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While individually we are unique, we still share significant commonality with others in having the human experience. For example, needing to belong is an important aspect of being human, but difficulties may arise due to broken families, bullying, harassment, minority culture, sexuality, poor social skills, language barriers, gender, relocation etc. It is our commonality that has led me to contemplate themes that many of us have experienced some difficulty with.

I have outlined a number of themes under the headings below and provided some example intentions that could be used for sessions. An individual or support group may decide to investigate all of the themes or they may decide to explore one or two in more detail. The programs will be discussed and then designed to meet each person or group’s specific requirements. I recommend you read all of the themes outlined below and then think about which ones are the most relevant to your current situation and setting, as there is, of course, overlap.

Individuals and Support Groups

It has long been posited that learning to love and accept yourself unconditionally will positively change all aspects of your life and I recommend this as a starting point for everyone.

There are a number of themes that you may be experiencing some resistance around and would like to explore. For example, romantic relationships, family connections, creativity, workplace and public performance, achieving goals, wealth and abundance, sexuality, spirituality, and creating more love and happiness in your life. The following will positively influence many of the themes:

• Compassion for self and others
• Forgiveness of self and others
• Appreciation of self, others and life
• Connection with and expression of emotions
• Emotional resilience
• Setting healthy emotional, physical, sexual and spiritual boundaries
• Open, honest and assertive communication
• Believing and trusting in yourself
• Passion, purpose, meaning and vision

Some example intentions include:

• “I love and accept myself unconditionally, feeling beautiful, cherished and divine.”
• “I passionately breathe in life honouring my true needs and life purpose, feeling authentic, abundant, fulfilled and powerful.”
• “I feel and express my emotions easily and effortlessly, feeling 100% healthy, flowing and authentic.”
• “I communicate assertively and sensitively, feeling aware, emotionally intelligent and respectful.”
• “I deliberately focus on the good in myself, others and life, feeling open-hearted and appreciative.”
• “I free myself from all painful memories, feeling liberated, empowered and forgiving.”

If you are already on a journey of personal or spiritual growth, you may elect to design intentions around appealing concepts from your favourite self-help books. My personal library of self-help books, DVDs, CDs and cards will be made available to clients.

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* When a person develops healthier and more supportive thoughts and behaviours, their improved energy field will inevitably influence loved ones and workmates. So, when you help yourself you are indirectly helping others as well.

Couples

In addition to many of the individual themes, there are a number of common themes pertaining to couples. For example, open and honest communication; trust; conflict resolution – cooperation and compromise; intimacy – emotional, mental, sexual and spiritual; appreciation; roles; finances; and time and household management.

Some example intentions include:

• “I am in a reciprocal relationship of my dreams feeling adored, authentic and intimate.”
• “I set healthy boundaries for myself feeling worthy, powerful and respectful.”

Families

In addition to the individual and couple themes, families may wish to explore stressors due to life-stage transitions, for example, a new baby in the house, working parents, starting school, adolescence, empty nest, career, and retirement. Work/life balance and considering each family member’s needs are also key themes. There may also be unhealthy generational patterns of relating that are affecting the functioning of the family due to, for example, family secrets and mental health issues.

Some example intentions include:

• “I am a fantastic parent feeling nurturing, patient and committed.”
• “I am harmonious, sensitive and discerning in all relationships, feeling loving, compassionate and forgiving.”
• “I embrace and forgive my parents feeling safe, authentic and joyful.”
• “I am responsible and respectful feeling trustworthy, reliable and harmonious.”