Meg Warden

My Story

by Meg Warden

Introduction

While it wasn’t obvious to me when I was young, my entire life has been a healing journey. For a long time I looked for wholeness through other people, my work, religion, and other things outside myself. Eventually, I learned that seeking for happiness outside myself does not work and I finally began to turn within.   Now, I assist others in finding healing and Truth within themselves using the same tools that most helped me. These tools are Rubenfeld Synergy Method, the Hakomi Method of Experiential Psychotherapy, The Work of Byron Katie, and A Course in Miracles.

Professional Background

During the 70s, I dropped out of college and worked at a variety of jobs. I was a housekeeper and nanny, seamstress, greenhouse worker, store clerk, craftsman (leatherwork and pottery), and nurse’s aide. After nine years, I returned to college and completed my bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

I worked as an Occupational Therapist for 14 years, specializing in Hand Therapy, Industrial Rehabilitation, and Pain Management. During my OT career, I taught Stress Management and Relaxation Seminars. I also volunteered for a Crisis Intervention Hotline for 4 years.

After a workshop with Ilana Rubenfeld, I was so impressed with the power of the Rubenfeld Synergy Method that I took the 4-year training. Wanting to further develop my skills in body-centered psychotherapy, I did the 2-year training in the Hakomi Method. Because some of my clients had some unresolved trauma, I completed the Somatic Trauma Resolution Training based on the work of Peter Levine. I then completed the Advanced Training for the Hakomi Method and was certified in October of 2005.   Finding The Work of Byron Katie very helpful personally, I share it with others often.

Since 2002, I have had a small private practice. My clients have come to me with depression, relationship problems, anxiety, anger, grief, unresolved trauma, abuse issues, and spiritual crises. Many have simply felt a lack of love for themselves and others. My work is not to fix; it is to guide people in discovering their own answers and give them the loving support that they need to do their deep work.

Personal And Spiritual Life

I grew up in the Midwest, mostly Wisconsin and Indiana. My dad changed jobs frequently, so we moved a lot. My mother was a devoted Catholic, so I went to Catholic grade schools. My family presented a “normal” image to the public, but we had a lot of problems. These included alcoholism, drug abuse, incest, attempted suicide, and unaccepted homosexuality. But it wasn’t all bad; we had some very strong values of loyalty, honesty, determination, responsibility, and humor. There was a lot of love too.

In the early 70s, I left my family and the Catholic Church. With the intention to change, I studied self-help books and eastern religions on a small commune in Virginia for 4 years. Feeling inspired, I went back to college for a degree in Occupational Therapy.

After college, I had a series of relationships but I really did not yet know how to have a healthy relationship. A 12 Step Program for Adult Children of Alcoholics helped me begin learning how to relate with others in a healthy way. My life began to take on a spiritual quality that was not based on any organized religion. I was introduced to Unity Church and A Course in Miracles. Even though I still study eastern spirituality and sometimes participate in Buddhist or Taoist meditation retreats, A Course in Miracles is my primary spiritual path. I have been leading Course Study Groups since 1998.

For several years I struggled with chronic pain after an automobile accident. Frustrated with conventional treatments, I turned to Reiki, various forms of bodywork, and other complimentary healing methods.    My experience of healing inspired me to change my career from Occupational Therapy to Body-Centered Therapy.

During my 5 years of trainings, I had about 20 personal therapy sessions per year. This gave me the opportunity to address painful patterns of thinking, unresolved traumas, and old grievances. I felt like I was reclaiming myself. I also learned how my own healing is vital for my work with others.

Shortly after I had surrendered the hope of getting married, I met my husband in a small study group of A Course in Miracles. After 2 years of personal and spiritual sharing in the group, we rather suddenly realized that we were “right” for each other. We married in 1998 and have been very happy together since.

Conclusion

In my life I have experienced a lot of change. My spirituality and the modalities I use, Rubenfeld Synergy Method, Hakomi Method, and The Work, have one thing in common; they help people revise their thought systems, so they can live in awareness of their true self, a self that is free, happy, and loving. That is what I want to learn in my life and that is what I am determined to teach. Really, that is all that is important about my story.


