F: Moral Codes
Enlightenment and peacefulness can be achieved by ascribing to strict moral codes and lifestyle discipline.

G: Relationship Dynamics
The process of physical and emotional intimacy can be a viable approach to vibrant wellness and spiritual fulfillment.

H: Spirit Guide
o Information is received from spirit being who have had incarnation experiences in biology based physicality.
o Information is received from nature spirits who support and nourish the plants, trees, and all vegetation.
o Information is received from entities who have never incarnated into a physical environment.

I: Alien Communication: Spirit Being from Outer Space
o Information is received for Alien’s who come from a physics based environment.
o Information is received for Entities who support and nourish the elementals and the dynamic process of the periodic table.
o Entities that have a life experience difference that the life experience on Earth

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Chapter P: Section 7
Physical Faith Disciplines

PL: Specific Examples
A: Movement and Body Posture Techniques
Enlightenment and peacefulness can be achieved by discipline techniques involving movement and postures, and body mechanics.

B: Exercise and Fitness
Beautification and functionality of the physical body can be a viable approach to vibrant wellness and spiritual fulfillment.

C: Diet and Nutrition
This discipline relates to food intake, breath, air, and water as a viable approach to vibrant wellness and spiritual fulfillment.

D; Nature and the Outdoors
Fully experiencing and attunement with the creatures and vegetation of the nature world can be a viable approach to vibrant wellness and spiritual fulfillment.

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Chapter P: Section 8
Faith Leader Characteristics

PM: Possible Benefits of Faith Leader
o Teachings; Writings, and Support
o Guidance; Rules, and Moral codes
o A positive Role model
o Imagery, Visions, Predictions


PN: Types of Faith Leaders
A: Living Faith Leader Possibilities
Teacher
Organizes question and answer sessions related to belief system, publications, and morale codes.

Messenger
A Spirit Being who incarnates to communicate their spiritual message.

Prophet
A prophet receives information from a spiritual avatar.

Disciple
A follower of a messenger, prophet, or avatar.

Sage
A wise person who has much incarnation experience in a physical environment.

Change agent
Initiates institutional change and shifts in consciousness.

B: Deceased Faith Leader
o Disciples can continue telepathic communication with the teacher.
o Disciples can continue to study writings and publications.
o Deceased faith leaders can assign the responsibility for their linage to a disciple or prophet.

C: Non-physical: Spirit Faith Leader
God
A creator that is functioning in the present.

Angel
Spirit being that assists God to do good deeds.

Avatar
A spirit being that return to the physical plane to teach, promote change, and continue their integration process.

Soul/Body dynamics
The on-going connective personal dynamics between a: physical body, ethereal vehicle, and spiritual soul.

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Chapter P: Section 9
Global Teacher Characteristics

PO: Criteria for Global Teacher Presence
o A critical mass of society anticipates the arrival of a global teacher.
o A significant group of society demands the presence of the global teacher.

PQ: Anticipated Results of Global Teacher Presence
o A period of peace, harmony, and tranquility
o Redemption, learning, and healing related to the well-being of society.

PR: Indications of Global Teacher Presence
o Minor holidays become major holidays.
o Controversy among and within groups
o Situations of uncertainty, difficulty, and/or pain.
o Rebuilding holy sites

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Chapter P: Sections 10
Cosmic Spirituality Considerations

PS: Spiritual Faith Overview
o There is life and energies in addition to physical existence.
o Personal experiences can be an integral aspect of vehicle/soul integration and personal growth.
o There is no blame; all experience can be viewed as learning opportunities.
o All life is sacred, connected and worthy of respect.
o Imbalance is a nature state; we learn to harmonize our imbalances.

PT: Spiritual Faith Guidelines
o There are no set structure or disciplines.
o There is no sacred text.
o Symbols and rituals can be interpreted in different ways.
o Dreams and mystical experience can be interpreted in different ways.
o Each person can interpret what is sacred and divine.
o The integration and learning process continues forever.

