My Healing Cottage
"A Sacred Place to Reflect and be Revitalized"
My interest in working with men who have prostate issues (BPH, prostatitis, and prostate cancer) began as I discovered how many men in my life had current or past experience with one or more forms of this challenging problem. Their concerns were brought out into the open as I listened intently to their stories. The more stories I heard and the more I explored this topic the more my heart filled with compassion. My interest in prostate health turned into a calling. My desire to find answers to their questions led me to a research project that I was honored to present to my fellow classmates in 2008 at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing®.
As a requirement for graduation each senior must produce a "Year 4 Project," a 10-15 page paper that is intended to bring the student's unique expression as a healer into the world. It is through the development of the Year 4 Project that each student moves deeper into the discovery of a universally asked question: Why am I here? This question is centered in the context of each student's journey as a healer. One of the requirements for this project is that it must represent an integration of the 4 dimensions of humankind (physical, auric, haric and core star). The uniqueness of the school provides an outlet for diverse and creative expression. Year 4 Projects vary greatly and become an outward physical expression of each student's individual divine essence.
If you are interested in reading my paper it is available here for download
by Edrianna Stilwell
Broadcasting on VoiceAmerica
Health and Wellness channel
Wednesday at 5 pm EST
November 30, 2011 - February 22, 2012
iTunes or VoiceAmerica
In the first two episodes I mention a few books I feel you may be interested in checking out.
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REFERENCES
The Prostate from a Holistic Perspective
So you’ve heard the word PROSTATE before, you know a man has one and a woman doesn’t but you aren’t quite sure where it is or what it does. This show is for you. The prostate will be explained to give you a better sense of its function and its importance. This show will also cover the prostate from a holistic perspective, a view different from conventional medicine and therefore offering the listener a new way to view the prostate. The energy field of the body, chakra centers, essence and intention will all be explained and explored in relation to the prostate. You will also be guided through the process of opening your first and second chakra, a practice that will bathe the prostate in healing energy and help you on the path toward prostate health.
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EXTRA
Only so much information will fit into a one hour show.
Sometimes there are things I would like to take more time with or just didn't get a chance to include.
I've included them here.
OPENING YOUR 1ST AND 2ND CHAKRAS
This episode will review Prostatitis, BPH and Prostate Cancer from a conventional as well as holistic perspective. The mysteries of disease development will be reviewed along with the benefits of sex, masturbation and a healthy diet for the recovery and maintenance of prostate health. Additional information regarding this show is available on my web site.
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PROACTIVE STEPS TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY PROSTATE
Male Hormones and Andropause
Andropause. If you haven’t heard of it then that isn’t surprising. Somewhat similar to menopause, which impacts women, andropause can impact men. Reported back in the mid 40’s and labeled “male climacteric,” sometimes referred to as a mid-life crisis or “man-opause,” and more recently as ADAM (androgen deficiency of the aging male), andropause has been with us for a while and is gaining attention. This show will look at its cause, your chances of being impacted, symptoms, and some options for dealing with it.
Dr. Steve Stroud
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Dr. Steve Stroud is one of the few physicians trained and licensed in the state of Washington to practice both Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture. He received his doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine in 1987 from Bastyr University in Seattle, an institution renowned for its degree programs in naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, nutrition, and natural health sciences, as well as cutting-edge research into the use of natural medicines.
Dr. Steve Stroud’s extensive training includes a Bachelor’s degree in natural health sciences, a Masters degree in acupuncture, advanced training in cranio-sacral therapy from the Upledger Institute, facilitator training in Transformational Breath, and six years of training at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, of which he is currently a faculty member. As a naturopathic physician, Dr. Stroud’s scope of practice includes all aspects of family and primary care, from pediatrics to geriatrics.
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Could simply being in nature aid in bringing your body back into a healthy state? Our guest, Joseph Jastrab, will discuss a Navaho Indian tradition of holistic healing. We will also delve into the importance of having support while on a journey of wellness, the benefits of being connected to the earth and the importance of connecting the genitals to the heart in relationships.
