I've done a heap of "training" (not sure what other word to use!!) in this when I have been an in patient at times. I used to think it was all hooey until my labour believe it or not. I was able to use it to get through 7 hrs of synto at top level with out ANY pain relief. Eventually I was exhusted and had to get and epi but to do that was enough for me (the midwife with me thinks it is a birth suite record!!) It is also amazing for those bad days when you just feel so overwhelmed with mummy duties. You can use the skills to just break things down in your mind and slow down your thinking process and just take things bit by bit. So now days I am a much bigger fan!! Much to my psychologists delight who has been trying to make me see that it is useful for years!!! LOL You found some great resources too.