"This has been a deepening of my work with prayer and Alanon to try to develop healthy living patterns that allow me to finally accept myself and work with a higher power, to find a joyful purpose and a loving heart." Rowe, MA Workshop, April 2000
Cara Groman
'The Workshop gave me what I needed. I liked the structure of the workshop in that working in teams and pairs gave everyone the chance to participate and gain a lot. It also helped create a safe environment. Margaret was an excellent Facilitator and it was wonderful to see her in action in person! Thanks!' Los Angeles Inner Bonding Workshop, 4.12
Catherine O\'Mahony
"This course was enormously insightful and helped me put lots of the principles learned from the 'Love Yourself' course into context. It's relieved me of a lot of the anxiety and skewed thinking I was putting my little girl through with regards to attracting a beloved partner in my life.
"I've been on my own for 7 years and the way I was treating myself I don't think that was likely to change. Now I feel as if I have got off the train that was heading in the wrong direction and calmly started to walk home!" 10.14
Annie
"The thing I loved the most about this course is that I have all of the emails and materials to look back on and completely go back through whenever I want. I like that I didn't feel pressured to know and learn everything as it was presented. Margaret has such a soothing and reassuring voice, I could listen to her all day! It was so nice to have all of the support in the forum when I asked questions too. I will continue my personal study with Inner Bonding. Thank you Dr Margaret Paul."
Sarah
"Virtual inner bonding weekend workshop was amazing and so precious for me! I am very grateful for that online opportunity, since I live in Europe. I have been practicing IB for two years now; since I discovered this technique it geared my life towards greater fulfillment, love and creativity. Inner bonding is my main source of light and love every day, and especially during hard times. I went through a lot of courses on IB website, but this single workshop helped me immensely! I had so many “aha” moments, where I realized some of my misunderstandings, and I got to know better a part of myself. Honestly, I didn`t expect to get this much from this online workshop. And Dr Margaret was amazing as always. I felt very secure throughout the process of learning and discovering, which is important for me. Now I am even more in love with inner bonding practice, and I am looking for even more chances to work with Dr Margaret. This workshop I would recommend honestly to everyone, interested to go towards more happiness and love in his/her life."
Milica Panic
"I am so very grateful that my therapist directed me to your website! She wasn't specific about which program to sign up for but it didn't take me long to know that the Relationship Toolbox was where I needed to be.
"This course by far has been the biggest game changer in my life. There have been so many gaps in my therapy over the years and I could not figure out what was missing on my own. I even attended a week long workshop at The Meadows in Wickenburg, AZ and I left there not feeling like I had all the pieces to my puzzle.
"I was missing the 6 steps to Inner bonding , and now they are with me everyday! I finally have REAL tools to use! For the first time in my life I am taking control of my own life, not looking to others to feel complete, and not abandoning myself."
Katie J.
Directory Disclaimer. Note to all readers: This professional directory can help you locate an Inner Bonding® facilitator or facilitator-in-training. Inner Bonding® Educational Technologies, Inc. neither endorses nor recommends the individuals listed on this website. Inner Bonding® Educational Technologies, Inc. cannot make assurances that the qualifications or services of any individual would be suitable for the needs of a particular individual. Users of this directory understand and agree that Inner Bonding® Educational Technologies, Inc. is neither liable nor responsible for any actions of those using this directory.
