A Past Life/Soul Writing Workshop with Joanne DiMaggio, MA, CHt

 About Joanne DiMaggio
Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Joanne DiMaggio, MA, CHt
is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a B.A. in History. A
freelance writer with a background in marketing and public
relations, Joanne worked in the Chicago media market for many
years until moving to Charlottesville in 1995. During her long
career, she has had hundreds of articles published in newspapers
and magazines.
Joanne has been actively involved with Edgar Cayce’s Association for Research and Enlightenment
(A.R.E.) since 1987. In 1990, she became one of the founding members of the A.R.E. Heartland
Region. Headquartered in Chicago, the Region encompassed nine states with over 5,000 members. As
a member of the Region’s Executive Core Team during its formative years, she was responsible for its
public relations, newsletter, and special event programming.
In August 2008 she became the coordinator for the A.R.E. Charlottesville, Virginia area. Several
months later, she formed a partnership between A.R.E. and Unity of Charlottesville to co-sponsor
esoteric lectures and workshops centering on Edgar Cayce’s work. She went on to become a member
of Unity of Charlottesville in October 2010 and in April 2013 founded the Unity Holistic Healing
Center—making Unity of Charlottesville the only Unity Church in the country to have a holistic
healing center on its campus.
Joanne earned her Masters in Transpersonal Studies degree and her Spiritual Mentor certification
through Atlantic University in May 2010. Her culminating project (thesis) was on inspirational
writing and served as the basis of her book, Soul Writing: Conversing With Your Higher Self. In
September 2010, Joanne formed the first Atlantic University Alumni Association for which she was
named president in November 2010 and served in that role for two years. In April 2011 she was
honored at the 2011 Distance Education Training Council’s annual conference as Atlantic University’s
Outstanding Graduate of the year.
Joanne presents lectures and workshops on the subject of soul writing and past life exploration for
audiences across the country, including being the guest speaker at several A.R.E. conferences in
Virginia Beach and for A.R.E. audiences elsewhere in Virginia, in Chicago, Milwaukee and Bethesda,
MD; at the Rhine Institute in Durham, NC; and the Int’l Association for Near Death Studies 2013
Annual Conference in Washington, DC; for Unity Church of the Hills in Austin, Texas; and at the
Institute for Neuroscience and Consciousness Studies in Austin, Texas. In addition, she mentors
month-long eGroups on soul writing through the A.R.E. and Atlantic University and has been a guest
on numerous radio programs in the U.S. and the U.K.
Professionally, Joanne has been pursuing past-life research and therapy for over 25 years. In October
1991 she founded PLEXUS (Past Life Exploration, Understanding and Sharing) in Naperville, IL
and brought that organization to Charlottesville under the name Athanasy in 1995. During that time
she also acted as Study Group Chairman for the Association for Past-Life Research and Therapies,
later known as the International Association for Regression Research and Therapies, where she was a
member until it disbanded in 2014. She currently is a member of the National Association of
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Transpersonal Hypnotherapists, and of IANDS, the International Association for Near-Death
Studies, Inc.
A graduate of the Eastern Institute of Hypnotherapy as a Certified Hypnotherapist, Joanne completed
additional training in hypnosis at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL and studied under Dr. Irene
Hickman, a pioneer in the field of non-directive hypnotherapy. The years she spent as the head of her
own past life research center enabled her to interact with leading past life therapists, authors and other
renowned practitioners from across the country. Today she continues to teach past-life related courses
and conducts private regression sessions in her Charlottesville office.
Using inspirational writing, Joanne produced a small line of greeting cards called Spirit Song. The
International Greeting Card Association cited one of those cards, What is Human is Immortal, for its
creative excellence, choosing it as one of six worldwide finalists in the “Sympathy” category for its
Annual LOUIE Awards.
Her first book, Charlottesville: A Contemporary Portrait was published in March 2002.
Soul Writing: Conversing With Your Higher Self, followed in August 2011 and its sequel, Your Soul
Remembers: Accessing Your Past Lives Through Soul Writing, was published in October 2013. She is
currently working on a third book, Karma Can Be a Real Pain, which traces the connection between
chronic conditions in this life to an event or attitude in a previous life.
