For those who live in the Australian capital,
a special welcome to our website! I hope you've already
read the information presented on the site and that you are
intrigued by its nature and the different approach that affectology
offers.
I've been a practicing therapist for over 10 years.
My background in therapy started when I thought that insufficient
attention was being paid to stress management in the workplace,
as resources dwindled and people were placed under more pressure.
My attempts to change this in my own workplace were largely
met with indifference by those in authority, and rejection
from psychologists invited to deliver such training.
After years of learning and practicing mainstream counseling-style
therapies, I finally started the training in Ian White's
affectology. The approach of collecting scant information
from clients was dramatically different to previous therapeutic
approaches I'd studied, and caused me to be initially
cautious and skeptical, not to mention "challenged."
But Ian recognized this challenge for someone with previous,
psychologically based 'talking' approaches (with
which I had been involved) and was very understanding, helpful
and skilful. I had to learn to let go of earlier teachings
that formed the basis of previous methods that were, quite
simply, wrong! This took analysis, acceptance and perseverance.
However, the struggle was worth every moment.
Since being challenged with the theory and practice of this
work, I continue to be inspired by its subtlety, gentleness,
permanency and high success rate. Quite simply, this approach
works: in abundance! I'm also encouraged that continuation
of affectology studies is compulsory for every af-x® Practitioner,
and I look forward to further continuous learning with more
enthusiasm than ever.
This work is at the forefront of professionalism and excellence.
Irrespective of whether the origin of a client's discomfort
is mental, emotional, behavioral, attitudinal or psychosomatic,
the affectology theory is sound and af-x Therapy works. It's
there for everybody.
You can reach me by e-mail at dawsy@alphalink.com.au
or by calling the Canberra Medical Ecology Centre on 02 6282 6800.
Please feel free to contact me: there's no obligation and
I would be delighted to hear from you.
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