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On one of the morning news programs there was a piece about job scamming online. ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION wants you to know that we are serious about PAYING YOU to help us get the word out about membership. (See our 8/28/09 blog for the how-tos and what you can earn.)Think about it: ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION wants to be a global organization. Our Mission is legitimate and simple: building a safe platform for ONLINE WELLNESS SERVICES. OWA is offering to pay you $100 for each member that is you refer that is approved for membership. No tricks. This IS gorilla marketing at its best. Won’t you PLEASE help us in YOUR town–wherever you are?! If you need OWA business cards to hand out, contact OWA with your mailing information and we will get those right out to you. Remember THERE IS NO LIMIT WITH THE NUMBER OF REFERRALS YOU CAN SEND US!!
Look forward to sending you lots of money!
ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION is still offering it stimulus package to help you have money for the up coming holidays. Instead of buying expensive advertising, OWA wants to offer YOU $100 for helping get new members. $100!! No limit!!! Here is how it works:
-Browse through http://www.onlinewellnessassociation.com to understand what ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION does. I would suggest being sure to read “Words from Our Founder”.
-If YOU have any questions, or need clarification on anything on the website, contact our OWA President at maxfabry@onlinewellnessassociation.com. OWA wants YOU to be clear about what you are selling.
-YOU actually aren’t selling anything. OWA staff members will do the selling. YOU are INTRODUCING ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION to wellness practitioners in your community.
-To be clear what a “wellness practitioner is” visit the blog entry from 5/28/09 at http://www.onlinewellnessassociation.com/blog/
-INVITE wellness practitioners to browse the site, and ask if you can send their contact information to ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION. If you would like to have cards to hand out, e-mail a request to maxfabry@onlinewellnessassociation.com. Be sure to include your name, address, and phone number.
-OWA DOES NOT hard sell. But, we can offer special discounts because of YOUR referral. The OWA staff will not embarrass you in any way.
-Within a week of your referral being approved for membership, YOU WILL RECEIVE PAYMENT FOR $100.
REMEMBER there is NO LIMIT on the number of referrals you send. WE WANT TO PAY YOU TO MARKET ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION!!
Do you have an OWA SEAL OF APPROVAL on your website? Have you applied? In order to qualify for an OWA SEAL you have to meet certain standards and criteria set by ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION. If you haven’t visited the site to find out what is necessary to qualify the following is taken off the ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION membership site:
What sets OWA apart from other online therapy services, are the extra efforts we take to assure the professionalism of all of our practitioners. This will assure our goal of making OWA the primary resource when looking for safe and reliable therapeutic practices on the internet. Though our efforts are to utilize advanced communication technology of the internet to bring clients and practitioners together, we must take the extra time necessary to assure the qualifications and credibility of all our practitioners. Our background checks typically take about two weeks for completion.
The following list is a breakdown of our application process and requirements:
1. Personal Information: name, date of birth.
2. Contact Information: address, telephone number, e-mail, web address, webmaster contact information, business card.
3. Recent Digital Photograph: photos will be resized as needed.
4. Professional Information: title, specialty, licenses.
5. Description of Services: summarize the specific services, specialty, or focus you are offering, hours of operation, preferred method(s) of e-therapy: e-mail, i.m. (instant messaging), a.v. (audio/video), optional method(s).
6. Mini Profile: a one to three sentence description of your method/approach to the services you provide; to be placed in the OWA Directory.
7. Brief Biography: biographies may be utilized if you are chosen as Member of the Month, or for other recognition programs.
8. Copy of Credentials: copies of any licenses, certifications, degrees, required to practice professionally.
9. Four Recent Professional References: colleagues in your field who are familiar with your work, credentials, and integrity. Please notify your references that an OWA Staff Member will be contacting them for identity verification.
10. Agree to Background Check: a background check will be completed by a third party online agency. OWA will only receive communication that you have either passed your background check, or that we ‘need to discuss the findings’. OWA does not receive any of the information needed to complete this background check. Having a felony conviction does not necessarily exclude you from being a member of OWA, particularly if you are already actively working in your field. However, the following felony convictions will exclude you from membership in OWA: Pedophilia, Domestic Violence, Rape, Stalking, and Technology Related Crimes. In addition, you may also be excluded if you have lost your license based on ethical misconduct.