Joanne DiMaggio – Short Bio
An inspired writer, lecturer and teacher, Joanne DiMaggio, MA, CHt, has been actively
involved with Edgar Cayce’s Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.) since
1987. She earned her Masters in Transpersonal Studies degree and her Spiritual Mentor
certification through Atlantic University. Joanne is a graduate of the Eastern Institute of
Hypnotherapy and a member of the National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists
and the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS). She has been
professionally pursuing past-life research and therapy for over 25 years, and has been a guest
speaker at several A.R.E. Conferences in Virginia Beach and for A.R.E. audiences throughout
Virginia, as well as in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Bethesda, MD. She also has spoken at the
Rhine Institute, IANDS, Institute for Neuroscience and Consciousness Studies, and
numerous Unity churches. Her book, Soul Writing: Conversing With Your Higher Self, was
published in August 2011 and its sequel, Your Soul Remembers: Accessing Your Past Lives Through
Soul Writing, was published in October 2013. Joanne lives in Charlottesville, Virginia and
maintains an office at the Unity Holistic Healing Center where she continues her research.
Praise for Soul Writing “The good news is that Joanne DiMaggio promises to show you a safe, reliable method of contacting your own personal source of wisdom, available on demand. The better news is that she delivers. Some things are easier done than said: Soul Writing shows you how it’s done, and how you can do it. —Frank DeMarco, author of The Cosmic Internet “Soul Writing is a fascinating exploration of how to connect with each person’s deep internal wisdom. For those who want to tap into inner guidance and the eternal quest for self-­‐discovery, this is a clear, inspiring, and lucid explanation of exactly how to do it. After reading this book, it would be all but impossible to resist taking pen in hand and embarking on the journey of a lifetime . . . or better yet, the journey of multiple lifetimes.” —Paul Rademacher, former executive director of The Monroe Institute and author of A Spiritual Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe: Travel Tips for the Spiritually Perplexed “Such a precious thing, being able to tap directly into your own soul for written guidance, advice, upliftment. Who would have been that clever to think of this? Enter Joanne DiMaggio. For decades she has been perfecting ways of helping others connect directly with their own higher self for the kind of advice and encouragement most of us run to others for. The result of what she’s done is SOUL WRITING, a simple refreshing way anyone can use to reach that source point of God Within, our soul. Don’t be misled by ‘simple.’ The how-­‐to she developed is incredibly dynamic, a godsend to anyone on a journey of self-­‐discovery and the spiritual. I am humbled by her dedication…this book, a touchstone for all of us. -­‐-­‐P.M.H. Atwater, L.H.D., author of many books, among them—Coming Back to Life; Future Memory; Near-­Death Experiences; and Children of the Fifth World. The Soul Writing Workshop
What if you knew, really knew in every part of your being, that there is an answer to every question you have ever pondered and all you have to do is ask and the answer will be forthcoming? Soul Writing provides those answers through a written form of meditation. It is you entering a meditative state and then communicating with a higher power, asking and receiving written answers to whatever your soul yearns to know. This experiential workshop, based on Joanne DiMaggio’s book, Soul Writing: Conversing with Your Higher Self, includes: •
Learning to Plug In—an explanation of the concept of soul writing and the difference between it and automatic writing; how to establish a writing ritual; and the participants’ chance to experience the soul writing process. •
Tapping Into the Creative Forces—a discussion about the famous writers and composers who’ve used a similar inspirational process, followed by a second soul writing session. •
Applying Soul Writing To Your Life—an exploration of how soul writing can be used—
from psychoanalysis and healing to past life exploration—followed by a writing session based on one of those areas. •
The Companion Mode of Healing—in which participants will partner together and follow a form of shamanic journeying in which the writer asks for and receives guidance on behalf of someone else. Designed for a full-­‐day workshop, this program also can be condensed into a 2-­‐3 hour presentation. A workbook is included for the full-­‐day workshop. The 2-­‐3 hour version includes a Power Point presentation covering the above bulleted points and the audience experiencing one soul writing process through a guided meditation. “Your Soul Remembers” A Past Life/Soul Writing Workshop with Joanne DiMaggio, MA, CHt Based on Joanne DiMaggio’s second book on the topic of soul writing, this lecture/workshop explores in depth how soul writing specifically can be used to acquire information about the past life having the most impact on the individual today. The full-­‐day workshop includes: • Communicating with Unseen Aspects of Oneself—a review of the basics from the Soul Writing course and a writing session, followed by a guided journey to the Akashic Records. • Past Lives and Present Karma—an overview of the basic philosophy of reincarnation