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Chase Your Blues Away! ~ Register for a Free ~ Priceless ~ Webinar and Begin Your Transition Quest!
Here in Virginia, the dogwoods and azaleas are blooming! My cherry tree is covered in pink blossoms. Spring has sprung and yet many of us are having trouble in shaking off the blues.
Personally speaking, I know the winter was tough on me and for many of those who are close to me. In the last four months death knocked on my door as dear friends lost their parents, I watched as a dear friend struggled with depression and my father faced chemo and radiation treatments in his fight with cancer. Feeling ill-equipped to face these challenges, my energy was often zapped by anger, resentment, and control issues as I buried myself in work.
I sought to escape only to see other challenges pop up on my doorstep. My youngest lost his job, my daughter went through the heartache of a divorce and a young man I have watched grow up was diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of the year. In the last 4 months, I have wasted much time and energy asking over and over why, why, why.
Near burn-out, I paused for reflection and surrendered. I knew in a flash, that I could run, but I could not hide. I had to change my outlook,change my question and get into action. I am now choosing to accept what is and to ask Why Not?
As I gained my strength and stability, I was reminded that I am not alone, You and I, like those in Korea, face uncertainty and threats every day. Like those in Boston, Texas, and China we face unanticipated disasters and are often left with little other than a choice. What to do next? I am asking you to join me in shaking the blues off!
If you are feeling Crabby and Blue…
this Webinar is for You!
Access info will be emailed to you. You can join us on your computer and view slides or call in via phone. You will enjoy a guided meditation that models the language of sensational medicine. Join us for this fun, inspiring, and interactive Webinar designed to Uplift your Mood with the Language of Sensational Medicine. It’s scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, April 25th at Noon (Eastern Time).
This webinar is designed to help you get out of the doldrums, to spark your fire and to connect you with your brilliance. Come learn how to use the words you speak to help balance your mood, improve your sleep, and decrease your pain.
Join me and my friend, Dr. Kimberly Burnham, as we discuss how Sensational Medicine and Transition Quest can chase your blues away and change your focus and direction.
You will feel the calming effect of sensory words and then use them as you talk about your dreams and your passions to create a community that understands and supports you. We will also be discussing excepts from the medical literature on how the music you choose to listen to affects your joints and muscles, how music can improve mood and function, how imagery can decrease stress and balance blood sugar, and how positive touch or the tactile experience of a hot bath can elevate your mood.
We will also give you a sneak peek at “Transition Quest, a program we’ve designed to put you on firm footing as you confront the myriad of responsibilities you face as a parent, educator or advocate of young people with gifts and challenges.
Here you’ll:
- Get an Insider’s View!
- Get a Taste of What is to Come!
- Learn more about the “Transition Quest ~ A Group Coaching Program and how it can Benefit You, Your Family and Increase Your Circle of Influence
- Reconnect and Re-Discover Your Dreams!
- Learn the Fastest Way to Make Your Dreams Come True and Share Your Transformational Story!
We’ll give you practical, hands on resources to:
- Give voice to your unspoken dreams and goals;
- Help you nurture yourself as you face your responsibilities;
- Outline visioning and resiliency skills needed to support yourself and your child in his/her own transition; and
- Help you form a team of support as you face this transition and all the transitions to come!
The Webinar will take place on Thursday, April 25th from Noon – 1:00 Eastern,
followed by a 30 minute Q & A session
We will also have a replay available in case you can’t make it to the live session. Please join us for this powerful, free, yet priceless webinar! Get stabilized, learn the language of sensational medicine, and sleep better tonight. Get a head start on developing your own Individualized Empowerment Plan. Get a snapshot of “Transition Quest” and learn about what we will offer you in the Group Coaching Program!
Chase Your Blues Away!
Join us on Thursday, April 25th at Noon, EST
Sign Up Now, Add Your Name and Email Address, and Get Access Details Emailed to You!
