Lightning Process and Anxiety: Part 2

If you have a health issue and are also experiencing anxiety, are you aware that the anxiety may be inhibiting your recovery? Anxiety triggers the fight or flight mechanism, which suppresses your immune function; this is the system for healing the body.

I had ME/chronic fatigue syndrome for 8 years. Anxiety became a daily experience; I worried constantly about my health, for instance whether doing something like going for a walk, or going out for a meal would make me feel worse. I didn’t realise that the worry itself was getting in the way of my recovery.

The Lightning Process is designed to teach people how to interrupt these unhelpful patterns and calm the fight or flight response through specific steps using movement, posture, coaching. By practicing these steps, it is possible to break these patterns and to generate calm, which enhances the body’s capacity to heal.

Simon Pimenta

Lightning Process and Anxiety

A number of people with anxiety issues have recently completed the Lightning Process, all reporting very positive results. I have had enquiries from people with anxiety issues who are taking medication. Some of them have commented on the side effects of medication, which include akathisia; the inability to stay still/restlessness, insomnia, irritability, sedation.

People who do the Lightning Process have also reported side effects of doing the Lightning Process: feeling calm, relaxed, light, happy, confident, alive, enthusiastic, in charge, to name but a few of the words they have used to describe how they feel.

It would seem that not all side effects are equal!

Simon Pimenta

The Lightning Process Explained

Phil has created a video on YouTube to explain the Lightning Process: http://youtu.be/5pQJdxypKFs . I hope you enjoy this and the other fascinating videos that Phil has produced to help people recognise how influential they are in their own lives and how they can start to create the future they want.

Kind regards
Helen

Free Talk on The Lighting Process

The next team talk will be at Head Office in Moorgate on Wednesday 23rd November at 5.30pm where Claire and I will tell you about the Lightning Process and answer any questions you have.  If you would like to join us, please contact the office on: 020 7374 0233 or email: info@philparker.org.
See you there
Helen

Lightning Process goes to Asia

We are very excited that Phil Parker is currently on his way to Singapore to carry out the first Lightning Process seminar in Asia - a big thank you to Else who has worked hard to make this trip a reality.
Have a fantastic weekend everyone
Helen

Lightning Process and Stress

Wednesday 2nd November was stress awareness day.

We can take charge of our lives and generate positive feelings by remembering the Serenity Prayer:

Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
 courage to change the things I can,
 and wisdom to know the difference.

People often get worked up about things that they cannot change. This is effectively like crying over spilt milk; not a useful activity.

The Phil Parker Lightning Process is designed to train people to focus on the things that they can change; to focus on things that are within our sphere of influence. Are you doing this in your life? 

Simon Pimenta

Lightning Process Conference

We have had an exciting week following our annual conference where the members of the Lightning Process register get together and hone and update their skills.  Our very own Claire ran a seminar on delivery skills which was amazing and reinforces why we are lucky to have her as a member of the head office team - well done Claire!

Lightning Process Pregnancy News Update!

Kimberley, who did the Lightning Process in November 2010, and subsequently became pregnant, sent me an update. She says:

"Jack came into the world on the 29th July weighing 6lb 13oz and has been ruling our family ever since!  We're completely smitten of course. I did the LP between every contraction and was apparently very quiet/well-behaved in labour.  No mean feat considering it was a 31 hour labour!!"

Fantastic news Kimberley!

Simon Pimenta

Lightning Process - Radio Interview

I was recently interviewed on Ashlyn Kaye's Show on Radio Veralum, Community Radio for West Herts. I talked about my experience of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and how the Lightning Process helped me feel dramatically better!


You can hear the interview here:


http://soundcloud.com/ashlyn-kaye/simon-pimento-on-radio-verulam


Simon Pimenta

The Next Generation of Lightning Process Practitioners

It is a very exciting weekend at Lightning Process Head Office with the training weekend for the next generation of practitioners.  We have had an amazing group of students at the college this year and we are looking forward to them joining the register when they pass their exams at the end of the year.  I hope you all enjoy a fascinating weekend of discovery.
Helen

Be Happy

I have just returned from a fantastic holiday in Italy and one of the books I read had lots of interesting ideas on how to be happier in your life: The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin.  Whilst the author had taken on a years project to be happier, there are many tips that can be easily incorporated into everyday living.  What was also interesting is a lot of the ideas reflected the tips we have received from clients who have done the Lightning Process and are living amazing and happy lives - well worth a read!
Helen

P4 Seminar- We are go!

