and has been a member of the Professional Division since May 1989. She is the founder of Natural Learning Systems in Solon, Ohio, where she presents classes and workshops focused on the Hemi-Sync tech- nology. In her work, Ms. Leva-Michael also integrates Hemi-Sync with more traditional approaches to healing and learning. In the following account, she and co-author, Sally Kubrak, describe the results of using Hemi-Sync methods to confront Ms. Kubrak’s per- sonal challenges. In January of 1990, Patricia Leva-Michael, through her educa- tional consulting practice, began working with a new client named Sally Kubrak. Ms. Kubrak, born prematurely, has been blind from infancy as a result of retrolental fibroplasia, burned tissue covering the retina, due to improper administration of oxygen while she was in an incubator. Throughout their work together, both women re- mained acutely aware of the Ms. Kubrak’s stated purpose: “to see like normal people see,” and they structured a personal learning program to support her goal. Ms. Leva-Michael and Ms. Kubrak reflect on this process and the value they received from it. S.K.: At thirty-five years old, [ had been unemployed, undecided about many things, and generally losing interest in life. Challenged by a radio interview describing the Hemi-Sync approach, I tele- phoned Patricia and said I’d like to rebuild my self-confidence and expand my attention span using Hemi-Sync.
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P.L-M.: During my first visit to Sally's home, I found myself floun- dering in my explanation and searching for words. The Hemni-Sync technology and product information aren't easily accessible to blind folks. I realized I couldn't draw diagrams to explain the process or show her the catalog. I was concerned that Sally wouldn’t be able to remember one tape from another with over 200 choices available. On --- PAGE 4 (OCR) --- HEMI-SYNC JOURNAL the second visit I let go of my confusion and simply asked Sally to “take me into your world and guide me.” I listened carefully to Sally's medical and personal histories, highlighted by diabetes and nar- colepsy which were diagnosed while she was in high school. Ritalin was prescribed to combat the drowsiness of narcolepsy. Sally reported a lack of ability to focus her attention and low self- esteem. She began using Attention and Off-Loading from the HUMAN PLUS (H-PLUS) series. In the evenings, when sleepiness overcame her in spite of the Ritalin, she used the Concentration tape. Sally worked as a student in a radio broadcasting studio during the day and had to be physically rested and verbally quick. To aid in these efforts I recommended she use the H-PLUS Speak Up and Reset tapes. ‘S.K.: When I told my mother about my interest in using this unusual approach, she expressed feelings of skepticism and had reservations about the results. I began to feel very anxious and instinctively recited
the Function Command for the Off-Loading tape in my mind: “Plus- Fade-Fade.” Minutes later I found myself saying very emphatically, . ..Lwanted.. . the eagerness for life Thad had as a little child. through my tears, that I wanted to get back the eagerness for life I had had as a little child. Maybe it was the way I said it, but from then on it was my mother who noticed and pointed out how I was changing. For instance, when | used Aéfention it was as if someone opened the top of my head and breathed fresh air into it. All of my senses snapped open! A major event occurred when my pastor at church asked me to give the Palm Sunday children’s homily entitled “Blessed Are the Blind,” describing my experience of blindness, and to sing a favorite song of mine for the congregation. I used the Function Commands for Attention, Speak Up, Off-Loading, and Reset during my talk to the kids. Having taken singing lessons for a long time, I was aware of the importance of breath control. After invoking the Function Com- mands, I was amazed to feel my breath expand like an endless balloon. Hardly any stagger breaths were necessary to retain my control. I was able to continue speaking smoothly, evenly, and easily. In the past, I wouldn’t have had the courage or the words to accomplish this. P.L-M.; Sally was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome in March of 1990 and surgery was advised. Two other surgeries in the past year had caused weight loss, hypoglycemic episodes, and had added to her