This fun, interactive Webinar is designed to Uplift your Mood with the Language of Sensational Medicine. This webinar will help you get out of the doldrums, to spark your fire and to connect you with your brilliance. Come learn how to use the words you speak to help balance your mood, improve your sleep, and decrease your pain.
Enjoy a guided meditation that models the language of sensational medicine. Feel the calming effect of sensory words and then use them as you talk about your dreams and your passions to create a community that understands and supports you. What are you saying as every cell in your body listens?
We will also be discussing excepts from the medical literature on how the music you choose to listen to affects your joints and muscles, how music can improve mood and function, how imagery can decrease stress and balance blood sugar, and how positive touch or the tactile experience of a hot bath can elevate your mood.
We will also give you a sneak peek at “Transition Quest, a program we’ve designed to put you on firm footing as you confront the myriad of responsibilities you face as a parent, educator or advocate of young people with gifts and challenges.
Are You Shooting for the Sun?
Are you Shooting for the Stars?
Do you know that you are being called by name?
Do you fill the yearning in your heart?
If so, consider, joining Kimberly Burnham, the Nerve Whisperer, and myself as we launch Transition Quest!. Follow us, we know the way and provide a trusted and proven road map that will have you soaring to make a difference!
Learn more about the journey we want to take you on! Read on!
I have posted Frequently Asked Questions and Responses below:
What is your intention?
My intention is to give voice to unspoken dreams.
What is your purpose?
When I am highlighting accomplishments, appreciating unique gifts, offering hope, and giving voice to dreams, I’m doing what I was meant to do.
How do you help parents in transition?
I help them be the parents they were meant to be. I help them to shift gears when needed, to take stock of current realities and to envision a better tomorrow. I assist them in facing challenges with courage and grace, in using their talents and resources effectively and in sleeping peacefully.
How do you help educators in transition?
I help them to identify their own strengths and to recognize the talents in others. I help them to work collaboratively with parents and their students, bringing forth their own values, talents and desired outcomes. I help them to gain the respect and appreciation that they deserve.
How do you help young people with challenges transition?
I primarily work with parents, caregivers, and educators and know that when I have given them the support that they need, that they in turn are in a better position to help the young people in their lives.
What is the Formula that you use?
The Believe in a Ray of Hope Visioning Formula is used in coaching parents, advocates and educators.
First, we identify what you want. We determine your desired destination and what you hope to find when you get there. From years of experience, I know it is much easier to travel the road of transition when you have a destination in mind, so we share powerful exercises to assist you in gaining clarity with ease.
Second, we discover what is important to you and what interests and talents you have to offer. We give you assignments to actually pursue your gifts and joy while systematically eliminating things that drain your energy and no longer serve you.
Third, we build on that momentum and new found energy, making sure that your values, actions and purpose are in alignment as you begin your transition journey.
Fourth, we examine your beliefs, doubts, and past experience to come up with an action plan and practices that will give you strength and resilience on the road.
Fifth, we explore resources, connect you with fellow travelers and form a team of support as we know that any journey is smoother and more fun when it is shared.
What is your Guarantee?
We will not waste your valuable time on theories that do not work in the real world. We will not bore you with ideas that you have before. You can trust us to give you more joy, more energy, more success and a greater sense of peace and well being as you move closer toward your destination each day.
It’s never too late in parenting or in life to shift your focus and your direction!
Let us always remember, that it is the journey, not the destination, that makes life worth living.
To learn more, visit: http://FromTearstoTriumph.com/Transition-Quest
Holiday Greetings from the Fulton’s
As the year ends, I'm looking back at special memories,
inviting you into my home and
Sending you Warm Wishes for a Wonderful New Year!!
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If you are inclined, join me as I launch my latest venture, on January 7th (Greg's 26th Birthday) Like my big guy, this project has been designed to Uplift Spirits! You can read more and register at: http://www.fromtearstotriumph.com/
Hope to connect with you soon!
How to Live Like Someone Left the Gate Open!
