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Center Events and News - October 2003
October 1, 2003
Imagine That by Elaine Melody Thomas, C.Cht.
One morning when my son, James, was 12 years old, he felt
the familiar tightening in his chest that began an asthma
episode while on the school bus, a one hour ride for him
that had only begun about fifteen minutes earlier. He
quickly realized he had forgotten his Albuterol inhaler and
began to panic, which only made breathing even more
difficult. He was very shy at the time, and did not tell
the bus driver or anyone he was having a problem.
Then, he recalled the imagery technique he had been taught
for helping with his condition. He closed his eyes and
leaned back in his seat and began imagining…
First he pictured a big, orange ball of color above his
head, like a big Florida orange. Then he imagined it being
‘squeezed’ over and into him, as if his lungs were
containers for orange juice. He did this for about 15
minutes, until he felt his breathing normalize. Then, he
followed the orange imagery with a few minutes of imagining
a beautiful blue sky, and breathing in blue. James related
to me when he came home from school that day that by the
time he reached school, he was breathing better than when
he had awakened that morning. He was so pleased with
himself that he had been able to do something for himself
in that moment of panic. I was happy not only that my son
was able to shift his physiology, but also at his obvious
feelings of empowerment, his feeling that he had some say
in his state of health. That was an important moment.
That was thirteen years ago. Today, a growing number of
children are using mind-body techniques like guided imagery
to cope with physical ailments. These therapies have become
increasingly popular with adults in the past few years; now
researchers are examining how well they might work with
kids.
In fact, it is my experience as a hypnotherapist that
children are often better than adults at using their
imaginations to ease pain and relieve symptoms. Adults
will say, “What do you mean there's a lion? I don't see a
lion. " Kids will jump right in and say, '”Oh yes and it
has a big fluffy mane!” This type of mind play helps them
relax, and we know that when people are in a relaxed state,
they experience less pain. A study in the October 1996
issue of the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral
Pediatrics found that guided imagery lowered postoperative
pain in children.
Guided Imagery can be a useful technique for children and
adults in helping with lifestyle changes as well as part of
a health plan, both for prevention and when in the healing
process. It can be especially helpful with children
dealing with health issues, not only for the relief of
symptoms, but in the sense of empowerment that comes with
it, an important aspect of wellness that is often
overlooked.
CONTINUING CLASS
Energy Blessings from the Stars
with Tere Banks and Robert Backoff
In this 6-week course you will take a short journey to the
stars to explore the seven most necessary energy qualities
to expand our limited concepts.
What is this mysterious divine plan that tugs at your heart
strings?
The first 2 classes are critical.
August 28-October 30, Thursdays, 7-9
The Center on High
Call Tere for details 614-760-8715
Reiki Treatments and Classes
October Events at the Center
ON-GOING
1st Saturday of each month - Oct. 4 11 am - 5 pm
Center on High Open House
Free lectures at 1 and 3 PM. Free Demos of Reflexology,
Massage, Bodywork and Reiki. Free refreshments. Come meet
the practitioners and experience the energy of the Center!
2nd and 4th Wednesdays ongoing
Conversations with God Discussion Group 6:30 pm
614-898-1060
Thursdays
Energy Blessings from the Stars - Aug 28 - Oct 9 7 pm
Call 614-760-8716 for details.
SPECIFIC DATES
Weds. Oct. 1 7-9pm
More than Just a Pretty Eye - How Iridology can help your
health program. 261-9165 for details or hhio.com.
Sunday October 5 10-5
Reiki I - Learn the first level of this powerful energy
healing tool for self and others! 261-9165 or hhio.com.
Thursdays Oct 9- Oct. 30 6:30-8:30pm
Life is Easy! - Ten Steps to an Easy Life Workshop. Call
261-9165 or check hhio.com for details.
Wednesday Oct. 8 - 7 pm
Complementary Wellness Tools for Your Home and Health -
Free Talk on magnet therapies. 261-9165 or hhio.com for
details.
Saturday and Sunday October 11 & 12
Universal Light Expo at Veteran's Memorial- Visit the
Center on High booth 601.
Wednesday October 15
Entering the Eye - Overview of Iridology and how it relates
to your health. 7-9pm. 261-9165 or hhio.com for details.
Friday October 17 continuing next 4 Fridays 7-8:30 pm
Discover Your Spirit Series - Powerful classes to help you
on your spiritual journey. 261-9165 or hhio.com for
details.
Saturday October 18 9 - 1
Intro to Aromatherapy - Learn about aromatherapy, its
benefits, how to choose oils. 261-9165 or hhio.com for
details.
Sunday October 19 9-1
Herbal Medicine Chest - 261-9165 or hhio.com for details.
Saturday and Sunday Oct. 18 & 19
Animal Communication Workshop with Bruce Butcher - 261-9165
or hhio.com for details.
