Dorena Clifton PhD: 2012

Monday, November 19, 2012

Discovering your journey and the habitual loop

I believe that regardless of religion, each individual is ultimately their own spiritual guide and absolutely the expert in their own spiritual journey – that what is true for one person is not necessarily true for another, and that what is true for someone in one moment may not be true for them in the next. As such, I teach techniques and skills to help you learn to be that guide – to find and learn to stay true to your own path, moment to moment, through all of the changes and circumstances of life, and to be mentally, emotionally, and spiritually strong and happy.

During several of my sessions with clients lately, we have found a greater understanding of the habitual loop we play out in our daily lives by using a series of questions technique exercise during meditation. Each person is unique in discovering their habitual loop although this can be done in a group setting as well.

We say a prayer for protection during our journey and then begin with a meditation which ultimately leads us to a table with four chairs. The client sits in one of the chairs and is then greeted by a loved one, a guide or whoever shows up.

Before the session I would have created a series of specific question to ask and receive the answers from the client. During the session I would write down the answers and at the end of the meditation we would say a prayer to close the session.

As we go over the answers together we begin seeing a pattern that developed over several years or perhaps lifetimes. This is the perfect opportunity to acknowledge and begin the healing process of this habitual loop. Please note that we cannot always “see” our habitual loop and need help deciphering. This can be done by re-reading your questions and answers again over a period of time, journaling your thoughts on each question and answer, or ask a friend to read it with you.

Friday, October 26, 2012

Natural Health Complemtary Program

My purpose in my work is to empower others with understanding as it relates to their health, their body and the simplicity of re-awakening through simply following nature’s sacred laws. I serve as a guide for my clients to bring them to the level of healing that they are willing to work for.

Some tools that I use: Philosophy of Natural Health, Intuition, Symbols, and Shamanism. Symbolic languages and the intuitive arts, like Numerology, Tarot, Psychic Development, are alive with information, revealing your chosen gifts and challenges for this lifetime. Shamanism and symbolism reflect and illuminate the aspects of our lives that define our human experience. I also use an integration of psychological growth and a spiritual attunement approach…viewing the complications of life not as problems, but as gateways to greater understanding. Learning and teaching that crisis can become an opportunity for growth. Philosophy of Natural Health is an integrated approach that I use which takes into account body, mind, emotions and spirit. Philosophy of Natural Health is an approach that works “outside the box” of set procedures.

Based on this information, I work with the client to form a game plan for wellness and for better health. The first step is modified based on the level of willingness and determination the client expresses to begin living a healthy lifestyle. Together we build the steps in a customized step-by-step process for the client to follow.

These sessions are then updated, changed, and refined on a regular basis (usually every 3-5 weeks). The goal is to help clients make permanent lifestyle changes that are supportive to a healthy life and lifestyle, and to assist the client in reaching their optimum wellness potential.

This is a natural healing complementary program that almost anybody can benefit from. It is an educational method that includes aura balancing, guided imagery, and philosophical discussion. It makes the subject see the therapy method not as a cure to crisis, but as an open door towards growth. Our goal is to integrate the body, mind, and spirit. If these aspects are integrated successfully, one can attain personal mastery and develop positive thinking. As a healing method, it goes beyond the norm because it involves spiritual attunement.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Many people stopped in at Beyond Natural Health Center yesterday asking about the intense energy they’ve been feeling. The story shared was that of remembering several years ago when we left a bag of clothes off at the mission or gave the bag of clothes away… but we kept that one thing - like the belt or scarf that went with it. We kept that one thing - we just couldn’t let go of. Now we may be feeling that we need to let go of that last piece, the belt. To let it go … release this intense energy or pressure of holding on to an old situation that no longer serves a purpose. http://beyondnaturalhealthcenter.com/

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

How do you develop passion in the most important areas of your life?

How do you develop passion in the most important areas of your life? Ask yourself: Am I doing what I love to do? If you aren’t , and you had the choice to do anything you wanted to do, what would that be? If you believe you can’t make money doing that, imagine that you won the lottery. After buying your expensive mansion, a Rolls-Royce, and all the toys and travel you wanted, what would you do with your day? What you’re doing now or something different? The most successful people I’ve met love what they do so much, they would actually do it for free. But they are successful because they’ve found a way to make a living doing what they love to do. If you are not skilled enough to do the work you’d love to do, make time to educate yourself so you are. Do whatever it takes to prepare - working part time in your dream job or even volunteering as an intern - while still maintaining your current job.
Pay attention, too, to those times outside of the office when you feel the happiest, the most joyous, the most fully engaged, the most acknowledged and appreciated, and the most connected with yourself and others. What were you doing at those times? What were you experiencing? Those events are indicators of ways you can bring passion into your life outside your day-to-day work. It tells you what you would be happiest doing with your time.