Learn more about becoming an ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION member and having the privilege of displaying an OWA SEAL OF APPROVAL on your site at
http://www.onlinewellnessassociation.com
ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION members are dedicated to their professions. They share the same principles and approaches that drive the OWA Mission: “OWA’s goal is to provide a SAFE platform for practitioners to build successful practices online and for potential clients to feel safe when choosing a practitioner.” The practitioners and staff of ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION share this philosophy:
“Health & Wellness: therapists, counselors, coaches, and guides in the health and wellness field, integrate various techniques to align mind, body, spirit, and relationships through the use of both traditional and nontraditional therapies. Cognitive and mind-body health techniques are used to achieve presence and peace of mind. Natural diet, exercise, sleep, relaxation, and prevention is emphasized to strengthen and heal the body. Spiritual connectiveness is emphasized to achieve a healthy connection with the mind, body, and external factors. Fulfilling relationships with our work, purpose of life, family, friends, and acquaintances are achieved through learning to free the ego. Achieving wellness means alleviating anxiety, drama, and disease to attain a more fulfilling and peaceful quality of life.”
Have you applied for membership with ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION? Go to
ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION is ready to expand beyond present borders. Are you a LEGITIMATE WELLNESS PRACTITIONER that wants to increase your visibility? Establish yourself an expert? Have immediate proof that you are reliable and SAFE to use? If the answer is “yes” to these questions, then see if you meet the standards and criteria for membership with ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION. Go to
ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION is located in Eugene, Oregon, in the beautiful Willamette Valley. Eugene is the home of the University of Oregon, and known as Track Town USA. This was the perfect place to launch a 21st Internet business. The talent, creativity, and technical support available in the Lane County area are phenomenal. It is easy to get spoiled working with the web designers, advertising people, and back up support. When comparing costs to build a company like ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION, it is easy to be grateful for living in such a wonderful community. The local wellness practitioners have been coming aboard one by one; one by one they are helping to build a solid foundation for ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION. Be sure to visit the Lane County via Planet Eugene at: http://www.planeteugene.com/.
And, if you haven’t applied for a membership with ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION as yet, be sure to see if you are qualified to become a member at
http://www.onlinewellnessassociation.com
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A RESIDENT OF PLANET EUGENE OR OREGON TO BE A MEMBER.
ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION member CATHERINE VAN WETTER is more then an extraordinary counselor and author, she has a radio show, too. Catherine wants to invite you to “How to Sell With Authenticity and Joy!” on Wednesday, August 26 at 11:00am.
Event: How to Sell With Authenticity and Joy!
“A Heartfelt Conversation on Inspirations of the Heart Radio”
What: Class
Host: Inspirations of The Heart Radio
Start Time: Wednesday, August 26 at 11:00am
End Time: Wednesday, August 26 at 12:00pm
Where: Virtual (Times above are Pacific)
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=113577425838&mid=fa2725G550599f3G3f191aG7
Become an ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION member so we can help market your projects. To see if you qualify to be a member, go to
Becoming a member of ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION is not a simple matter. Many potential members feel bogged down with the paperwork that is involved. Unfortunately for OWA, this limits fast growth in our membership. Fortunately, though, our founder does not join in the consensus thinkings of most Americans regarding “instant gratification". Knowing that members are who they say they are, have the credentials to do what they are offering, and are held in esteem with their colleagues and clients, is at the heart of the ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION mission lies. At OWA there is policy of slow but sure. We wait patiently for the applications for membership to be filled out, nudging potential members now and then, and we celebrate each and every applicant that is approved. We are building more then a Membership Internet business here at ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION, we are building a safe community.
Have you applied for your membership? Are you filling out the paperwork? Don’t forget to complete “STEP 2: Click here to
notify OWA to start process". This steps notifies the OWA Staff that you are in the paperwork stage.
For more information about membership with ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION go to:
Interview with MAx Fabry, Founder and President of ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION:
How did you get started with online counseling?
