In this book Aminah Raheem, Ph.D., a transpersonal psychologist, describes the core elements of Soul Lightening and how she has applied it through her more than 30 years as a practitioner, healer, and teacher. Her amazing work, which has been taught in both Europe and the United States, is a unique synthesis of process oriented psychology, acupressure, past life therapy, inner child healing, chakra healing, and the transformation of past and present life issues. You'll find this book an invaluable addition to your library whether you are interested in personal and spiritual growth for yourself or are an experienced health practitioner exploring further ways of addressing the whole person-body, mind, emotion, and soul. Dr. Raheem describes in detail a wide range of psycho-spiritual tools, principles, and applications for attuning with soul guidance, while providing illustrative healing stories drawn from actual case histories. Arnold Mindell, Ph.D., the originator of Process Oriented Psychology, and the bestselling author of more than 20 books in 23 languages, commenting in the preface of this book, states: "Today millions of people are involved, either as practitioners or clients, in new, more wholistic approaches to healing and change. Over the past 30 years Aminah Raheem has been at the forefront of these world-changing approaches." The following endorsements by students of Dr. Raheem help to fill in a more complete picture of the many different ways this work is applied as well as its benefits: "Profound medicine, both preventative and restorative...Soul Lightening is an invitation for the power of miracles..." Cassie White, Zero Balancing teacher, United Kingdom "Brings awareness and healing to all aspects of our human nature, and does so under the guidance and support of our soul..." Reverend Paul Sibcy, Mountain View, California "Implementing the energy healing of acupressure with process work allows us to access our deepest wounds as well as our highest potential, and integrate them in service to our soul destiny." Anna Winzenreid, Process Acupressure therapist and teacher, Switzerland "Soul lightening Acupressure awakened me to my essence. My life took on new dimensions, moving me to the path that most suited my soul's evolution. There are no limits to where the work can take you." Paula Macali, Soul Lightening practitioner and yoga teacher, Tucson, Arizona "When I got to know Aminah Raheem and Process Acupressure, it felt like coming home...a synthesis of spirituality, psychology, and energy work that I have not found in my psychology studies and the many therapy forms I have learned." Vivienne Rauber-Decoppet, psychologist and Process Acupressure practitioner and teacher, Switzerland "The Process Acupressure students are so deeply engaged in their own soul exploration here. They are also onto the thread of how their soul work serves peace in the world." Cathy Miller, Process Acupressure practitioner, teacher and president of Soul Lightening International, Baltimore, Maryland "I found the work to be immensely helpful with those who were dying and those who were experiencing grief after death." Anne House, hospice worker and Process Acupressure practitioner, Nevada City, California
About the Author: Aminah Raheem, Ph.D., is the author of three books: Soul Return: Integrating Body, Psyche and Spirit; Soul Lightning: Awakening Soul Consciousness; and The Way of Soul Lightening: Integrating Body, Mind, and Soul Through Energy. She is the originator of Soul Lightening International, a non-profit educational organization dedicated to soul realization and purpose in the world, through educational programs about whole-being wellness and purpose for the benefit of the family and the global community. Aminah holds a Ph.D. and an M.A. in transpersonal psychology from the California Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (SOPHIA), a B.A. in English, psychology, and history from Arizona State University; and has studied international relations at the International Peoples College in Denmark. She is an internationally recognized teacher and practitioner, a Diplomat of Process Oriented Psychology, from the Process Work Institute in Zurich, Switzerland, and is certified as a Zero Balancing Teacher; she is also certified in Radiance Breathwork and in Radiance Prenatal Work, from the Institute of Transpersonal Body Therapy. Over a period of thirty years, Aminah has developed and taught a wide curriculum for body-mind growth and transformation, including Clinical Acupressure, Process Acupressure, Inner Child Healing, Soul Work, Ancestral Healing, and Past Life Healing. These subjects are now taught by teachers that she has trained. Aminah was born and raised on an Arizona cattle ranch, an environment that has influenced her entire life. She lives in the Sonora desert with her husband Frederick Smith, M.D., the originator of Zero Balancing, with whom she has developed and taught transformational programs for eighteen years. Classes and Trainings at Soul Lightening International Soul Lightening International is a 501(c)3, non-profit, public benefit corporation dedicated to world service through the teaching and advancement of Soul Lightening Acupressure, a healing modality that integrates ancient teachings with contemporary techniques to promote health and self-responsibility for well-being. Our mission is to cultivate soul actualization, to further human evolution, health, and awakening, for the preservation of the family and the global community. We aim to achieve our mission through: training workshops; professional certification programs;world outreach in the spirit of compassionate service (SEVA).