Sunday Oct. 19 1-5pm
Energy Tools for Being YourTrue Self! - 261-9165 or
hhio.com for details.
Saturday Oct. 25 5-8pm
Halloween Open House - Free psychic readings, refreshments,
costumes optional but there is a costume judging with
prizes! 261-9165 or hhio.com for details.
Wednesday Oct. 29 7-9pm
An Eye on the Holidays - The eye as indicator f resiliency
against stress. 261-9165 or hhio.com for details.
Thursday Oct. 30 - 7-9pm
An Eye on the Holidays - The eye as indicator f resiliency
against stress. 261-9165 or hhio.com for details.
Friday Oct. 31 11am- 4pm
Afternoon with Spirit - Explore seance, trance channeling,
intention work. 261-9165 or hhio.com for details.
Light in the Woods:
A Spiritual Community
Rev. Tere Banks, LUT, Spiritual Leader
37 Darby Street, Old Dublin
Light in the Woods meets Sundays, 10:00 a.m.
614-582-1802
October 2003
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Imagine That by Elaine Melody Thomas, C.Cht.
One morning when my son, James, was 12 years old, he felt
the familiar tightening in his chest that began an asthma
episode while on the school bus, a one hour ride for him
that had only begun about fifteen minutes earlier. He
quickly realized he had forgotten his Albuterol inhaler and
began to panic, which only made breathing even more
difficult. He was very shy at the time, and did not tell
the bus driver or anyone he was having a problem.
Then, he recalled the imagery technique he had been taught
for helping with his condition. He closed his eyes and
leaned back in his seat and began imagining…
First he pictured a big, orange ball of color above his
head, like a big Florida orange. Then he imagined it being
‘squeezed’ over and into him, as if his lungs were
containers for orange juice. He did this for about 15
minutes, until he felt his breathing normalize. Then, he
followed the orange imagery with a few minutes of imagining
a beautiful blue sky, and breathing in blue. James related
to me when he came home from school that day that by the
time he reached school, he was breathing better than when
he had awakened that morning. He was so pleased with
himself that he had been able to do something for himself
in that moment of panic. I was happy not only that my son
was able to shift his physiology, but also at his obvious
feelings of empowerment, his feeling that he had some say
in his state of health. That was an important moment.
That was thirteen years ago. Today, a growing number of
children are using mind-body techniques like guided imagery
to cope with physical ailments. These therapies have become
increasingly popular with adults in the past few years; now
researchers are examining how well they might work with
kids.
In fact, it is my experience as a hypnotherapist that
children are often better than adults at using their
imaginations to ease pain and relieve symptoms. Adults
will say, “What do you mean there's a lion? I don't see a
lion. " Kids will jump right in and say, '”Oh yes and it
has a big fluffy mane!” This type of mind play helps them
relax, and we know that when people are in a relaxed state,
they experience less pain. A study in the October 1996
issue of the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral
Pediatrics found that guided imagery lowered postoperative
pain in children.
Guided Imagery can be a useful technique for children and
adults in helping with lifestyle changes as well as part of
a health plan, both for prevention and when in the healing
process. It can be especially helpful with children
dealing with health issues, not only for the relief of
symptoms, but in the sense of empowerment that comes with
it, an important aspect of wellness that is often
overlooked.
CONTINUING CLASS
Energy Blessings from the Stars
with Tere Banks and Robert Backoff
In this 6-week course you will take a short journey to the
stars to explore the seven most necessary energy qualities
to expand our limited concepts.
What is this mysterious divine plan that tugs at your heart
strings?
The first 2 classes are critical.
August 28-October 30, Thursdays, 7-9
The Center on High
Call Tere for details 614-760-8715
Reiki Treatments and Classes
Treatments by appointment
Call Tere at: 888-616-4511 or 614-760-8715.
Reiki Attunements Level I, II, III/Master, taught
individually or in classes. Call for more information:
888-616-4511 or 614-760-8715.
Aromatherapy Open Houses
October 4 11-4 Center on High
November 1 11-1 Center on High
Tere will have products for purchase. If you have a
special order, call ahead and Tere will have it for you at
the Open House. 614-760-8715.
Tere, Certified Aromatherapist, teaches Aromatherapy Levels
1 & 2 at the Holistic Health Institute of Ohio. Call
261-9165 for details. Fall classes are now forming.
Need a personal aromatherapy consultation for you or for a
friend? Call Tere for an appointment. Tere will create a
blend for your own personal needs for you to take home.
Aromatherapy Workshops & Classes
Ready to learn more about the therapeutic properties of the
essential oils? Now’s the time! Call Tere about a
Beginner’s Class, a Brown Bag, or a Home Party:
614-760-8715.