PU: Belief System Characteristics
o The purpose of physical existence is the integration of present experience and the experiences of prior lives.
o Sensitivity to Body/Soul dynamics
o Each person embodies a piece of the divine
o The ultimate spiritual authority is within each person
o Every thought, desire and action affects the equilibrium and harmony of all existence.
o There is a dynamic flow which always harmonizes charge, discord and polarity.
o All existence is inter-connected. The one constant is change.

PV: Statements Related to Mystery
o Creation is a result of a conscious source
o Creation is a result of an always present non-conscious source
o There are only perception based on experiences of the past.
o Truth is the present moment; in the next moment that truth becomes a perception of a prior experience.


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Chapter Q: Section 1
Relaxation and Play

QA: Brain Frequency Dynamics
o Alpha: Relaxed - Ideal state for: Therapeutic hypnosis - Self hypnosis - Creative Visualization
o Beta: Figuring out - Analysis - Mental
o Theta: Trance state - Going beyond thought - Spacing Out - Mystery
o Delta: Deep sleep - Astral projection - Cosmic travel


QB: General Approaches to Harmony
o Time as relative factor at your command
o What you are doing at this moment is a choice
o A Sense of faith


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QC: Relaxation Options
A: Reflective
o Rest
o Silliness
o No think
o Breathe
o Water
o Music
o Prayer
o Meditation

B: Activities
o Gardening
o Walking
o Sit and enjoy
o Entertainment
o Play
o Movement

C: A Shift in the Moment
o Your sitting position - Stretch
o Another more pleasant task
o The flow of a conversation
o Singing or Humming
o Be productive; do a repetitive easy task
o Light Movement
o Breath: Always available; always there
o Focus on an Open heart

D: Seeking Support
o Talk to a friend
o Seeking Professional Support
o Asking for Help
o Seek and Receive hugs


QD: Treat Yourself – Enjoyable Activities
o Herb Bath
o Fresh clean sheets
o Visit a friend that listens
o Slow leisurely Walk
o Gently thump your thymus
o Allow the sounds of nature
o Massage your hands
o Massage your feet
o Lightly tap your face and top of your head
o Take a nap
o Hobby
o Cooking
o Gardening
o Cleaning
o Shopping


QE: Bizarre Activities
o Check into a fancy hotel and order room service
o For 3 Hours do things with your opposite hand
o Answer phone: "Hi, may I speak to Susan"
o Host a slumber party
o Take shower in the dark
o Dance under the moon and stars


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Chapter Q: Section 2
Unhealthy Stress


QF: Opening Idea
o Stress not good or bad
o Stress can be a catalyst for creativity
o Stress can be a catalyst for illness
o The challenge is too productively can stress in our lives


QG: Clues When Stress Is a Problem
o Doing many things at once
o Chronic internal urgency
o Nervous mannerisms - Difficulty clearing throat - Use of stimulants
o Feelings of alienation
o Inability to concentrate
o Frequent need to urinate
o Over perspiration


QH: Clues for Depression
A: Symptoms of Depression
o Lack of focus
o Difficulty getting up in the morning
o Feeling hopelessness
o Wanting to run away
o Poor short term memory
o Crying spells (Frequent desire to cry)
o Going top speed
o Loss of Energy
o Weight changes
o Sleep problems
o Change sexual interest
o Thoughts of suicide


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QI: Workaholic Behavior Patterns
o Guilty; when not working
o Uneasy with vacations
o Read only work related information
o Success will be achieved with hard work
o Few outside activities
o Work; when could relax
o Competitive nature
o Relationships are secondary
o Perfectionism - Wants to be right
o Numbers dominate life goals
o Resentment and Hostility
o The sense of never having enough time
o Rapid talking - Frequently interrupts
o Only talk about what is important to person talking; Not listening


QJ: Worry/Fear Considerations
A: Overview
o Worry/Fear is a Non-productive activity
o Drains energy
o Tends; isolate

B: Ways to Bypass Worry
o Never worry alone
o Avoid dwelling
o Clear mind
o Cold water
o Light exercise
o Change focus
o Focus on solution

