by Kelley Woods, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

A Fear of Public Speaking Part 1

It is reported that the fear of public speaking is the number one fear most people hold! What is it that makes people shake in their boots at the very thought of talking in front of a bunch of other people?

People have different reasons for being afraid of speaking in public; here are some:
• a dislike for being in the spotlight of attention
• past experiences of being humiliated, freezing or otherwise feeling uncomfortable
• a lack of confidence or even feeling like they are a fraud
• sometimes, the fear isn’t even related to public speaking at all

Symptoms can manifest in an elevated heart rate, shaking or trembling, sweating, blushing, cognitive disruption leading to memory problems or even confusion. Some people have even felt faint or nausea to the point of vomiting! Most express an extreme fight-or-flight response, wishing that they could escape.

Trying to talk or even think your way out of these types of phobic reactions is like trying to make corporate change by going to the receptionist (conscious thought processes); you need to access the CEO (subconscious thought processes). These feelings and reactions are being maintained in the subconscious and hypnosis is the modality to address the subconscious.

There are a few ways that hypnosis can help a person move past their fear of speaking in public. I will demonstrate first with a case history of a client (identifying factors have been changed).

Client “A” was just hired, as a retiree, to teach at a local community college. He was extremely panicked at the idea of having to stand in front of a class and present lessons, despite the fact that he was an expert in his profession. He confessed that this had been a life-long problem and he had been able to avoid it previously in his career because he worked one-on-one or in small groups.

Hypnosis was used to help the client change his limiting expectation that teaching would be difficult. It was a matter of helping him move out of the conditioned thought patterns he held, which promoted worrying about what he was afraid might happen (blushing, mind going blank, stuttering, etc.), and into what he wanted to happen (speaking easily and naturally, able to tap into his knowledge and experience).

In addition, Client “A” was taught brain-plasticity exercises which helped him move out of the old, unhelpful neural pathways and created new, calm and confident ones. Regular practice of these exercises shifted the way he felt about speaking in public and provided the blueprint to his subconscious mind about what he wanted: to conduct his lessons in a relaxed and engaged manner.

The great thing about hypnosis is the speed and efficiency in which it works: Client “A” achieved profound positive changes in only three sessions and went on to experience an enjoyable year with his college students. It was unnecessary to go digging into his past to help him; he just needed the tools and inner resources to make his present more comfortable.

Hypnosis can make all the difference in how you feel about speaking in public – whether you are talking to one important person or an audience of thousands. A qualified hypnotist can help you make the change you desire!

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Belinda Farrell, B.A., CHT is a Certified Master Hypnotherapist, Huna Practitioner, Reconnective Healing Practitioner who also conducts
Wild Dolphin Seminars on The Big Island of Hawaii. She has produced 3 internationally known Hawaiian chanting CD’s. Her newly published book, “Find Your Friggin’ Joy is available from Balboa Press, your local booksellers, and preferred on-line retailers.

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San Pedro, CA 90731

There will be poster unveiling events that will take place on May 21 & 23, 2013 in the cities of Anaheim and  Westminster:

May 21, 2013 , 10 a.m. at the Westminster Library, 8180 13^th Street, Westminster, CA  92683

May 23, 2013, 1 p.m. at the West Anaheim Youth Center, 320 South Beach Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92804

Hope to see you there!

Thank you,

Sponsored by the Orange County Health Care Agency

Tobacco Use Prevention Program

Youth Artists:
Sara Daravong, Ball Jr. High School
Miguel Baltazar, Western High School

Nick Lundstrom, Bolsa Grande High School
Vivian Nguyen, Webber School ASES PRIDE,
Boys & Girls Club of Westminster

by Thea Pueschel

In my practice, I have had more than a few male clients walk through my door with the concern of erectile dysfunction. The old adage often offered by well-meaning friends, family members, partners, doctors or therapists “It happens to everyone time to time”  doesn’t ease the tension and fear of the subject matter. Many clients are befuddled because when they are alone they are able to achieve erection and orgasm. Many of those who seek relief have gone through all of the medical tests and cannot remember any set physical or emotional trauma under which this issue or the fear of this issue arose. Often times this relevant yet taboo subject matter’s source is that of anticipatory anxiety.  Being anxious about being anxious and fearing rejection from a new or established partner.

Most common cases I have worked with are:

1.        The client has had 0-2 episodes of erectile dysfunction in their experience. But due to the fact that they are about to engage in an intimate manner with someone new they fear functionality.

2.       The client is very attracted to their new partner, and do not wish to disappointment them. The fear of rejection gets in the way of achieving an erection or resulting in premature discharge, or loss of erection.

3.       The client has an established partner, some form of rejection was perceived creating anticipatory anxiety upon performance. This experience seems most common and alcohol related.