Plan ahead for your holiday gift giving. Make your own
quick and lovely aromatherapy gifts. Holiday Workshop
December 13, 10-2, Center on High. Call Tere for details
888-616-4511.
Universal Light Expo
October 11-12, Booth 430, Vet’s Memorial
Tere Banks speaks on: Aromas from Within 10:30
a.m. West Hall Annex
Energy Blessings from the Stars
2:00 Room 203/204
Products for purchase and readings available at Booth 430
Holistic Health Institute of Ohio
Intro to Aromatherapy
October 18 9-1
at the Center on High
3208 N. High Street in Clintonville
Call 261-9165 for more information on this
and other classes available or visit www.hhio.com
SERVICES AT THE CENTER
Acupuncture
Lani Lee 614-374-2508
Aromatherapy
Tere Banks 888-616-4511
Chiropractic
Cindy Frazier 614-205-7608
Classes/Workshops
HHIO 614-261-9165
Coaching
Elaine Melody Thomas 614-264-7482
Marge Smith, LSW 419-253-7195
Herbs
Elaine Melody Thomas 614-264-7482
Hypnotherapy
David Cunningham 614-848-4737
Elaine Melody Thomas 614-264-7482
Massage Therapy
Miguel Alvarez 614-537-3473
Karena Kilcoin 614-348-5571
Reflexology
Miguel Alvarez 614-537-3473
Reiki
Miguel Alvarez 614-537-3473
Tere Banks 614 760-8716
Dave Cunningham 614-848-4737
Elaine Melody Thomas 614-264-7482
Spiritual Direction
Tere Banks 888-616-4511
Elaine Melody Thomas 614-264-7482
October Events at the Center
ON-GOING
1st Saturday of each month - Oct. 4 11 am - 5 pm
Center on High Open House
Free lectures at 1 and 3 PM. Free Demos of Reflexology,
Massage, Bodywork and Reiki. Free refreshments. Come meet
the practitioners and experience the energy of the Center!
2nd and 4th Wednesdays ongoing
Conversations with God Discussion Group 6:30 pm
614-898-1060
Thursdays
Energy Blessings from the Stars - Aug 28 - Oct 9 7 pm
Call 614-760-8716 for details.
SPECIFIC DATES
Weds. Oct. 1 7-9pm
More than Just a Pretty Eye - How Iridology can help your
health program. 261-9165 for details or hhio.com.
Sunday October 5 10-5
Reiki I - Learn the first level of this powerful energy
healing tool for self and others! 261-9165 or hhio.com.
Thursdays Oct 9- Oct. 30 6:30-8:30pm
Life is Easy! - Ten Steps to an Easy Life Workshop. Call
261-9165 or check hhio.com for details.
Wednesday Oct. 8 - 7 pm
Complementary Wellness Tools for Your Home and Health -
Free Talk on magnet therapies. 261-9165 or hhio.com for
details.
Saturday and Sunday October 11 & 12
Universal Light Expo at Veteran's Memorial- Visit the
Center on High booth 601.
Wednesday October 15
Entering the Eye - Overview of Iridology and how it relates
to your health. 7-9pm. 261-9165 or hhio.com for details.
Friday October 17 continuing next 4 Fridays 7-8:30 pm
Discover Your Spirit Series - Powerful classes to help you
on your spiritual journey. 261-9165 or hhio.com for
details.
Saturday October 18 9 - 1
Intro to Aromatherapy - Learn about aromatherapy, its
benefits, how to choose oils. 261-9165 or hhio.com for
details.
Sunday October 19 9-1
Herbal Medicine Chest - 261-9165 or hhio.com for details.
Saturday and Sunday Oct. 18 & 19
Animal Communication Workshop with Bruce Butcher - 261-9165
or hhio.com for details.
Sunday Oct. 19 1-5pm
Energy Tools for Being YourTrue Self! - 261-9165 or
hhio.com for details.
Saturday Oct. 25 5-8pm
Halloween Open House - Free psychic readings, refreshments,
costumes optional but there is a costume judging with
prizes! 261-9165 or hhio.com for details.
Wednesday Oct. 29 7-9pm
An Eye on the Holidays - The eye as indicator f resiliency
against stress. 261-9165 or hhio.com for details.
Thursday Oct. 30 - 7-9pm
An Eye on the Holidays - The eye as indicator f resiliency
against stress. 261-9165 or hhio.com for details.
Friday Oct. 31 11am- 4pm
Afternoon with Spirit - Explore seance, trance channeling,
intention work. 261-9165 or hhio.com for details.
Light in the Woods:
A Spiritual Community
Rev. Tere Banks, LUT, Spiritual Leader
37 Darby Street, Old Dublin
Light in the Woods meets Sundays, 10:00 a.m.
614-582-1802
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