“I was able to see the value of internet counseling which I have been offering clients for almost three years. When I first started, e-mail was the most efficient way of interacting with my clients in Australia and England. Then, as I started getting additional clients, I learned about online phone services that incorporated web cams; and, chat rooms for real time counseling. Somehow, in three years I had accumulated clients in Australia, England, Alaska, California, Florida, Kansas, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. These clients were all by personal referral. ‘Imagine if I actually started marketing for clients’ I thought one day. In the fall of 2005 it was time to move forward with developing a website to begin expanding my online therapy sessions. Technology had caught up to counseling online—we could now view our clients in real time. And, new generations are becoming virtual community members buying products, downloading music, seeking education—it was truly time for counseling, and other wellness practices, to move into the 21st Century.”
So, you put your private practice online first?
“That was my initial idea. Banking on my three years of internet counseling experience, I decided to embark on an on-line counseling practice. I was ready to put a website up for my own private practice: Lifestyle Changes Counseling Services. As I was doing research to register as an online counselor, I was surprised, and aghast, that there was no specific organization verifying credentials, and, no one able to assure the potential client that I am, in fact, a real counselor, with real credentials. There did not appear to be any real organization to help keep the predators away from the potential vulnerable clients, and to make the internet immediate and efficient for potential clients to chose a wellness practitioner.”
Hence, the idea of ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION?
“The idea of developing a safe platform for practitioners actually hit me in the shower the morning I decided to bag the idea of putting my practice on-line. Talk about a scary thought! I went through the pros and cons of starting a new business that I, or anyone else, had limited knowledge about: developing websites, educating why and how, marketing a virtual business, and on and on! I talked to some friends, consulted a mentor or two. After thinking about the idea for a few days, I seized the opportunity to not only move my own practice, Lifestyle Changes, into the 21st century, but to also develop a platform that would be safe for professionals to offer legitimate services, and, potential clients to find legitimate professionals. I decided I wasn’t going to do online counseling alone—I would invite the rest of the therapeutic community to join me.”
“Thus, ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION (OWA) was conceived.”
Join MAx and other wellness practitioners building a safe platform for wellness services. See if you qualify as a member at
ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION continues to get the word out that we are looking for wellness practitioners that qualify for members of OWA. OWA wants to invite all wellness practitioners that work in the health and wellness fields: therapists, counselors, coaches, and guides in the health and wellness field, integrate various techniques to align mind, body, spirit, and relationships through the use of both traditional and nontraditional therapies. Therapists and counselors that use cognitive and mind-body health techniques to achieve presence and peace of mind. Practitioners that emphasize strength and mind/body healing using natural diet, exercise, sleep, relaxation, and prevention. Also, practitioners, ministers, guides that emphasize spiritual connectiveness to achieve a healthy connection with the mind, body, and spirit. Those practitioners that achieve fulfilling relationships with our work, purpose of life, family, friends, and acquaintances through learning to free the ego. ALL wellness practitioners that believe that achieving wellness means alleviating anxiety, drama, and disease to attain a more fulfilling and peaceful quality of life–THIS IS A CALL TO ACTION FOR YOU! To see if you qualify for membership, visit
This is what ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION has to say about the future of therapy online: “With the advancement of internet technology our methods of remote communication have improved dramatically. Not only has the speed of internet communication accelerated, but the quality has truly become futuristic; the days of live video and audio feeds that could once only be imagined on the now outdated sets of science fiction television series and movies have finally arrived in our offices and living rooms around the world. With the installment of a simple microphone and camera into the common computer, people are now communicating face to face in real time from places in disparate regions of the globe. It is the power of this instant communication that has set the stage for new and revolutionary methods of therapeutic counseling soon to be commonly known as E-Therapy.”
