Verbal Impact

January Meeting

2012-01-21T08:31:00.000-08:00

The Tampa Bay National Guild of Hypnotists had an amazing meeting last Saturday. Lynne C led a discussion about NLP techniques (used with and without hypnosis), social media, and technology for hypnotists.

We are in the process of planning our next meeting. Please post a comment or contact me at gloria@enlightenedhypnosis.com to let me know which date you prefer, which time and which topic. The options are:

Saturday, Feb. 18, or Wednesday, Feb. 15
4:00 PM or 7:30 PM
and some possible topics:
Reconnect with your purpose,
Leadership skills for hypnotists,
Memory enhancement with hypnosis,
or
Hypnotic Rejuvenation.

One Session of Hypnosis

2012-01-07T08:58:00.000-08:00

It seems I am getting this question (or one like it) very often lately:

Can I lose weight, stop grinding my teeth, improve my memory, and reduce negative thoughts all in one session? Just substitute different habits if you don't have all of these.

Here is the answer: You can begin to make changes after just one session. But you probably won't be able to implement change in all these different areas. Post-hypnotic sugesstions last a few days to a few weeks, so it can get you started in the right direction. It's optimal to go once a week for a few weeks to make a change and make it permanent. New research shows that it takes 30 days to make a new neuropathway in your brain, so you must do soemething at least 30 days in a row to make a permanent change.

So what if you want to implement 3 or 4 changes? With each session you make progress and than gain momentum, each success leads to another success. Major changes are not ofteh instaneous. They take time. A 2 hour workshop or teleseminar rarely changes your life permanently. You need to do something again and again to create a habit.

Kickstart your Resolutions

2011-12-18T11:38:00.000-08:00

What is the best way to follow thru with your Resolutions for 2012? I have 7 tips that you can use to get your engine started and keep it humming for more than just 6 weeks. Don't abandon your resolutions! The average resolution gets left behind before Valentine's Day.

1. self-hypnosis
2. affirmations
3. mirror work
4. Visualize the end result.
5. Work backwards from the end result.
6. Read inspirational messages every day.
7. Rewards. People tend to keep working when they know there is a reward. The reward has to be more than just the acheivement. It feels good to triumph over laziness, but it feels even better to put on a neclace or bracelet that will always remind you of your triumph. And it doesn't have to be expensive or an article of jewelry. It just needs to be something that will last for a while and continue to motivate to move forward.

Palm Harbor Prosperity Master Mind

2011-12-18T11:20:00.000-08:00

The first meeting of the Palm Harbor Prosperity Master Mind Group for Entrepreneurs was yesterday. If you need to boost your motivation and brainstorm some ideas with a mind greater than just your own, please join us. We will meet once per month in the Palm Harbor office of Wisdom Hypnosis. We will follow the Master Mind idea originated by Napolean Hill in his book, Think and Grow Rich, then finish up with a group hypnosis session led by me, Gloria Constantas. This combination of Master Mind principles combined with hypnosis should be unbeatable!

The Master Mind principles helped early industrial giants to build their businesses, so why not the daring entrepreneurs of today?!

Call 727-946-1531 for more information.

The next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 18.

Very Powerful Message

2011-12-06T18:25:00.000-08:00

Talk about Verbal Impact, this guy is such a powerful communicator.

I just love Simon Sinek (from TED). His elocution is very impressive.

Don't listen if you don't want something to think about:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-fzwk3ScF0

I wonder if Sinek is his real last name, or if it is a variation on "cynic?"

He talks about losing his purpose in Afghanistan.

December Meeting

2011-11-22T17:34:00.000-08:00

The next meeting will take place on Saturday December 10, 2011 at 4PM in a new location in Safety Harbor FL. Please email me at gloria@enlightenedhypnosis.com to RSVP and get directions.

This meeting is for hypnotists only. We will watch a video demonstration of NLP Anchoring using hypnosis. The video is 90 minutes long and members who watch will earn 2.0 CEUs toward your NGH recertification.

Wishing all of you a Happy Giving-Thanks Day!

TBNGH News

2011-11-19T16:29:00.000-08:00

We encountered 2 volunteers at Panera Bread today!

The first one avoided cigarettes for at least 30 minutes today, even though he didn't realize he was hypnotized!

The second one lost her craving for cigarettes and was amazed at how relaxed she felt in just 12 brief minutes of hypnosis, expertly demonstrated by Mark Beck. http://www.beckhypnosis.blogspot.com/

It was a great meeting for my students, who will graduate as professional hypnotists in just 2 more weeks!

Next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Dec. 10 in Safety Harbor.

November TBNGH Meeting

2011-11-11T18:39:00.000-08:00

The next meeting of the TBNGH will take place on Saturday, 11-19-11 at 3 PM.

We will discuss and demonstrate hypnosis for smoking cessation. If you smoke or know any smokers, please bring them over to Panera Bread in Oldsmar next Saturday. We intend to demonstrate how a smoker can be influenced to become completely disgusted by cigarettes!

This is a free demonstration.

Hypnotists who are members of NGh will receive 1.5 CEUs to maintain certification.

Attract the Perfect Client

2011-09-16T13:33:00.000-07:00

Have you heard of Paula Langguth Ryan?
She is coming to Palm Harbor in two weeks. She does workshops all over the West Coast. Wisdom Hypnosis has invited her here.

She's going to be at Unity Church of Palm Harbor on Thursday evening, September 29, at 6:30 PM.

The topic is "How to attract the Perfect Client."

This should be a fantastic workshop!!

Can Hypnosis help Job Seekers?

2011-09-03T08:37:00.000-07:00

Someone asked me hypnotize all the employers to hire them.

Sounds like a good idea. Job seekers can use hypnotic suggestions during the interview which may influence the interviewer to give them a favorable review and recommend them to the hiring manager.

But I think it is more feasible and valuable to the job seeker to learn self-hypnosis in order to make them a better candidate for employment. The most important thing a job seeker can do is to reduce stress. It is stressful to look for a job. And the stress may show in many different ways when you finally get an interview. You can also increase confidence and positivity with self-hypnosis. Interviewers don't like to hire people who seem to have a negative, defeated attitude.

There are a lot of ways to use hypnosis to ace the job interview. Wisdom Hypnosis is providing classes and mini-sessions to job seekers and even non-job-seekers at Enchanted Spirits Bookstore in Dunedin. Call for more information: 386-837-5004.

Hypno Expo Review

2011-08-27T17:39:00.000-07:00

Excellent demonstrations by Gloria Constantas, Mark Beck, and Kirk Benton.

Here's a photo from the event.

Thank you to all the participants!

HYPno EXpo, August 20

2011-07-31T17:49:00.000-07:00

Hypno Expo
Saturday, August 20
4:00 PM -- 6:00 PM
Books A Million
Palm Harbor, FL

Hypnosis discussion and demonstrations!

July Meeting

2011-07-27T08:57:00.000-07:00

We had our July meeting last weekend.

The purpose was to plan a special event for August 20 called the ... Hypno Expo.

We will have another meeting soon to specify the roles each hypnotist will play. We intend to have demonstrations of hypnosis, and some explanations. There will be fun and games, and a raffle, too.

Please mark your calendar for August 20, 4-6 PM, at Books-a-Million!

Hypno-Expo

June Meeting Review

2011-06-27T10:05:00.000-07:00

TBNGH had a meeting on Saturday June 25 at 7PM in Oldsmar, actually.

We discussed our favorite hypnotic techniques. A few people spoke about the Ellman induction and some variations. We spoke about regression techniques and about phone hypnosis. I think everyone might have even learned something from our newest member, Kirk Benton, who shared a technique called Two Paths.

If you would like to receive training to become a professional hypnotist, please call Gloria 727-946-1531.

Great Book

2011-06-14T09:02:00.000-07:00

Another great book has been published, written by Mark E. Beck, the vice president of TBNGH!

It's called

Self-hypnosis, The Complete Course

and available at smashwords:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/64408

I think hypnosis is the easiest, quickest and most powerful way there is to eliminate bad habits, learn faster, improve sports performance, relieve stress and much more. And I think this book is the easiest, quickest and most powerful way to learn how to use self-hypnosis.

Mark Beck has included everything you need, to get started right away!

I recommend this book to anyone who would like to learn how to do self-hypnosis. I am going to include this in the course materials for the students in my next Professional Hypnotist Class.

Elevate Yourself with Hypnosis

2011-06-01T08:47:00.001-07:00

I just heard about this yesterday! Debbie Lane worked with a client who had been afraid to get on an elevator for 50 years. FIFTY YEARS! Fortunately, we don't have lots of tall buildings in this part of Florida. But she didn't want to walk 10 flights of stairs to see a specialist, so she contacted Debbie Lane. After 2 sessions and one field trip, she did it! and enjoyed it!

It's amazing what you can do with hypnosis!

Keep in mind it can't make you do anything against your morals or even against your will. You are always in control and can come out of trance any time you want.

June meeting of TBNGH

2011-05-23T09:12:00.000-07:00

The next meeting will be on Saturday June 25 at 7PM at Books-A-Million in Palm Harbor.