Home Hakomi Method Rubenfeld Synergy Method The Work of Byron Katie A Course in Miracles Meg Warden Sessions and Services	My Story by Meg Warden Introduction While it wasn’t obvious to me when I was young, my entire life has been a healing journey. For a long time I looked for wholeness through other people, my work, religion, and other things outside myself. Eventually, I learned that seeking for happiness outside myself does not work and I finally began to turn within. Now, I assist others in finding healing and Truth within themselves using the same tools that most helped me. These tools are Rubenfeld Synergy Method, the Hakomi Method of Experiential Psychotherapy, The Work of Byron Katie, and A Course in Miracles. Professional Background During the 70s, I dropped out of college and worked at a variety of jobs. I was a housekeeper and nanny, seamstress, greenhouse worker, store clerk, craftsman (leatherwork and pottery), and nurse’s aide. After nine years, I returned to college and completed my bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy. I worked as an Occupational Therapist for 14 years, specializing in Hand Therapy, Industrial Rehabilitation, and Pain Management. During my OT career, I taught Stress Management and Relaxation Seminars. I also volunteered for a Crisis Intervention Hotline for 4 years. After a workshop with Ilana Rubenfeld, I was so impressed with the power of the Rubenfeld Synergy Method that I took the 4-year training. Wanting to further develop my skills in body-centered psychotherapy, I did the 2-year training in the Hakomi Method. Because some of my clients had some unresolved trauma, I completed the Somatic Trauma Resolution Training based on the work of Peter Levine. I then completed the Advanced Training for the Hakomi Method and was certified in October of 2005. Finding The Work of Byron Katie very helpful personally, I share it with others often. Since 2002, I have had a small private practice. My clients have come to me with depression, relationship problems, anxiety, anger, grief, unresolved trauma, abuse issues, and spiritual crises. Many have simply felt a lack of love for themselves and others. My work is not to fix; it is to guide people in discovering their own answers and give them the loving support that they need to do their deep work. Personal And Spiritual Life I grew up in the Midwest, mostly Wisconsin and Indiana. My dad changed jobs frequently, so we moved a lot. My mother was a devoted Catholic, so I went to Catholic grade schools. My family presented a “normal” image to the public, but we had a lot of problems. These included alcoholism, drug abuse, incest, attempted suicide, and unaccepted homosexuality. But it wasn’t all bad; we had some very strong values of loyalty, honesty, determination, responsibility, and humor. There was a lot of love too. In the early 70s, I left my family and the Catholic Church. With the intention to change, I studied self-help books and eastern religions on a small commune in Virginia for 4 years. Feeling inspired, I went back to college for a degree in Occupational Therapy. After college, I had a series of relationships but I really did not yet know how to have a healthy relationship. A 12 Step Program for Adult Children of Alcoholics helped me begin learning how to relate with others in a healthy way. My life began to take on a spiritual quality that was not based on any organized religion. I was introduced to Unity Church and A Course in Miracles. Even though I still study eastern spirituality and sometimes participate in Buddhist or Taoist meditation retreats, A Course in Miracles is my primary spiritual path. I have been leading Course Study Groups since 1998. For several years I struggled with chronic pain after an automobile accident. Frustrated with conventional treatments, I turned to Reiki, various forms of bodywork, and other complimentary healing methods. My experience of healing inspired me to change my career from Occupational Therapy to Body-Centered Therapy. During my 5 years of trainings, I had about 20 personal therapy sessions per year. This gave me the opportunity to address painful patterns of thinking, unresolved traumas, and old grievances. I felt like I was reclaiming myself. I also learned how my own healing is vital for my work with others. Shortly after I had surrendered the hope of getting married, I met my husband in a small study group of A Course in Miracles. After 2 years of personal and spiritual sharing in the group, we rather suddenly realized that we were “right” for each other. We married in 1998 and have been very happy together since. Conclusion In my life I have experienced a lot of change. My spirituality and the modalities I use, Rubenfeld Synergy Method, Hakomi Method, and The Work, have one thing in common; they help people revise their thought systems, so they can live in awareness of their true self, a self that is free, happy, and loving. That is what I want to learn in my life and that is what I am determined to teach. Really, that is all that is important about my story.