Hi guys,

I'm an excited lady! In a couple of weeks time I'm running a P4 (Phil Parker Peak Performance) seminar with some great clients.

The clients will not only learn how to overcome their own personal blocks to success, but how to thrive in high pressure environments.

Sounds great to me!

Speak to you soon,
Claire

Lightning Process - Margaret's feedback

A month ago, Margaret Hurley did the Lightning Process. She emailed me the following:


“Over 20 years ago I suffered with ME, over the years I pushed and pushed myself to get better, tried all sorts of alternative medicine and paid a fortune searching for a cure. I heard about the Lightning Process whilst out of work and immediately thought this was something that sounded very interesting. It was featured on GMTV and I saw a young girl who reported feeling dramatically better. 


I went on the three day Seminar and I can honestly say that this is the best thing I have ever done. Although still practicing the process I feel so much happier, positive and confident. Not something I have felt for a long time if ever. This is such a simple process but it requires you to put some effort in which I do religiously. My life has changed so much for the better, I get up early, exercise more, feel more confident and definitely look forward to each new day.”

Inspiring Lightning Process Clients!

I recently trained a group in the Lightning Process. All 3 got great changes and were pleased that they had done the training, and I was inspired by all of them. One of them in particular, Lisa, was particularly inspiring, she had ME/chronic fatigue syndrome and had experienced trauma in her life in her 20s, which had impacted on her capacity to live happily and reach her full potential. However after the training she said:

“I feel amazing, I forgot to tell you I had my hospital appointment on the Friday to work out a baseline to start from (for graded activity and exercise), I think I left the occupational therapist gob smacked when I said there was no need and I will take responsibility for what I was doing. I'm doing great and doing the process whenever I need to.”

Yet another truly inspiring client! Well done Lisa ! 

Simon Pimenta

Lightning Process Success Video

Phil created a fantastic short video of Lightning Process client stories that is well worth a watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL1iksCzVO8
It is so inspirational to see so many people do such amazing things after their training.
Helen

Lightning Process Team Talk

We are thoroughly enjoying meeting everyone who comes along to our team talks to find out more about the Lightning Process.  It is a relaxed and informal chat where we give you a quick presentation on the Process and you can ask us any questions you have.  If you would like to come along to the next one, register your interest at Phil Parker's clinic page on the website: http://www.lightningprocess.com/ or contact the office on info@philparker.org.
Helen, Claire and Simon

Lightning Process on TV

What an exciting week we had last week here at Head Office.  On Wednesday morning as part of ME awareness week, the Lorraine show with Dr Hillary Jones featured a lovely lady, Ginetta who had ME and took the Lightning Process training with Phil here in London a few weeks ago.  Ginetta is doing brilliantly and is now out and doing all things she hasn't been able to for the last seven years and enjoying her family life to the full - congratulations to Ginetta, Dan and Georgia.
Helen

Lightning Process – Update from Asta

Asta attended the Lightning Process in  March 2008.  She sent this update recently:

"It sounds incredible even now,  that I attended the Lightning Process for three days, and in the course of those three days shook off five and a half years of being ill. I haven’t looked back since, other than to occasionally remind myself how lucky I am to be living the life lead. 

I have since then finished high school in as short a time as possible, had multiple jobs (also at once, although that’s not something I recommend for anyone,  even if they are healthy), gotten a boyfriend, gotten my driver’s license, been abroad multiple times, and I am now attending the University of Oslo. Beside studies I spend a lot of time with my boyfriend and other friends, I work out and I have a part-time job. In short, I’m leading a full, normal life, and loving it!"

Great job Asta!

Simon Pimenta

Claire Brooker talks about The Lightning Process on BBC Radion Nottingham this morning!

Hi everyone!

I've had an exciting morning being interviewed on the Frances Finn Show on BBC Radio Nottingham! A former client of mine, who suffered from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and ME,  made a dramatic recovery using the LP. It was great to hear Alicia share her story and I felt quite emotional listening to her. What an inspiring lady she is!

