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Empath or Trauma Response?

Raised by Wolves, Possibly Monsters - From Mobster To Reiki Master - healthy Masculinity - recovery - healing - self-help - traumaBook Release: Raised by Wolves, Possibly Monsters - From Mobster to Reiki Master, A Memoir of Awakening & Transformation. Find out more about this exciting new book here.

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                    Are you an empath, or are trauma responses being expressed from childhood? In recent years, a number of people who have identified themselves as empaths have expressed an attitude of superiority to those who are not empaths. They think they are "special." I find this troubling on multiple levels. An empath is not something that you train or study to become; it is typically a response to childhood trauma and a heightened sense of vigilance. Is experiencing a challenging childhood a reason to feel superior to others?
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Reiki Research: An Effectiveness Trial of Reiki

New Reiki research is available! We have been waiting for a large-scale study on the effects of Reiki physically and psychologically. More Reiki research needs to take place, but this is important to the Reiki community. Natalie L. Dyer, Ann L. Baldwin, and William L. Rand conducted this new abstract of Reiki research with Harvard University. Many of you are familiar with William L. Rand from the International Center for Reiki Training. William is also a Reiki Master in one of my Reiki Lineages. 
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Reflections on Compassion

"Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity." Pema Chödrön "Compassion, however, is a renewable resource. When you are able to feel empathy but then extend a hand to alleviate someone’s pain, you are less likely to burn out. Research indicates that compassion and empathy use different regions of the brain and that compassion can combat empathetic ...

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First Degree Reiki Training October 8 & 9!

A Special First Degree Reiki Training Saturday & Sunday October 8 & 9 from 1:00-6:00. First Degree Traditional Usui Reiki Training is where all new Reiki students begin their Reiki Training. In this class, students receive all four First Degree Reiki Attunements, practice sharing and receiving Reiki and be ready to share Reiki with friends, family and emergency situations. First Degree Traditional Usui Reiki Training is offered as a two-day Training. The fee for the two-day training is $175. Location in Warren, RI. Providence Reiki Training - The Usui System of ...

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Reiki Master Training November 12 & 13!

Reiki Master Teacher Training November 12 & 13 from 12:00 - 6:00! Reiki Master Training is a two-day Reiki Training preparing a Reiki Practitioner to facilitate Traditional Usui Reiki Training. Reiki Master Training includes how to pass Reiki Attunements, organize a Reiki Training and facilitate a Reiki Training. This class involves time for practice of passing Reiki Attunements for Reiki Teaching Masters. Each student will also receive an Attunement from the Reiki Master, plus the opportunity to receive multiple Attunements from other students during the training.   Reiki Master Teacher Training- Providence Holistic Counseling, Coaching and Reiki - Michael Swerdloff If you have received Reiki Training to Second Degree (Level Two) you have met the requirements to receive Reiki Master Teacher Training. It is preferred that you've also received Advanced Reiki Training, but not necessary. ...

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The Healing Apprenticeship Costa Rica 2023!

The Healing Apprenticeship is an amazing week-long Intensive at the beautiful Goddess Garden Retreat Center, Cahuita, Costa Rica, January 28 - February 4, 2023. Is it time for you to break through the obstacles that prevent you from sustainably being yourself in all the beautiful and not-so-beautiful ways?  Have you had enough of the same obstacles showing up again and again, no matter how long you have been in Therapy, practicing Meditation, Yoga, or other Spiritual practices? ...

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This Sculpture Shows The Inner Child In Us – Love

Book Release: Raised by Wolves, Possibly Monsters - From Mobster to Reiki Master, A Memoir of Awakening & Transformation. Find out more about this exciting new book here. Buy Your Copy Now!                     We all have a little boy or little girl inside us, or both. Many people refer to this part of ourselves as the Inner Child. The term Inner Child gets used a lot these days, but what is the Inner Child? I like the description below. "The inner child lives in ...

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