Running Away from Chronic Illness

Ali Christensen and Mark BristowAuthors of ‘Running Away From ME’

Purpose Of This Webinar

• Help you to regain control of your life• Stop you feeling isolated by the condition• Start you on the journey to feel better• Introduce you to EFT

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

• Chronic fatigue syndrome ( CFS )• Extreme exhaustion• Muscle ache• Severe flu like symptoms• Digestive problems• Sleep disorder• Depression

Fibromyalgia

• Wide spread pain• Extreme sensitivity• Severe stiffness• Headaches• Impaired cognitive functions ( fibro fog )• Exhaustion• Depression

Ali Christensen

Ali Christensen

• Author• ME and fibromyalgia sufferer• Therapeutic counsellor• Fusion system counsellor

Ali’s story 2007

• Worked full time• Single mother to five children• Getting on with life• Studying to be a therapeutic counsellor• Ran 2 marathons

This Morning Challenge

Pain Beneath The Smile

Ali’s story 2008

• Eldest daughter diagnosed with Cancer• Emotional trauma• 10 hour round trip to visit her• 4 surgeries• ‘Miracle’ baby

Ali’s Story 2009

• First noticed pain in legs• Found work exhausting• Prescribed painkillers• Diagnosed Polymyalgia Rheumatica• Steroids

Ali’s Story 2009/10

• Adverse reaction to steroids• Hospitalised• Illness took hold• Had to give up work• Bedridden

Testing Period

• 18 months of tests• Tested for numerous conditions• Emotionally traumatic• Financially challenging

Finally Diagnosed WithME and Fibromyalgia

Mark Bristow

Introduction to Mark

• Average Joe• Neuro linguistic programming master

practitioner• Quit job

Introduction to Mark

• Met Karl Dawson• Emotional freedom technique trainer• Matrix reimprinting practitioner• Met Ali

Our Promise

We are going to show you an easy pain relief technique that you can use anywhere

Please Read• Important Note: Whilst the techniques shown have yielded

remarkable results for some, not all people will benefit.

• The methods shown on this webinar are not intended to replace professional health care.

• Mark Bristow is not a licensed health professional and offer these techniques as a personal performance coach. Please consult qualified health practitioners regarding your use of the techniques shown.

• By reading this note, you understand that you agree to accept full responsibility

Emotional Freedom Technique

• EFT for short• An emotional version of acupuncture without

the need for needles• Known to many as that ‘tapping thing’

Determine The Level Of Pain

• How much pain are you in?• On a scale of 0 to 10

10 = worst ever 0 = no longer a problem

Tips On Tapping

• EFT very forgiving• Gentle tapping• 7 taps on each point• Use either hand, or both• If in too much pain, imagine tapping• Keep hydrated

Karate Chop Point

• Use for start up• Tap on part of hand for Karate chop• Continue to tap through start up

Let’s Get Started

Even though I have this grey stabbing pain in my shoulder, I

completely love and accept myself

Tap Around The Points • Pick a short name for your issue

Examples:• All this pain• This grey stabbing in my shoulder

The Tapping Points

The Tapping PointsTH - top headEB - eye browOE - outside eye UE - under eyeUN - under noseUL - under lower lip CB - collarbone spotUA - under arm TH - thumbIF- index finger MF – middleRF – ring finger LF - little fingerKC - side of hand

The Sequence

TH - top headEB - eye browOE - outside eye UE - under eyeUN - under noseUL - under lower lip CB - collarbone spotUA - under arm TH - thumbIF- index finger MF – middleRF – ring finger LF - little fingerKC - side of hand

The points go

D O

W N

the body

Let’s Get Tapping

NHS Statement

‘There is currently no cure for fibromyalgia’

Source: NHS.co.uk

What We Can Do For You

• Teach you how to use EFT• Reduce chronic pain• Increase your energy• Give you support • Help you get your life back• Regain your confidence

Who We Want To Work With

• Positive attitude• An open mind• Told they have no hope• Who need support • Willingness to put the work in

Find Out More

Find Out More

http://fusionsystemcounselling.com