[humanser] In the News

[David R. Stayer]

Mazel Tove! That means good  luck as the closest translation9n.
On 1/17/2013 10:15 PM, Yolanda Garcia wrote:
> Congratulations to both of you for pursuing your dreams and changing 
> what it means to be blind. I hope your business prospers and success 
> continues for many years to come!
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> Best Regards,
> Yolanda
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marion Gwizdala" 
> <marion.gwizdala at verizon.net>
> To: "Human Services List" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 6:50 PM
> Subject: [humanser] In the News
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>> Dear All,
>>    As many of you know, Merry and I recently launched Kairos Health & 
>> Wellness Center, providing hypnotherapy, coaching, counseling, and 
>> self-help workshops. On Friday, January 4, we hosted an open house to 
>> formally kick-off our business. It was a pleasant surprise when a 
>> reporter for the Tampa Tribune showed up to the event and interviewed 
>> Merry and me, as well as a few of the guests. Below is the article 
>> that appears in today's Tampa tribune. For those of you who can and 
>> like to see photos, the actual online story can be found at
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>> http://www2.tbo.com/lifestyles/brandon/2013/jan/16/brnewso4-power-couple-launches-hypnosis-center-in-ar-606468/ 
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>> Couple opens hypnosis center in Brandon . Merry Schoch and Marion 
>> Gwizdala used the Greek word "kairos" as the name for their coaching, 
>> counseling and hypnosis center because it means "the right time. For 
>> the "power couple," the right time is the present, when individuals 
>> can make positive change. The couple, married four years, hosted a 
>> grand opening reception Jan. 4 for Kairos Health & Wellness Center, 
>> 911 S. Parsons Ave., Suite K. The two will work separately with 
>> clients as well as team up for classes based on "The Seven Habits of 
>> Highly Effective People" for adults, teens and families and 
>> prosperity preacher Joel Osteen's "Living Your Best Life Now. It's 
>> using positive spiritual verses to change," said Schoch, who met her 
>> blind, hypnotherapist husband at a guide-dog training class. God 
>> wants great things for us. He is not punishing us when bad things 
>> happen. Schoch, a registered social worker intern with some sight 
>> limitations, counsels individuals and families while Gwizdala uses 
>> hypnosis to help people quit smoking or achieve other goals. She said 
>> the biggest challenge for parents is getting on the same page with 
>> their spouse and being consistent. She helps restore communication 
>> breakdowns in the family. You can't let your child run the show," she 
>> said. Sometimes you have to do tough love. There is also consistency 
>> and talking with dignity and respect. I'm very strength-based - let's 
>> focus on the positive. Gwizdala said people often use the new year as 
>> an excuse to change their lives, but they can change anytime. He said 
>> about 80 percent of his hypnosis clients want help to quit smoking. I 
>> direct people to look at the present and future rather than the 
>> past," he said. A lot of people have been told nicotine is the 
>> problem, but the problem is the habit. Most of the smoking behavior 
>> is urges. It's the thought, the memory. The Rev. Virginia Walsch, the 
>> founding minister of Unity North Tampa Church, said Gwizdala has 
>> helped several members of her congregation break longtime habits 
>> through hypnosis. Gwizdala also serves as the music director at the 
>> church. He has a very positive attitude," Walsch said. He is always 
>> upbeat. We think very highly of him. He has been an inspiration 
>> because of his sight limitations. A lot of people don't know he is 
>> blind because he handles himself so well. Sue Spensberger, a member 
>> of Unity North Tampa Church, said Gwizdala engages the entire 
>> congregation through music. He's the life of the party," said 
>> Spensberger, who uses the power of positive thinking in her own life. 
>> He's a wonderful guy. Jessica Price of Valrico, a licensed clinical 
>> social worker, works in a neighboring office space at the Brandon 
>> Business Center. They are a nice addition," said Price, who attended 
>> the reception. I work with kids and families. Merry has been able to 
>> come in and work with me on a case with a 3-year-old. She brings her 
>> dog, Kappy, a black Labrador retriever. They are just wonderful. For 
>> more information on Kairos Health & Wellness Center, call (813) 
>> 598-7161.
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