Learn how you can become an online therapist. Go to
ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION member CATHERINE VAN WETTER has been extremely busy this year facilitating workshops, release of her new book, relocating her private practice, AND, jumping into the world of blogRadio Shows. Two of the newest additions to Catherines growing presence is her “Inner Resolution Facilitation Services” and her new radio show “Inspirations of the Heart”, every Monday and Wednesday 11 AM PT, on http://www.blogtalkradio.com/inspirationsoftheheart.com. Catherine’s motivation for all of is “Are you ready to step away from who you think you are, and fully become the magnificent person that you are?” I don’t know about you, but I am all in with Catherine’s gentle warm approach to life. To keep up with everything Catherine is doing, be sure to sign up for her newsletter and learn the dates that she will be in your area. Better yet, contact Catherine and schedule one of her many offerings in your local area. You can learn how to host a presentation by Catherine at her website:
http://totheheartofthematter.com
CATHERINE VAN WETTER is a great example of the quality of wellness practitioner ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION wants to promote. Have you applied for your membership? See if you meet the standards for membership at
Off the I-5 corridor, between Medford, Oregon, and Portland, Oregon, is the small town of Roseburg, Oregon. Since 1880, Main Street has replaced the 1846 Applegate Trail; and not too far from Main Street is the WISDOM OF WELLNESS AND CHIROPRACTIC CENTER, owned and operated by ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION member DR. LAUREN SCHROEDER. Along with the splendor of Roseburg’s many rivers, covered bridges, and quaint small town atmosphere, Dr. Schroeder has created an Oasis where East meets West for non-invasive healing services. Dr. Schroeder brings almost 25 years of chiropractic experience to her practice dedicated to helping people reach their wellness goals. Dr. Schroeder has created a safe calm space for people to learn and experience alternative wellness and the latest technology available in the wellness industry. Learn more about Dr. Lauren Schroeder at
http://www.wisdomofwellnesscenter.com
ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION is proud to have DR. LAUREN SCHROEDER, of the Roseburg, Oregon WISDOM OF WELLNESS AND CHIROPRACTIC CENTER as a member.
Have you applied for membership with ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION? To learn if you qualify, go to: http://www.onlinewellnessassociation.com
Tune in to ESOTERIC CHICK TALK RADIO SHOW hosted by ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION member KEESHA MAYES-WASHINGTON. Keesha has informative guests talking about everything spiritual: divine relationships to energetic healing. ESOTERIC CHICK TALK RADIO SHOW airs every Friday 12 Noon est. Be sure to post it on your calendar.
In addition to the radio show, Keesha has a successful private practice—including long-distance counseling. Her website is dynamic: http://www.innerwisdomsway.com, please be sure to click over to learn about this extraordinary woman. “Keesha’s life purpose is to support people in making the most out of their lives no matter the circumstances or situations.” She is there to LISTEN to what you have to say via ESOTORIC CHICK TALK, local one-on-one counseling, or long distance counseling. Start to get to know more about KEESHA MAYES-WASHINGTON at
Are you an American presently living in another country, or planning to move to a foreign country? Then you need to become familiar with ONLINE WELLNESS MEMBER, DAWN LABARRE. Dawn is an Oregonian, USA, presently tucked away in a quaint village outside of London. Her experience living abroad and her education leading to degrees in Social Work and Counseling, has provided a private practice built around “Expatriate Wellness”. “Living here and traveling extensively has uniquely positioned me to understand expatriate issues.” Thanks to technology available, Dawn has the capacity to have clients around the world. Her contact information is available at the ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY:
http://www.onlinewellnessassociation.com
WELCOME DAWN AS ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION FIRST! INTERNATIONAL MEMBER.
Have you applied for your membership with ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION? Go to:
ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION is excited about one of its newest members, RICHARD BLACKSTONE, International Motivational Speaker, Spiritual Guide, and Love Guru. Richard has joined other spiritual thinkers in “Creating a new world model that makes the existing model obsolete.” Richard focuses on developing a deep understanding of the laws of the universe that govern all of creation. His approach is totally focused on ‘what you want in life.’ He is presently offering an outrageous offer for his 12 CD Set “Master Your Life: The Art of Conscious Creation”. Be sure to check this incredible offer out at: http://www.MasterYourLifetheARTofConsciousCreation.com/monthly.htm
Richard also has two books presently offered through his website: “Nuts & bolts of Spirituality: Waking Up the Sleepwalkers”, and “Seven Spiritual Laws of Golf”.
