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Posted by mars on January 8, 2001, at 21:31:23
Hiya:
Anyone have any knowledge/experience/advice/feedback about hellerwork for treatment-resistant depression? I am and have been on meds for many years, but I have been steadily getting worse during the last five years.
I've really exhausted traditional talk therapy approaches - one on one, group, hospitalization, etc. - and am thinking about something more along the lines of "the laying on of hands." It would be difficult for me - a major source of my pain, I think, is from problem accepting being my body, simply "being here."
One thing I am somewhat concerned about is a lot of alternative therapies have a spirituality-based approach, which I seem to have problems with.
Thanks mucho,
mary
Posted by Todd on January 8, 2001, at 23:23:18
In reply to Hellerwork?, posted by mars on January 8, 2001, at 21:31:23
Hi, Mary. Kind of curious - what exactly is hellerwork? Sounds intriguing. Also, why the uneasiness with a spirituality-based approach to healing? After all, it is your spirit that is depressed. We all have a spirit that longs to be free. Lots of spiritual healers, and I would say most of the good ones, are very down-to-earth. If their heads were in the clouds, so to speak, they wouldn't be offering any real alternatives to healing. Interested in your response.
Posted by mars on January 9, 2001, at 18:49:57
In reply to Re: Hellerwork?, posted by Todd on January 8, 2001, at 23:23:18
As far as I understand, Todd, Hellerwork is a form of bodywork developed by the same woman who developed Rolfing. Hellerwork incorporates talk, however.
The problem with a spirituality-based approach comes from not believing in God, or in at least entertaining serious doubts. I'm not reactive about spirituality, but unfortunately the folks I've run into have not been down-to-earth, but rather (IMHO) elitist. There's also been something else that I can't describe, just something that's left me with a yucky feeling. There have been a few exceptions, thankfully.
Posted by Todd on January 9, 2001, at 23:02:30
In reply to Re: Hellerwork? » Todd, posted by mars on January 9, 2001, at 18:49:57
Wow, I was just talking to someone today about getting Rolfed. I don't know much about it, but it sounds so transforming. I hear that once you go through it, it can truly change your life. Hellerwork sounds even more intriguing.
I don't think it matters what you choose as a method for healing, as long as your intent to heal is strong. I would say that although nobody can heal ourselves but ourselves, and that the work is all ours, it is impossible to go it alone. We all need a proficient guide to accompany us. If you're going to "New Age" healers and getting a yucky feeling, that's a good thing. That's your gut and you need to follow it - it knows what is best for you. The New Age movement is quite the rage nowadays, and you will be certain to find a lot of poseurs who are more interested in appearing chic rather than be grounded and humble in their approach. If you find those holier-than-thou types, RUN.
That said, I just want to let you know that there are some incredibly gifted people out there who know exactly where it's at who can give you the love and support and wisdom that you need. Most of the wisdom is already inside you - they will teach you to trust it. It doesn't really matter what your religious beliefs are - God is a very subjective term that means something different to each person who utters the word. As far as I am concerned, there is only ONE truth. All rivers lead to the same ocean and it doesn't make a difference which one you choose to get there. You're on YOUR river. Stay with it and trust it. A gifted, competent healer will have the utmost respect for your "river" and will help you to navigate it.
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