Introduction

We are whatever we believe we are!

Our thoughts have direct influence on our body and FREND’s clinically based program shows people how to effectively modify their behavior to improve their health.

Attendees learn about the theory of the mind, pain/pleasure principle, progressive relaxation, positive visualization, reinforcement and how the cause and effect of stress can lead to unhealthy behavior such as smoking, excess weight, pain, insomnia and much more. It is designed to help participants enjoy immediate relief from stress, tension and anxiety.

They learn how chronic stress and anxiety can lead to unhealthy addictive behavior such as smoking, obesity, insomnia, stress-induced pain, alcohol and drug abuse.
They also learn how to deal with the cause of stress so that the effect can then be dealt with more easily. How to reverse these unhealthy habits and continue enjoying a stress-free lifestyle utilizing a positive reinforcement program developed at leading research facilities.

What Session Consists Of

When attendees arrive, they are handed a brochure which provides complete information about what to expect during the session.

They may select any unoccupied seat, unless they are hearing impaired. Hearing impaired people should sit as close to the therapist as possible.

The speaker gives a full explanation about what to expect from this session. The presentation is fascinating, dynamic and sometimes humorous. We can assure you that our therapist will captivate their attention. Participants find the entire session fascinating.

Seminar/Clinic Begins

FREND’s training seminars are conducted by doctors and certified clinicians with extensive experience in mind/body wellness and behavior modification.

The sessions are comprehensive and consist of a priceless education on how the mind influences the body to create either a healthy or an unhealthy lifestyle, positive psychology, guided imagery and progressive relaxation treatment designed to naturally and effectively modify behavior.

We are whatever we believe we are!

Our thoughts have a direct influence on our body and FREND’s clinically based program shows people how to adopt an unshakeable poisitive belief system that effectively modifies their behavior to improve their health.

Attendees experience effective behavior modification techniques such as progressive relaxation and guided positive imagery designed to help participants enjoy immediate relief from stress, tension and anxiety.

They learn how chronic stress and anxiety can lead to unhealthy addictive behavior such as smoking, obesity, insomnia, stress-induced pain, alcohol and drug abuse.

They also learn how to deal with the cause of stress so that the effect can then be dealt with more easily. How to reverse unhealthy habits and continue enjoying a stress-free lifestyle utilizing a positive reinforcement program developed at leading research facilities.

1st Session - The Mind

Includes a comprehensive and fascinating education on mind/body wellness. How the mind influences the body to create a healthy or unhealthy lifestyle.

Attendees learn about the theory of the mind, pain/pleasure principle, progressive relaxation, positive visualization and reinforcement and how the cause and effect of stress can lead to unhealthy behavior such as smoking, excess weight, pain, insomnia and much more.

Attendees then experience first of two enjoyable relaxation techniques designed to eliminate stress and associated pain easily in minutes.

Attendees learn about advanced programs they and their family can use to achieve and maintain a positive and stress-free lifestyle. These programs are the results of extensive research at UCLA, John Hopkins, Harvard, Mayo Clinic and Stanford University.

The therapist provides a comprehensive and fascinating education on the theory of the mind including the relationship between and roles the conscious and subconscious play in ones life. How the mind influences the body to create either a healthy or an unhealthy lifestyle, how we create addictive behavior, positive psychology, guided imagery, the comfort zone, the various states we enter during our normal day such as the beta, alpha, theta and delta ranges and what they mean, and progressive relaxation techniques designed to naturally and comfortably eliminate stress and tension, and any stress-induced pain.

Many people notice that stress, tension and stress-induced pain (e.g. headache and muscle ache) they had when they arrived have disappeared. Many report having that pain daily for months and years only to find it gone after just one fifteen minute treatment.

Intermission

During the intermission most people are amazed at how relaxed they feel and the fascinating education they received. The intermission usually lasts from 15 to 20 minutes depending on how many people attend.

2nd Session - The Body

Participants learn about one of the most addictive substance known and how manufacturers use this substance to manipulate them into buying their unhealthy products.

Smokers learn how they can quit smoking with no weight gain and no negative withdrawals.

Overweight people learn how they can lose all the excess weight they want naturally, with no fad or starvation diets.

Participants then experience their second effective stress reduction technique that can help them also quit smoking and/or lose excess weight naturally including stress-related pain.

During the second half, the therapist focuses on basic nutrition and the relationship between what they eat and how they think. For example, how sugar plays a key role in the thought process and its relation to excess weight and smoking. How smoking is a stimulant not a calming habit as most smokers incorrectly believe and how smoking is also a sugar addiction and why when people quit smoking they immediately want to have something with sugar.

Overweight people learn how they can lose excess weight naturally, with no fad or starvation diets and Smokers learn how they can quit smoking with no weight gain and no negative withdrawals.

As a Cancer survivor, Dr, Ricci emphasizes proper nutrition and the defensive role it plays fighting this deadly disease. He shares the American Cancer Society’s guidelines to eating five servings of fruit and vegetable daily.