We will have a Round-table discussion of your favorite hypnotic techniques. All hypnotists are invited to share their most amazing technique with the membership.

Please call Gloria 727-946-1531 to RSVP.

May meeting of TBNGH

2011-05-07T07:47:00.000-07:00

The next meeting will be on May 21 at 7PM at Books-A-Million in Palm Harbor.

We will have a Round-table discussion of hypnotic weight management techniques. All hypnotists are invited to share their favorite techniques with the membership.

Please call Gloria 727-946-1531 to RSVP.

Burning Bush

2011-04-25T18:14:00.001-07:00

Do you have burning questions about hypnosis?

Bring them to our next meeting, which is Saturday evening.

Hypnosis by Telephone or Skype
Saturday, April 30, at 7pm.
At Books-A-Million US Hwy 19 (near Nebraska)
Palm Harbor, FL

There is no charge for this presentation. All are welcome to attend.
For more information, please call 727-946-1531 or see www.EnlightenedHypnosis.com.

Taking a Test with Hypnosis

2011-04-13T15:52:00.001-07:00

We have all taken tests in our lives. Many people are afriad to take tests. Many avoid them like the plague. The kind of test I am referring to is a written exam, especially the ones required for licenship, certification, or a master's degree, but also important tests like GMAT and GRE. Even the SAT can be daunting.

Sounds like alphabet soup! We don't even know what they stand for, but they can be intimidating!

Hypnosis can be very helpful in the test taking process. It can help you maximize your study time, motivate you to study more, and face the exam in a very confident and relaxed manner. This is especially helpful to those who suffer from test anxiety.

Test anxiety refers to the dread of taking an exam, usually preceded by a bad experience. I have worked with several clients who have "gone blank" as soon as they sit for an exam. They spend the duration of the time stressing and worrying and barely get through it before the time is up. Some get so upset they can't even stay for the whole exam. They just give up. Needless to say this kind of consternation does not result in a high grade.

Hypnosis can restore your confidence. It also helps you to relax. This helps during the test, because stress, anxiety, and tension interfere with memory retrieval. Hypnosis helps the information keep flowing just when you need it. So now is a good time to see your local hypnotist or take a self-hypnosis class.

April 30 Presentation

2011-04-08T07:16:00.000-07:00

Palm Harbor, April 30, 2011

Can hypnosis be done by phone?

Yes! Now you can do it at home without driving to the hypnotist's office! This makes it even more convenient and effective to use hypnosis to make changes in your life. Information and a demonstration will take place at a presentation called, “Hypnosis by Telephone and Skype” at Books-A-Million on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00pm. Gloria Constantas, Mark Beck and other nationally certified hypnotists of the Tampa Bay National Guild of Hypnotists(TBNGH), will answer your questions and demonstrate telephone hypnosis. All curious individuals are invited and welcome to attend.

Gloria will discuss the many ways you can improve your life using the power of your mind. “Hypnosis is an excellent way to make necessary changes in your behavior," she says. She further explains that hypnosis makes it easier to make changes quickly and see a dramatic change in your health and well-being. She also says that she will share several success stories with all who attend. Gloria is scheduled to present “Memory Techniques for Baby Boomers” at the annual National Guild of Hypnotist Convention in Massachusetts in August. She says she has a passion for helping others using hypnosis. Gloria received her certification in 1996 and has been assisting her clients to overcome fears and bad habits and reduce stress for 15 years. She is the current president of the Tampa Bay National Guild of Hypnotists, which is planning to present an informational presentation about the new trend of doing hypnosis by telephone and Skype. They plan to demonstrate this new technique at Books A Million in Palm Harbor on April 30 at 7pm.

Hypnosis by Telephone or Skype
Saturday, April 30, at 7pm.
At Books-A-Million US Hwy 19 (near Nebraska)
Palm Harbor, FL

There is no charge for this presentation. All are welcome to attend.
For more information, please call 727-946-1531 or see www.EnlightenedHypnosis.com.

Study with Hypnosis

2011-04-04T08:55:00.000-07:00

Many studies have shown that hypnosis improves concentration and memory retrieval. In addition, it reduces stress and anxiety, so that one can perform at their best during an exam. The reason that many people fail, is because they freeze up during an exam and their minds "go blank" which causes more tension and stress. This leads to the waste of energy worrying and stressing out about the exam instead of working on the test. This is called test anxiety and can be counteracted by calming the mind using hypnosis. Then you can focus on the exam and apply all your energy to answering the questions as quickly as possible.

Additionally, hypnosis increases motivation to study and learn, removes barriers to storage and retrieval, and helps you to be more productive by focusing on the subject and allowing you to ignore distractions.

First, get ready to learn. a quiet environment is best. Baroque music has been shown to enhance memory, other types of music may interfere. If you like baroque music, try studying with it. Remembering the music later during the exam, may help you to retrieve the memories. you need to have all your books or materials within reach. You also need an uninterrupted period of time to study, and scheduled breaks (5 or 10 minutes after every 45 minutes of study). Get enough rest and good healthy meals and snacks. It's okay to have cookies for a reward AFTER studying, but during study, avoid sugar. It may seem that sugar increases energy, but after the sugar high, comes the crash and this can make you drowsy. A recent study recommends that a power nap AFTER studeying can help you retain more information.

For people over 40 years old, play with the information first, before sleep. Try to draw it, sing about it, figure out an example or application for this information. Process it any way you can. This helps the information which is now in your short-term memory to be moved to permanent storage, long-term memory.

Playing with the information is a mnemonic device. Repetition is another one. Review and repeat the information before the power nap. A power nap may be about 30 minutes long. If you are not a napper, or a nap is out of the question because of your ienvironment, take a leisurely walk around the library or wherever you are studying. Lastly, build high expections about how learning this material is EASY for you.

Telephone Hypnosis

2011-04-02T18:05:00.000-07:00

Can hypnosis be done by telephone? I just had the chance to try it a few times this week. In fact, I just got off the phone with a client. So the answer is,

YES!

This is a fantasstic advancement in my world! So convenient for both me and my client. I think I will call it

telephonosis.

Please let me know if someone else has coined this term before me!

Great Demos!

2011-04-02T18:01:00.000-07:00

The meeting was great. We had several new hypno-enthusiasts show up for our special event, called "Hypnosis?" The volunteers were just great! All in all, a good time was had by all. Next meeting will be at Books-A-Million the Saturday after Easter, the last Saturday in Easter.

March 23 Hypnosis Demonstration

2011-03-07T16:29:00.000-08:00

The Hypnosis presentation is tonight at 7pm in Palm Harbor, FL.

This special event, called

Hypnosis?

will include 3 presenters deftly demonstrating some hypnotic techniques.

Please come and observe, or volunteer to participate!

See the blog below for details.

March Meeting

2011-02-15T15:22:00.001-08:00

We have a special event scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, at Books-A-Million.

The

Hypnosis?

Demonstrations will take place on
Wednesday, March 23, at 7pm.
At Books-A-Million
US Hwy 19 (near Nebraska)
Palm Harbor, FL

Gloria Constantas will lead exercises to encourage your imagination.
Mark Beck, author of Personal Empowerment Through Meditation, will demo instant inductions.
Vic Jovan will demonstrate a technique to instill self-confidence.

The general public is welcome to observe and participate in the demonstrations.
Please email me, gloria@enlightenedhypnosis.com, and let me know if you would like to attend.

The next meeting of the TBNGH will be:
7 pm, Wednesday, March 23, 2011
at Books-A-Million, US 19, Palm Harbor, Florida

Wishing you N-couragement M-powerment, and N-lightenment ♣ ♣ ♣

February TBNGH Meeting

2011-02-15T15:00:00.000-08:00

We postponed the special event that was scheduled for Saturday, February 12, at Books-A-Million.

But the meeting went on! A brand new member, Larry Martinez and his wife, showed up, as wellas soemone we haven't seen for awhile. Linda Chidlow also appeared, just in from Hawaii!

The general public is welcome to attend meetings, as well as all hypnotists and hypnotherapists, certified by NGH or any other recognized organization.

Please email me, gloria@enlightenedhypnosis.com, and let me know if you would like to attend.

Personal Empowerment Through Meditation

2011-01-30T16:59:00.000-08:00

I am so very excited about this book! I even love the title: Personal Empowerment through Meditation. Not Self-improvement, but "personal EMPOWERMENT." Who doesn't want to be empowered?

A very good friend of mine wrote this book. It's about meditation, which is a powerful tool for personal empowerment. It's just like having a conversation with Mark. He anticipates the questions and explains everything in simple language.

It is a great handbook for anyone who wants to slow down and enjoy life more. Meditation releases the relaxation response, and makes it easier to handle difficult people and situations. It's about meditation, a powerful tool for personal empowerment. Mark Beck has been meditating for over 30 years. He explains the many benefits he has gained through the consistent use of daily meditation. He explains his technique, and simplifies it for the average person.

Mark writes about stillness. He says that stillness is water's true nature and that the Mind is like a glass of water with some sediment in it. Your mind is like this glass of water: it can be turbulent and muddy, or still and (mostly) clear. He uses many simple analogies like this that help illustrate his technique.

