The Journey method is a one-to-one talking* process where the therapist uses story-like script to uncover and clear emotional blocks by using a collection of evidenced based therapies in one appointment. Unlike counselling the process is quick and effective, leaving the client emotionally well balanced, and free to lead a happier life.
* With children who may not be able to express their feelings I encourage them to use colours instead of words to describe their emotions.
Some of the issues successfully treated include:
Anger
Depression
Anxiety
Eating Disorder
Glandular Fever
Headaches
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Sleeping problems
Stress
Weight issues
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Abuse
Relaxation for Pregnancy
ADHD/ADD
The Journey changed my life - in every possible way. During a very traumatic time in my life, traditional medicine left me with such unpleasant side effects that I chose to struggle through without them.
My 15 year career as a sceptical Sales Manager left little room for belief that anything so simple could possibly work. Having experienced the Journey process for myself, I was so impressed by the immediate and wonderful changes in me that I felt the need to learn as much as I could about it. So happy was I with my 'new' life that I decided to give up my sales career to train as a fully qualified Accredited Journey Practitioner. I wanted to pass on this incredibly effective healing process.
I feel truly privileged and honoured to have been part of the amazing changes that Journey Therapy has brought to the lives of people from all works of life: men, women and children of all ages (from 3 years old to 85 years), who had suffered many different and varied issues, both physical and emotional.
I have facilitated over 3,000 Journey appointment in the past 15 years and my client's include Medical Doctors, senior government officials, Chief Executives, Directors, Teachers, well known Celebrities, etc. I receive referrals from previous clients, Social Services and Doctors. My community work includes working with those who are unemployed and receiving benefits.
Like many people I had experienced a number of incidents and traumas in my personal life – the worst time being in 1997, when my now ex-husband was attacked and suffered Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. This took many months to diagnose, by which time we had separated and had both experienced a great deal of unhappiness.
As a secondary victim of my husband’s Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, I was prescribed traditional medicine to help me through this indescribable time. For me, the side effects of the drugs were so unpleasant that it was preferable to just struggle through the years of anguish without them.
I also received traditional counselling, which eventually helped slightly, but seemed to take so long to have any effect. I subsequently attended a Counselling Training Course, which confirmed my belief that many people want to have faster results and move forward with their lives.
A friend recommended a book called ‘The Journey’ by Brandon Bays. I bought the book, could not put it down and then attended a Journey Intensive weekend.
I did not initially believe anything so simple could possibly work, but I was so impressed by the immediate changes in myself that I felt driven to learn more about it.
I made the decision to leave my career as Sales Development Manager to complete the accreditation course and the 40+ case studies involved. The feedback from my clients is so rewarding.
I am so much happier, healthier and relaxed about life. My family and friends have seen the wonderful changes in me and have had Journey method appointments themselves.
I wish I had known about the Journey years ago!
If you would like to know more, ‘The Journey’ book by Brandon Bays is avaiable from Amazon
Stress
When we experience a trauma (which can be anything from a car crash to being scared by a dog when we where a child) our body goes into 'fight or flight' - in simple terms we release a chemical in our body which causes blood to rush to areas in our body that are needed for fighting (arms) or running (legs) - we then either fight off the 'danger' or run from it.
After the event, what can sometimes happen is that the body does not recognise that it is now safe so we can remain on low grade red-alert. This can show as short tempered, irritable, depressed, and many other physical symptoms such as IBS , even back pain.
During a Journey Therapy appointment the body can be reminded that it is no longer necessary to be on red alert and many emotional and physical symptom disappear.
Children
Children find The Journey processes fun and fast to do.
It is possible to work with children from 3 years old
Please call for more information about the appointment.
The Journey has become part of the weekly timetable for more than 300 schools in South Africa
The initial trial showed that pupils receiving a Journey group once a week exceeded their peers in every aspect:
Self Confidence
Concentration
Behaviour
Attentiveness
Attendance increased to 97%
Incident of Bullying reduced
Exam results increased from 76% to 93%
An example of the benefits can be seen from the case study of Lois 8 years old who had been diagnosed with dyslexia. She was avoiding going to school. Every morning was almost a battle to get her into school.
After 3 appointments Lois was happily bouncing into her classroom. Her teachers noticed her new found confidence and her academic ability has remarkably improved.
Cancer
Journey Therapy can be a remarkable support for clients who are receiving medical treatment for Cancer.
Mrs S.M. had been diagnosed with Lung cancer and the best she could be offered was palliative care as the cancer in her lungs was deemed inoperable.
Just weeks after her Journey appointment in February 2011 her surgeon was so surprised at the changes in her cancer that she has now had surgery and has made a wonderful recovery and now back at work! (January 2012)
QUALIFICATION DETAILS Sue Franklin qualified as an Accredited Journey* Practitioner in 2002 and has been a full time Practitioner ever since. Sue has experience in helping clients of all ages resolve many different issues - often in just one appointment.
Sue’s clients have included Doctors, Celebrities and Chief Executives as well as client's from all walks of life.
