Biography:
Jim Folk suffered with anxiety disorder
including debilitating panic attacks, from 1974 to 1986. During
those 12 years, he had undergone countless tests; sought the
help of numerous medical and mental health professionals; traveled
to a clinic in Mexicali, Mexico; had been prescribed numerous
medications; tried herbs, vitamins, diets, alternative therapies;
and a host of other treatments in an attempt to regain his normal
health.
In the summer of 1985, Jim came in contact with a psychologist
who understood anxiety. Jim’s personal experience with
anxiety and his comprehensive research, coupled with the psychologist’s
reassurances, helped Jim to turn his condition around. In 1986,
Jim stopped all medication and in 1987, he regained his normal
health.
Jim continues to enjoy
normal and medication-free health today (over 21 years).
In 1989, Jim began working with others who were experiencing
panic and anxiety disorders. In 1992, he wrote the book “Recovering
from Panic Attacks,” and in 1996, he developed the Web
site www.panicattack-help.com.
Today, in addition to Jim’s role as president of anxietycentre.com,
he offers personal coaching services to individuals and small
groups from around the world, leads anxiety disorder support
groups in the Calgary area, and is a public speaker that presents
to corporations and organizations, and at conferences and seminars.
As an entrepreneur, Jim, the companies he's founded, and the
projects they have participated in, have won hundreds of awards
including 7 Gemini Award Nominations, 3 Saskatchewan Showcase
Awards, and a coveted Golden Sheaf Award.
Jim has experience in coaching individuals suffering from
various forms of anxiety (Social Anxiety Disorder, Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety
Disorder, phobias), stress, depression, interpersonal relationship
problems (boundaries, self-esteem), anger issues, and
physical/emotional/sexual/spiritual abuse.
Jim and Marilyn Folk currently live in Calgary, Canada, and
attend Centre Street Church.
Members can read more about his personal experiences with anxiety
in the member’s area of our Web site. |