He says that meditation is a "powerful tool that can help us lead happier and more peaceful lives."

This book is a treasure. It is available at Smashwords dot com. You can even download a sample for free. But I want to let you know it is a bargain. You can download the whole book for less than 5 bucks. I know I spend more for lunch every day!

Try this link: http://www.beckhypnosis.blogspot.com

Problem or Predicament?

2011-01-17T08:32:00.000-08:00

According to John C. Maxwell, a problem can be solved and a predicament cannot.

He wrote several books, including one called The Difference Maker. I am listening to the audio version. In it he advises that there is no reason to worry about a predicament, as it cannot be changed. He has a checklist in order to determine whether it is a problem or a predicament. He also advises that a problem will have several solutions and that a problem anticipated is not really a problem, but an opportunity.

There is a very helpful chapter about Fear, and another about how to handle Change as well as motivate others to implement it.

And he reveals the origin of many stories I have heard about how to determine which will prevail, Faith or Fear. I have heard this story illustrated with wolves. It is truly a legend, that is hard to trace. It may have multiple sources, in fact.

Here it is:

Two natures beat within my breast,
the one is foul, the other blessed.
The one I love, the other I hate.
The one I feed will dominate.

According to Maxwell, the difference maker is your attitude. And he believes that a positive attitude can be cultivated.

That reminds me of one of my favorite quotations:

If you can't change your fate, change your ATTITUDE.

Amy Tan

January 2011 TBNGH

2010-12-31T14:39:00.000-08:00

The next meeting will be on January 22, 2011.

The Perfect Hypnosis Client
(a roundtable discussion)
Panera Bread
corner of Curlew and Tampa Road in Oldsmar.

Wishing you a New Year brimming with all things wonderous and
beautiful!

December TBNGH Meeting

2010-12-01T11:16:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it's December already!!! In case you want to meet the local group of hypnotists...

The next Tampa Bay National Guild of Hypnotists meeting will be on:

December 18
Healthy Holiday Food Choices

Saturday, December 18, 2010, 7PM
TBNGH presents: Healthy Holiday Food Choices with Debbie Lane.
Executive Plaza
3060 Alternate 19
Palm Harbor, FL 24683

We ask that people bring a healthy snack (home-made cookies count).
Please call Gloria Constantas for more info. 727-946-1531.

I will be sending my newsletter later this week. It should say Verbal Impact from Enlightened Hypnosis. Some members have asked about meeting notifications -- these notices will be sent inside the newsletter. If you are interested, you can use the subscribe option to be put on the mailing list at http://www.enlightenedhypnosis.com/EVENT.html.

Please contact me if you would like to attend World Hypnosis Day event in Tarpon on January 8.

Thoughts and Words

2010-11-14T16:53:00.000-08:00

I call this blog Verbal Impact, because I am fascinated by the powerful effect our words have. I may not be the only one.

Consider this:

Watch your thoughts, because they become words.
Watch your words because they become actions.
Watch your actions because they become habits.
Watch your habits because they become character.
Watch your character because that becomes your destiny.

--Chinese proverb

If you still Smoke

2010-11-12T07:14:00.000-08:00

A good friend of mine, Debbie Lane, is doing a workshop for smokers who wish to adopt a more healthy lifestyle. She is actually donating all of the proceeds to the American Heart Association!

This will be at the Elks Lodge in Tarpon Springs, FL on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 7PM.

Read more about it on her blog,

http://wisdomhypnosis.blogspot.com/

So if you have been struggling with this habit, it's time to take this outstanding opportunity!

You can quit and make a donation to the American Heart Association at the same time!

November Meeting

2010-11-05T07:13:00.000-07:00

The next TBNGH meeting will be on Saturday November 20 at 7 PM at Panera Bread in Oldsmar.

The topic will be Past Life Regression.

This is a very common use for hypnosis, and is useful even if you don't believe in regression. Many therapists use this technique, because even if you or the client don't believe in reincarnation, it still seems to be therapeutic. I think the best book about this subject is Many Lives, Many Masters, by Brian Weiss.

At the last meeting, Mark Beck demonstrated some rapid inductions. First he did a group induction, then several individual inductions. I really enjoyed this meeting and I think the guests did, too. I think the hypnotists all learned something about this technique that is not often used in the office, but could valuable for some clients.

2010 TBNGH Meetings

2010-10-08T08:51:00.001-07:00

The meeting dates for the rest of 2010 are posted on www.ngh.net, and here, of course!

On Saturday, October 23, 2010, Mark Beck, AKA "Knock-em Down" Mark, for the lightning speed of inducing trance, will present, "Instant Inductions." There will be a short lecture, demo, and time to practice this amazing technique.

Future Meetings:

On November 20, we present: Past Life Regressions.

For December 18, our stress-free holiday party is scheduled. I am working on getting a speaker to talk about Maintaining your Ideal Weight during the holidays!

Thank you.

See you soon!

TBNGH Kickoff Party

2010-10-08T08:36:00.000-07:00

Our September meeting was the kickoff for the new school year. A small group of us met at Mario's Pizzaria in Clearwater. We had Good Food and a good discussion!

We spoke about finding a location for our meetings. Possibly a library, as we welcome guests and spectators for the demonstrations. Heck, we like to use spectators as volunteers for the demos! So if you are fascinated by hypnosis, like we are, come on down. I will keep you posted!

The New Tampa Bay National Guild of Hypnotists

2010-09-25T08:39:00.000-07:00

Tonight is the Kickoff Meeting of the TBNGH. We will review the Charter and Code of Ethics tonight.

This club is for professional hypnotists, hypno-enthusiasts who have been certified in hypnosis and others who are intrigued by hypnosis. Guests are welcome, and will be allowed to participate free at their first meeting and at special community events.

The NGH is a unique organization which since 1950, "continues to encourage an eclectic exchange of ideas, fellowship, mutual trust and cooperation among members -- while promoting and protecting the art, science and philosophy of hypnotism."

Dr. Damon, the president, "has done everything possible to have our field recognized as a separate and distinct profession. The Guild assists where needed, helping groups and individuals in various states regardless of their affiliations."

These quotes are from www.ngh.net.

The purposes of TBNGH are:

to promote hypnosis locally, nationally and globally; to educate the general public about the many successful applications of hypnosis and the benefits gained by regular use; challenge common misconceptions about hypnosis and hypnotism; and to support hypnotists and the profession as a legal and viable vehicle for personal change.

As president of the TBNGH, this is my vision for the members of TBNGH:

I can see a group of hypnotists, increasing their personal skills and expanding their knowledge and experience, spreading the word, encouraging other hypnotists and prospering while bringing comfort and relief to hundreds of clients who desirew to make behavioral changes.

We help normal people with everyday problems!

We make a contribution to every individual client as well as the community as we assist our clients.

I see us sharing our knowledge and experience, supporting each other, and creating more opportunities for all to prosper!

I have a dream that one day all hypnotists will stand hand in hand and together create a world with more freedom and prosperity for all and no bad habits.

Each member will use self-hypnosis for maximizing their own potential, contribute expertise to others, hypnotists and clients, spread freedom and prosperity locally, nationally and even globally!

Since we all want to help others, and we all want to succeed ourselves, let us concentrate on the contribution we can make. We can make a bigger contribution together, rather than apart. Remember united we stand, divided we fall.

I propose that the time is NOW to participate in TBNGH and make room for freedom and prosperity for all!

2010 NGH Convention

2010-08-25T04:59:00.000-07:00

Fantastic Convention as usual!

I arrived on Thursday afternoon, so I was able to attend the Presenter's Meeting and the Meeting for Certified Instructors. I was very impressed to meet 25 NEW CIs!

On Thursday I ran into some of my old friends from my CI class of 2006, including Stephanie Ho, and Laurie Barefoot, who were also presenters this year.

I always enjoy the seminars, and I also enjoy being a presenter. This year, I was scheduled to present on Friday at 11 am, which they video-recorded. My presentation was called The Hypnotic Fountain of Youth, with an emphasis on Memory Techniques. That was an interesting experience for me, as they have only recorded the audio for my workshops and seminars over the past 9 years. It was also very refreshing to complete my presentation on Friday morning, and be able to focus on and enjoy the rest of the convention.

For me, the Convention is just one great presentation after another. So many great presenters, so little time! I no longer have the energy to start at 7 and go all the way through to 10 pm every day, so I'm more selective. I like to see my favorites, but then I also have the great fortune to just happen to be at the right place at the right time and see a few fantastic new presenters! I have been attending the convention for 14 years now and have seen one clunker in that time. Some presenters are more dynamic than others, but I find I always learn something. I get exposed to all kinds of hypnosis, new techniques, and also get to experience trance in many of the workshops. It is just so exciting to make all these new discoveries in one weekend. So many are real treasures!

There are just so many interesting topics, it is hard to make a selection. But I find the presenters really embody their techniques. I am just fascinated by the contrast sometimes. For example, on Friday, I saw Peter Blum, expertly demonstrating a very permissive pretalk which included many hypnotic techniques, then I saw William Mitchell, who uses authoritative suggestions like a stage hypnotist or maybe a drill sergeant!

