Testimonials:
Occupational Stress
(Volunteer Firefighter)
“Marie had suggested giving MEMI a try, so I figured why not. As we went through the protocol, I believe we were able to identify some factors which contributed to my negative worldview which I could then uproot and replace with truth.
One thing Marie shared with me during was that it was designed to help my body come out of a heightened state of stress caused by responses to trauma/experiences which is something I was excited to see the results of.....I have certainly noticed my ability to handle stress much better with increased mental capacity. I find that stress is far more momentary right now rather than persistent stress and anxiety. This especially became clear recently when the company I work for was making unforeseen layoffs and I feared my job was on the line. Rather than immediately feeling suffocated and worried, the normal anxiety you’d expect in an event such as this was coupled with an ability to think rationally, something I previously struggled to do when my brain remained in a high stress state. It's hard to say how things may have shifted had I been laid off and then experienced a tough period of unemployment, especially only days after closing our first house. But, given the way I have been able to operate in life following my session with Marie, I believe I’m more equipped now to remain positive through heavy trial should I find myself facing adversity.
Post Fatality Incident Stress
(Volunteer Firefighter/Business Owner)
“The world had extraordinary weight to just exist in. Had a couple days of poor sleep up and down throughout the night with moments" of intense tightness in my chest the weekend before we did MEMI.’ After MEMI: Feels like 100lbs was lifted off my shoulders, the situation brings nearly no stress, it's an event, it happened but it's not any more than another scene. I'm sleeping significantly better and have, as Gerry put it, a more relaxed natural stance. He’s pointed out that he could see a build up a few days before it happened.....I feel back on level ground, the world got significantly lighter to just exist in. Last two nights I’ve slept through the night without getting up once. It feels like a shift in situational awareness and perspective. I’ve talked the event over with a friend since and stress never passed a 1. It's wild because you still feel like it's supposed to stress you out but your brain says no, it's not.’… ‘Thank you! I'm beyond glad to have someone who understands our internal wiring/sticking and can make sense of it. It gives me a sense of relief that knowing what can come up, can be dealt with."
Reduction of Internal Stress
(Military Veteran, Captain in the Army)
The process was surprisingly simple and straightforward. I definitely felt skeptical going into it. Aside from remembering stressful situations, the process was painless, easy and relatively quick - but highly effective in reducing my sense of internal tension and stress.
Immediately after completing the MEMI protocol I felt a noticeable reduction in my sense of internal tension & stress. In the days following, that sense of calm and ease continued. Since completing the protocol, in general, I have had less anxiety, less internal tension and have been able to handle tense and stressful situations with a greater sense of calm and clear-headedness. While still fully aware of the stressful situations of the moment, that stress has less of an impact on my mental and emotional state, allowing me to operate within that stressful moment in a more logical, rational way. In short, stress and anxiety are now street signs and no longer traffic jams!
Post Natural Disaster Anxiety
(Medic Supervisor)
“After MEMI: I am the assistant coach/ primary coach lol....I've had 2 practices and 1 ballgame. I'm able to be there when work allows, but anyways, I used to get butterflies in my stomach when my son would pitch or if the kids did something dumb. Most of the time I would lash out and let them have it verbally. But during these events and really just throughout the day I feel so much more relaxed. Over the past many months I have been tachycardic above 100, even at rest, but blood pressure has always been good. I get my vitals taken weekly by the doctor's office and today my heart rate was 80! So whatever voodoo u did, keep up the good work! I may need to schedule a visit once a week with u lolol. I really appreciate your time the other day!
Involuntary Trigger from Significant Incident
(Command Staff Member Sheriff’s Office)
“During the practicum, Crystal and I ran the protocol on an incident I had early in my career as a first responder. I was 18 yrs old and responded to a fatality accident that bothered me. From that day forward, I could smell the man's cologne, and it would stop me in my tracks.
As I stated before, I was a little skeptical of the long-term effects of the protocol, as it relates to a recurrence of an event...
Last night, we had a gruesome fatality accident after a pursuit with an ejection. As soon as I walked up, I smelled a familiar smell...
I went on about my job, took pictures of the scene and even carried the body out and on the way home, it dawned on me what that smell was... It was the SAME cologne that had previously stopped me in my tracks for 18 years. It had no effect on me and was just another smell.
I got a little teary eyed and thanked the Lord for his goodness and how He made us so complex and how He, even after all this time, cares enough about us to give us tools to be able to live in REST!!
Natural Disaster Recovery:
(Community Member & First Responder)
48 HOURS POST MEMI:
1. I am feeling great. Definitely lighter. Wed night when my wife and I were eating dinner and chatting about the day, she said I seemed lighter and more present. I haven’t had any unwanted sightings since Wed and that includes during my run on the river trail with was always a sure place for it. Thank you.
2. Thank you for checking up on me. I felt a weight lifted off and the image changed. I was hesitant but worth a try and am glad I did. If you ever saw Office Space, that is how I felt since the session.
2 WEEKS POST MEMI:
1. I am doing good, definitely sleeping better and more relaxed. I am an advocate and plan to talk to the team before y’all come back.
4 WEEKS POST MEMI:
1. Good morning Marie. I’m still doing great. Feeling better in general, even with contamination OCD. It’s still there of course but much more manageable.
2.I am feeling good and sleeping better. I drove to Hunt for the first time and didn’t have any of those images. I plan to talk about MEMI at our shift meetings next week.