As many of you know, I am determined to make the world brighter, more inclusive, and more appreciative of our specially challenged children and young adults. I work primarily with Moms as I believe that Moms are in the best position to influence the young people in their lives. With every blog post, Facebook entry and tweet, I encourage you to embrace your joy, your challenges, your strengths and your gifts. I want you to identify your passion, your purpose and to pursue your visions, so that you can get into action and inspire your children to do the same. In short, I want you to live like someone left the gate open.
I am always on the lookout for wonderful resources and wisdom to share with you. Toward this end, it was my utter delight to interview Kimberly Burnham, PhD, a transformational author and fellow contributor to Pebbles in the Pond: Transforming the World One Person at a Time. Kim has recently written a book entitled: Live Like Someone Left the Gate Open. Continue reading to learn more about this wonderful woman who is a true master of embracing life and seeing the connections we all share. Today, it is my joy to share not only our recorded interview but some background on this wonderful woman.
Introducing Kimberly Burnham
Kim was born wild and free in the American West. Full of potential, she roamed the world, seeing it through the eyes of a woman descended from generations of Mormon pioneers. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology (Marine and Aquatic Biology) from Brigham Young University in 1982 and earned her PhD in Integrative Medicine in 1996. Kim came out as a lesbian to herself and her family after serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) in Tokyo, Japan.
In our interview, she shared some startling facts which underscore her reason for speaking out now: 74% of the 1800 or so Lesbian, Gay, bisexual, transsexual (LGBT) students at Brigham Young University, have considered suicide. Twenty-five percent have attempted suicide and see it as a viable alternative to coming out to their Mormon families and community.
Kim shared several quotes and this one rang especially true. Brené Brown said, “If you put shame in a Petri dish, it needs three things to grow exponentially: secrecy, silence, and judgment.” Kim shares these narrative poems because she refuses to be a silent party to the war inside herself: between her Mormon childhood and her lesbian activist present. She is contributing her experiences in hopes that the war on women, the gay community, and all minorities and those that are different will end.
Kim’s Hopes and Observations
Kim recently said, “My hope is that we are moving towards a society where all voices are vital and valued, and each unique one of us will find a place where we can contribute to peace and abundance for ourselves and for our communities. And so the purpose of Live Like Someone Left The Gate Open is to add my voice and inspire others to do the same––because we aren’t yet in that peaceful and abundant place.”
She added, “It is 2012, and there are still people who want me dead because I love a woman. The purpose of Live like Someone Left the Gate Open, which is just under 80 pages of narrative poetry, is to inspire self-compassion and courage in readers who feel different from their families or alienated within a tight-knit community.”
Kim recently posted a video on YouTube as part of the “Mitt Gets Worse” campaign. The title is a play on the “It Gets Better” program, which is designed to reach out to youth in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual community (LGBT) and say to them, “You are not alone. Don’t kill yourself because it does get better.” She suggested that we could read more true stories at the following website which was designed to help gay teens feel not so alone: http://www.imfromdriftwood.com/
Listen to Our Interview and Hear Kim Read Poems from Live Like Someone Left the Gate Open
Learn more about:
• Our uniqueness, our differences and our similarities;
• How each of us feels safer and healthier, when we feel connected; and
• Eyesight Exercises Designed to Connect Us with the World and Each Other
Do You See How You are Connected?
To facilitate greater connection and understanding, Kim shared three exercises. In these exercises, one can see that Kim is part scientist, part wizard and part massage therapist as she helps us to see, experience, and move in new and different ways. Her goal is to change the face of brain health, foster hope, and help you experience this incredible world. To get written instructions on how to improve your eyesight and enhance your connection to others, click on the following link: http://www.believeinarayofhope.com/do-you-see-how-you-are-connected
Connecting with Kim
Kim works with several different groups. She speaks to gay and lesbian organizations with hopes of inspiring greater self-esteem and support to the thousands of people who feel so alone, not realizing how much they have in common with others.
She works with groups and also individually with parents and friends of people who are gay. She enjoys working with people who are looking for ways to connect in a more positive way. She realizes that we are naturally curious and don’t always know how to ask what we want to know.