Speaking of great new presenters, I got to see Chris Halbohm, who delivered 2 seminars this year. He collected a list of email addresses at the seminar for "Make Sure They Believe You." As promised, he sent me some information this week. I'm looking forward to reading his e-book, "End Worry and Sleep Well."

Additionally, on Saturday, I got to see the charismatic John Weir at 2 different presentations. He is always excellent. A few years ago he was featured in the Journal of Hypnotism as the youngest recipient of the Charles Tebbitts Award. He did the most amazing demonstrations at his workshop on Saturday afternoon, of collapsing anchors under hypnosis! Also, I got hypnotized by Mary Elizabeth Raines and learned how to eliminate clutter from Beverly Keyes Taylor.

Also on Saturday, I was one of about 200 people who got to see John Hughes speak about the History of Hypnosis. He can make history come alive by revealing intimate details about Anton Mesmer's life. There were some technical difficulties at the beginning, as the introduction was supposed to be a video about his new book. Dr. Hughes seemed to be a little concerned about this, but after apologizing to the crowd for being distracted by the technical issues, he got on track with an excellent lecture. Is it his presence, articulation, or vast range of experience that made this speech so riveting?!

Saturday night I enjoyed seeing some more old friends, and of course my hands stung after applauding all the winners! This year I really enjoyed seeing Mickey Mongan sitting in the Ormond McGill chair (Best Presentor Award). And I thought it was a great choice to recognize the efforts of Shirley Kein and Mrs. Banyon, by giving an award to the spouses of Gerry Kein and Calvin Banyon, for hypnotism achievement. It’s always fun to watch the award-winning, yet modest John Weir announce the winners.

Here is a list of the 2010 NGH Convention & Educational Conference award winners:
NFH 104 Service Award – Larry Garrett
William N. Curtis Religion & Hypnotism Award – Rev. Timothy Jones
NGH Chapter of the Year – Las Vegas, NV
Member of the Year – Robert Dunscomb
Hypnotism Achievement Award – Shirley Kein & Maureen Banyan
Hypnotism Hallmark Award – William Horton
Hypnotism Media Award – Cal Banyan
International Visionary Award – Julie Gerland
Charles Tebbetts 2010 Award – Dr. John C. Hughes
Ormond McGill Chair 2009 Award – Marie “Mickey” Mongan
NGH Presidents Award – Melody Damon Bachand
Rexford L. North Award – Martin Kiely

Recipients of the NGH Order of Braid: Dr. Walter Brackelmanns, Mary Rothchild, Robert Bayliss, David Quigley, David Frederick, Robert Brenner, Beryl Comar, Mary Elizabeth Raines, Debi Livingston, Dick Sutphen, Marjorie Reynolds.

The award dinner was Saturday evening. Unfortunately, I had to leave early on Sunday morning and was unable to attend Tom Nicoli's or William Horton's workshops. Fortunately, every workshop and seminar is recorded, so I have already put in my order for several CDs and DVDs.

I would like to thank both Jereme and Jean Sutton for sending me complete information about the winners.

I must sign off now because they have sent out a call to presenters and the deadline for sending in a proposal for Convention 2011 is September 30, so I have to get busy! I can't wait for next year! It just gets better and better!

NGH convention 2010

2010-08-21T07:51:00.000-07:00

"That's utterly amazing!" she uttered. She must have been watching John Weir at the NGH convention. That's what I thought when I saw him demonstate the NLP technique of collapsing anchors under hypnosis at his workshop last weekend!

John did several workshops this year. I got to see one about Press Releases and another about NLP anchoring techniques. John has been a member of NGH for about 3 or 4 years and has already won several awards at the convention. He has also been enlisted to present the awards at our annual banquet. This has increased attendance at the banquet enormously. I think there were 2,400 present at banquet this year!

Dr. Dwight Damon presided at the banquet, where the Ormond McGill Chair was presented to Mickey Mongan for Best Presenter. John Hughes was also given an award, after being absent from the convention for several Years. John Hughes was one of the original members of the NGH, along with Dr. Damon. I was fortunate enough to see his presentation about The History of Hypnosis, in which he highlighted the lives of Anton Mesmer and Rexford North.

Tonight is the meeting of the TBNGH and I intend to do a demonstration of the NLP technique of collapsing anchors, which I learned at the convention!

TBNGH August meeting

2010-08-06T13:08:00.000-07:00

I will present Memory Techniques at the NGH convention on Friday the 13th.

We will discuss the highlights of the convention at the TBNGH meeting on Saturday, August 21, 7pm, at Starbucks at the corner of Curlew and US 19.

Serenity Prayer

2010-06-30T06:42:00.000-07:00

Sometimes mere words do not have the desired impact.

Try a prayer, instead!

The Serenity Prayer goes like this:

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next. Amen.

Is worrying yourself sick, helping the situation?
If not, remember these words.

Hypnosis and Hot Flashes

2010-06-25T11:32:00.000-07:00

I read about a study where hot flashes were reduced significantly through the use of hypnosis. There was one sentence in a book about menopause. However there was a footnote.

I think is a very promising use for hypnosis. The body is a magnificent system of organs, tissues and glands, so easily influenced by the beliefs of the mind.

First of all I think it is significant that 3 out of 4 menopausal women in the US experience hot flashes, while in some areas around the world, women have never heard of a "hot flash!" If it is only caused by a normal physical process, then it should happen uniformly, the world over.

But hot flashes are causing problems for women in the US. There are supplements you can get at the health food store. Soy is said to work for some women. HRT is supposed to reduce hot flashes. HRT can have some negative side effects, however.

There are no negative side effects reported for hypnosis.

I believe Dr. Andrew Weil recommends using non-invasive strategies like hypnosis, before trying other more potentially harmful treatments.

Hypnosis is not magic. But sometimes it seems that way. Even if hypnosis does not directly influence the way your body works, it helps you develop healthy habits, which goes a long way to keep your body healthy. Using hypnosis or self-hypnosis regularly, helps keep your immune system ready for combat, because it reduces the effects of long-term stress on our bodies. Stress inhibits the immune system, relaxation strengthens the immune system.

Im going to do more research regarding this.

Hypnotizing Toastmasters

2010-06-20T17:04:00.001-07:00

Last night we had a fantastic meeting. It was a combination of a Toastmasters meeting and TBNGH. We had dynamic speaker, Lou Polur, who has been speaking for 48 years. Lou is a Distinguished Toastmaster and a Business Coach.

He gave us some things to think about so that we can analyze our best clients and boil down a description of them to 3 or 4 words, then use that description to get referrals from our current clients.

The best part was the summary at the end by another Toastmaster, Morthi, who asked us what we got from the meeting. It really helped us to focus in on the most valuable information.

We all had fun trying to help with slogans for an unusual product.

Unfortunately The TBNGH will not meet in July. The August meeting will take place a week after the conventionm on August 21, 2010. I will present the Hypnotic Fountain of Youth on August 13 in Marlboro MA. Friday the 13th.

June meeting of TBNGH

2010-06-03T16:43:00.000-07:00

The next meeting, open to all members and non-members, will convene at 7pm on June 19 at Books-A-Million in Palm Harbor.

Special Guest Speaker: Lou Polur,
Candidate for Distinguished Toastmaster,
President of BagelTalk and
President of Ceridian Corporate Club.

Lou's specialties are Sales and Marketing Action Results, and he will present:

Hypnotizing Toastmasters: How to Expand your Business through Public Speaking

Lou has more than 20 years of experience identifying and helping clients capitalize on opportunities to dramatically improve their performance. With expertise in general management and key functional areas developed through progressive positions in marketing, finance, operations, and senior leadership (with profit and loss responsibilities) across diverse industries such as insurance, supply chain, manufacturing, healthcare, and hospitality industries, Lou's clients receive best practices recommendations that are relevant to improving a client’s operations.

Distinguishing between wishful thinking and executable strategies that are a true fit with the resources of companies and the skillsets of the people they employ is how Lou has provided benefits. Clients such as Humana, WalMart, AT&T, Time Warner, Qwest Communication, NCR, BayCare, Siemens, Hart-Hankes, Catalina Marketing, Catholic Hospital Association and Hughes Satellite Users Group Members, and have generated measurable improvements in revenues, asset utilization, margins, service levels, and customer retention in relation to reorganization plans, engineered products, manufacturing process design and implementation, transformational marketing and sales programs, cutting edge supply chain solutions, and more effective management reporting systems.

Specialties: Sales and Marketing Action Results

See press release at:
http://www.free-press-release.com/news-hypnotizing-toastmasters-1276730391.html

Aphorisms from Helen Keller

2010-05-25T08:48:00.000-07:00

While they were saying among themselves it cannot be done, it was done.

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.

No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit.

It is wonderful how much time good people spend fighting the devil. If they would only expend the same amount of energy loving their fellow men, the devil would die in his own tracks of ennui.

And my favorite:

One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.

A Poem for Earth Day

2010-05-14T15:54:00.000-07:00

Sometimes poetry says it best.

"Walk and touch peace every moment.
Walk and touch happiness every moment.
Each step makes a flower bloom.
Kiss the Earth with your feet.
Bring the Earth your love and happiness.
The Earth will be safe
When we feel safe in ourselves."

