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COURSE DATES

Please check all these dates with Linda nearer the time

All courses Tuesday to thursday unless advised differently 

 If you have a certain requirement for dates to fit in with school, college or work speak with Linda as dates can be flexible according to special requirements.

2020

Linda will run one course a month throughout the year ...well that was her intention...

"I ran my February and March courses but as we are now isolating I just hope I will be able to run my July course so I am still scheduling the July dates and will confirm nearer the time.

14 - 16 July

11 -  13 August

15 - 17 September

6 - 8 October

10 - 12 November

8 - 10 December

Stay safe and well everyone

 

Please don't hesitate to phone me. Any day after 2 pm is best time as I am walking my dogs before then. Very happy to discuss your symptoms and explain how the Lightning Process and courses work so brilliantly for so many people.  Or just a general chat if that would help at the moment.  Linda on 01273 494698. Happy to help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

23RD JULY DAILY MAIL LETTER FROM CLAIRE AND FREDDIE - THEY CAME TO LINDA AT SWALLOWS RETREAT.  PHONE 01273 494698

Swallows is 17 minutes from central Brighton with ample off road parking and a quiet relaxed setting. We can pick up from Hassocks station 10 mins from Swallows, 10 mins from Brighton.

TO RECEIVE INFORMATION PACK AND /OR SPEAK TO LINDA FOR FREE TELEPHONE CONSULTATION AND COURSE DATES AND PLACES AVAILABLE

PHONE 01273 494698  OR 07719530292...MAIN LINE AWAITING TALK TALK ENGINEER

OR

email linda@swallowsretreat.co.uk

ALL YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 20 SEEN WITH PARENTS FOR INITIAL CONSULTATION WITHOUT CHARGE

"I UNDERSTAND HOW WORRYING ME/CFS AND RELATED PROBLEMS CAN BE AND I AM HAPPY TO SPEAK TO PARENTS AND THEN TO SEE THEM WITH THEIR CHILDREN TO EVALUATE AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS"

I WORK REGULARLY WITH PEOPLE FROM 7 - 87 


 

 

Contact Linda for details of Refresher Days

linda@swallowsretreat.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 


 

 

 

 


Aligned Research

 

There is much research supporting the concepts and theories underpinning the LP, some of the key papers are presented here:

Dr. Bruun Wyller, who is considered to be one of Norway’s leading experts on CFS/ME, has published some interesting articles which concur with the clinical findings of the Phil Parker Lightning Process, which you can find here (1) (2).  His most recent paper in conjunction with Hege R. Eriksen, Kirsti Malterud who are university researchers from Bergen, can be found here (3).

Dr. Bruun Wyller says: ‘Recent research on CFS pathophysiology has revealed alterations of cardiovascular regulation and thermoregulation, characterized by enhanced sympathetic nervous activity and increased secretion of epinephrine.  These findings indicate a state of permanent distress response – sustained arousal – in CFS patients.  Based upon our findings, we have formulated a theory of sustained arousal in CFS, which seems to correspond quite neatly to the theoretical considerations underlying the Lightning Process.’

 

Theoretical basis of the Lightning Process

For more information on the established scientific theories that underpin the Lightning Process, please click on the links below:

  • Neuroplasticity – the ability of the pathways of the brain to change and develop in response to learning and repetition. (4) (5)
  • The physiological effects of Adrenaline, Nor-Adrenaline & Cortisol in the “stress” response and allostatic load. (6) (7)
  • The interaction of the body, brain and mind. (8) (9) (10)
  • The osteopathic theory of facilitation and the impact of changes in structure causing changes in function. (11) (12)
  • Positive psychology and the impact of neurobiology on health (13)
  • Language and its link to neurology and health (14) (15) (16) (17) (18)
  • Mindfulness and how it changes physiology (19) (20) (21)
  • Triggering improved physiology by accessing memories (22)(23)

  • Latest Research - Lightning Process

‘A study investigating the effectiveness of The Lightning Process® programme to treat children with mild or moderate CFS or ME finds symptoms improve,’ reports the University of Bristol.

 

The study, published in the BMJ the states ‘the Lightning Process is effective and is probably cost-effective when provided in addition to specialist medical care (SMC) for mild/moderately affected adolescents with CFS/ME’ and reports that participants allocated to SMC+LP, compared to those allocated to just SMC, had:

·      Improved physical function, which increased further at 12 months

·      Better school attendance, which continued at 12 months

·       Less fatigue, which continued at 12 months

·      Greater improvement in anxiety symptoms, which continued at 12 months

·      Less depression scores at 12 months

·      Lowered pain scores at both six and 12 months

 

Scales used

1. Physical function (SF-36 physical function subscale)

2. Fatigue (Chalder Fatigue scale)

3. Days attended at school

4. Anxiety, Depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Spence Children’s Anxiety Scale)

5. Pain (Visual analogue pain scale) (measured at baseline and 6 months)

6. Quality-adjusted life years (QALYs, derived from the EQ-5D-Y) 7. General health and cost effectiveness (adapted 4 item Work Productivity and Activity Impairment: General Health V2.0 and a resource use questionnaire assessing their child’s health service use (e.g. GP or specialist care), educational service use (e.g. school counsellor), health related travel and other family costs.)'