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Star of the world wide phenomenon…
“The Secret” says...
“As a friend of Steve and Sharon’s, I can tell you that
they have a profound story to tell, and that the research
they have done and the lessons they have to share will
save families and save lives all over the world.”
John Assaraf 
Listen to
John's entire endorsement...
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Stop feeling overwhelmed with depression and
anxiety!
Get regular inspiration and
healing guidance with Sharon Lowell's newsletter;
"Healing Words"
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Introducing
Sharon Lowell's Newest Book "Passwords".
Sharon collaborates with 20 other
authors each sharing their stories of trials and triumphs.
This is an amazing book of
inspiration, hope and healing!
E-mail Sharon for ordering information
Sharon and Steve Lowell have been
researching solutions for depression and anxiety since 1998
when their lives were turned upside down by Sharon's
debilitating depression.
This website is a result of their
research and their own experiences and is dedicated to helping
those whose lives have been turned upside down by depression,
anxiety, emotional distress or extreme stress.
Sharon's Story
The Background
Through my life I went through a number
of years where I experienced tremendous loss, rejection and abandonment.
At that time, my entire identity and
sense of security came from 3 places, my faith and active church ministry
which were deeply rooted and precious, my family and my music teaching
career.
In the space of just a few months, my
church and marriage simultaneously broke down. The parallels were
uncanny. There was a power struggle within the church that released
shocking ugliness and cruelty. The divisiveness within the church
manifested an equally destructive force within my marriage, ultimately
resulting in the utter destruction of both.
Suddenly, I had no husband, no home, no
church family and since much of my clientele came from the church, I lost
most of my business as well.
By now, my identity was a single mom
with two little boys, on welfare, homeless and with no faith whatsoever.
All of this trauma changed me from the
inside out. Post traumatic stress, manic depression and anxiety all set in simultaneously. Fear became my only constant.
Consequently, chronic insomnia caused by
constant flashbacks and nightmares also took hold, and wouldn't let go.
My nightmares involved death, violence,
and blood everywhere.
Interestingly enough, my therapist
interpreted this as meaning that I believed that my spirit had been killed
by my own choices and by others, and I now believed I was a dead soul
inside of a living body.
Before moving on, I must state with great
conviction that my church related issues are not a reflection of most
churches. My childhood home Church is a powerful venue of sincere
teaching, worship and encouragement. The events of which I spoke
were isolated to one institution.
The Consequences
During the years that followed, my behavior was completely destructive to
everyone around me and suicide looked like the most heroic action.
I tried to write the details here, but I just couldn't create the impact
that I needed to create with my writing in order for you to fully
comprehend the magnitude of my condition.
Instead, I have provide you with an excerpt of a live testimonial which I
was asked, and was honored to deliver to an audience at a recent on-line
conference about thinking patterns and how they govern our lives.
This audio is the very first time I was ever able to
speak publicly about my illnesses. It was one of the most difficult
moments of my life, but I wanted to share it with you here.
The introduction to the conference was
hosted by my husband, Steve.
Here is my audio testimonial...listen to this, it
says a lot!
(7 minutes 34 seconds)
The Path to Healing
In the spring of 2004
my life changed forever!
Through some
connections that my husband had made via his internet businesses, we were
able to learn from some of the world's top minds on personal development.
I exposed myself to a
whole new world of possibilities by changing the way I was using my mind
to manifest the results in my life, and you can make the same changes in
YOUR life.
The Current Reality
If you listen again to my audio testimonial, you will
discover that my belief system now serves and inspires me.
I am now compelled to give back,
and that's why I have written this audio e-book!
I have rebirthed enthusiasm into my music teaching,
and I incorporate my newly found revelations into the lessons to enhance
and unleash learning and creativity.
I am writing original music which soothes and uplifts
the soul!
I have written and recorded an audio e-book
about my experiences, and I am praying that this audio
e-book will grab the
attention of those who's minds are filled with fear and darkness, and that
my story provides them with hope and a precious path to healing.
My passion is to encourage and support others through
on going research and learning and discovery.
Only now am I discovering the truths which allow me
to become more than I ever thought possible, and definitely more than the
sum of my experiences. I would love to share those truths with you as they
are unfolding.
I invite you to purchase my audio series and
audio e-book; "A Path to Healing" now so
that you and I can walk the path to healing together.
Also, be sure to visit
www.lowellworkshops.com for our
latest live and webinar programs or to inquire about speaking engagements.
What a journey awaits us!
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What people are saying
about our
workshops and seminars
"Dear Steve and
Sharon,
Thank you so
much for your amazing webinars!!! They are life saving! I have
been learning about depression and anxiety for quite a few
years, but I got so much from your presentations!!! I
would love to repeat the experience"
Ania Gelbert
Vancouver BC,
Canada
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"Steve and
Sharon
Thank you for
your courage and for taking the time to share your
struggles; your journey through the 'world' of depression.
Being in the 'helping' field myself, for so many years, I
admit I was hesitant to register and pay for your webinar.
After years of 'training' and 'education' , I thought
perhaps I had "Heard it all". How arrogant a statement
that seems like now..