That is by Thich Nhat Hahn, in The Long Road Turns to Joy: A Guide to Walking Meditation, who also says,

"Touch the ground of the present moment deeply and you will touch real peace and joy."

May Meeting

2010-05-03T04:55:00.000-07:00

The next meeting will be on May 22 at 7:30 pm at Books-A-Million.

Exciting topic and dynamic speaker to be announced shortly!

April Meeting

2010-04-12T17:24:00.000-07:00

The next meeting is Saturday!

Tampa Bay National Guild of Hypnotists
How to Conduct a Smoking Cessation Class
by Gloria Constantas

Books-a-Million (BAM)
Palm Harbor, FL
7:00 PM

TBNGH March Meeting

2010-03-19T08:36:00.000-07:00

TBNGH Meeting Canceled

SATURDAY, March 27, 2010, 7 PM
Location: Books-A_Million, Palm Harbor
March Meeting Canceled

Book Review: How Successful People Think

2010-03-08T15:49:00.000-08:00

Due to overwhelming positive response, the book reviews will now be found here in Verbal Impact.

How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell.

Some gems from this audio book:

Change your thoughts, change your life. That is the subtitle.

Albert Einstein said

"Thinking is difficult, that's why so few engage in it."

Book Review Question

2010-03-08T15:46:00.001-08:00

Should I put the book reviews here? under Verbal Impact, rather than Musinglog?

February Meeting of TBNGH

2010-03-01T12:19:00.000-08:00

Meeting Notes:

Members of TBNGH met at Books-A-Million in Palm Harbor on Saturday night.

Business discussed:
Meetings will be held at least 10times per year. 1.5 CEUs will be earned for each NGH member, each meeting .
A monthly newsletter will be sent to members with a meeting notice and articles of interest to hypnotists. Members said they would provide articles about hypnosis applications and do demos at the future meetings.
Membership dues were discussed, possibly to begin in January 2011. $35 per person per year or $50 for a married couple.
A $5 fee will be collected from non-members for each meeting, except their first.
A treasurer will be selected along with other officers in December, to take over office in January. The fees and membership dues will be used toward scholarships for members to attend the Annual NGH Convention in August.

Mark Beck spoke about the relationship between meditation and self-hypnosis. He pointed out that both states exhibit the same brain wave patterns. He shared with us some of his insights about the practice of meditation and how he used self-hypnosis to shed 40 pounds. Fortunately, his book will be avail soon.

Bumper Stickers

2010-02-12T05:16:00.000-08:00

Re-tired.

I was tired yesterday.
I'm tired today.
Retired.

And another:

Just be nice.

I love the latter. Very sententious, succinct and profound.

Tampa Bay National Guild of Hypnotists February 2010 Meeting

2010-01-23T13:29:00.000-08:00

The next meeting for the Tampa Bay chapter of NGH will be on Saturday, February 27, 2010, 7pm, at Books-A-Million, 33550 US 19 North Palm Harbor, FL 34684. Call Gloria for details and directions 727-946-1531. Mark Beck will lead a discussion about how to enhance your Meditation practice by using Self-hypnosis.

Healing Words

2010-01-16T15:03:00.000-08:00

I went to a concert last night and heard Dave Roth. I enjoyed his song, called Energy Medicine, so I asked him if I could quote him. He consented.

A few kind words can affect the way someone is feeling,
having a direct correlation to the rate of their healing.

They were about the impact of WORDS, verbal impact, so I think this quotation belongs here in Verbal Impact, rather than in philologsblog or musinglog.

It was a very interesting concert in a small venue in Palm Harbor Florida.

Dave sings folk music and writes most of his own music. He didn't play it last night, but he has a song called Irreconcilable Similarities. Love that title!

There's more info on www.DavidRothmusic.com, if you are interested.

Tampa Bay National Guild of Hypnotists

2010-01-15T08:56:00.000-08:00

The TBNGH is not having a meeting this month, January 2010, as we review our organizational plan and mission to better serve our members and hypno-enthusiasts in this area.

Thank you for your patience.

Knuckles

2010-01-15T08:21:00.000-08:00

I wonder where the expression, knuckle-head" came from? Is it related to knuckle-sandwich?

Knuckle comes to us from Middle Enlgish, somehow related to Old High German wird for knot. It is the rounded prominence formed by the ends of 2 bones adjacent bones at a joint. And a few other things that somehow resemble a knuckle or the prominence at an intersection.

Knucklehead means dumbbell according to my Dictionary, another interesting compound word. This could be confusing, as dumbbell has 2 meanings. It would be strange to hear someone at the health club looking for some knuckles!

Knuckle-sandwich is not in my dictionary. I think the meaning is clear, but there could be people who speak English as a second language and they might not understand that it means a punch to the mouth.

My Favorite Holiday

2010-01-01T07:38:00.000-08:00

It's January 1, and that means it is only a few more days until my absolute favorite holiday. My absolute favorite holiday in the world is World Hypnosis Day! World Hypnosis Day is on January 4 every year, for about 5 or 6 years now. The date was picked so that hypnotists could help their clients keep their New Year's Resolutions.

Many people resolve year after year to quit smoking, or lose weight or get over the fear of public speaking. If I may, I'd like to suggest that if you want to KEEP your resolution this time, call your local consulting hypnotist. For a referral, see www.ngh.net.

The Beatles

2009-12-30T06:07:00.000-08:00

The Beatles have definitely had a major impact on our songs and our words!

I bet I could write an article entirely with the words from the titles of Beatles songs!

Yes, I'm Glad All Over
I was searchin Across the Universeuntil I came to the Long and Winding Road and discovered Something, that means a lot!

Yesterday, I felt like The Fool on the Hill.

You can Drive My Car,
Anytime at all.
when It's All Too Much,
Slow Down,
and Let it Be.

Words

2009-12-27T14:48:00.001-08:00

You probably know by now that I love words. That's why they call me the Philolog, and my other blog is called philologsblog.blogspot.com.

Some quotations about words:

Mike Dooley, aka the Universe, says that "Words Create Worlds."

You know how fond I am of words.

Words are like diamonds, sometimes they sparkle, sometimes they cut.

"Words, they can do anything...
they can call in a dog at night, they can bring comfort to old friend,
say happy birthday to a girl whose balloons are slowly sinking.
But sometimes they can get you into trouble ...like the human rights activist in Zimbabwe who was kidnapped for standing up to gov corruption...or the journalist in China sentenced to 10 years in prison for sending a email, or the thousands of men and women in Iran who are arested, beaten and tortured for demanding fair election.

Now we need your words to demand justice, to take a stand, to offer hope to people around the world who are silenced for simply speaking their minds.
Write a letter or speak out today.
Your words can lead to their freedom.

Words, they can do anything."

That is the text of an interesting video I saw online a few days ago. I can't take credit for them.

Top 5 Wellness Resolutions

2009-12-24T04:23:00.000-08:00

I just published an article I got from the To Your Health Newsletter from Dr. Victor Dolan of Staten Island, on musinglog.blogspot.com.

It's about New Year's Resolutions! I think there are some World Hypnosis Day events scheduled in January in Dunedin and Palm Harbor. If you want to keep to your resolutions this year, check out these events, or contact you local Consulting Hypnotist. If you are not in Pinellas County, Florida, you can get local referrals from www.ngh.net, using your zip code.

To Your Health is brought to you by:
Dolan Chiropractic
Dr. Victor Dolan, DC
121 Parkinson AveStaten Island, NY 10305
USA
http://drvictordolan.chiroweb.com

Stress Less

2009-12-17T04:59:00.000-08:00

A good time was had by all at the TBNGH Stress-free Holiday Party last night. We shared a little wine, veggies and dip, and of course, the healthy Christmas Cookies!

Thank you, Debbie Lane, for hosting this little get-together!

December meeting of TBNGH

2009-12-02T17:38:00.000-08:00

Tampa Bay National Guild of Hypnotist's

Stress Free Holiday Party!

December 15, 2009
7:30 PM
Palm Harbor

The party will take place at Debbie Lane's Office, Executive Plaza, Alt. Rt. 19 N.
See wisdom hypnosis for directions

Giving Thanks

2009-11-25T18:53:00.001-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving to all
and to all a cornucopia of blessings!

Please pass the pumpkin pie!
Thank you!

Next TBNGH Meeting

2009-10-26T04:57:00.000-07:00

We are going to have a fantastic meeting next month, on November 17.

The speaker for the next meeting is ...

Greg Graham of The Graham Center in Tampa!

He will present the following topic:

How to Set Up Your Hypnosis Business

This is not just for beginners, as he will include some amazing marketing tips for everyone.

Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM at Hodusa Plaza in Palm Harbor on Route 19, in back of Freaki Tiki. The conference room on the third floor is very comfortable and convenient.

I thought this building was located in Clearwater, but technically the post office considers it Palm Harbor.

TBNGH October Meeting

2009-10-14T18:53:00.000-07:00

Topic: Accelerated Learning with Hypnosis.
Tuesday, October 20, at 7:30 pm
Hodusa Plaza, Third Floor
Route 19, Clearwater, Florida
(between Curlew Road and Republic Drive).

