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  • Understanding the 2 parts of the mind for change

    Today we’ll be talking more about the 2 parts of the mind. The conscious and the unconscious. Here are a few facts about the unconscious part of the mind. 1. The unconscious works for our well being. 2.  We might give a directive on a conscious level but it is the unconscious that carries it…

  • Rapport creates instant connection

    In the last few posts I’ve been talking about different ways of creating rapport.   And as we all know when first meeting someone, whether it is social or business creating rapport is important. There is unconscious communication that goes on between people all the time.  Learning about this underlying component to communication is an exciting…

  • Trance State Happens Everyday

    Many clients are concerned about whether or not they can be hypnotized. We begin to deal with this fear by explaining that trance occurs naturally. We all experience trance many times in our lives, whether we were consciously aware of it or not. There are many common experiences  throughout the day where we are in…

  • Reducing Stress – triggers for stress

    Question:   Is there anyway I can reduce stress without doing self-hypnosis or trance? Answer Part 2: A stimulus that causes stress for one person may not even create a ripple for another person. What triggers a stress reaction might be outside your awareness. For example an old song playing on the radio can bring back…

  • A Powerful Mind Expanding Exercise

    Yesterday we were talking about using NLP, how to find the preferred modality of your clients (Visual, Kinesthetic or Auditory) and how to use words to enter a trance state more easily. For today let’s do a powerful mind expanding exercise. Please read all the directions first: Question: What would a perfect day be like…

  • A Tip for going into trance easily – Know your lead system(3a)

    (continued from this morning’s post ( 3 ) Remember that each of us processes information in a different way. The 3 types of processing are visual, auditory and kinesthetic.   To find out your “lead system” do this simple exercise.  Imagine an apple.  Do this before reading the rest of the instructions. Now that you’ve thought…

  • A tip for getting into a trance state – Know your lead system(3)

    Hypnosis Fact and Myth: Excerpts from a seminar given by Audrey Sussman for new practitioners of hypnosis. Continued from Hypnosis (2a): Many people are concerned with being controlled. The reality is that even while in a trance state, if a hypnotist were to ask them to do something not in alignment with their values, they…

  • Hypnosis – will I lose control? (2a)

    Hypnosis Fact and Myth: Excerpts from a seminar given by Audrey Sussman PhD for new practitioners of hypnosis. This morning we were discussing a common fear people have about hypnosis and going into trance.  Many people are afraid they will do something embarrassing.  I was telling the story about a woman I was talking to…

  • Hypnosis – will I lose control? (2)

    Hypnosis Fact and Myth: Excerpts from a seminar given by Audrey Sussman for new practitioners of hypnosis. Continued from Hypnosis (1a): To show people how much in control they really are I like to tell a story about a conversation I had with a woman who had been “a subject” in a stage hypnotism show. …

  • Hypnosis – can they make me bark like a dog? (1A)

    If you’d like to use you mind in a new calming way Go to the top right of this page and put in your name and email Click on the sign in tab to claim you copy of 2 powerful mind calming exercises. This morning we were talking about misconceptions and fears many new clients…