Pg: 277 - Jack Canfield’s The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want To Be.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Many people have inquired about taking Refresher Reiki classes

http://dorenacliftonphd.com/reiki_refresher__review

I periodically run a Reiki refresher/revision workshop for people who would like some revision or a booster attunement after having attended a Reiki workshop, regardless of when that was. Refresher days are very much a 'hands-on' experience, focusing on energy practice rather than theory, and are a great confidence boost if you are looking for some additional support or simply a few hours spent gently relaxing with Reiki.
These workshops are for anyone who, for whatever reason, has either not kept up their Reiki practice, has never really got off the ground with it and would like to do so now, or who would like some revision to boost their confidence and motivation and get them kick-started.
Anyone who might find a short, general Reiki refresher helpful is welcome, whether they originally did their Reiki training with me or with someone else. These workshops are also suitable for anyone who has studied with someone else and would like to consolidate or add to their knowledge by experiencing Reiki with a different teacher. If you are interested, I would be delighted to hear from you. Please note that this Reiki workshop is designed primarily for people wanting to revise how to feel the energy and how to tune into and channel Reiki. It is not suitable for people with no previous Reiki training of any kind, or for anyone specifically looking to revise the symbols or how to use them, as some of the participants will not yet have progressed to that level.
Students revise the Reiki principles, practice scanning/feeling the energy, both on themselves and on others, practice breathing techniques for calming the nervous system, grounding exercises for centering, visualization exercises, Reiki meditation for focus and intent, how to channel energy, and different methods of self-healing and healing others, including the use of intuition. There is plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion, and there will also be a booster attunement. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Reiki

First Degree Refresher/Review
Did you take Reiki years ago but have not used it recently. The Reiki First Degree Refresher will reacquaint you with Reiki. Start using Reiki again for yourself, family and friends.
Reiki First Degree Refresher Review is 2 1/2 hours in length.
Pre-requisite is First Degree Reiki (level one)
Review of First Degree Reiki
Review of hand positions for self and others.
Practice time working on self and others.
Review of how to ground yourself.
Learn to energize, infuse and enhance items, food and water with Reiki.
This is not a certificate course
Cost is $55.00 Minimum of 2 people
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First and Second Degree Refresher/Review
If it's been a while since you obtained your First and Second Degree of Reiki and you would like to reacquaint yourself with Reiki this is “A Wonderful Reiki Refresher”.
Review of First and Second Degree (1st and 2nd level of Reiki) is one 3 ½ hour day or two evenings.
Pre-requisite: First and Second Degree Reiki Courses
Review of First and Second Degree Levels
In person and distance Reiki sessions practice.
Mental and emotional healing practice.
Practice drawing Second Degree Symbols.
Practice using Second Degree Symbols.
Learn to energize, infuse and enhance items, food and water with Reiki.
This is not a certificate course.
Cost is $85.00 Minimum of 2 people.
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Master Refresher/Review
Sometimes you just need a quick refresher of the awesome and touching experience of taking on the mastership of Reiki and knowing how to pass on this powerful tradition to others that want to learn how to help themselves and others to heal.

This refresher will be 3 hours long.
Please bring your master manual.

Whether you need to remember the experience you had once before or you need to learn to teach others...come on to join in to this honor of tradition to mastery!!

$200 pre-paid Minimum of 2 people.

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"Life is an inside job"

http://dorenacliftonphd.com/2012_retreat_life_is_an_inside_job

Unhealed issues

......one on one within the circle

I invite you to take a break from your daily routine. Join me in a retreat of guided counseling sessions......because now you are ready to live your happiest life.

Each person has what are called "Original Wounds". Traumas coming either from their current life or previous ones, that has led them to send a divine part of their soul away to the lower world to protect it. During our time together we will go to a place of discovering and healing those original wound. Create a new, positive, life-affirming agreement to replace the old wounded one, to reclaim the divine part of us that has been hidden away, and integrate a healed outcome.
"In search of the authentic self": these are pretty words, words we can use to impress our friends. However, when these words come to represent a quest, a mission to know who we are, or part of our longing for the truth, they carry a totally different energy. Even when it means suffering and showing one's weaknesses, we come to the realization that there is no way to know the authentic self without giving up our pretensions, our ego desires.