Please make note of the New Location!
and RSVP to 727-946-1531.

Thanks!

Expect More Miracles

2009-10-01T16:10:00.001-07:00

I received an email today with the subject line: Expect More Financial Disasters.

But I don't believe in being so negative, so I wondered what effect it would have if I changed the last 2 words to something more positive.

Expect more financial abundance!

Expect more family harmony!

Expect more cooperation!

Expectations are so important, why not expect something good?!

TBNGH - Last Night's Meeting

2009-09-23T04:46:00.000-07:00

We had a great meeting last night! Some new members and one of my students were able to join us. We observed the Amazing Mark Beck demonstrate his special technique for pain management, which empowers the client to reduce or eliminate pain right there on the spot, and then use self-hypnosis to reduce or eliminate pain in the future if they should need it!

I have seen Mark do other demonstrations, but he consistently amazes me!

The next meeting will be on October 20 at 7:30 in a new location, Hodusa Tower in Clearwater, on Route 19. We will discuss hypnotic techniques for learning acceleration and study skills. For info see www.EnlightenedHypnosis.com. On the left is a menu, select Chapter Meetings.

Meeting notices are also posted on www.ngh.net. Click on chapter meetings, then a map appears, click on Florida, and a list of chapter directors comes up, then click on TBNGH,
for Tampa Bay National Guild of Hypnotists.

Tampa Bay National Guild of Hypnotists meeting

2009-09-21T05:39:00.000-07:00

TBNGH will meet on Tuesday, September 22, at 7:30 pm at Books-A-Million on Route 19 in Palm Harbor. It's behind the Hess station, in the plaza with Lifestyles Fitness on the corner of Nebraska and 19.

Mark Beck will demonstrate his Pain Management Techniques with Hypnosis.

We meet in the little coffee shop in the front of the store, I believe it is called, "Joe Mugs."

I'm back!

2009-08-12T04:31:00.000-07:00

I am back from the NGH convention in Massachusetts. It was wonderful, as usual. There are just so many fantastic seminars and too little time to do everything!

Michael Raugh was at my seminar, Hypnotist, Hypnotize Thyself, and he wrote about it and a few other seminars he saw at the convention at http://theunwindingpath.com/transhypno/. Thanks, Michael!

There were several other seminars which had something to do with Rejuvenation, like mine, so I attended both on Friday:

Hypnotic Rejuvenation with Dr. Angelina Ahumada from Mexico. It was wonderful and refreshing! Rejuvenating, even!

Hypno Youth and Beauty with Stephanie Ho from New York. It was very informative, and Stephanie's enthusiasm is contagious! She shared her secrets and a procedure that she uses with clients which combines hypnosis with an acupressure facial massage. The massage increases circulation to the face and neck, which has many beneficial effects, and combined with hypnosis is even more effective.

I even met with a friend from Boston and went to a wonderful seafood restaurant in Fanuel Hall!

Future Hypnotists

2009-07-21T05:10:00.000-07:00

What is a HYPNOTIST?
Hypnotists do not possess any unusual or mystic powers. The hypnotist is a trained professional, who has chosen to use his learned skill to help individuals overcome their self-imposed barriers to success.
As a hypnotist you will be able to help people stop smoking, control their weight, enhance memory and concentration, improve work and study habits, overcome self-imposed limitations, and motivate the clients to achieve their desired goals. Your client will learn to engage the power of the mind to eliminate undesirable habits and live a healthier, more successful life.

In the last few years, there has been rapid growth in the field of hypnosis. This growth in addition to further recognition has caused the demand for competent hypnotists to dramatically increase.

What do I need to learn?
Gloria Constantas, Certified by the National Guild of Hypnotists, as an instructor of Hypnosis, along with several guest speakers, will present numerous practical techniques using the NGH approved curriculum. Throughout the course of study, the student will learn to use proven techniques in order to assist clients to make significant behavioral changes, including: the elimination of negative habits like smoking, improved work and study habits, pain control, sleep improvement, stress reduction, and weight maintenance to name a few.

In addition, students will learn how to lower the resistance to hypnotic suggestions while accessing inner resources and increasing motivation. The student will learn to techniques to teach a client to manage pain and discomfort. The elimination or relief of pain should always be done with the approval of a medical professional.

The course will offer the student the opportunity to participate in the application of the techniques that the instructor has been using effectively throughout her successful career, and will expose the student to other successful hypnotists who will present techniques according to their expertise.

Who Can Be a Successful Hypnotist?
The answer to this is very simple. Anyone of average intelligence can learn to be a successful hypnotist, given proper instruction, time, and opportunity. The degree of success thereafter rests with the individual’s own aptitude and application.

What is the Income Potential?
It depends on your level of motivation and effort.

That being said, most hypnotists charge between $75 and $150 for a one hour session. So, it can be lucrative even on a part time basis. For example, a hypnotist who works 10 hours a week can earn $750 to $1500 per week.

Graduation/Certification
After you complete the course of study, you will graduate as a Certified Consulting Hypnotist of the National Guild Of Hypnotist Inc. You will be a member of the oldest and largest hypnotists’ organization in the world, with more than 10,000 members with over 100 local chapters in 65 countries.

Included in the course fee is a one year membership in the National Guild of Hypnotists. You will be able to share in the prestige and recognition of this nation’s premier hypnosis organization. As a member you will have access to the largest library of hypnosis related videos and entitled to substantial discounts on books, CDs, DVDs, equipment and seminars. Additional benefits of membership includes: subscriptions to the HYPNO-GRAM newsletter and the acclaimed JOURNAL OF HYPNOTISM Quarterly.

It also included membership int the Tampa Bay Chapter of NGH, or TBNGH. This local chapter offers an opportunity to further your knowledge and experience, earn CEUs, network with other successful hypnotists, and get support from your instructor, Gloria Constantas, at monthly meetings.

Year-round continuing education seminars and workshops on a wide spectrum of subjects are available around the US and other countries for National Guild of Hypnotists’ members, including the annual NGH convention. Opportunities are presented to increase your knowledge, and sharpen your skills, not only in the art and science of hypnosis but also in the areas of marketing and managing successful practices.

As a certified member of The National Guild of Hypnotists you will receive an impressive 11' x 14' certificate and an embossed wallet ID card indicating your credential and membership in this prestigious professional organization.

Professional Hypnotist Certification Class

2009-07-19T15:18:00.000-07:00

Professional Hypnotist Certification Course
A comprehensive and interactive training class
Ten weekends: September 12, 19, 26,
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31,
November 7, & 14
Saturday 8:30am—5:00pm
With: Gloria Constantas, MA, CI, Certified Instructor

LOCATION: Palm Harbor, Florida

Hypnosis is a safe, effective tool for these applications:
Gain Confidence
Learn More Effectively
Increase Motivation
Enhance Memory
Maintain your ideal weight
Reduce Pain
Stop Smoking
Reduce test anxiety
Sleep peacefully and wake up refreshed
Reduce Stress
Develop Greater Creativity
Lose Weight
Achieve a sense of well-being
(and many more!)
TOTAL INVESTMENT: ONLY $895 (Prepaid by 8/1/09)
AFTER 8/1: $1177 (Everyone)
TO REGISTER: 727-946-1531;
or gloria@EnlightenedHypnosis.com

My sentiments exactly!

2009-07-15T17:12:00.000-07:00

This quotation sums up my ideas about the impact of words:

Keep your thoughts positive, because your thoughts become your words.
Keep your words positive, because your words become your behaviors.
Keep your behaviors positive, because your behaviors become your habits.
Keep your habits positive, because your habits become your values.
Keep your values positive, because your values become your destiny.

Gandhi

Hmmmm ... Very interesting!

Hypnotized by the World of Fluctuating Form

2009-07-14T04:24:00.001-07:00

"Hypnotized by the world of fluctuating form." That's what most people are, according to Eckhart Tolle in his audiobook, A New Earth.

I have listened to it before, but it is packed with so many profound statements, I could listen to it several more times before I could possibly absorb and implement 10% of it.

I also learned today the 3 necessary ingredients for enlightenment:
1. Non-resistance--acceptance of what is.
2. Non-judgment--acceptance without judging something or labeling it "good" or "bad"
3. Non-attachment--accepting the impermanence of things

So much of what he says just leaves me speechless. I feel so inadequate to describe all the gems in this book. I guess you will just have to read it!

Take a Walk

2009-07-06T15:03:00.001-07:00

I just read a few more articles about the benefits of walking.

I love this one: Your Walking Pace Can Make you Younger. Great title!!
www.realage.com/ct/tips/5124

And to reduce your risk of any type of cancer, adopt an active lifesyle. Also on Real Age:
www.realage.com/ct/tips/8990

And I also read an article today about centenarians. It seems many centenarians live on the second or third floor of an apartment building and guess what?! They take the STAIRS!

The idea is to get moving. And if you need help in starting such a salubrious habit, please call your local hypnotist. We help people find their motivation and take action.

Six degrees

2009-06-23T04:27:00.001-07:00

Let's check out the this theory of Six Degrees of Separation!