Joseph Jastrab
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Joseph Jastrab is a former faculty member at Empire State College and the State College at New Paltz, New York, he taught numerous innovative courses on wilderness leadership and ecopsychology. His writings have appeared in many periodicals and anthologies and his book “Sacred Manhood, Sacred Earth, A Quest into the Wilderness of a Man's Heart” is considered a pioneering work in the field of men's spiritual development. A pioneer in the resurgence of the contemporary vision quest, Joseph has guided hundreds of men and women on this rite of passage during the past 25 years. He is the senior teacher and a leader facilitator for The Hero’s Journey Foundation, he works with individuals, in person and by phone consultation, in his spiritual counseling and therapy practice, and offers programs to support adolescents in their development.
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How Belief Systems Impact Men's Health and the Consciousness of Cancer Cells
Did you ever discover that your long held belief was not true? Beyond your discovery that Santa Clause and the Easter Bunny don’t exist, I’m talking about realizing that what you have been holding out as the truth just isn’t. On top of all the stereotypical beliefs we individually use to define another there also exist specific beliefs that men hold for themselves and they are specific to each of his 7 energy centers, chakras. They create distortions and blocks in energy flow and prevent a man from living at his fullest potential, which as a result denies the world of his gifts. Alain will offer an exploration into the each chakra and shed light on the deeply held and sometimes unconscious beliefs men hold within each chakra. Alain will also offer a healing response for each chakra. A healing response is a shift into the divinely held truth that can move a man into his truth, true nature and authentic self.
Alain Grouette
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Alain Grouette is a graduate of École d’Enseignement Supérieur de Naturopathie du Québec (Quebec School of Superior Naturopathic Studies), Université Libre Des Sciences De L’Homme de Paris (Paris Free University of Human Sciences), the Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, Brennan Integration and Supervisor, the Brennan Case Leader and the Brennan Teacher programs at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing in the U.S.
Alain is a Psychotherapist, a Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, a Brennan Integration and Supervisor Practitioner and a Certified Naturopath.
Alain has been in the field for 35 years and has a private practice in Quebec City in the province of Quebec in Canada. Alain also has a long distance practice with clients from all over the world via the internet. He currently is also the Dean of the Year 4 program at the Barbara Brennan School of healing in Europe in Austria.
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Whether
you think the subject of men’s health would be of interest to you or not, there
is something in this show for everyone interested in gaining a broader
understanding of the underpinnings of sex, sexual consciousness and health. Listen
with a loved one or friends. This show is a great conversation starter!
Jorge began his healing studies through Reiki. He is a graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing and also studied Integrated Kabbalistic Healing at A Society of Souls. In addition, Jorge holds a B.A. in biology from Yale University, a J.D. law degree from NYU School of Law and had a successful career as a corporate attorney for over 13 years. Jorge feels deeply inspired to assist in the evolution of humanity’s consciousness through his gift for making the lessons of his own spiritual awakening accessible to others.
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Opening the Heart
Journeying into the heart is an important part of prostate health when viewed from a holistic perspective. The heart is connected energetically to the genitals so any energetic shift in one will impact the other. Additionally, when the heart and the genitals are disconnected energetically both are impacted adversely. When a call to do something different in one’s life is answered and steps are taken to make a change a rippling effect begins to occur. The process begins on an energetic level and can spread all the way into the physical body. This program will explore ways of opening the heart and the benefits this type of journey can bring.
Michael Mervosh
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Michael is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of MGM Psychological Associates. He has been providing intensive individual and group psychotherapy for more than 20 years. He has incorporated into his practice: Radix, Object-Relations, BioEnergetics, Developmental Character Styles, body-oriented psychotherapies, Jungian archetypes, energy healing, and the mythological teachings of Joseph Campbell.