She also works with businesses who are interested in implementing diversity initiatives. She helps employers to see that employees work better as a team, accomplish more, and connect better with their customers when they feel accepted within their work environment.
Visit http://www.livelikesomeoneleftthegateopen.com/ for more poems and to work with Kimberly Burnham, PhD.
Transform the World with Your Writing…
Here’s some good news…
One of my favorite authors, Neale Donald Walsch, is being interviewed by Christine
Kloser during a special free teleclass for Aspiring authors this Thursdsay, June 14th.
Neale’s book “Conversations With God” has sold millions of copies and inspired people
around the world.
Now he’s going to share his thoughts on being a writer… and using your writing as a tool to
transform yourself and the world. Plus, much more…
All the details are here:
==> http://www.profcs.com/app/?af=1421433
If you’re a fan of Neale’s books, are interested in writing your own book or just want to tune
in to a man on a mission to have a massive impact on the world, you’ll REALLY enjoy
this experience.
I encourage you to join Christine and Neale here…
==> http://www.profcs.com/app/?af=1421433
With much love,
Doreen
P.S. This is a rare and unique opportunity to hear from one of the most successful spiritual
authors of our time.
You’re sure to come away from this class inspired, moved and motivated to make YOUR
difference in the world.
Remember, there is no charge to be part of this event…
Save your spot here:
==> http://www.profcs.com/app/?af=1421433
Sharing Pebbles of Joy!!
My first book “Pebbles in the Pond” is coming out on May 20th and…I worked with Christine Kloser to get it done. At this time last year, I was sitting where you are; I was sitting on my story. With her help and inspiration, I am now a published author.
In connecting with Christine, I’ve met amazing people, dreamed bigger dreams and I want you in the Pond with me. Together, we can transform our lives, the lives of those we love, and the lives of those we touch. Please join me.
I want you to share your message, write your book, and launch your Individualized Empowerment Plan (IEP). (Finally, an IEP for Me!)
There’s a massive transformational event happening next week that is helping thousands of aspiring authors transform the world… through the power of the written word!
If you have you ever wanted to write, publish and market a life-changing book, you’ve got to see what my friend, Christine Kloser is up to! Thousands of people are already on board for this program (it starts on Monday), so you still have time to register and listen to ALL of the classes!
You’ll discover the 7-step system to transform your book “idea” into a published book – and a thriving business that impacts the world… and it won’t cost you a penny.
This is a rare opportunity to learn writing and publishing secrets from the world’s top authors and experts…
- Neale Donald Walsh – Author of “Conversations with God”
- Arielle Ford – Author of “The Soulmate Secret”
- Lisa Nichols – Author of “No Matter What”
- Barbara Marx Hubbard – Author of “Conscious Evolution”
- Reid Tracy – President and CEO of Hay House
- Marc Allen – Publisher of Eckhart Tolle’s “Power of Now”
- Bill Gladstone – Literary Agent for Eckhart Tolle and Neale Donald Walsch
- Dan Poynter – Author and Self-Publishing Expert
- Sandy Powell – President of Hay House’s Balboa Press
- And many more!
Get the details …
==> Here!
PLUS:
When you register, you’ll also discover how you can enter the Transformational Author Writing Contest and perhaps BE the next great transformational author! (I entered and won one of the 29 wonderful prizes last year! In the last year, I have participated in Christine’s Mastermind group and it has been awe-inspiring and transformational to say the least!)
You could win…
* Guaranteed agency representation by Bill Gladstone (Eckhart Tolle and Neale Donald Walsch’s agent)…
* Personal review of your book proposal (and consideration for a traditional publishing contract) by Marc Allen, President and Publisher of New World Library…
* Publishing packages with Hay House’s Balboa Press…
* And much more!
So, if you’ve ever wondered how YOUR idea can become the next great transformational book…
If you love the thought of getting your book proposal hand-delivered to the publisher who made Eckhart Tolle famous…
Or felt frustrated you’re not impacting more people and making more money as an author (or soon-to-be author)…
This program may be the answer to your prayers!