http://www.richardblackstone.com
AND, if you are not receiving Richard’s daily motivational messages, you are missing out on an extraordinary way to begin your day. Here is what everyone received this AM:
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CREATE ONE LOVE NOTES:
Dear MAx,
Albert Einstein told us, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”
Live in love,
Richard D. Blackstone
www.CreateOneLove.com
Beyond the mere idea that imagination is unlimited MAx there is also this very key factor that imagination plays in your life. Anything, and I mean ANY THING, that you will someday live you have first imagined because nothing will manifest in your experience without the imagination process happening first. It is part of the rules of the game. Everything in your life starts with a thought and when you imagine that thought you give life to that thought and then it has the potential to manifest into your life experience. No desire will ever manifest unless you have first imagined it. Okay, now you have the simple tool to create your life the way you truly want it to be. Imagine that.
Richard D. Blackstone
CREATE ONE LOVE
84820 Cloverdale Road
Creswell, OR 97426
www.RichardBlackstone.com
ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION welcomes RICHARD BLACKSTONE as one of its newest members. WELCOME ABOARD, RICHARD!!!
It was recently announced that ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION FOUNDER AND MEMBER, MAx Fabry, launched an innovative outpatient addiction treatment program. If you missed that announcement, read below:
Dr. Mark Willenbring, director of the Treatment and Recovery Research Division at the national Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism., recently wrote an article for ADDICTION PROFESSIONAL magazine (Sept/Oct 2008` Vol 6 No 5, page 12) suggesting that a fundamental change needed to be done to redefine alcohol treatment. Among the topics of this article were who, and who did not receive specialty addiction treatment and why; continuum of need, and structural barriers. One of his suggestions was for expanding the elements of the continuum of need and care. Dr. Willenbring said “Since no one behavioral approach has better overall outcomes than others, clients should have a choice of available, effective treatment…Because most people in need of specialty treatment have chronic, relapsing dependence as well as co-existing physical mental disorders, specialty addiction treatment should seamlessly integrate addiction, primary medical, and psychiatric treatments” Dr. Willenbring is just one voice of many addiction experts calling for addiction specialists to step out of the traditional box of treatment and come up with new approaches.
I have recently launched the HEALTHY HEALING ADDICTION TREATMENT PROGRAM, a comprehensive, multidimensional alternative holistic counseling/coach approach to healing from addiction on an individual basis. This approach addresses the three dimensions necessary for individual healing: physical, emotional, and spiritual. Methods used include, but not limited to, cognitive behavioral modification, rational therapy, family systems, and, rational behavioral emotive therapy, along with an array of alternative approaches. Healthy Healing guides the clients from active chronic addiction/relapse to sobriety, into a maintenance recovery, to ongoing healing. This is an integrated services model that requires the client to make a minimum of one-year commitment to the program. Healthy Healing would be considered an intensive-intensive-outpatient program. This program was developed to address the needs of individuals who meet the ASAM criteria for residential care, but are unwilling, or unable, to commit to a residential program. This concept meets the client at their willingness level.
The HEALTHY HEALING PROGRAM blends elements of the traditional 12-step approach, with approaches specific to individual need. For instance, using cognitive-behavioral therapy counselor and client work together to understand addiction and explore spirituality; steps one and two in the 12-step program. Another example is the phrase often used in 12-step “one day at a time”; the counselor may work with the client using “The Power of Now” to learn to live life in the “now”.
As Dr. Willenbring pointed out at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, “Since no one behavioral approach has better overall outcomes than others, clients should have a choice of available, effective treatments.”
The HEALTHY HEALING ADDICTION TREATMENT PROGRAM offers a viable alternative to traditional addiction treatment. Learn more about me, MAx Fabry, and this program at:
http://www.lifestylechangescounseling.com
MAx Fabry is also the founder and pioneer member of ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION. Read “Words from our Founder” and view her Professional Directory at: http://www.onlinewellnessassociation.com
A new group of wellness practitioners ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION would like to invite to become members are American Board of Addiction Medicine Certified Physicians. I think it is important for people seeking recovery, their families, and the communities to be knowledgeable about physician knowledge and expertise about addiction. The two disciplines haven’t always been exclusive. But, as of May 2, 2009, physicians, MDs, can now also become certified as addiction specialists. This allows for true integrative services to those seeking treatment for addiction. If you are one of the new Board Certified physicians, please review if you are eligible for membership with ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION. Go to: http://www.onlinewellnessassociation.com Or, if you know a physician that is now Board Certified, invite them to browse through the OWA website, and submit their contact information to ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION–if they join, OWA will pay YOU $100.