Being a committed
Christian woman, I THOUGHT I understood love, sacrifice and
commitment, and from a professional standpoint, I thought I
understood all there was to depression and it's related
'symptoms'.
Here is what I
learned from your seminar...
I had my eyes opened
to a perspective I had not considered before. A look
INSIDE the dynamics between two people effected and involved in
this illness. The connection, insanity and
misunderstandings that can happen when both people in a
situation are right, from their own perspective.
I was humbled by the
possibility that there was a part of my husband that did not
mean to be doing some of the things he was doing. This was
like a tidal wave to the knowledge and perception I had gained
from the 'books and classes" regarding his behavior."
Debra
Wagner-Gunn
Alberta, Canada
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"Dear Steve and
Sharon
I am so grateful to your wisdom, your insight and your
experiences with this painful illness. Steve, I have been on
your end of it with 2 different partners and with my children
and my mother.
You have the brilliant mark of having learned
quickly. I on the other hand took many, many years and I am
still learning. I could relate to so much of how I denied,
defended, attacked, felt victimized, gave advice, withdrew,
etc.
Sharon, your vivid descriptions of what it is like to be the
person trapped in the nightmare of mental illness was so
helpful for me. I could really understand viscerally what it
must be like and how my behaviours really reinforced and
continued the very behaviours I wanted to see change. I was so
touched when you spoke about the pain of sharing this with
your children, knowing the impact of this on their own lives
even when it was their soul journey to experience it. Hard to
forgive ourselves when our children hurt.
I liked the
code of behaviour and the questions to ask a doctor. The
various books were also helpful."
Linda McCabe
Ottawa, Ontario
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"The
information has been extremely helpful to me. I have suffered
from depression on and off for the last 5 years and my
situation in many respects compares to Sharon's. ...it really
helps me to understand and accept my illness as a "real"
illness something that I don't think I did until now. Thank
you for sharing your experience and knowledge."
Sandy Lemieux
Sudbury,
Ontario
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"Sharon and
Steve were so loving and calm through the whole presentation
and never made me feel uncomfortable. I was getting so
frustrated what I was doing all the wrong things when dealing
with my sister and to see how Sharon and Steve endure and
ultimately overcome this challenge was so encouraging to hear.
They gave me real answers by using their lives as examples and
have so much research and literature on the subject. Their
passion and understanding was evident and they have so much
valuable information to share. I now feel better equipped to
deal with my sister’s depression. It actually gave me more
love and compassion for my sister as she struggles with
depression and I now have more patience with her.
Sharon and
Steve also talked about many tools that can help my sister
deal with her depression that Sharon has had amazing success
with. I am so thankful I went to the webinar because I was
feeling consumed by my sister’s problems but Sharon and Steve
gave me a healthy perspective that lets me be there for my
sister without crossing the line and owning her problems."
Nicole Dennis
Switzerland
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"I could not
understand why all the behaviors I had worked SO hard to
control were being unleashed. Just 8 minutes and 24 seconds
into your program I received validation from Sharon and your
experience- that the timing of such a strong recurrence of my
bipolar behaviors is not unusual in a new marriage. Steve, you
have no idea the impact that small bit of sharing made on
quieting my feelings of guilt and self-hate…I will also say
Steve, that your program may well be the saving grace for my
family. Thank you again."
T. Kennedy
Orlando, Florida
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"Steve’s story
is nothing less than remarkable, incredible and profoundly
inspiring. The techniques, methods and mindset that
Steve teaches is utterly critical for anyone who is suffering
from the difficulties of dealing with depression in his/her
family."
Dr. Blaise Ryan
Ottawa,
Canada
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"insightful real
life ways to get through depression in your family. I would
recommend to anyone who has a family member or friend that is
dealing with depression to check this program out."
Dr. Troy
Wohlgemuth
Louisville, Kentucky
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"Steve shares
profound and compassionate reflections on his journey as a
partner of a loved one suffering from severe depression. He
provides us with a clear understanding of the stages that took
him from distress and helplessness to compassion and
understanding. The gift of his insights is to
articulate the experience of depression from both perspectives
and to legitimize the experience of the silent partner who has
too often been forgotten. It is no doubt a priceless
contribution"
Dr. Marie-Sylvie Roy
Quebec, Canada.
Dr. Lina Charette
Quebec,Canada
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"I found your program invaluable. It was as if Steve was inside my head.
It's good to know that what I've been feeling regarding my husband is
'normal'. I am definitely in stage 3 & have been so for about 18 months.
Thanks again. You have helped me immensely."
Helen (wanted to remain anonymous)
Australia
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"Wow ... you really have done your
homework. I can truly agree with what you shared.
Truly a very moving and powerful reason for people to
educate themselves for both their families and themselves.
You really touched on some real areas ... like keeping the
secret ... I so relate big time as I still struggle with
that!"
Blaine Macinnis
Nova Scotia, Canada
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I was spell-bound as I
listened to your 'program. It
truly is your and Sharon's extraordinary love story; it has a
profound message to ALL families--young and old, suffering from
depression or not, simply lacking harmony in their
relationships--the message of dedication to detached duty to the
Other. Your analysis and lessons learned apply to everyone."
Anil Agrawal
Ottawa, Canada |
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