C: Possible Positive aspects of Worry/Fear
o Realistic Concern
o Need to be Cautious
o Feeling of vulnerability


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Chapter Q: Section 3
Managing Stress and Depression

QK: Connection: Stress, Movement, Rigidity & Change
A: Movement
o A metaphor for more flexibility in life
o A sense of peaceful surrender to a supportive environment

B: Reactive movement
o Nervous
o Movement without choice
o The movement controls the move

C: Movement by Choice
o Mover wills the movement
o Movement with awareness


QL: Overview Approaches: Handling Stress
A: Active ways to reduce stress
o Change source of stress
o Confront source of stress
o Find positive aspects of the situation

B: Indirect way to reduce stress:
o Talk about the source
o Adapt to source of stress
o Getting involved activities that reduce stress

C: Non-direct ways to avoid stress
o Ignore the source of stress
o Avoid the source of the stress

D: Escape from the Stress
o Alcohol or drugs
o Getting ill
o Exhaustion


QM: Possible Healthy Ways to Handle Stress
o Moderate work pace
o Good sleeping patterns
o Ask for help
o Do most important things first
o Allow yourself alone time


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QN: Positive Attitudes
o Affirm Self worth
o Laugh self
o Gratitude
o Patience
o Ability say no
o Permission to do nothing


QO: Positive Daily/Life Routines
o Eat regular
o Exercise Regular do not overdo)
o Moderate work pace
o Regular sleeping patterns
o Go on vacations
o Hugs and communication
o Set Priorities
o Alone time
o Some Humor


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Chapter Q: Section 4
Exercise Considerations


QP: Internal Benefits
o Opportunity for non-thought
o Opportunity to stay in the moment
o Opportunity for awareness and new ideas
o Opportunity to focus on Breath


QQ: Exercise Attitudes
o I am comfortable with exercise
o I avoid exercise
o I am disciplined with exercise
o I perseverance related to exercise


QR: Exercise Pace Options
o Fast
o Slow
o Hard /Soft
o Mobile
o Inner Movement
o Visualization


QS: Participation Options
A: Alone
o Breath
o Movement
o Run, Jog, Walk, Hiking
o Swimming
o Flexibility and Stretch
o Weight Training
o Gardening
o Light cleaning

B: Group
o Martial arts
o Dance

C: Competition
o Tennis
o Golf
o Weight Training


QT: Walking Consideration
A: Values of Walking
o Breath - Movement
o Awareness of Changing Environment
o Allows for subtle, creative thought process that tend to move
o Allows varieties of movements, pace, gate
o Non-competitively, can do alone; with partner, in groups

B: Walking Techniques
o Head erect
o Elbows back
o Eyes forward
o Shoulders square
o Buttocks tucked
o Long stride
o Sense of Intention


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Chapter Q: Section 5
Body Mechanics

QU: Body Connective Dynamics
A: Overview Visualization
o The skin is the container which supports the body
o The skeleton provides the structure that gives our body form
o The muscles provide movement for our bodies
o Connective tissue provides flexibility for our body

B: Torso Dynamics
o The torso rests on top leg joints
o Leg bone goes from outer hip to inner thigh

C: Upper Limbs
o Arm movement includes collar bone
o Back Muscles (Lower - Middle - Upper)support the upper body

D: Pelvis and Hips
o The core of the body
o Moves here affect the entire body
o When they move everything moves

E: Head Joints
There is a joint in middle of head
Many .many muscle are utilized to support the head and its movements


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Chapter Q: Section 6
Healing-Touch Considerations

QV: General Bodywork Techniques
o Can cover all areas of body
o Can concentrate on specific areas
o Techniques can have a sense of flow
o Stay centered: Giver and Receiver
o Maintain contact - Keep control of session
o If pain occurs, stop, allow breath and relaxation
o Visualize Healing Space
o If comfortable listen to clients pulse
o Be aware of muscle grouping and connected areas of body
o Check in with receiver periodically