as taught by Edgar Cayce; how soul writing can be used to explore past lives; exploration and understanding of physical karma. • How Past Life Relationships Impact Your Life Today—exploring the concept of karmic relationships, including soul mates and twin flames, this session includes a regression to find the origin of today’s relationship issues in previous lifetimes. • Conversation With Your Past Life Personality—participants will engage in an actual conversation with a past life aspect of yourself during an internal Q&A soul writing session. While this workshop is best done as a full-­‐day presentation, it can be condensed into an overview for a 2-­‐3 program. Both versions include a Power Point lecture, group past life regression and soul writing session. A workbook is included for the full-­‐day workshop. Other Inspirational Workshops for the Aspiring Soul Finding Soul’s Purpose Through Past Life Regression and Soul Writing This full-­‐day experiential workshop focuses on ways for participants to find their soul’s purpose using past life regression and soul writing. The workshop includes segments on why we require a purpose of being; meditation as a tool for both past life regression and soul writing; why reincarnation is an essential part of this search; two past life regressions—one to find the resources from a previous lifetime and the other to find the limiting imprint from a previous lifetime. The afternoon session focuses on identifying talents and strengths; includes a soul writing session to discover one’s mission; and then several exercises to help write a mission statement. A workbook is included. The Resonance Method of Past Life Recall Often clues about a possible past life are contained in every day preferences. The Resonance Method of past life recall analyzes one’s current psychological makeup for clues about a possible past life. It does not use an altered state of consciousness, so it’s a good first-­‐step for beginners. During this experiential workshop, participants will explore their various likes and dislikes in such categories as geography, food, art, occupations, physical traits, talents, hobbies, etc. With that information, participants can put together pieces of a puzzle that will give them a fascinating glimpse of who they may have been. This full-­‐day experiential workshop is ideal for people who are skeptical about reincarnation. A workbook is included. •
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Radio Guest Appearances Uvisualeyes Show, September 4, 2014 Unity.FM with Temple Hayes, “The Intentional Spirit: Seeing and Being,” July 30, 2014 The Wendy Edwards Show, June 14, 2014 Dr. Pat Baccili Show, KKNW Seattle, April 1, 2014 The Linda MacKenzie Show, April 22, 2014 Behind the Paranormal, with Paul and Ben Eno, March 17, 2014 A Book and a Chat, with Barry Eva, March 2, 2014 Suzanne Northrup Show, February 17, 2014 The Moore Show (from the U.K.), February 16, 2014 Transitions, with Tara Sutphen, February 14, 2014 The Unexplained Show with Cas Lake, January 29, 2014 Nancy Ferrari Show, W4CY Radio, January 27, 2014 The Ray Carr Show, CBS Cleveland, OH, (two appearances) Wake Up, Lake Country! With Ray Somich, WELW AM1330, Cleveland, OH, December 18, 2013 The Fringe Radio Show, KTKK AM630, Salt Lake City, UT, December 4, 2013 Conversations Beyond Science and Religion, December 2, 2013 Robert Manni's Guy's Guy Radio, November 26, 2013 Coast to Coast AM with George Noory, November 18, 2013 Breakthrough Miracle Radio with Saskia, WBLQ, November 13, 2013 The Laura Longley Show, Transformation Talk Radio, November 12, 2013 Spiritual Envoy with Danah Hilden, November 11, 2013 Soul Talk Radio with Jeremy McDonald, November 2, 2013 (and April 28, 2012) Robert Sharpe, Host, Bringing Inspiration to Earth, November 1, 2013 In the Spirit Radio with Gary Goldberg, WRPI, October 31, 2013 (and Sept. 29, 2011) The Donna Seebo Show, October 29, 2013 Tell Me Your Story with Richard Dugan, October 21, 2013 (and January 14, 2012) Strategies for Living with David McMillan, October 3, 2013 (and August 18, 2011) Jim Harold Host, Paranormal Podcast, & Jim Harold's Campfire, October 3, 2013 Reflections: The Wisdom of Edgar Cayce radio program (three interviews) Exploring the Unexplained Phenomena, KZUM, June 2, 2012 11:11 Radio, November 23, 2011 Dick Sutphen Show, October 19, 2011 Quantum Creativity with Cezarina Trone, October 18, 2011 Planetary Spirit with Jeff Ferrannini, Emerson College Radio, October 6, 2011 The Donna Seebo Show, September 30, 2011 Vibrant Living with Sameer Vagal, Law of Attraction Network Radio, Sept.30, 2011 Mystical Cruise Radio, Robert Sharpe, September 16, 2011 COMMENTS ABOUT THE SOUL WRITING COURSE! “Joanne, thank you for creating this course! This gift awakened something deep inside of me, but more importantly a way to bring Spirit into my life. Inspirational (Soul) Writing has opened up a way for true communication and knowing the presence of Spirit.” Sheila “Miraculous is the right word: in this course I've found the approach to writing what I've been seeking for 40 years. That seeking has been filled with frustration, misplaced hopes, and false starts. For me, this course is the answer to my long quest and the prayers, struggling, and entreaties that accompanied it.” Winnie “Although I'm not doing as many writing sessions as I would like, the experiences are really profound and seem to be opening me up to Spirit very intensely. I've been experiencing