I hope you’ll see the miracle of this invitation showing up in YOUR inbox today.
And, I trust you’ll accept this gift and choose to pursue your dream of becoming a successful, transformational author (and entrepreneur).
Everything you need to know is in this program, and it’s FR*EE… so you have nothing to lose and your DREAM to gain!
===> Your Dream Can Be Realized Here!
I look forward to “seeing” you there!
To your success and with my appreciation,
Doreen
PS – Just think – you can get the best education available for author from the best teachers in the industry… for free!
All the details will be emailed to you as soon as you register!
PPS – I am excited to be a speaker and affiliate for Christine and to share the Transformational Author Experience with you.
You can be assured that now and every time I share resources such as this one, it is my firm belief in the potential of the information to deliver the stated results and in the integrity of the person behind it. If you choose to take action on this offer, I may receive compensation.
The Doors are Open “An IEP for Me! Coaching Circle
We just opened the doors to “An IEP for Me!” Coaching Circle.
Check it out here - An IEP for Me!
For the last few weeks, my mind has been going a 100 miles an hour as I think about what it really means to have your own Personal Empowerment Plan.
If you remember Sandra and I shared the idea of “An IEP for Me!” After it became clear to us that:
You are concerned about your future and your child’s future too;
- You are concerned that your child is not prepared for the transitions ahead;
- You are exhausted, frustrated and immobilized;
- You wonder if this is just another transition or a never ending road;
- You are losing your hopes, your dreams and your determination to move forward
…and the list goes on.
For years we have been on a mission to empower Special Needs Families and to help them live better lives.
We want all Special Needs Families to have Villages that offer them excellent resources, information and support – their own Oasis of Hope.
There are too many exhausted, frustrated and burned out parents, advocates and caregivers. We know we can’t fulfill our mission on our own and we know there isn’t enough time to do individual coaching (plus there is a benefit to sharing with a like-minded community).
What’s Coming Your Way with “An IEP for Me!” Group Coaching Circle
We’ll be offering you 6 weeks of support, information and resources to create your Own Individualized Empowerment Plan.
We’ll help you to:
- Replenish your own strength;
- Take the next step forward; and
- Meet the next challenge with so much more ease and grace!
You’ll get:
- Pre-recorded sessions that you can listen to at your convenience
- 2 group coaching calls
- Private, members only, Facebook group
- A Virtual Celebration teleseminar at the end of this adventure!
- Post Retreat in September to celebrate your success and help you move forward even further!
You’ll have access to Guides Who Have Successfully Navigated the Desert of Special Needs.
We’ll even be offering a Premium Package with lots of extra goodies like:
- Unlimited email access to your coach
- One 30 minute private and personal phone coaching session with your coach
- Bonus eBooks featuring the stories of Trailblazers, (Moms, Educators and Advocates) who have faced trauma and transformed their trials into triumphs!
In order to ensure that we give you the time and attention you need on our coaching calls and on our private Facebook Group, we are limiting access so if you know this is what you want to do, then please sign up right away.
I’m really really excited about this empowering program. Sandra and I are committed to giving you the help you need to launch your Individualized Empowerment Plan!
How to Save 50%!
The first 30 people who enroll in “An IEP for Me!” Coaching Circle will get 50% off the price.
Here’s the Trade-off…
As members of the “First 30″ Coaching Circle, we’ll want extra feedback and participation from you.
We want you to give us lots of input on the content and how it is delivered (live vs. recorded for example), what content you would like us to spend more or less time on, and let us know if there is an online technological problem (and then be patient with us as we work to get it fixed quickly).
As part of the “First 30 Coaching Circle” we’ll want your thoughts on our online learning environment, we’ll want you to heavily use the Facebook group and fill it with case studies, we’ll want you to fill out 2 to 3 additional surveys, and serve in an advisory role by becoming members of a virtual advisory “focus group” to help this program be the very best it can be. And in exchange for This, You’ll Get 50% off the Final Price.