QW: Touch Dynamics
A: Touch Intention Possibilities
o Safety
o Gentleness
o Soothing
o Relaxation
o Healing
o Pain reduction
o Mobility
o Realignment
o Release
o Sensual
o Sexual

B: Visualize Healing Touch
o Do the bodywork technique in mind before do activity
o Become the activity while doing
o Movement can be effortless

C: Touching Guidance
o Hard
o Soft
o Overlap Strokes over Joints
o Vary degrees of pressure
o Have sense of pace; Vary pace; Use Pauses
o Harmonize Breath and Touch
o Various strokes over an area
o Concentrate on Specific Points

D: Touching Mechanics
o Fingers
o Thumb
o Palm
o Hand
o Feet
o Elbow

E: Body Areas to Target
o Points
o Ridges
o Indentation
o Joints (Gently)
o Where joints meet bone
o Where muscle inserts into bones
o Where muscle goes out of bone


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Chapter Q: Section 7
Body-Touch Disciplines

QX: Relaxation Oriented
A: Chair Massage
o Focused on quick relaxation and stress reduction techniques
o Suitable for office environment, business meetings and public events

B: Cranial Sacral
o Addresses the physical environment in which the brain and spinal cord develop and function
o Areas include the bones of the head, spinal column, sacrum and the underlying structures
o Employs a very light touch to release restrictions and compression

C: Swedish
o Firm but gentle pressure to improve the circulation
o Ease muscle aches and tension
o Improve flexibility and create relaxation


QY: Therapeutic orientation
A: Alexander Technique
o Intention is to convert unnecessary tension into useful energy
o Can alleviate stress-related conditions such as backache, neck pain, migraine

B: Chiropractic
o Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the muscular system
o Core focus is the spine and its relation to a healthy body

C: Deep Tissue & Sports
o Focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue
o Helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders

D: Myofascial
o A form of soft tissue therapy intended concentrating on the connective tissue fibers
o Benefits may include pain relief, increasing range of motion and balancing the body

E: Neuromuscular
o Focuses on lower back pain
o Addresses soft tissue injury muscle strain

F: Reflexology
o Based on the principles that there are reflexes in the hands, feet, and ears that correspond to every part, organ and gland in the body
o Benefits may include improved circulation, detoxification, reduced tension and the body’s ability to heal itself

G: Somatic
o Encourages connective mind/body release
o Addresses the emotional changes within the physical body



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Chapter Q: Section 8
Body-Attunement Disciplines

QZ: Subtle Touch
A: Acupressure
o Involves the use of finger pressure on specific body points
o Stimulates intuitive centers and body pathways

B: Shiatsu
o Uses palms, fingers, thumbs, knuckles, elbows, knees and the feet, to work on the body’s acupuncture points
o Intention is to balance a person’s energy flow, and strengthen the vital organs.

C: Acupuncture
o Involves the use of needles to stimulate and balance specific body points
o Stimulates intuitive centers and body pathways

D: Polarity Therapy
o Assumes positive and negative poles exist in every cell within our bodies
o The approach is to balance the positive and negative energies throughout the body


QAA: Intuitive Touch
A: Reiki
o The in vacation of healing energy
o A technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing

B: Visualization and Healing
o Requires knowledge of the internal environment of the human body
o Focus includes awareness of the issues of the past stored in the body
o Telepathic dialogue between intuitive body, physical cells, and soul dynamics


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Chapter Q: Section 9
General Remedy Classifications

QAB: Vibration Medicines: Targets Energy Fields within & outside the body
o Homeopathic Remedies
o Flower and Plant essences
o Essential Oils
o Fragrances


QAC: Diet & Nutrition Remedies: Targets Cells & Organs
o Foods
o Herbs
o Oils
o Food Supplements
o Minerals
o Tinctures
o Teas
o Minerals Salts


QAD: Manufactured Medicines: Targeted cells and organs
o Vitamins
o Drugs
o Manufacture supplements


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Chapter Q: Section 10
Remedy Treatment Overview

