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| Being open to the possibility of positive change. |
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G was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in 1985. The condition was unacceptable to her and she has successful cured herself all but a few of the symptoms of the disease. |
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Emotions (Sustained) |
Monitoring my diet.
Sometimes taking small risks e.g. drinking a glass of champagne or eating potato.
Ongoing use of Chinese Medicine tonic herbs.
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Self preservation.
Self love.
Self respect. |
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Emotions (Transitory) |
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Transitory (during Strategy B)
Curiosity
Transitory (during Strategy C)
Doubt
Element of fear |
| Test for values and beliefs |
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Strategy A (test for beliefs & values satisified) |
The physical symptoms of RA subside.
Increased energy.
Feel calmer and happier.
A feeling of quietness along the centre of the torso.
Internal dialogue - calm, absence of critical voice, absence of fear.
I can see myself as an older person.
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I monitor my physical condition. I do a body check every morning checking for comfort levels everywhere (see note 1) |
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Strategy B (test not quite satisified) |
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Look for what is comfortable. Focus on possible dietary cause. Ask "what is my emotional level?" Dissociate from the source of the emotion.
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Strategy C (test not at all satisified) |
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I always find a solution - see an Applied Kinesologist to find possible causes. I would not be complacent. |
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| Enabling beliefs and values |
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I am willing to look and because of this there will be a solution - there has to be.
There is never any doubt I will find a solution. |
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Beliefs & Values About The Ability |
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| Beliefs and values about the ability |
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Definition of beliefs and values |
Move towards something more positive.
I must find a solution.
Anything is possible.
I want to be in this world, there are things I want to do.
I deserve to be well. |
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Sow a seed of possibility.
Open up your eyes and look around the room.
Looking outside the frame.
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| Core beliefs and values |
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Supporting beliefs |
Survival. So I can be who I want to be in the world - to be well.
I must survive for my children and demonstrate to them that anything is possible if you believe you can do it.
Sense of achievement when faced with a challenge and achieving a positive outcome. |
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I felt the medical model was dangerous to me.
You need people that understand the condition.
Emotions affect health.
If you acknowledge the fear, you can get creative with it.
I will reach the age of 87 and that's okay. |
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| Additional Comments |
Note 1 - G's previous primary operation used to be checking for pain levels she now checks for comfort levels.
Story
G's father had a high risk operation on a slipped disc when she was 4 years old. G vividly remembers him saying "you can rise above anything" and "I am going to heal myself". He was a highly creative man, a tool maker by profession. He believed "you can always find a way" this left a very powerful impression on G.
G's Philosophy
"Understand what the medical model wants to achieve and find less intrusive and less dangerous ways of achieving it." |