I was then introduced and asked if I could clarify some of Alicia's points. I explained what the LP is and how it works.

If you missed the show, but would love to listen in to the interview you can easily catch up again by following this link!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham/programmes

Over and Out!
Claire

lightningprocesshelpedme.com

If you get a few minutes, visit http://www.lightningprocesshelpedme.com/ - there are some amazing and inspiring stories from people who have done the Lightning Process training.  Well done to everyone and keep up the great work!

Happy Easter and enjoy the fabulous weather
Helen

Next Generation of Lightning Process Practitioners

I spent an enjoyable weekend at the Phil Parker Training Institute, observing the next generation of Lightning Process Practitioners train.  It is amazing to see the skills and confidence of these talented individuals develop as they progress through the 10 month Diploma course which they must complete before they can even start training to deliver the Lighting Process.  Keep up the great work everyone and we look forward to you joining us on the Register in the future.
Helen

Observing the Lightning Process

Angie brought her son Cameron to London to do the Lightning Process. Although she only observed the Lightning Process, she says:


"I have come off both my inhalers, the antihistamines and other medication that I've been taking for years to control my asthma and allergies.  I happily brought Cameron to the LP as an observer and enabler and have come away with lots to think about for myself which is a massive bonus!  I thought I was living a life I loved before we came to London but now realise I was only 'playing' at it - the LP has taken me to a new level of realisation".


In a previous email she reported:


"Oh yeah and I used the LP before and during a golf match this morning - needless to say we won in a relaxed and confident style!"


Its always great to hear reports from people who have observed the training, that they recognise that they can apply the tools to their own lives!


Simon Pimenta

Lightning Process in the Times Newspaper Today

Patrick Strudwick, an award winning journalist, talks about he how feels his recovery from ME/CFS in the Times (Tuesday 23 Feb) was due to taking the Lightning Process Training with Phil Parker.  Patrick gives an honest look into his life with ME and his personal journey to recovery - congratulations on producing such an inspiring and insightful article Patrick!

Lightning Process Forum

Fantastic news, the Lightning Process Head Office have provided a forum after requests from clients wanting somewhere to tell their amazing stories.  Go to http://www.lightningprocesshelpedme.com/ and sign up today.

Lightning Process – Cameron’s Story

At 14, Cameron travelled from Scotland to London to do the Lightning Process.  Having been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and experienced fatigue for 2 years, he missed a lot of school and was unable to participate in sports.

His Mother emailed me the day after he finished his training saying:

“I nearly called you last night to ask where the 'off' switch was for Cameron!  He nearly walked my legs off walking around the shops atHeathrow Airport - just incredible!  and when we got home last night, his big brother was quite fascinated and said without any prompting “There's something different about him, it's as if there's a spark been switched on” - just fantastic - what more can we ask for.

 I/we can’t thank you enough for the experience. The Lightning Process is truly a wonderful wonderful thing. Cameron is working away quietly with it in his own way and says he's already living the life he loves.”

Simon Pimenta

Lightning Process Pregnancy News

Kimberley did the Lightning Process in November 2010, having had Chronic Fatigue/Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome since October 2009, following a bout of shingles. 

One of her goals on recovering her health was to start a family. She and her husband had been trying to conceive for 14 months, without success. Kimberley was convinced that her inability to get pregnant was due to her ill health, and believed that once she regained her health, she would be able to get pregnant. She was right!  Soon after the training, she reported that she was pregnant! Not only that but she is fit, healthy and full of energy and enjoyed a trip to South Africa to visit her family.  

Congratulations Kimberly, you are an inspiration to others!

Simon Pimenta

Building Your Future and a great 2011

To support our clients in doing a great 2011 with the Lightning Process, we are offering a limited number of places on the January Building Your Future seminar for half price.  You will have the opportunity to work with Claire Brooker, one of our Advanced practitioners at our CityPoint clinic in London!  Claire is running a Building Your Future seminar for £40 plus VAT per person on Saturday 29th January from 12-3.30pm and places will be offered on a first come first served basis!

So if you’d like to refresh your knowledge of the Lightning Process, learn how to use it effectively in other areas of your life and address any new or existing challenges then please contact the office at info@philparker.org for more information.