QAF: General Classification of Remedies
o Organic: grown from the Earth
o Elements from the Earth
o Intuitive/Belief system Remedies
o Chemical manufactured


QAG: Restorative Treatment Assumptions
o Power of Belief system - Suggestion
o Healing Crisis
o Occurs when body is over crowded with waste and irritating substances
o Cells throw off the waste and they circulate in blood stream
o As waste and irritating substances are reduces the body functions improve
o Much energy is required to digest food - If tired better to rest than to eat - Eat easily digestible foods
o If A little remedy works - More is not always better - Use moderation o Know your Self Treatment limitations; when in doubt, Seek Council


QAH: Remedy Treatment General Intentions and/or goals
o Relax
o Regulate
o Soften
o Eliminate
o Detoxify
o Build
o Cool or Warm
o Dry or Moist
o Nourish
o Specific Symptom Relief


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Chapter Q: Section 11
Symptoms to Investigate

QAI: Body Systems to Target
o Circulation & Respiratory
o Skin - Bones - Muscular
o Connecting tissue
o Digestion and Elimination
o Immune System
o Lymphatic
o Nervous system
o Sense Organs: Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat
Endocrine Glands
o Reproductive
o Cellular Dynamics


QAJ: Possible Treatable Symptoms; to Research
o Bleeding - Shock - Constipation
o Digestion - Gums - Hair - Skin Irritations
o Parasites - Nerves - Pain - Sleep
o Stiffness -Headaches - Diarrhea - Infections
o Fever - Bleeding - Shock - Hair - Gum Irritation
o Eye Irritation - Nausea – Bad Breath - Toothache
o Bones and Tissue Irritation - Bites
o Acid build-up - Headache - Irritated throat – Rashes
o Common cold


QAK: Low Vitality
o Gums
o Hair
o Nerves
o Sleep
o Breath
o Bones & Tissue
o Skin
o Heart


QAL: Irritations
o Constipation
o Digestion
o Skin Irritations
o Parasites
o Diarrhea
o Gum Irritation
o Eye Irritation
o Nausea
o Bites
o Over Acid
o Irritated throat


QAM: Pain
o Bleeding
o Shock
o Headaches
o Infections
o Fever
o Toothache


QAN: Symptom Emotional Analysis
o Awareness Symptom
o Identify Issue
o Emotional dynamics
o Feeling, Expression of unresolved issue
o Awareness and indicated change in behavior and or attitudes
o Visualization of indicated change
o Integrate change into daily living patterns


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Chapter Q: Section 12
Remedies to Investigate

QAO: Readily Available Remedies to Investigate
A: Everyday Foods
o Sea salt
o White Honey
o Garlic
o Onion
o Alcohol
o Vinegar
o Lemon
o Avocado

B: Everyday Household Items
o Baking Soda
o Epsom salt
o Beeswax
o Vinegar

C: Everyday Herbs
Cayenne
Cloves
Ginger
Peppermint
Cinnamon
Spearmint


QAP: Additional Remedies to Investigate
A: Other Common Herbs
o Golden Seal
o Echinacia
o Mullein
o Chaparral
o Slippery Elm
o Yarrow
o Calendula
o Comfrey

B: Other Products
o Lanolin
o Glycerin

C: Special foods
o Aloe
o Lecithin
o Wheat germ
o Ghee

D: Supplements
o Vitamin C
o Vitamin E
o Vitamin B-12
o Zinc
o Folic Acid
o Selenium


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Chapter Q: Section 13
Mouth Remedy Considerations

QAQ: Readily Available Remedies (Taken by Mouth) to Investigate
A: Herbs
For nearly 3000 years cultures throughout our planet have harnessed the natural power of the earth to live healthier, happier, more youthful lives.

B: Herbal Tea
o Herbal tea is a generic term for tea made from herbs instead of tea leaves from the tea plant
o Herbal tea can be made from fresh or dried flowers, leaves, seeds or roots
o The tea is usually made by pouring warm to boiling water over the plant parts and allowing the mixture to brew for several minutes.