Thank you for introducing ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION to your local WELLNESS PRACTITIONERS. This campaign is continuing through the end of the year. YOU can make $100 per new member by:
1. INTRODUCE ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION to wellness practitioners in your community. A WELLNESS PRACTITIONER is anyone legitimately contributing to the healing of another’s mind, body, or spirit. Can include, but not limited to: counselors, therapists, psychiatrists, massage therapist, EFT Practitioners, Journey Practitioners, life coaches. Just INVITE any of these people to browse through the website at: http://www.onlinewellnessassociation.com
2. ASK if you can pass their contact information to ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION so that we can contact them directly to answer questions. Please know that we do not do hard selling. OWA speaks for itself. We know that not everyone will be interested, and, not everyone will meet the standards. See the standards at:
http://www.onlinewellnessassociation.com/index.php?v=member
3. PAYMENT TO YOU of $100 is made upon the referral being approved for membership. There is no limit to number of referrals you send us. Our staff will work to get the approvals as quickly as possible.
If you have any questions about this campaign, please contact me, MAx Fabry, OWA President, at maxfabry@onlinewellnessassociation.com. Please put MARKETING CAMPAIGN in the “subject".
Feedback and suggestions for our site are welcome. Browse at
ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION member, DR. CAROL STOUTLAND, Chiropractic Medicine, practices the NUCCA upper cervical technique—NO POPPING OR CRACKING. One thing that many people don’t know is that a chiropractic adjustment is a primary intervention resource to help in the recovery process of addiction.
Here is why it is effective: chemicals from the brain need to be able to smoothly flow through the system. A misalignment in the back, particularly the upper cervical area, interferes with the flow of brain chemicals including those associated with addiction; e.g. dopamine. The other good reason for using this intervention is that it is drug-free. Learn more about DR. CAROL STOUTLAND and the other services she offers at the ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL DIRETORY: http://www.onlinewellnessassociation.com
STRESS! Stress is the thing that happens to your mind, body, and spirit when you have too much to deal with. The first part of 2009 has been challenging to many of us, and, it is difficult to find someone who hasn’t experienced stress in the past eight months. ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION is absolutely DELIGHTED to have a STRESS DETECTIVE as one of our newest members. I want to welcome SUSAN TYLER, STRESSDETECTIVE.NET. “Stress impacts your health, your wealth, your attitude and your well being. It can make you fat, sad, angry or give you pain and even contribute to cancer and death.” Susan Tyler, The Stress Detective. Susan can customize a Stress Management program for you consisting of a balance of education, guidance, biofeedback, nutritional counseling, and support. Visit SUSAN TYLER at the OWA PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY at http://onlinewellnessassociation.com. Or, go directly to her website at http://www.stressdetective.net. ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION warmly welcomes SUSAN TYLE, THE STRESS DETECTIVE as a member.
Have you applied for membership to ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION? Go to
Have you seen who is a new member of ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION?!! THE KATHLEEN GAGE!!! Entrepreneurial coach extraordinaire!! If you are not yet acquainted with KATHLEEN’s work, then your internet business is probably still struggling. ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION was able to get off the ground because of KATHLEEN GAGE’S information found in her STREETS SMARTS MARKETING site, her teleseminars, coaching, newsletter, and more. Learn what KATHLEEN GAGE has to offer to help you be a marketing success. Go to:
WELCOME: KATHLEEN GAGE.
Have you applied to become part of this rapidly growing association? Apply now at:
Research has suggested that up to 60 percent of depression sufferers also experience an anxiety disorder.
