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From
Michael Hamer: hamer@island.net
I am looking for information regarding the use of breathwork
with patients who have been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. Any published
research, or case studies, detailing how breathwork could support these
patients, and possible concerns & cautions, would go a long way in
easing the concerns of the attending Psychiatrist. I would also be
interested to hear any suggestions you have, or experiences you have had
with bipolar disorder.
Please contact Michael Hamer: hamer@island.net
About Michael Hamer
Michael Hamer is a Registered Massage Therapist who has been
using conscious, connected breathwork with my patients since 1986, after
receiving training in the U.K., and here in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. My
training consisted of 2 month long trainings in the U.K., following the
teaching of Sondra Ray and Lenord Orr. In Vancouver, I participated in two
6 week trainings that had also been influenced by Jim Leonard & Phil
Laut, followed by a 1 year apprenticeship. Since then I have participated
in some Grof Holotropic Breathwork groups, and sought out sessions from
some other
Rebirthers.
I find the articles in Robert Moore's Breathe magazine, and the detailed
articles in your THB to be lifesavers for professional growth, and
contact, since there is a lack of breathworkers where I live right now. I
am currently working my way through school, aiming for a degree in
Psychology. So, it is nice to hear about Psychologists and
psychotherapists using breathwork positively.
Thanks
for your support Joy, and I continue to enjoy the challenges and growth
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From Ann
Harrison dakini@ozemail.com.au
I am looking for the name and location of any
M.A. and Ph.D theses on transformational breathwork - rebirthing or
holotropic breathwork.
I have just begun Ph.D research on Breathwork and Eastern philosophy
(Hindu). My purpose is to contribute to the formal articulation of the
context of modern breathwork. I recognise that this particular area is
only part of the picture, however, it holds my interest at the moment.
About Ann Harrison
I trained in Australia in 1985. In 1986 went to live in China, where I
remained for the next 9 years. I continued my studies of Tai Chi with
Grand Masters in Shanghai and then moved to Hong Kong where I set up a
retreat centre in a secluded mountain area by the sea. There, for 7 years,
I worked with individual and groups, and conducted training in Bodywork
and Breathwork.
On returning to Australia, I joined with colleagues in the Australian
Association for Professional Rebirthers - AAPR - in creating a
Breathwork training to be submitted to the Australian Government for
recognition.
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