C: Capsule
o Intention is to provide easy storage for remedies
o The remedies are placed in edible containers called capsules

D: Homeopathy
o Treats symptoms with highly diluted preparations created from substances that would ordinarily cause effects similar to the symptoms.
o Another aspect of remedy selection may be the patient's physical and psychological

E: Syrups
o Repeated reheating of the remedies in water until the desired concentration is achieved
o A thick liquid containing a large amount of dissolved remedies

F: Tablet
o Intention is to provide easy storage for remedies
o The remedies are tightly compacted for efficient space usage in retail establishments


QAR: Other Remedies (Taken by Mouth) to Investigate A: Cell Salts
o A group of homeopathic remedies made from minerals
o They are designed to operate on a cellular level
o There are 12 basic mineral or tissue cell salts in our bodies

B: Decoction
o A method of extraction by boiling of dissolved herbal or plant material, which may include stems, roots, and bark
o Decoctions differ from most teas in that decoctions are usually boiled

C: Flower Essences
o Are utilized for mind-body health care and herbal skin care products
o Additionally can be used as a catalyst for emotional healing and healing change

D: Infusions
o The process of steeping plants with a desired flavor in water or oil
o Similar to a decoction but is used with herbs that are more volatile or dissolve readily in water, or release their active ingredients easily in oil

E: Tincture
o An alcoholic extract leaves or other plant material in solution form
o Substances by soaked vinegar or glycerin


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Chapter Q: Section 14
Elimination Remedy Considerations

QAS: Upper Body Elimination
A: Gargle
o Is the act in which one bubbles a liquid in his or her mouth
o Can be done repetitively with the same liquid
o Is a common method of cleansing the throat, when gargling with warm water and salt

B: Nettie Pot
o The practice of nasal cleansing using a saline solution as part of a regular regimen of health and wellness
o A gentle, safe, efficient way to deliver a good cleansing dose of saline to the nose


QAT: Lower Body Elimination
A: Douche
o A device used to introduce a stream of water into the body for medical or hygienic reasons, or the stream of water itself
o Usually refers to vaginal irrigation, the rinsing of the vagina, but it can also refer to the rinsing of any body cavity

B: Enema
o A procedure of introducing liquids into the rectum and colon via the anus
o Can be carried out for medical reasons, a health therapy, and also for erotic purposes
C: Suppository
o A drug delivery system that is inserted either into the rectum, vagina, or urethra where it dissolves
o Are used to deliver both systemically-acting and locally-acting medications


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Chapter Q: Section 15
Topical Remedy Considerations

QAU: Water Based Topical Remedies
A: Bath/Splash
o Whole body is submerges in herb/water solution
o Smaller areas can also be targeted: Hands. Feet, pelvis

B: Fragrance & Steams
o Water is boiled; once boiling is achieved, heat is reduces to a simmer
o Essential oils are added to the water and the steam vapors are inhaled for cleansing and healing

C: Rinse or Wash
o Place remedy in warm water; allow remedy to dissolve in the water
o Strain out the remedy; use liquid as a rinse or water wash

D: Steam Vapor
o Herbs placed in boiling water
o Once boiling is achieved, heat is reduces to a simmer
o Steam vapors are inhaled for cleansing and healing


QAV: Herb Based Topical Remedies
A: Compress, Plaster & Poultice
o A tightly compressed concentration of herbs, placed in a warm tile
o Intention is for the herbs to slowly dissolve and treat the targeted area
o Compress can be left on for an extended time period

B: Essential Oils
o A concentrated, liquid containing volatile aroma compounds and oils from plants. They are generally extracted by distillation or solvent extraction
o Have been used medicinally at different periods in history; Additional uses: perfumes, cosmetics, flavoring in food and drink, for scenting incense and household cleaning products.