Click here for to reserve your spot (this page has the 50% discount but it will close once we sell out).
See you in “An IEP for Me!” as you develop your own Individual Empowerment Plan.
With Much Appreciation,
Doreen
P.S. If you missed Part 1 of our 2 part Preview Webinar, “If Mama Ain’t Transitioning, Ain’t Nobody Transitioning” don’t worry - click here to sign up and we’ll send you the access information.
Going for the Gusto!! 2 New Resources – Reminder… Our Preview Webinars are Next week!
We Continue to Go, Go, Go for the Gusto!!
I just posted two additional articles and audio interviews with Debrenia Madison and David Kloser for your listening pleasure and inspiration. Sandra Pearson from Our Special Families Village and I want you to launch your Individualized Empowerment Plan and we plan to provide you with both gusto and guidance.
Two Additional Resources!
Here, Debrenia, will share how she has used her law degree, creativity and experience to create the life she leads today. Debrenia is exploring technology, building a business to empower women, and living a life that she is actively creating! Using her imagination and creativity, Debrenia now sits in office she envisioned, works with the clients she wants to interact with and travels extensively. In our interview, you will see her transition from one career and adventure into another with ease and grace: http://www.iepformom.com/debrenia-madison-a-woman-of-wisdom-using-imagination-to-create-joy-in-transition/
Here, David, will share his love of baseball and will give you powerful strategies that you can use in your life to (bounce back) and Step Up to the Plate in the Second Inning even when you are tired, angry and frustrated: http://www.iepformom.com/david-kloser-stepping-up-to-the-plate-both-on-and-off-the-field/
Our Preview Webinars are Next Week! May 8th (Part 1)
Spots are filling up and we don’t want you to miss out.
If you haven’t already signed up for our fun, interactive, 2-Part Webinar “If Mama Ain’t Transitioning, Ain’t Nobody Transitioning” then click here to learn more and reserve your spot (Part 1 is on Tuesday, May 8th and space is limited).
Reserve your Spot!
Scroll down to the Registration Box on the following link to get your access info!
http://www.believeinarayofhope.com/if-mama-aint-transitioning-a-webinar-just-for-you
We’re Looking Forward to Seeing You on Tuesday, the 8th of May!
Doreen and Sandra
If Mama Ain’t Transitioning…. – A Webinar Just for You!
We’re really excited and we want to invite you to our fun, interactive, 2-Part Webinar beginning next Tuesday, May 8th! This will also give you a sneak peek at what’s going to be in the “An IEP for Me!” Coaching Circle.
Here you’ll:
- Get an Insider’s View!
- Get a Taste of What is to Come!
- Learn more about the “An IEP for Me!” Coaching Circle and how it can benefit You and your Young Adult with Special Needs.
- Shift Your Focus from Your Child’s Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) to Your Individualized Empowerment Plan (IEP)!
- Reconnect and Re-Discover Your Dreams!
- Learn the Fastest Way to Make Your Dreams Come True!
We’ll give you practical, hands on resources to:
- Give voice to your unspoken dreams and goals;
- Help you nurture yourself as you face your responsibilities;
- Outline visioning and resiliency skills needed to support yourself and your child in his/her own transition; and
- Help you form a team of support as you face this transition and all the transitions to come!
The Webinar will take place on Tuesday, May 8th and Thursday May 10th from noon – 1:00 Eastern, followed by a 30 minute Q & A session.
Register below and receive the call in details. You’ll be able to access by phone or computer. You will be able to submit your questions ahead of time via our Facebook Page – Link here or during the webinar via chat.
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We will also have replays available in case you can’t make the live sessions for one whole week. After each part, we’ll send you webinar notes to ensure you have the exercises you need to move forward.
Please join us for this powerful, transformative webinar series! Get a head start on developing your own Individual Empowerment Plan. Get a sneak peak of “An IEP for Me” and learn about what we will offer you in the Group Coaching Circle!
“See” you on the 8th!
Sandra and Doreen