How the reinforcement program also assists the user into drinking eight wonderful glasses of water per day to, amongst other benefits, assist in weight loss. He shares a story of how one attendee lost twenty pounds in one month by simply helping them drink more water.

The therapist then guides attendees through a second wonderful relaxing process focusing on behavior modification for weight management and smoking cessation.
Participants find this experience extremely beneficial. Many feel as if they just had eight hours of refreshing sleep. Many contact us later and say, that night they had one of the most peaceful nights sleep they ever had.

Attendees look forward to taking charge of their health and improving the quality of your life. They leave the facility feeling positive about them self and the treatment received. They feel like a new person, more positive and look forward to eating healthier and having the freedom from stress and stress-related issues.

Results

Attendees leave refreshed, relaxed, motivated and self-confident. They know how to take charge of their health and look forward to improving the quality of their life.

They maintain a more positive attitude toward themselves, family and co-workers and have new knowledge and skills to control stress and stress-related issues.

Attendees leave refreshed, relaxed, motivated and self-confident. They know how to take charge of their health and look forward to improving the quality of their life.
They maintain a more positive attitude toward themselves, family and co-workers and have new knowledge and skills to control stress and stress-related issues.
Stressed attendees say, stress and tension was eliminated or significantly reduced during the session and remained low afterward. Stress-induced headaches and muscle pain also disappeared.

Overweight people report, losing excess weight naturally with no fad or starvation diets. Typical weight loss within the first six weeks is 8 to 35 pounds. Others report losing 50 to 75 pounds or more over a longer period of time.

Smokers and chewers report, quitting with no negative withdrawal symptoms and no weight gain. One attendee recently wrote that she quit three packs of cigarettes per day, feels much healthier now and saves over $400 each month.

Additional benefits. Many say they no longer suffer from insomnia, stopped drinking excessive alcohol, biting their fingernails or improved their love of life.

You can read about the aforementioned results and many more benefits attendees received by visiting the www.TheFRENDGroup.org/testimonials.

If a participant requests, they may obtain a clinical reinforcement audio program. Used as directed, these programs enhance success and are proven safe and effective. They can use them anytime they want in the privacy of their home and share them with loved ones, twelve or older.

By combining the latest scientific behavioral modification techniques FREND has accumulated an impressive success record. Major corporations, law enforcement, health professionals and government agencies nationwide have all taken advantage of this effective program. It is a gift of life to organizations who want to help their employee lead a healthier more productive life. An additional benefit is an improved bottom line for the organization.

The FREND Group also dedicates a portion of their income to help other organizations and charitable causes and is used to support research to combat chronic stress, smoking and obesity; and charities like the American Cancer Society, Diabetes and/or Heart Associations.

Stressed attendees say, stress and tension was eliminated or significantly reduced during the session and remained low afterward. Stress-induced headaches and muscle pain also disappeared.

Overweight people report, losing excess weight naturally with no fad or starvation diets. Typical weight loss within the first six weeks is 8 to 35 pounds. Others report losing 50 to 75 pounds over a longer period of time.

Smokers and chewers report, quitting with no negative withdrawal symptoms and no weight gain. One attendee recently wrote that she quit three packs of cigarettes per day, feels much healthier now and saves over $400 each month.

Additional benefits. Many say they no longer suffer from insomnia, stopped drinking excessive alcohol, biting their fingernails or improved their love of life.

You can read about the aforementioned results and many more benefits attendees received by visiting the Testimonial Section.

Why We Do What We Do

Dr. Frank Ricci, Executive Director/Co-Founder of The FREND Group contracted Cancer from second-hand smoke and has dedicated his life to helping others avoid chronic stress and stress-related issues such as obesity, smoking and its unintended consequences and more.

Not only is Frank a Cancer survivor, he is also respected as one of the most dynamic speakers in America, passionate, compassionate and knowledgeable with over six thousand events to his credit.

FREND is a special humanitarian organization that has been working hard to help people improve the quality of their live and reach their true potential. It has been in existence since 1994.

Once we help people reduce chronic stress (The Cause), stress-related issues (The Effect) such as smoking, excess weight, pain, insomnia, alcohol and drug abuse can be dealt with more successfully.

We educate, motivate and give people faith and hope that they can achieve whatever they put their mind to so they and their loved ones can enjoy life to the fullest.

Organizations ask us to return

Because of the numerous improvements employee's experience, it is common for organizations to ask us to return and help those employees that could not attend the first session.

People Helping People

Since 1994, The FREND Group has dedicated its clinical expertise and financial resources to improving the quality of life for people in need by providing education and treatment.

Some people who have analytical type personalities may take a few days to successfully modify their behavior.

To help as many people in need as possible and with the support of your organization we will give every attendee a free stress reduction audio program that is proven to help increase success.

Our reinforcement audio program is the result of years of clinical research by the most respected facilities in the nation. It is prescribed by certified clinicians and is not like any product you may buy in a store. It is a prescription for the mind, similar to a prescription a medical doctor may make for the body.

Funds received are used to support research to combat chronic stress, smoking and obesity; and charities like the American Cancer Society, Diabetes and/or Heart Associations.

 

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