Emily Agnew, M.M. Rochester NY 585-500-9530 |
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Pedro Alvarez worldwide +34 659296551(WhatsApp only) |
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Sharon Appleby Toronto CANADA 416-605-3018 |
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Michael Barmak, MSW, LCSW Cranford, New Jersey 908-276-8191 |
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Patricia Belleno Austin TX 512-940-8588 |
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Patricia Belleno LPC-S, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor I come from a long line of self-abandoners. My wounded self was in charge so much of the time that I didn’t even wonder about loving myself. Not a priority in my personal hierarchy of needs pyramid. I was always looking for love - really, I was looking for my mother. The one I never had. She was toast by the time I came along as the youngest of her four children. I now know she did the best she could - her wounded self was also birthed from the wreckage of that same lineage. For as long as I can remember, there’s been a deep ache in my heart. Probably even before I could put words to it - yes, that long ago. The happy part is that it set me out on a journey. A journey that, in the early days was primarily driven by trying to find someone to take care of me. Two ex-husbands later, it ultimately became about finding myself - where I belonged, finding my tribe. The journey has taken many twists and turns with different shapes and flavors. Many years of personal therapy and countless personal and professional growth programs have for sure moved the needle in soothing the ache. I even became a therapist twenty-some years ago- one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It has helped me stay committed to my own growth path, while serving others. My Inner Bonding journey began in 2009 when a therapist I was working with recommended I read Healing Your Aloneness. I soaked up every word and conveniently ignored the part about loving myself. After all, I already knew how to take care of myself in a food, clothing, and shelter kind of way plus a few extras like baths, massages, facials, pedicures, and vacations. Wasn’t that enough? I believed the 'loving yourself' concept was for the people that weren’t doing what I already was. I could leave that part out, I told myself, and focus on the wounded parts - the painful stuff. I went on to read Margaret’s other books, take her online programs, and attend an in-person 5-day intensive. When I enrolled in the Inner Bonding Facilitator training program, I started to warm up to the idea that learning to love myself might actually have some relevance to my journey - plus it was required :). I experienced a powerful breakthrough when I realized I wasn’t loving myself emotionally. I had often felt frustrated, helpless, lonely, and sad. Learning how to be fully present for and with my painful emotions as a loving adult has been life altering - my missing piece. I've discovered an untapped reservoir of love and compassion for myself, which has exponentially increased feelings of contentment and joy. I frequently find myself smiling for no reason throughout the day! I subscribe to the idea that when we teach people how to fish rather than give them fish, we empower them with a gift that is not only sustainable, but applicable to every circumstance we face on our human journey. The 6 steps of the Inner Bonding process align perfectly with this idea. They are user-friendly and portable. There’s a layer of pain you’re experiencing that you can do something about and Inner Bonding is the medicine. In our work together, I’ll teach you the 6 steps of Inner Bonding by guiding you through them and helping you install them into your own daily practice. At the heart of the Inner Bonding process is learning to love yourself - and in doing so you’ll also learn how to stay true to yourself. You’ll grow an unshakable reliance on your own wise inner voice - which will alleviate your suffering and help relocate your sense of well-being inside. Restoring an internal sense of well-being in the face of whatever life hands you is liberating, to say the least. But don’t take my word for it. Experience it for yourself. Individual sessions via zoom, email: patriciabelleno@aol.com, phone: 512-940-8588, website: www.avenuesforinnerwork.com (Avenues For Inner Work) |
Maria Rosa Casanovas Barcelona, Spain 34-93.436.29.50 |
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Carla De Cervantes Palo Alto CA 415-671-9890 |
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Markus Dietrich Visp SWITZERLAND +41 77 443 10 56 |
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Grace Escaip Orange County CA (561)543-0445 |
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Stel Fine, M.A. Denver CO 303-800-5619 |
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Jeff Frymer CA 310-963-2240 |
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Victor Granville London UK 447956409606 |
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Irena Grgona London UK 00447554225930 |
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Elaine Hall CA |
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Jane Harvey (formerly Gosling) London & South Wales UNITED KINGDOM +44 7740 490 599 |
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Shauna Haycock, CFLE-P Pleasanton CA 925-596-0035 |
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Kelly James, M.A., MFT Anaheim Hills 714)330-8505 |
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Suzi Keown Franklin INDIANA 317-300-4138 |
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Kevin Kimball, J.D., PhD Salt Lake City UTAH 385-268-9718 |
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Deb Klugger Ocala FLORIDA 352-266-9163 |
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Karen Kral, M.A., LPC Longmont COLORADO 505-466-2999 |
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Dr. Ilene Krems Culver City CA (310) 435-8887 |
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Dr. Krems is a licensed psychotherapist with 30 years of experience in clinical psychology. She has a private practice in Culver City, California. Dr. Krems has attended multiple Inner Bonding intensives, and practices Inner Bonding in her own life. Within the context of a caring and collaborative relationship, she uses the Inner Bonding process as the core of her practice. Dr. Krems has found that Inner Bonding works successfully within the framework of psychotherapy in order to alleviate anxiety and depression, increase self-esteem, improve relationships, and achieve personal goals. Dr. Krems' specialties include: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, career concerns, personality disorders, and spiritual psychology. She also is trained in Emotional Freedom Techniques. In-person, Zoom, and phone sessions are available, as are evening and weekend appointments. Most PPO and POS insurance plans are accepted. She can be reached at (310) 435-8887 or via email at ilene@drilene.com. Because Dr. Krems is Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California, she works solely with residents of California. For more information, please visit her website at www.drilene.com. Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT, 1997) - State of California Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (1993) - Antioch University Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (1981) - Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine Bachelor of Science (1977) - Pennsylvania State University Member of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) |
