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by Emmett Miller | Apr 19, 2013
Ever think about what it’s going to be like when your aging parents become sick or incapacitated? Ever think about what it’s going to be like when that happens to you? Probably not, few people do. Who wants to focus on such a negative topic?
On today’s show we dive into what we can all do to prepare and avoid unnecessary stress, pain, and anxiety.
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Episode Description:
In our conversation, you’ll learn something about some of the things it would be very wise (although perhaps unpleasant) to confront before that phone call comes. You’ll learn about the sorry state of the Caregiver industry, how they are classified in the same income class as part time babysitters and who earn barely over minimum wage, even though they are taking care of two of the most loved people in our lives, our parents (or even ourselves). No one wants to think about it, but every one of us should, and Rosanna has made it as easy (and even as humorous) as can be.
This week’s guest, Rosanna Fay, former Silicon Valley executive, who had to deal with the tragedies that befall those that are not ready when that terrible phone call comes – that your remaining able parent can no longer hack it on their own, or the phone call that you have a serious chronic disease that is going to leave you debilitated for the rest of your life. She and her parents hadn’t really considered this when the news came that she was going to have to manage a terrifying situation when her remaining parent suddenly became terminally bed-ridden.
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Blog topics/solutions to be examined over the coming months will include:
Why your family must move to smart phones as the integrated technology platform to connect parents and children. Any parent can learn to use a smart phone, if they choose the right one.
- Review of Phillips Mobilecare app
- Review of SmartBed technology
- “Certified Aging in Place”; what is it and why does it matter?
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Track 1: The essence of the healing response, the importance of kindness in caregiving – to the patient/client as well as to yourself
Enjoy a Heart-to-Heart talk with Dr. Miller, a reminder of the true source of healing, how the relationship with a caregiver can support this healing, and how important it is to recognize caregiver stress and prevent caregiver burnout. The thrust of this talk is to encourage caregivers to take the time to keep themselves healthy, physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Track 2: Deep Relaxation and Guided Imagery for Caregivers
The second track on this product is a soothing deep relaxation/meditation and guided imagery experience specifically designed to support caregivers. It guides you release excess and accumulated stress and tension and to recommit yourself to your own care and those you care for.
Suggested Programs by Dr. Miller
Dr. Miller’s Professional Manual and Desk Reference (Free PDF Download)
A Guide To Using Dr. Miller’s Most Effective Guided Imagery Programs In Your Practice Or Healing Work.
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No wonder Letting Go of Stress is the world’s most popular stress management CD! Several distinct and different guided imagery and deep relaxation experiences teach powerful techniques for melting away stress and its symptoms. The beautiful vocal performance, one of Dr. Miller’s best, is enhanced by an exquisite, specially composed score performed by famed musician Stephen Halpern. No healing library is complete without this one! You will be treated to four different specific relaxation and stress reduction techniques, including progressive relaxation, autogenic self-suggestion, muscle tension release, and creative visualization with everyone’s favorite—”A Trip to the Beach.” Buy Letting Go Of Stress CD or MP3 Download
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All behaviors are based on decisions made by the deeper mind. Use this beautiful program every day, while you drive, to choose your wisest behavior. You will hear affirmations to enable you to access the serenity to accept what you cannot change, and the courage to confront and change what you can change. The words of wise men and women from many times and cultures, intoned over soothing music, awaken within you the wisdom to choose well. Listen to a sample of Serenity Prayer Guided Imagery Affirmations CD
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Helping resolve essentially any unwanted habitual pattern – overuse of drugs and alcohol, nail biting, procrastination, guilt, stage fright, insecurity, inhibition, negative thinking, excessive worry, or self-criticism.
CD 1, Part A – Setting Your Image Goal: Builds self-confidence and motivation as you journey inward in your own private elevator to your personal screening room where you experience positive mental, physical, and emotional images of yourself. (20:10)
CD 1, Part B – Letting Go of the Past: You will view the past objectively and permit your mind to release non-adaptive patterns through a “de-conditioning” process. (19:50)
CD 2, Part C – Writing Your Own Future Script: You will choose new ways to respond to stressful situations by creating mental images. This key section of the program helps you associate your desired behavior with expected rewards by using image rehearsal. (19:54)
CD 2, Part D – Applauding Your Progress: Helps you make new patterns permanent through positive reinforcement. (19:10)
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by Emmett Miller | Oct 9, 2012
A Unique Experience
Dr. Miller has been acclaimed as a master speaker and workshop leader. His seminal trainings at the Esalen Institute in the 1970s spearheaded the development of modern Mind/Body Medicine. Since that time, he has had extensive experience in addressing audiences of all types, from the American Medical Association to Stanford University graduate students, and from major corporation executives to music and dance therapists.
Dr. Miller has appeared many times on national television, led hundreds of intimate weekend workshops, and has spoken to thousands at national conferences of medical and psychiatric professionals. He lectures at numerous universities and medical schools, and has appeared on many national TV shows, including Sally Jesse Raphael, Regis Philbin, and 20/20.