If anyone knows anyone who knows Madonna, please let me know. I'd like to get her permission to use one of her songs as a theme song. The one that begins Deeper and Deeper and Sweeter and Sweeter, just screams HYPNOSIS to me, and with a few minor changes it is all about Falling in Trance....

I can't keep from falling in trance with you,
You know there's nothing better than I'd like to do...!

Verbal Impact 2

2009-06-22T15:53:00.000-07:00

Positive funny quote for today: "The two most beautiful words in the English language are check enclosed." Dorothy Parker

I can't take credit for this, I received it in a newsletter from PositiveChristianity.org.

Happiness

2009-06-20T05:45:00.000-07:00

You have it easily in your power to increase the sum total of this world's happiness now. How? By giving a few words of sincere appreciation to someone who is lonely or discouraged. - Dale Carnegie

This is about the power of words, in other words, verbal impact!

Can optimism affect your health?

2009-06-13T14:45:00.000-07:00

I found a great quotation!

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope or confidence. - Helen Keller

And in Learned Optimism by Bernard Seligman, he mentions that optimism leads to better health, which leads to longer life. It seems that the immune system is strengthened by positive thoughts and weakened by negative thoughts. This agrees with another book, You can't Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought by John Roger.

Humor

2009-06-08T07:57:00.000-07:00

Because they had no reservations at a busy restaurant, my elderly neighbor and his wife were told there would be a 45-minute wait for a table.” Young man, we're both 90 years old,” the husband said, “We may not have 45 minutes.” They were seated immediately.

I just came across this joke. I wonder if there is some way I can work it into my Hypnotic Fountain of Youth workshop?

Learned Optimism

2009-05-23T16:06:00.000-07:00

There is a book by Martin Seligman, called Learned Optimism. In this book, Optimism is measured on 4 scales: Permanence, Pervasiveness, Personalization, Hope.

Pessimists believe that bad events are their fault, will last a long time and ruin everything. They feel helpless and think all the events in their lives are beyond their control.

Optimists believe that defeat is a temporary setback or challenge.

People who believe good events have permanent causes are more optimistic than those who believe they have temporary causes. If you think about bad things with generalizations that start with always or never, like I never pass math tests or I always miss the basket, you have a permanent pessimistic style.

This can be changed! There are some worksheets in the book to help you look at things differently and learn a new habit of thinking like an optimist. Self-hypnosis is also a great way to learn a new habit, or replace the habit of thinking pessimistically with thinking optimistically!

I took the test and came out as an optimist regarding good events and normal or average regarding bad events.

There is also information on the longevity of optimists. I will discuss this in the Hypnotic Fountain of Youth on August 9 in Marlboro, Massachusetts.

Chapter Meeting

2009-05-18T15:08:00.000-07:00

Happy Victoria Day (in Canada)!

The next Tampa Bay NGH Chapter meeting will take place NEXT Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 7:30 pm at Books-A-Million, Route 19, Palm Harbor. Yes, the day after Memorial Day.

We will discuss Migraine Relief with Hypnosis (demo by Mark Beck)

Medical Hypnotic Suggestions

2009-05-14T09:37:00.000-07:00

I spoke to young woman yesterday. She was just 21 years old and had just lost her job. She called me about techniques to reduce stress. I recommended that she use hypnosis and learn self-hypnosis. It turns out a few months ago she went through some medical tests to find out what was the cause of her physical pain and discomfort. She was referred to a rheumatologist, presumable because it might be rheumatoid arthritis.

Well, here are the diagnoses: degenerative disc desease, Renault's syndrome and hypermobility syndrome. She was prescribed pain medication as there is no treatment for these chronic conditions, all you can do, explained her doctor is to treat the pain.

When she had a bad reaction to the third medication, the doctor explained that there was nothing else she could do for her, because the only course of action she knew was to use pain medication. She also mentioned that her condition would probably lead to fibro myalgia.

I find this reprehensible. As a hypnotist I know how much weight these words carry, especially when it comes from a "doctor." But the Hypocratic Oath says , "First do no harm."

We know that words can hurt. Ask anyone who has ever been bullied.

Also I just heard about a study where healthy people who had been misdiagnosed with cancer, developed cancer!!!!!!

I asked my client if she believed what the doctor told her. Fortunately, she was still in denial of an expectation of lifetime chronic pain which only increases and there is no hope of surcease. I recommended that she do some research on alternate methods of treatment like acupuncture, and herbs and of course, hypnosis for pain management. I also told her I had once been to a neurologist who taught bio-feedback to his headache and migraine patients. In the past, migraine was considered resistant to most pain medications, so he prescribed bio-feedback to them with spectacular results and no unpleasant side efects. Of course, I consider bio-feedback to be a form of self-hypnosis.

I would just like to take this opportunity to caution medical professionals to be careful with their words. Patients are very vulnerable.

Another study states that patients who were not told to expect hair loss and vomiting with chemotherapy did NOT experience these side effects.

I'll put you under...

2009-05-05T13:14:00.000-07:00

Someone recently contacted me and asked about which type of hypnosis would be necessary to relieve panic attacks. And which type of hypnosis would put you under the deepest. This was my response:

Hypnosis is very effective for panic attacks, but I would need to know more about your situation and about which methods have worked in the past to alleviate them. Have you ever taken medication? Have you been diagnosed with Panic Disorder?

It is very difficult to find appropriate words to describe the hypnotic trance. Many people feel relaxed, heavy and maybe like they are sinking, so we describe it as being "under." But this may be misleading. We also say someone is "under" anesthesia and this is very different from hypnosis, even though hypnosis can be used for anesthesia! The client is always in control and to many clients the trance does not feel much different than daydreaming. And yet it is still very powerful, as changes can occur very quickly that people have not been able to implement using other methods.

But I wouldn't say there is a type of hypnosis which "puts" the client "under." Actually, the level of hypnotic trance is determined by the individual. It seems that some people go "deeper" than others, again the word "deeper" can be misleading, if you are a deep subject, you can use hypnosis as anesthesia and you can experience hallucinations after hypnosis. Some people are light subjects and though it is unlikely they would hallucinate, and unadviseable to do major surgery without chemical anesthesia for them, they can make significant changes in behavior very easily, like quitting smoking.

Hypnosis is a state of focused attention. If you can become so absorbed in a book or movie, or even a daydream that you don't hear someone walk into the room and speak to you, you have experienced a trance. The kind of hypnosis I do involves facilitating the client to experience physical relaxation, and then talking to them, giving them suggestions that we have discussed before the relaxation, and some possibly some metaphors and stories. This might sound very similar to a guided imagery.

I'm curious if you have experienced individual hypnosis before? or was it a group session? I would really like to work with you if you feel it would be beneficial.

Affirming your Truth

2009-05-01T06:15:00.000-07:00

Even Suze Ormond advocates the use of affirmations for her clients who desire financial freedom, but Suze calls them "Truths." She states that when she first started as a stock broker and drove a delapidated 25-year-old car which she parked around the corner so no one would see it, she affirmed her "truth" every day as often as possible, that she earned $10,000 per month in commissions. She says she knew it was far from the truth when she started affirming it, but soon became true for her.

See my other blog, http://musinglog.blogspot.com. for the article about her audio program called Financial Freedom.

Mirthful Earth Day!

2009-04-22T09:37:00.000-07:00

Today is Earth Day. And the philolog can not be so mundane as to say Happy Earth Day, so
I wish you a
Mirthful Earth Day!

The next meeting of the TBNGH will be on Tuesday, April 28, at 7:30 pm at Books-A-Million on US Hwy 19 in Palm Harbor, Florida.

There is a lovely notice on the NGH website:

http://www.ngh.net/Chapters/PDF/FL05.pdf

(notice the mirthful flowers on the postcard)

The Mentalist

2009-04-02T10:55:00.000-07:00

There's a new show on that I really enjoy. The main character, the "mentalist" uses hypnosis in almost every episode. And until this week, it has been a more realistic portrayal than I have ever seen on television before. There is lots of food for thought in every episode, and I think I may comment on the show on a regular basis.

Does anybody else enjoy the show?

March 2009 Newsletter

2009-03-12T04:57:00.000-07:00

Anyone who contributes to the prosperity of others must himself prosper.

Earl Nightingale

This quotation intriques me.

This month's newsletter will be about Prosperity.

I have the perfect book to review, also: Open Your Mind to Prosperity by Catherine Ponder.

I also need to notify everyone about the next meeting of the Tampa Bay NGH chapter:
it will be at a new location. We are going to meet at Books-A-Million on Route 19 in Palm Harbor. They have a lovely little coffee shop there.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30 pm.

TBNGH meeting

2009-03-04T09:45:00.000-08:00

The next meeting of the MasterMind Group of Tampa Bay NGH will take place on March 23, 2009. We are looking for a nice little diner to host our group. Please email me if you are interested in attending, or know a lovely little restaurant which is not busy on Monday evenings, which is in Palm Harbor or Tarpon Springs.

Thanks!