many, many small "coincidences." This kind of synchronicity happens to me at times when I am very connected to the Divine but I don't ever remember it happening as much or as consistently.” Cathy “This has been an extraordinary class. I am not sure this type of connection happens frequently. Now that you know the group I hope you feel inspired to think of a follow up class and bring us together again.” Ada “I was feeling down before this class, but now feel energized and uplifted. Supported for who I am. Encouraged to embrace my talents. A big help in focusing on a goal to work towards.” Norma “What an interesting and worthwhile course this has been! It has been so much more than an “Inspirational Writing” course mentored by Joanne. That was the catalyst that brought us together to connect with each other and to our source…to learn, to create, and to spread love and light. I know I am in a different place than I was at the beginning of June.” Marion “From the bottom of my heart, thank you and Spirit for this amazing gift that you have shared with us. I gained a priceless gift that is an infinite source of knowledge and wisdom; a gift that can help me to write -­‐ to inspire and serve others.” Bruce COMMENTS FROM THOSE WHO HAD A PAST LIFE REGRESSION WITH JOANNE “Thank you for spending your time and expertise to help me see a bit into the past. You are very good at what you do and I wish you much success in helping others.” “This is a very valuable technique that should be developed and promoted at large.” “It was beyond what I hoped for. I cherish the experience and the understanding I have gained. Regression to previous lives so fits into my journey in this life. I want to know the many layers of my being.” “Thank you for your openness in sharing your marvelous gifts with us. Through soul writing and regression, I have put many missing pieces to the puzzle of my life together which has led to greater clarity and direction.” “Without question, my regression with Joanne was the best I have experienced to date. It has prompted more investigation and an effort to bring peace to a tortured soul, which was successful. Many thanks.” “I’ve had previous regressions. However, I found with the addition of the soul writing, this has been far more informative—a new connection within me has been formed.” “It is one thing to believe in past lives and living in the present. It is yet another to have a sense of even just one other life and actually feel the connection. I can’t imagine now doing a regression without the soul writing.” “I took advantage of this regression to try and get some clarity about current issues in my life. I think re-­‐experiencing this life in the twelfth century was helpful and it is encouraging to believe I am following my soul’s path at this time. I also am still trying to figure out what happened in my marriage and this helped me let that go more. I know that even with this high cost I cannot go back into silence and ignorance. I am what I am!” “Thank you for the opportunity to realize the progress I’ve made in this life and see what else needs doing to clear up any unfinished business.” COMMENTS ABOUT JOANNE'S APPEARANCE ON COAST-­TO-­COAST AM RADIO “Job well done...very, very well done. I truly enjoyed hearing you as a guest on Coast to Coast. You are one of the more concise and focused guests they have had even though the questions coming your way were not as concise and focused as they could have been. I only lasted thru your first two hours, but I was really glad I got up to hear you. Too bad Shirley [MacLaine] didn't make it thru her interview, but kudos to you for stepping in and filling the show. You made the A.R.E. shine last night.” Judy "I was disappointed that Shirley MacLaine had to cut her interview short, but I was very glad to listen to you for an extra hour. " Anne "Your acceptance of learning from past lives and having an easy acceptance rather than a mystical over significance is refreshing. Your openness and most of your subject matter coincides precisely with my own views." Jon "I have to admit that normally I do not enjoy the female guests as for some odd reason they come across as less informed than expected, however, as soon as I heard the topic of reincarnation and past lives, I really hoped you would squash that typical assessment. You completely blew me away! I have never felt such a connection with any other guest . . . I want you to know you have answered a lot of my questions and opened my eyes to new ways of exploring these things that resonate with me in ways I have yet to fully grasp. Thank you for your influence!" Emery “My son listened to part of your show. He was impressed. He said that you were eloquent and very interesting. I can't wait to listen!" Rose Mary “I just wanted to write you a note and tell you that I thought you were fantastic on Coast to Coast night! Your knowledge and explanations of the whole past life topic was very interesting. You have a beautiful personality and keen insights." Tony "Truly enjoyed hearing you last night on Coast to Coast with George. You did a remarkable job! It was refreshing to hear your views on reincarnation/afterlife etc. I feel I am not alone in my beliefs now. Thank you!" Michele Contact Information for
Joanne DiMaggio, MA, CHt
P.O. Box 6475
Charlottesville, Virginia 22906-6475
434-242-7348
www.joannedimaggio.com joanne@joannedimaggio.com MEDIA CONTACT Sara Sgarlat sgarlatpublicity@comcast.net 434-245-2272