Depression and anxiety are two common emotions, causing suffering and feelings of inferiority, despair and worse. Our society today is experiencing an epidemic of stress, anxiety and depression. Some in the medical profession will say most of the population is experiencing some degree of post-traumatic stress disorder!
Imagine feeling drained of initiative and overwhelmed with constant feelings of dread, worry and concerns about the future. This can lead to physical ailments, lower quality of life, and generally intolerable life situations.
Depression may cause an anxiety disorder, or having an anxiety order may cause depression. If you have both, you may need treatment, such as medication or counseling, or a combination of both. Treatments for depression sometimes provide relief of anxiety also.
Some activities or changes to help with depression and anxiety are:
Everyone experiences anxiety during their lifetime. It’s when a person has ongoing anxiety that they may be diagnosed with an “anxiety disorder.” Anxiety disorders include panic attacks, phobias, PTSD and more.
You know you have anxiety when you feel fear, helplessness, panic, think something bad may happen, and/or actual physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, sudden sweating or flushing and other symptoms [link].
If you have recurring panic attacks, you may be diagnosed with “panic disorder.” There are more criteria beyond the physical/mental state known to you as a panic attack, in order to be diagnosed with panic disorder. Always check with a medical professional if you think you have a panic disorder.
You may have depression when a collection of the following (non-exhaustive) set of symptoms is present:
(ed. Note: this article, and this website, are not meant to replace consultation with your medical care provider. This article is presented as informational only, and we do not diagnose or treat any disease. If you believe you suffer from anxiety or depression, we recommend you consult with your doctor.)
There is a large body of work concerning how individuals suffering from Anxiety and Depression can help themselves overcome these debilitating afflictions. Behavioral therapies have been written about that “walk you through” activates and exercises designed to lead you to a solution to your problem, at your pace and in your way.
Much of this new research assumes that your problems come from feelings and thoughts, conscious and unconscious, that lead to behavior and actions and other thoughts that are unhealthy or unwanted.
If our thoughts and feelings affect our actions, can’t the formula work in the other direction? Can our behavior affect our feelings, moods, and thoughts? Of course it can!
Try this – sitting in a chair, slump over, look at the floor for a moment. How does your body feel, what are you thinking? Now, sit up straight, take a deep full breath in through your nose, exhale through your mouth, and look straight ahead, or even up a little bit. Do you notice a difference in your thoughts, or how your body feels? Which felt better?
It’s been shown that exercise can ease symptoms of depression and anxiety, even a little exercise.
“It’s not a magic bullet, but increasing physical activity is a positive and active strategy to help manage depression and anxiety,” says Kristin Vickers-Douglas, Ph.D., a psychologist at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
Scientists don’t completely understand how exercise reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety. There is evidence showing that exercise raises levels of some mood-enhancing neurotransmitters, can increase “feel-good” endorphins (cause of runners high) and releases muscle tension. Regular exercise helps you sleep better, reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol, and has other calming effects.
Anxiety and depression, when they occur together, are difficult to cope with. There is much help available, and there are others who have come before you and beat them both. Taking those first steps to helping yourself in and of itself can be a great confidence booster. Small successes can lead to bigger ones.
Exercise and diet, which have been shown to help, can be used to ease your symptoms of anxiety and depression. Consult with your doctor, find a dietitian, read a book, and take some action. Explore the possibilities of what is available to you and begin. Doing something positive for yourself is a healthy strategy. Begin today!
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This article is intended only to provide general information and is not intended as an exhaustive source of information for the topics discussed. This article does not replace your relationship with any health care professional you are consulting with or consult with in the future.
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Dan DeLuca, CH, is a Certified Consulting Hypnotherapist, Author, and Coach in the fields of Life-Health Coaching, Motivation and Communication. Since 2005, Dan has been practicing Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Hypnosis, TimeLine Therapy and other life-changing modalities.
He is a member of the Association for Integrative Psychology, The National Guild of Hypnotists, and the American Board of Hypnotherapy.