C: Liniments
o A medicated topical preparation for application to the skin
o Liniments are of a similar viscosity to lotions and significantly less viscous than an ointment or cream
o Unlike a lotion a liniment is applied with friction; that is always rubbed in
o Typically utilized to relieve pain and stiffness, such as from sore muscles or from

D: Lotions
o A low- to medium-viscosity, topical preparation intended for application to unbroken skin; creams and gels have a higher viscosity
o Lotions are usually applied to external skin with bare hands or a a clean cloth
o Uses are to smooth and soften the skin and can also be classified as a cosmetic

E: Oils
o Are also produced by plants, animals and other organisms through organic processes, and are remarkable in their diversity. Basically they repel, or refuse to dissolve, in water, and form solution with other oils
o They also have a high carbon and hydrogen content, and are considerably lacking in oxygen compared to other organic compounds and minerals

F: Salves/Ointment
o A salve is a medical ointment used to soothe the head or other body surface
o A drawing salve is used to treat boils, ingrown toenails, splinters


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Chapter Q: Section 16
Professional Services Overview

QAW: Counseling Guidelines
A: Intentions
o Listening and clarification
o Listening and Feedback
o Interaction Plan

B: Client Goals
o Removing blocks
o Support system
o Achieving life goals
o Behavior patterns
o Belief systems
o Self image
o Life functioning

C: Dialogue Format
o One to One
o Group meeting
o Extended group session

D: Know Your Limitations
o Colleagues on call
o Professional support
o Emergency contacts
o Emergency plan

E: Interaction Flow Potential
o Focused and Relaxed
o Emotional and Feelings
o Rational
o Client centered
o Challenging and Confrontational
o Problem solving
o Interactive Discussion

F: Homework Assignments
o New attitudes
o New behaviors
o Positive self talk
o Affirmations
o Action on goals
o Communication goals


QAX: Personal Facilitation Process
A: Facilitators Awareness
Focus
o Centered on person
o Go with what is going on
o Go with current experiential moment
Be aware of
o Body language - Body tension - Posture
o Breath - Shifts in focus and intensity (go with shifts - note theme(s)

B: Questioning, Feedback and Guidance
General
o Say only what necessary
o No advice
o Return to CHARGED theme
Dialogue
o Restatements; ask if correct – Emphasize point
o Ask; state in own words
o Ask; make statement to group
o Ask; express in another way
Restatement of Their Words
o Resentment to Wants
o Guilt to wants
o Fear to Wants
o Worry to wants
o Appreciation to wants
In The Moment
o (I Want) to (I am)
o (I try) to (I Am)
Questions: When person Gets Stuck
o Do you feel finished?
o Would you like to stop
o What are you experiencing (now)?
o Share Perceptions
Conclusion Dynamics
o Let’s look forward to next session
o In group: Go to next person
o Give person space - Check in Later; if need additional time
o Make person aware of support they have

C: When Person Is Feeling Overwhelmed
Focus
o Center on person
o Speech Patterns
o Body Posture
o Breath
o Degree of Participation
Questions or Suggestions
o What need now?
o Would like to stop?
o Would like take break?
o What experiencing now?
Possible Results
o Give person space (Go next person)
o Check in Later; Need additional time
Emergency Situation
o Access to emergency professionals
o Immediate medical attention


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Chapter Q: Section 17
Professional Services Considerations

QAY: Body Related Therapies and Techniques
o Nutritional and Dieting
o Bodywork therapies and Techniques
o Light healing touch therapies
o Symptom management


QAX: Mentoring, Counseling, Therapy
o Mentoring: Non biased feedback and support - Positive role model - Life options and alternatives – Feedback on life goals
o Coaching: Client centered support – Positive reinforcement
o Therapy: Dramatic change in lifestyle – Drama from the past – Problems with daily routines - Traumatic experience(s) - Isolated from friends and society - Depression
o Counseling: Advice on how-to skills – Expert information in specific areas
o Spiritual: Faith system techniques, Intuitive guidance, Intuitive techniques, Healing rituals


QAZ: Addition Wellness Services
o Back Care
o Dental Care
o Foot Care
o Ear Care
o Vision Care
o Hospital Advocacy
o Questions for Health Professional
o Health research options


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