- Marla Sloane
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name = Marla Sloane, PhD.Marla Sloane, PhD. is an American author, speaker, professional
hypnotherapist , and founder of theArmenian History and Awareness Foundation .Personal Background
Dr. Sloane was born and raised in
Fresno ,California as Susan Melkonian, and is of Armenian descent. Because her family did not believe that education was important for girls [ [http://www.gotlinks.com/earticles/articles/71590-who_s-behind-the-mask_.html Articles - Self Help::Who's Behind the Mask? ] ] , she fought with her parents for permission to attend college. She perservered, and eventually obtained her doctrate inPsychology [ [http://www.goalssuccess.com/2005/09/what-is-goal-mapping.html Goal Setting Tips and Advice: What is Goal-Mapping ] ] .Armenian Activism
In
2005 , Dr. Sloane relocated her practice to theSan Francisco area and founded the Armenian History and Awareness Foundation, anon profit organization to preserve Armenian history and culture throughliterature ,film ,education and public awareness. It is her passion to bring stories of human courage and valor into the public mind. Her current project in pursuing that goal is a book on theArmenian Genocide which she hopes will have mass appeal.Professional career
A registered and certified clinical hypnotherapist, Dr. Sloane lectures about removing labels and
stigmas that act as "masks" which can limit human potential [ [http://www.tellthetruthfaster.com/archives/shows061-080/archives2003-04-29.htm Topic: The Masks We Wear; Guest: Marla Sloane ] ] . Her life-long interest in the power of mind led her to become a hypnotherapist and study psychology. She has written numerous articles on how to find one's "authentic self", and the importance of "living in truth" [http://press.arrivenet.com/profile.php/Company/1453.html] .Works
* Book, "The Masks We Wear and How to Live Without Them"
* CD, "Trilogy of Meditations for your MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT"
* CD, "Jupiter’s Dream"
* Booklet, "101 Easy Ways to Reduce the Stress in Your Life"
* E-Book, "Healing Your Heart"References
External links
*http://www.marlasloane.com - Official Website
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