His website is http://www.panicsolutions.info
Are you a parent of a teenage? Learn to parent your teen with skill, grace, and humor from ONLINE WELLNESS MEMBER JAMIE GUYN, MS. Jamie has more than 30 years of experience in the counseling, education, and parent training fields. In addition to running a successful private counseling practice, STRONG FAMILIES EUGENE, is located in Eugene, Oregon, she has presented corporate seminars, taught court-mandated parenting classes, and worked with incarcerated women. She is the proud mother of two “delightful ex-teenage sons”. Jamie will be presenting a six class series that will help parents of teenagers:
-Prepare your teenager for adulthood
-Connect with your adolescent
-Avoid power struggles
-Set clear limits and follow through with them
-Learn how adolescent brains are changing
-Increase respect in your relationship with your teen
Cost of the six classes is $189–second parent attends for half price. The next class is now open for registration in the Lane County, Oregon area. If you would like additional information regarding these classes, register for the upcoming class, or schedule a class series in your area, contact Jamie Guyn at 541-510-3089; or, e-mail: jamie@strongfamilieseugene.com.
Learn more about Jamie Guyn, her private practice, and her classess/workshops at
http://www.strongfamilieseugene.com
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Did you know that tuning forks are instruments for healing? Just ask ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION member PAULA MAGERAS. She has been working on a workbook for teaching a basic sound therapy workshop, and is now ready to present the first workshop in Eugene, Oregon. This will be a hands-on workshop, AND, just to be sure that everyone really gets the concept, she is including four tuning forks for each of the participants. This workshop will be held on September 12th & 13th, 2009, from 8 am to 12 noon each day. PRE-REGISTRATION is required; deadline for registration is August 21. Cost is $275.00. This workshop is limed to only eight people—so register now. Paula does take visa and mastercard. For additional information, or to register, call 541-232-1471, or visit Paula’s website to learn more about sound vibrational healing techniques at http://www.inner-den.com/.
ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION is proud to support our members. For additional member events, be sure to visit http://www.onlinewellnessassociation.com/events/.
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The ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY is a listing of qualified professionals who have been given the OWA SEAL OF APPROVAL for meeting the criteria for membership. Our Directory is an excellent resource online for anyone seeking professional services such as counseling for individuals and families, massage therapy, nutrition, financial coaching, spiritual guidance, and other wellness services. With a click of your mouse you can find a variety of wellness services and products and be assured that the services and products meet the OWA STANDARDS.
The contact information for each of our ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS is displayed in their directory listing with contact information. You can link directly to their website by clicking their web address. Look for the OWA SEAL OF APPROVAL on their site.
If you know of a wellness practitioner that is not yet an ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION member, send them an e-mail to encourage their membership. “CC” me at maxfabry@onlinewellnessassociation.com; if they are approved for membership, you will receive $100!
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When looking for professional wellness services online look for the ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION (OWA)SEAL OF APPROVAL. It is the only seal on the Internet backed by a company with security in mind. Our mission is to build a platform of safety and assurance of authenticity for professionals to offer services online, and the public to feel confident that the professional represented on the website is legitimate and qualified to offer their services and products. The OWA PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY is FREE to the public. Wellness Practitioners become members based on meeting the OWA criteria; there is just one yearly membership fee charged to the professional members–no affiliate fees, or kick-back for referrals. The public is invited to utilize the information compiled on the ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION website to make an safe, informed decision about who they choose to commission services from. If you find a wellness practitioner online that does not have the OWA SEAL OF APPROVAL on their site, e-mail them and ask “Why?” “CC” maxfabry@onlinewellnessassociation.com. If that practitioner becomes a member, OWA will send you $100! Help make the Internet a safe place to shop for wellness services.
Are you concerned about potential predators and fraudulent individuals you may encounter on the Internet? If so, you need to be cautious and discretionary when choosing a professional offering services and products online. It would be nearly impossible for the average person in crises to perform a background check, determine if the professional truly has legitimate credentials, and is recognized by their peers as having the training and experience to provide services to you.
ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION is the solution to your security concerns. We have the highest standards for professionals to display our Seal ontheir website. You can be confident that OWA has conducted a thorough examination of that professional’s background, credentials, and references.
View the ONLINE WELLNESS ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY at:
http://www.onlinewellnessassociation.com
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