Case Study No. 2 Mrs B was a young child during World War II and was bought up to respect the sanctities of marriage and family life. She has spent all her adult life giving love and support to her husband, their three children, family and friends. Devoting her time preparing healthy home cooked meals, and providing a clean, tidy, happy home. She forsook her own interests and hobbies to help others. When her husband died she felt lost and lonely. Although she is very active and has a number of good friends to socialise with, she still finds that when on her own her thoughts are dominated with unpleasant memories of the past. Mrs B agreed to be a case study for SEERCHI Self-Help Therapy and here are her early reactions: Monday 29th May Today I had a consultation with Lyn where she explained the ‘composting process’. I chose to start my ‘subconscious composting’ at Lyn’s Therapy Centre, with Lyn present. I said the sentences out loud and composted 1935 to 1950 in one session. I wasn’t sure if this was correct but Lyn assured me that the therapy works on intuition and that if I hadn’t needed to compost those years I wouldn’t have done so. Saturday 15th July I have noticed that I’m not taking on quite so many duties for other people and when I do I am being a little more selective. I am gradually starting to think a bit about myself and my hobbies and interests. Sunday 16th July I composted 1951 to 1962 yesterday, before going to bed I felt very weepy, I contacted Lyn and she reassured me that this was normal, a releasing of stale emotion. I woke this morning feeling so much better. Quite energised and relieved. I am going to do my gardening today. Today would have been my husband’s birthday and although I am still missing him terribly I am starting to have nicer memories. I am also gradually taking time out to socialise and do the things that I enjoy. |