You are ready to admit that your life has not been working.
If you are really searching for the truth, with questions such as, "Why do I have anxiety? Why are my relationships rocky? Why do I have addictions? Why am I on medication? Why do I have so much fear and doubt?" that cannot be ignored any longer... admitting that you are in a situation that is not working for you breaks the first link in the chain that keeps you in bondage, keeps you from remembering who you are. You are ready to break through this intense battle of a lot of sacrifice and suffering.
Dorena is offering guided counseling sessions through a day long or overnight retreat, she is offering to help you to understand that as you have been searching for the truth and trying to discover who you are…you can now create your own destiny and so become one with your heart, spirit, soul and the entire cosmos of life.

Option I: One Day - $150 plus food
Option 2: Overnight Camping
$ 350 plus food, tent, gear, transportation,
...offers personal healing sessions and self development circles.

email interests to Dorena

My intention is to get a group of people together to help each other move past our blocks.
Part of the day we get to know each other and learn about what brings each of us to the circle. Share experiences.
Part of the day we will prepare and share a meal.

We will have a regression meditation to find and look at the lesson presented and learn how to move through it. For the majority of people who experience this type of session, the single most significant benefit is the opportunity to bring up and to heal past wounds that are still influencing the present lifetime. One way to look at it is often traumatic experiences from other lifetimes remain locked in the mental, emotional and physical body, creating fears, limitations, emotional and physical disturbances that hinder one's ability to experience the full potential of this lifetime.
Share experiences with the group to repair the wound and receive the healing.

For the day retreat we will meet at the Beyond Natural Health Center... outside if the day is beautiful.. we have a lovely back area. In the meditation room for the regression meditation. In the kitchen for our meal preparation and then again outside to share food and conversation.
A date will be picked after I see the interest. I have already received quite a few emails asking for more info. If you are interested please offer a date that would work best for you and we can prepare from there.

Fees for Private Group Class – with Tarot Consultation and Teacher ~ An intimate, intense and wholly satisfying way to learn Tarot

http://dorenacliftonphd.com/bring_dorena_to_you

This is for private group class events at which people agree in advance to learn to read the Tarot in depth, in a less hurried, more intimate environment (typical for private group class events hosted at someone's home for a number of interested students who want to unlock the secrets of the Tarot and learn to read for their friends). An example cost would be $530 us dollars per student for a minimum of five people, plus expenses and travel costs to and from the location from Dorena’s base in Syracuse. Depending on a larger group and requirements, fees are negotiable.

By the end of the intensive 30-35 hour course, you will be able to use the cards for contemplation, personal growth, and for simple readings for yourself and friends. You will come out of the course loving the Tarot's imagery, appreciating its depth, and grounded in the basis of its secret language. You will most likely also learn some interesting and inspiring things you probably never expected, and make new friends along the way! Dorena is a lively teacher who is committed to excellence in instruction. She has a clear philosophy and approach.

Autumn Equinox Celebration September 22, 2012

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Autumn Equinox Celebration

September 22, 2012

The Autumn Equinox is the balance between light and dark. As we give thinks for the abundance that the long days and strong power have given, we also take this moment to balance, to rest, to simply be, and prepare ourselves for the growing cold and dark. We recognize that what appears as death is merely the preparation for rebirth; that what is reaped at the harvest will become seed for the next year. We remember the mystery - there is no death; all that dies will be reborn. And for this too, we give thanks.

Join Dorena on September 22nd, in celebration for the Autumn Equiniox. Bring a dish to pass ... come in costume... prepare to be called into the circle.

For all who have worked and fought for a fairer univerese and a life of dignity and freedom we thank you for the opportunity to learn and grow, the knowledge to teach and make choices and for the wisdom to live our lives in hope and not fear, by our deeds and not by our words.

Reserve your seat in the circle.

Monday, April 23, 2012

http://theholisticdirectory.wordpress.com/2012/04/22/experience-a-journey-toward-healing/

Sunday, March 4, 2012

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Beyond Natural Health Center offers a variety of healing services

Brenda Duncan

Posted: 03/01/2012 6:00 AM

Just the facts ...
Business: Beyond Natural Health Center.
Address: 7174 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse.
Owners: Danielle Filipski and Dorena Clifton.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Telephone: 314-1300.
Web site: beyondnaturalhealthcenter.com.
Editorial assistant Brenda Duncan interviewed Danielle Filipski and Dorena Clifton who opened Beyond Natural Health Center in October.
Names: Danielle Filipski, 34, and Dorena Clifton, 54.
Where do you live? Danielle: I live in Eastwood. Dorena: I live on State Fair Boulevard, just down the street.
Where are you originally from? Danielle: I grew up in Syracuse. Dorena: I’ve been in Syracuse since 1968. I was born in Syracuse.
What is your educational background? Danielle: I graduated from State University College at Oswego with a bachelor’s degree in English and I also got my New York State Massage Therapy license at Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage. Dorena: I have a doctorate in philosophy of natural health.

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