In 2010 he completed 13 years teaching at Barbara Brennan School of Healing as Dean of Advanced Studies in Brennan Integration Work. He is cofounder of the Hero’s Journey Foundation programs which utilize wilderness environments to deepen self awareness, embrace unifying life experiences and support life transitions. He co-created PsychoEnergetics, a professional development program in Spain and the US which teaches methods that support transpersonal experience and psychological work through attention to body and energy process grounded in present moment space and time.
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The Constellation Approach in Relation to Men’s Health and the Physical, Emotional and Spiritual issues related to Prostate Dis-ease
Some experts say that prostate disease is genetic. If your grandfather and father were affected, does this mean you will have issues as well? This show will explore the physical, emotional and spiritual issues related to prostate disease and then take you into an exploration of what you take on energetically from your ancestors. Find out how you can explore the inheritance you have agreed to.
Peter Faust
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Peter Faust has been practicing the Healing Arts for over 20 years and has maintained his private practice as a healer since 1993. He received training through the New England School of Acupuncture, the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, and the Bert Hellinger United States Training program for Family Constellation Therapy. Peter is a licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Energy Healer, and Family Constellation Facilitator. Peter taught the core curriculum program, channeling and high sense perception for the teacher training program at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing. He is co-founder of The Constellation Approach, “Supporting world peace, one family at a time.” For the past nine years Peter and his wife Jamy have been leading Family Constellation seminars in Boston, New York and Florida. They also offer a one, two and three year Immersion Learning Program in Family Constellations.
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Conflict in relation to Prostate Health
Conflicts are a part of everyday life. We have them with our friends, companions, spouses, bosses, and employees. We can have conflicts during random encounters with strangers while driving, shopping or even pumping gas. Sometimes our encounters can impact us for days, weeks and even years because we will hold on to the incident as if it were still going on. If the incident impacts the second chakra, the energy center which regulates the ability to give and receive physical, mental and spiritual pleasure as well as quantity and quality of sexual energy, an imbalance will occur and lead to disease. For a man this would mean his prostate.
This show will address conflict from a perspective you may not have considered. My guest will discuss the importance of addressing our personal conflicts within so that we may gain inner peace, a critical first step to achieve peace with others and so that we may ultimately, according to my guest, rekindle vitality, pleasure and purpose.
John Shordike
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John R. Shordike, J.D. has been an active member of the California Bar since 1984, representing a wide variety of business, tribal, and community organizations in their negotiation, mediation, and litigation of disputes. A long-time teacher and facilitator of conflict transformation and psychodynamic work, John lectures, consults, and trains process facilitators and group leaders internationally. He is fascinated by the peril and promise of conflict, and how we process or fail to process conflict in our body, mind, and spirit. John is a founding faculty member of the Conscious Conflict Seminars®, now offered internationally.
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Acupuncture for Prostate Health
Have you always been curious about acupuncture but just didn't have the opportunity to get answers to your questions. Now is your chance. My guest will explain the differences in the types of acupuncture he utilizes, how it works, and its benefits. And most importantly he will be offering the benefits of acupuncture in relation to prostate health.
Stephen Cohen
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Stephen Cohen, MSOM, LAc is a nationally board certified and state licensed Acupuncturist. He focuses on helping patients understand why discomfort, illness or disease manifest in their lives and to help them heal in a balanced and holistic way. Through acupuncture, other modalities, and coaching, Stephen treats and encourages his patients to return to their truest self and wellbeing.
Stephen is trained in herbology and various styles of acupuncture including Traditional Chinese Medicine, APM Trigger Point Dry Needling, and specializes in advanced KM Japanese techniques.
Through his comprehensive training and experience, Stephen’s expertise includes men’s and women’s reproductive health including fertility, sports medicine, and internal conditions. He is able to have such diversity through the combination of his extensive background in the field, believing in the importance of integrative medicine, and intuitive understanding of the body and mind.