Mark Lersch, MA, MIM, LPC Longmont COLORADO 505.310.3612 |
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Lisa Lipton, M.A., MFT Mission Viejo CA (949) 310-2311 |
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Mike Moran, LCSW, CST, CCAT New York, NY 646-298-5227 |
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Kim Morrow Taff, EdS, LPC Atlanta GA 404-419-6082 |
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Dr. Aurélie Penndu-Ouaknine Vincennes FRANCE +33617985973 |
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Ivana Polonijo, PhD Oregon & Colorado, USA 971-570-6359 |
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Shelley Riutta, MSE, LPC Green Bay WI 920-265-2627 |
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Tina Saric Zagreb CROATIA |
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Cindy Shore, M.A. Syosset NY 516 226-1047 |
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Nancy Swisher, MA, MFA Fairfield IA 641-233-5072 |
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Nancy Weston EASTERN PA |
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Michel Côté MALAWI +265 99 158 7555 |
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Juli Dixon Ottawa CANADA |
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Karen Edminson Toronto CANADA 416-697-0332 |
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Kelsey Evans Dubai UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Cell | WhatsApp: +971 (0) 52 677 |
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Jasmina Kavka AUSTRIA |
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Melisa Losada Patagonia ARGENTINA WhatsApp +54911-4971-0331 |
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Tracy May Fort Wayne IN (260) 715-3030 |
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Amie Shipley, MSW, LMHC Seattle WA 425.999.5379 |
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Rania Youssef Cairo EGYPT Whatsapp: +02 01224533082 |
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I am originally a language teacher: Learning and teaching English as a second language. During my MA studies, I learned the psychology behind how we learn and how we acquire a new skill: it takes time, effort, curiosity and the willingness to stay open to finding and mastering what can benefit us. This is a valuable mindset that I use with myself and my students (whether they are learning a second language or Inner Bonding). The first time I learned about Inner Bonding was when I came across one of Dr. Margaret Paul’s videos on YouTube when I was in a devastated, broken state. This was the torch that lit the path of my healing journey. I took Dr. Margaret’s online courses and read most of her books. In one of Dr. Margaret’s online courses, she advised me to read about Highly Sensitive People, because she guessed that I was one too. By reading Dr. Elaine Aron’s books about HSPs and Dr. Judith Orloff’s books about empaths, I came to realize that I am both an HSP and an empath. I wanted to learn more about how to help myself navigate life as an HSP and empath and help other HSPs and empaths as well. This is when I decided to start my Life Coaching journey in Egypt in 2018. I became an ICF Certified ACC Coach in 2020. I wanted to become an Inner Bonding Facilitator, but I could not leave my home country, Egypt, and take a vacation from work to travel to the US to attend the live Inner Bonding Facilitator Training Program (IBFTP). The most attractive part in the Inner Bonding process to me as an Egyptian Muslim woman was the step about connecting with Guidance (Allah). In learning about religion, there is usually an emphasis on the dos and don’ts of a religion and an absolute disregard of the spiritual connection between our human souls and their Creator. It is because of Inner Bonding that I learned the difference. When COVID19 broke out, it came with a blessing! I received this life changing email from Stel Fine, the Director of the IBFTP, on Dec. 23rd, 2020 (unforgettable date) asking me if I was still interested in joining the training program since it was now going to be all virtual. WhoooWhooo, I didn’t give it a second thought and I said yes instantly. I have to say that this was one of the best learning experiences I have been through! As with learning a language, knowing about a language is totally different from speaking it, this certainly describes the transformation I had after joining the IBFTP, knowing about Inner Bonding is totally different from practicing it. Similar to most highly sensitive people and empaths, I had low self-esteem and strong wounded parts who were so harsh, blaming, shaming, controlling, resistant and judgmental toward me. On the contrary, ironically, this was accompanied by other wounded parts who were being so “kind”, “forgiving” “loving”, “compassionate” and “nice” to other people (to gain their love and approval). I depended on people’s perception of me to feel happy and satisfied with myself (or not). I was hungry for attention and love from other people because I was like an empty vessel waiting for anyone to fill. This “anyone” caused me a lot of disappointments, heartbreaking relationships and failed friendships. Above all, I learned that this kind of drama is addictive, which means that I used to run toward drama and run away from any promising relationship or friendship that does not have this kind of suspense or turmoil. By continuously practicing the Inner Bonding 6 Step Process, I learned to fill my vessel and heal the emptiness. Through establishing a consistent connection with my Inner Child, my Guidance (Allah) and my different wounded parts, I am no longer hungry for “anyone” to fill my vessel of love because it is already full of the love endowed by my Guidance (Allah), my developing Loving Adult and the loving people around me. Now I want to teach this to other fellow HSPs and empaths. If you are interested in being guided through the 6 Steps of Inner Bonding by someone who respects and appreciates your sensitivity, compassion and depth, please contact me. I facilitate the Inner Bonding process in English and Arabic. rsyoussef@gmail.com Whatsapp: +20 01224533082 Instagram: @raniayoussef02
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