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Attending a Dr. Miller lecture, seminar, or workshop is unique-in that it is not just an intellectual experience; you do not simply sit and be lectured at. Dr. Miller guides audiences to experience the states of deep relaxation and the imagery tools he discusses. Many people find their symptoms are relieved during these experiences, and often profound life changes proceed from one of his guided imagery experiences, which incorporate music and movement.
A thoroughly captivating storyteller, Emmett Miller weaves wit, wisdom and wonder together in his public workshops in a way that not only informs and entertains, but also impacts his audiences deeply. His purpose is to help you:
- Rediscover Your Inner Beauty and Potential
- Become Empowered to Create Positive Changes in Your life
- Learn to Communicate Clearly, Effectively and Sensitively
- Develop Positive, Supportive and Intimate Relationships
- Motivate Yourself and Those You Lead
Of special note is his skillful and powerful use of art (music, movement, story-telling) and the nearly legendary qualities of his voice, which so seamlessly blends art and science, theory and practice.
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Please contact us to schedule Dr. Miller to write an article, speak on your show, to your group, corporation, association, or organization. The presentation can be selected from one of the titles listed on our Most Requested Topics page, or, a special talk can be prepared to meet your unique needs, simply send us an email with your idea OR call 530-478-1807.
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by Emmett Miller | Apr 16, 2012
Habit: the best of servants and the worst of masters.
Spring is a time of returning energy, lifting of spirits. It is the perfect time to reflect the positive renewal energy budding forth and rejuvenate yourself. Lose those extra pounds, cut out unnecessary drinking and smoking and develop more rewarding behaviors like deepening your relationships with your spouse, family, and friends.
Sure, January 1st is the conventional time for resolutions – but, as you and I both know, they usually don’t work. Why? Because in the dead of winter, surrounded by leafless trees and overcast skies our spirits tend to be at lowest ebb. We know exercise would be best to ward off these drab feelings, but even our desire to energize in that way is blocked by the crummy weather.
Ah, but now, as the world thaws, the sun-splashed daffodils dance in warm breezes, and the sound of nesting birds fill the air, all things begin to seem possible. Come on! Choose just one harmful behavior that you want to exchange for a wise response pattern. Your thoughts, emotions, and attitude all affect behaviors as well as things you say or do: Which would you like to change?
Empower Your Creative Imagination
First we make our habits – then our habits make us.
Think about what you love about Spring: joy, happiness, power, spiritual renewal, love… Relax deeply, empty your mind of distractions, and focus intently on the emotional quality of this magical season. Take the time to really feel. Take a walk – check out the tulips; you will feel it!
Now, while you are feeling inspired, strong, and open to change behaviors, remember the negative behavior you have had in the past, be aware that it is not a permanent part of you, that you can live very well without it, and it is possible to remove it permanently. Now, in your mind, replace that harmful behavior with what you want.
Concentrate, picture it in your mind. Imagine the same inner feeling of joy, happiness, power, and love that Spring brings about each year. Reflect that joy, happiness, power and love linked to this new behavior. Your unconscious is very goal-oriented and this sets that goal and provides the emotional motivation.
Finally, visualize yourself taking the steps that will bring about these changes. If you want to change eating patterns, visualize yourself eating very slowly, with full mindfulness of each bite, deeply enjoying, and feeling satisfied with a small portion. Or you might imagine yourself proudly refusing that second drink or that cigarette, and focus your intention on something positive and life-affirming.
Practice this routine for 5 minutes twice a day and witness your own magical transformation.
Remember, as Mark Twain reminded us,
“Bad habits cannot just be thrown out the window
but gently coaxed down the stairs step by step and then out the door.”
About Author:
Emmett Miller MD is a Nevada City/Los Altos psychotherapist and mind-body physician who has guided thousands to behavioral transformation.
by Emmett Miller | Sep 29, 2011
Please select a title from the list below.
How to Use the Recordings Made During Your Appointment is the standard set of general instructions for working with deep relaxation and guided imagery recordings, including those made at the time of your visit. Read this from time to time to keep its suggestions in mind. Read these guidelines . . .
How to do re-scripting following a Selective Awareness Exploration is a more in depth look at how to work with the imagery recordings designed for you based on the material dealt with during your Exploration. It is a way of reconditioning your brain, your mind, and through them, your body . Read this document if you have had a Selective Awareness Exploration or if Dr. Miller has recommended that you read it in relationship to performing desensitization. Download and read through it every week or two to help stay on track.
by Emmett Miller | Sep 19, 2011
Dr. Miller’s Professional Colleagues
Dr. Martin Rossman
Physician, award-winning author, speaker, researcher, and consultant
Dr. Rossman founded The Healing Mind in order to raise public and professional awareness about the power and effectiveness of high quality Mind/Body self-healing techniques. Renowned as a leading expert and pioneer in Mind/Body imagery, Dr. Rossman has taught clinical guided imagery to over 10,000 health professionals since 1982.
