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Casselton, ND First Worry-Free Town

02/05/2005

Casselton North Dakota has accepted an invitation to become “America’s First Worry-Free Town.” To accomplish this, on March 4, 5 and 6, New York Times best-selling author Hale Dwoskin will be training the majority of the town’s residents in the Sedona Method®, a unique way to let go of the emotional tension surrounding any issue, goal or personal relationship. “The potential of an entire town learning the Sedona Method all at once is incredible,” Dwoskin says. “Imagine everyone you know--friends, relatives, colleagues, schoolmates, neighbors and even your bank teller--able to let go of any negative or uncomfortable feeling at will. The impact on the overall health, happiness and prosperity of the area will be remarkable.” To achieve the goal, Dwoskin and a team of world-class facilitators will arrive in Casselton for a weekend of free training in the Sedona Method on March 4, 5 and 6. The townspeople will gather in the high school gym for the event. The town has already received more than 1,500 copies of Dwoskin’s book and DVD, which are being distributed free of charge to anyone who wants one. Dwoskin and his facilitators, some of whom are coming from as far away as London, England, are donating all the goods and services to Casselton. “It’s an experiment on a truly grand scale,” Dwoskin explains. “My facilitators and I know the pleasure and peace that the Method brings to individuals. Now we’re all eager to see its potential for an entire community.” The donated goods and services have a value of close to $300,000. Why Casselton? North Dakota author and radio personality Robin L. Silverman first approached Dwoskin with the idea. “Casselton has always been known as a ‘leadership’ town,” she says. “Four of our state’s governors came from Casselton, and the town is very forward-thinking. They’re known for being both prosperous and progressive.” The Sedona Method was created by Lester Levinson in 1973. Since then, it has helped hundreds of thousands of men and women around the globe. Levinson died in 1994, and Dwoskin has carried on the training since. Although the Sedona Method is not a medical technique and makes no medical claims, a Harvard University study has validated its effectiveness for stress reduction. Fortune 100 companies have used it to boost sales and increase workplace harmony and productivity. For more information on the Casselton event, contact: Audra B. Berman Associate VP/Media Director Planned Television Arts PTA Satellite 212 593 5851 (o) 917 519 9577 (m) bermanA@PlannedTVArts.com