LearningSpirit Emotional Freedom and Wellness with Shirley Mather
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How I found this work (or how it found me)
Like many who find themselves drawn to transformational work, the route getting here was not the standard career path.  Life often has a way of handing us situations that cause us to search out a new way and a new perspective.

In the mid-nineties I lost a family member to suicide.  The years that followed were an intense internal and sometimes external struggle as I battled a large range of negative emotions as I tried to come to terms with this tragic event and all that came before it and the sad aftermath. I am also the proud Mom of an amazing young man who has Down syndrome as well as a number of medical challenges.  During his early years however, being in the sandwich generation I needed to advocate for him as well as an older family member whose life had taken an unexpected challenging turn, which left them compromised in their ability to obtain the supports they needed. I often felt pulled in more directions than there were available. In searching for emotional peace, the modalities, techniques and processes that I now offer are the ones that I found most effective.
In my practice I help those who advocate for or support someone who is vulnerable. Feelings such as their own life is being neglected and they are powerless to change it, “I help others but who helps me?” overwhelm, worry and general frustration or disillusionment with the system are frequently the issues that the advocates or supporters voice when they contact me. 


I use a variety of approaches, both energy based and conventional. I am a Level 3 Advanced EFT practitioner as well as a Matrix Reimprinting practitioner. These meridian based approaches are the ones that I find most effective for getting to the bottom of and clearing or minimizing limiting beliefs or any reoccurring reactions that sabotage the joys of life. Many times, past trauma or significant life change has thrown life off track and overwhelming responsibilities can keep a person paralyzed in one spot. 


I also find that spending some time with a conventional tool such as the DISC is valuable as well. It can give a person much insight and self-compassion into what makes them tick and how to realize why some personal tendencies are working for them and some are not.


As we clear what is in the way of their personal happiness, clients often feel they can approach life from a place of confidence, clarity and gratitude for who they really are.  Often their future actions stem from a place of authenticity that is much more effective in them creating the change they are seeking.


A life long educator (HBOR, BA, BEd.), my original direction as a teacher is never far from the surface.  All of these techniques have self-help versions and I always ensure that my clients have the tools to continue this work between sessions and later on their own.


I love what I do and feel honoured anytime that I am invited to play a part in someone’s journey of self-growth.

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