When I first tried to make a career change into the healing arts, I began with a graduate degree program. That was the only way I could see to have structure and in-depth learning and a program that would move me into the new work I wanted to do. And I thought I needed that professional credential. Unfortunately, I ended up in a program that was just not a fit for me, and I had to give up the career change for a while. I had lost my vision.
(There’s more about this on the My Story page).
It took several years, but I eventually found a new vision. I was inspired by wonderful, creative people I had met who practiced in the alternative healing arts. I honestly hadn’t realized that I could “enter the profession” that way. I then followed my heart into many trainings and, as I gathered skills, I often thought about how I was creating my own program, the one I wish I had had.
It was great to have that freedom to choose what was right for me. But it was exhausting too. I look back and see all the missing pieces. I wish I had had some on-going mentoring; I wish I had had business support and training; I wish the technology hadn’t been so daunting. Today I have a deeply satisfying and successful practice in the healing arts that is a perfect fit for me, but if I try to tell anyone how I got here, the story looks like a patchwork quilt! Or perhaps a maze with plenty of dead-ends, though I eventually found my way.
So, my vision for this program is to offer aspiring EFT practitioners the support, guidance, and all-inclusive coaching program I wish I had had. With a cohesive, structured plan for development and on-going mentoring and group support, the path can be easier for new EFT practitioners. It is still a lot of work to master our craft, develop wonderful skills, and then get out there and create a practice. But the journey can be fun and exciting, rather than confusing and intimidating.
Another important part of my vision is to help each person BLOSSOM. I believe that each of us has our own unique gift to give the world, and the world will be impoverished if we do not give that gift. One of my own gifts is that of teaching and of being an enthusiastic supporter for those I work with, nurturing their own uniqueness and self-expression. I’m launching this program with the vision that it will serve the right people. We need more healing in the world! I encourage anyone who feels excited about EFT and wants to share it to believe in yourself — you are needed.
Sincerely,
Betty
Naomi Mitsuda says
Thanks Betty – this is inspiring, and makes me want to keep pushing on through the challenges of starting a business; be courageous, and stand in who I am and offer what I have to offer to the world!