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Odette Nightsky- Exorcism and Mental Illness
I have just read an very interesting article by Odette Nightsky on the subject of Exorcism and Mental Illness. Odette is a trained Shaman and works with people that hear voices. It is a very rounded article , well written with pertinent information and advice. Well worth a read. You can see it here on… Read more
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Spirit Possession, Theology and Identity- a Pacific Perspective.
Some of you may be interested in this book. I know I would like to read it. See the details and introduction here on http://www.atfpress.com/atf/images/toc_spirit_possession,_theology_and_identity.pdf It talks about Maori and Samoan view of spirits, the Spirits in the bible, Spirits through the lens of history and theology. There are sections by Henare Tate,Helen… Read more
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Samoan Perspective
We had a great seminar on Cultural perspectives. The speaker on the Samoan perspective was David Lui. A very good speaker, he shared his insights into the Samoan culture and their views with us. Here are some snippets from his talk. He spoke of how it is considered normal to communicate with spirit. In particular ones… Read more
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Letters re Influence of Pharmaceutical Companies in New Zealand
Some of you may have already seen these letters published in the Sunday Star times. A statement on the influence of drug companies on the way we are buying and using prescription medicines. I have also inserted a link to the article to which Dr John Read is writing about. Surely independent advisers are necessary?… Read more
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Marijuana can send a brain to pot. The Star article.
This interesting article I found on The Stars website here note that it says the THC level found in the 80s in Marijuana used to be 3 or 4%. Now it is more like 12 %. Also they have found there is more of the psychoactive ingredient and less of the Cannabiol which is protecting. … Read more
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RAIN OF THE CHILDREN- BY VINCENT WARD on Maori TV tonight Sunday 4th July 8.30pm
Rain of the Children a great New Zealand drama documentary made by New Zealander Vincent Ward is showing on Maori TV tonight Sunday 4th July in NZ at 8.30pm. You can see the trailer below I reviewed it in one of the HVN newsletters. Here is my review ” Rain of the Children is a fascinating… Read more
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The Benefits of working- Simon Collins NZ Herald June 5 2010
I read this article and wanted to share it with you all. So often people who hear voices are medicated and told they may not ever be able to get a job etc etc.. Yet many people find working can be helpful. Here is an excerpt of the article. You can read the full article… Read more
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Seminar on Cultural Perspectives has a fourth speaker!
I am delighted to say that we now have four speakers for our Seminar Cultural Perspectives & Considerations on June 26th 1 to 4pm. Whitiki Maurea MOKO Maori Mental Health & Te Atea Marino Maori Regional Addictions Services will be represented by Timoti George who has had over 40 years experience in the field as… Read more
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Cultural Perspectives on Hearing Voices June 26th 2010
The Hearing Voices Network are holding an afternoon on Culturual Perspectives on Hearing Voices. We have three great speakers. David Lui I have heard before at a conference. A very interesting speaker on the Pacific Island view of spirit and spirituality in general. He has a great piece in the book Penini Uliuli. You can read an excerpt… Read more
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The Kundalini Syndrome- an interview with Dr Ingo Lambrecht on Radio NZ
Dr Ingo Lambrecht, Clinical Psychologist and Hearing Voices Network Supporter was interviewed last night on Radio New Zealands Nights show, talking about the “Kundalini Syndrome.” In this very interesting interview Dr Lambrecht discusses how some spiritual practices can trigger off an energy reaction he terms “the Kundalini Syndrome” – which can cause the person to… Read more
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