Class

2009-02-25T13:49:00.000-08:00

I learned hypnosis under Gloria Constantas and became an NGH Certified Hypnotist in 2007.
Gloria is able to bring a unique perspective to hypnosis training through her background as a counselor– a perspective that I feel has better prepared me for working with clients and meeting their needs than I might have received had I gotten my training elsewhere. Gloria has a contagious enthusiasm for the field of hypnosis. She has demonstrated over and over again that she genuinely cares about her students and the quality of training and preparation they get from her. I have worked with many clients since my certification, and Gloria has always been available to provide helpful advice in dealing with any unusual situations that I might encounter. She is an experienced, seasoned professional and, I might add, a top-notch hypnotist. I highly recommend her to anyone interested in learning hypnotism, and the investment that a student makes in learning under her is well worth every penny.

That's what Mark Beck had to said about the class!

Professional Hypnotist Certification Course
A comprehensive and interactive training class
Nine weekends:March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, & 16
Saturday 8:00am—5:30pm
With:Gloria Constantas, MA, CI,Certified Instructor

Hypnosis is a safe, effective tool for these applications:Gain ConfidenceLearn More EffectivelyIncrease MotivationEnhance Memory Maintain your ideal weightReduce PainStop Smoking Sleep peacefully and wake up refreshedReduce StressDevelop Greater CreativityLose WeightAchieve a sense of well-being (and many more!)TOTAL INVESTMENT: ONLY $1177 (Prepaid by 3/21/09) AFTER 3/21: $1299 (Everyone) TO REGISTER: 727-946-1531; or gloria@EnlightenedHypnosis.com

Verbal Impact January 2009

2009-02-03T15:59:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! Yes, this is the January edition of Verbal Impact. I wanted to write an inspirational article about new beginnings and new year's resolutions and hypnosis for guaranteed success and all that, but I'm already starting on my February newsletter. So this one will go out with a joke, a quote, transformational book review, and invitation to the next TBNGH meeting on February 23, and the Professional Hypnotist Class which will start in March, and may be held for nine weeks on Saturdays only.

What do you think of the new schedule?

For the complete newsletter, see www.EnlightenedHypnosis.com/January_2009.html and see musinglog.blogspot.com for the transformational book review about Janet Conner's book, Writing Down Your Soul!

See below for the new feature, the joke of the month.

hypnotist jokes

2009-02-03T15:51:00.000-08:00

My son just told me the funniest joke!

Q. Why did the math book go to the hypnotist?

A. Because he had so many problems!

Another classic:

Q. How many hypnotists does it take to change a light bulb?

A. Only one, but the lightbulb has to want to change.

And then theres the one about the hypnotist who used an antique watch....

Online Hypnosis Class

2009-01-28T04:58:00.000-08:00

You can get hypnosis training online. What? Yes, I've seen several websites that offer this. I don't know much about these classes, but I can't imagine how the student gets "hands on" experience doing it this way.

The course I offer must be 100 hours to conform to the National Guild standards, and as a National Guild Certified Instructor, I use their approved curriculum. When I got certified in 1996, there were 2 classes, Basic Hypnosis and Advanced. These 2 classes have been combined into one comprehensive class.

This is how the 100 hours breaks down: 50 hours classwork, and 50 hours demonstration and hands-on practice. The class work covers the 2 manuals and other materials provided by NGH as well as guest speakers and some additional information based on my own experience using hypnosis and giving presentations at the NGH convention. There are many demonstrations usually done by me and a student volunteer. Then we break off into groups and hypnotize each other. I observe these practice sessions and often participate myself. Then, of course, there is homework every week, to practice different processes on your own family and friend volunteers. When we come back to class we discuss the various results of the processes done. Everyone does not respond the same way to suggestion and people vary in their level of suggestibility. So these discussions are very important and the students learn how to improve their technique and interpret their results. This experience and feedback is invaluable. I know my students feel capable and competent when they graduate. After all, they have had lots of experience themselves by the time they graduate and they also have the benefit of discussing the other student’s results.

Also, I offer continuing support to my students. As the Director of the Tampa Bay NGH chapter, I offer monthly meetings in order to give support and continuing education to my students and all hypnotists in the area. My students also are encouraged to contact me with any questions they may have. And they do contact me often. Usually asking about whether hypnosis can help with -------------. In my opinion it can help. The best and most common result of hypnosis is stress reduction and I think stress makes everything worse, so reducing stress makes it better. And stress affects us physically, mentally, emotionally and behaviorally. It suppresses the immune system. It affects us in so many ways, that we don’t even realize that the stress level has steadily been increasing, until we finally….snap! And then we have to pay attention.

So if you are considering getting trained in hypnotism, please check out the course description at http://www.enlightenedhypnosis.com/.

Thank you.

Too-Busy Syndrome

2009-01-21T04:58:00.001-08:00

What is your hobby?

Do you have a hobby?

What ever happened to hobbies?

People used to have hobbies. Now all they do is work. I think it is a symptom of Too-busy Syndrome or TBS. The word hobby used to mean a diversion. Now work is our diversion and many have 2 jobs or more. We seem to personify the rule, "Idle hands do the devil's work." and "Keep busy to keep your mind off it."

What's so great about work?

It can be lucrative. It can also be exhausting.

I see a lot of clients with TBS. Hypnosis is such a welcome relief after a busy day. And I teach my clients self-hypnosis so they can enjoy it every day. I haven't heard much about "burnout" lately, but TBS leads to burnout and if you don't find a way to nurture yourself, you cannot possibly nurture anyone else!

I guess self-hypnosis is my hobby. One of them, anyway. I have learned that I must take care of myself, or I'm not good for anyone else.

Professional hypnotist class

2009-01-13T05:30:00.000-08:00

I am so excited. This is going to be a great class. A few people have already registered. I would like to have a full class by the end of this month so I can order student kits. I love the student kits, they have 2 manuals, several colored handouts on card stock, so they can be laminated. These are tools you use with almost every student. And the pendulums. We really have fun with them. Since this is a hands-on class, we get to hypnotize each other every day. As the instructor, I have to observe all the students, but I take every opportunity to get hypnotized, so I can be sure they are mastering the techniques. And of course, for my own enjoyment. I remember at the last class, I had a little headache coming on, so I allowed a student to hypnotize me and let the discomfort fade away. There are just so many amazing things about hypnosis.

Happy World Hypnosis Day!

2009-01-04T17:05:00.000-08:00

Today is World Hypnosis Day! And I went to Oak Trail Bookstore in Palm Harbor to see a presentation done by Debbie Lane. What a great way to start the year! Debbie Lane gave us some new techniques to change our negative emotional states to positive, a new perspective on the Economy, and a Prosperity Challenge. What would happen if everyone who saw Debbie Lane yesterday or today at the bookstore all focused on prosperity? There were over 100 people there. If you want to participate in this experiment, check out www.wisdomhypnosis.com or contact Debbie at contact@wisdomhypnosis.com.

I definitely want to be part of this experiment!

But the most valuable thing for me was the techniques for changing negative states, the New Orleans Squash and the Looking Up techniques. I definitely will try these at work this week...

They may think I'm crazy, but they will definitely stay away after they see my grumpy face. Actually I think the happy outside, miserable inside look will be even more scary...

I guess I will have to describe the New Orleans Squash. Stay tuned for more info!

Peace and Harmony

2008-12-22T05:20:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the December issue of Verbal Impact!

I have an article, quotation, and book review posted on my website. (Not really, but I intend to post them later today.)

Most of all I just want to wish you all
Peace and Harmony this Holiday Season
and a very Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

Thank you for reading!

Ho Ho Ho!!!

2008-12-09T15:32:00.001-08:00

Last night I laughed so much my sides ached! We had a lovely holiday party in Tarpon Springs, even though our venue got changed at the last minute.

Lovely Lenore Farkas, the Laughter Leader informed us about the World Laughter Tour which started in India in 1995, then led us through several fun exercises which involved laughing, wearing our inner smiles on the outside, and some more laughing. She also showed us how many benefits we could enjoy if we made an effort to laugh every day for 15 or 20 minutes. Who knew? Laughter is an excellent cardiovascular exercise!

Thank you for attending the party, and Happy Holidays to All!

And a special thank you to Rick, of Rick's Meats and Deli, which is an excellent pizzeria!

November Verbal Impact

2008-11-28T08:24:00.001-08:00

Here it is as promised (the tragic, profound, tearjerker article about gratitude and thanksgiving), but I didn't write it.

> > In Matthew 25: 35-40, Jesus is speaking and He is speaking directly to you: "'For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.'
Then the righteous will answer him, `Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it we saw you as a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?' And the king will answer them, `Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’”

I've been hearing a lot of variations of the above story lately, so I thought I would share the original with you.
(You may have read it before, but when I just read it again, really read it, it brought tears to my eyes.)

TBNGH December Meeting

2008-11-26T12:58:00.000-08:00

Next meeting of the TBNGH will be:

Monday, December 8, 2008, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
at Enlightened Hypnosis
727-946-1531
Tarpon Springs, FL

Since we had such a great time last year, we are going to have another Stress Reduction Holiday Party. This year I have invited a Certified Laughter Leader. Lenore will show us how effective laughter is for stress reduction!

Please bring a snack or hors d'oeuvre for our wonderful group to share. You may also bring a guest to this meeting, but please let me know if you are planning to attend.

Thanks!