The solution? Starting with cognitive discussion to catch keywords that may be serving as blockages. Through hypnosis/guided imagery I assist my clients with releasing the fear or phobic response through metaphor creating confidence, disabling triggers and lowering stress reactions. Connecting with their bodies innate ability to function appropriately.  For continued success I encourage eating a healthy diet with lean proteins, fruits and vegetables as well as exercise. Quitting smoking can also help with resolving erectile dysfunction issues. Hypnosis is an effective tool in smoking cessation.

*Hypnosis is a great way to overcome fears and phobias however, if you are suffering from erectile dysfunction it is imperative to have your physical health examined. Erectile dysfunction can be a symptom of diabetes, heart disease or a number of other serious health related issues.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

9:45 a.m. Networking

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Meeting

Where:  American Heart Association

4600 Campus Drive, Irvine 92617

On the UC Irvine Campus at the corner of Campus Dr. and California Ave.

Free Parking – Obtain parking pass from AHA office)

Meet and network with community partners

dedicated to creating a smoke-free Orange County.

Attached are the draft agenda for the meeting

and the minutes from the previous meeting.

Bring and share any announcements and materials.

“Enthusiasm is the mother of effort, and without it nothing great was ever achieved.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Orange County
Tobacco Education Coalition
The mission of the OCTEC is to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke in Orange County
by mobilizing a broad-based network of community organizations and committed individuals.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
9:45 a.m. Networking  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Meeting
Thank you to Jonathan Lukoff for providing the refreshments in honor of David Pinsky.
9:45 – 10:00
Networking
Coalition Members
10:00 – 10:10
Welcome & Introductions
Claire Braeburn
10:10 – 10:50
Agency Spotlights:
Jazmine Marron, Nhan Hoa Clinic &
Jaina Pallasigui, Anaheim Regional Medical Center
10:50 – 11:10
Review & Vote OCTEC Operational Guidelines
Claire Braeburn
11:10 – 11:20
Lift Off
Cynthia Schafer
11:20 – 11:25
Review & Approve Prior Meeting Minutes
Claire Braeburn
11:25 – 11:30
Secondhand Smoke Work Group Discussion
Coalition Members
11:30 – 11:40
Policy Items
Coalition Members
11:40 – 11:50
Member Announcements & Requests
Coalition Members
11:50 – 12:00
Action Items
Coalition Members
12:00 noon
Adjourn

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Woodstock, GA 30188

Formerly of Alpharetta, Georgia, GA 30004

We wish Stephanie the best at her new office complex.

Her Bio Page: http://www.iwanttoquitsmoking.com/biography/stephanie-c-conkle/

by Nannette DiMascio

Angel communication certifications? Really?
When I see certifications for working with angels, I have to giggle.

Do we require certifications to be human? To think and feel? How about to love?

Yes, the study of angels and their history throughout written history is fascinating. We can learn about Angel’s specialties and ask for specific ones.

After reading far enough into it I found that the angels are like facets of the Creative Source. They are facets of the Infinite.

Certainly, go ahead and get the certificates that say you know about Angels and how to communicate with them. However, don’t think you have to do that to have an abundantly angel-rich life!

If you prefer, let’s keep it simple.
1. Ask for the presence of Archangels when you wake up, during the day, and before sleep. Ask for their presence when you wake up in the middle of the night. “Archangels, please surround me.”
2. Get a picture and feel what it will feel like once you have what you are asking for.
3. Feel the Archangels around you giving you a group hug.
4. Repeat often.

After you get used to that, try the following:
1. Ask for a particular Archangel. Don’t know one? Ask for Michael, he even has his own movie.
2. Sit there in silence pretending Archangel Michael is there with you.
3. Ask him a question. Be silent. Listen for the answer. He answers fast.
4. Repeat often.

This practice will organically grow into a higher level of interaction with the Angels. You may hear or see them. Great! Experience the Angels for yourself. They are waiting for you.

Then when you take the certification program, you may realize that the Angels lead you to learn similar information. How do you think the genuine Angel communicators started? Just like you.

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Happens every Monday from 7PM to 8PM eastern time on WBZT.

The show originates from West Palm Beach, Florida.

If you’re not a south Floridian you can still hear my show on the internet.

Here’s the link http://www.wbzt.com/pages/programmingschedule.html?feed=122810&article=11143733

I hope you can listen and you’re welcome to call in no matter where you’re listening from.

I give the phone numbers 3 to 4 times during the show.

All the best –Glenn Miller, Consulting Hypnotist

Formerly of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, PA 19034

His new offices are at

189 2nd Ave
Lyons, CO 80503

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by Shayn Cutino

Hypnotherapy uses the techniques of suggestion and trance like states to access the deepest levels of an individuals mind to achieve positive changes in his or her physical and mental health. Hypnosis, a technique used in hypnotherapy, is the most powerful nonpharmacological relaxing agent known to science and can be best described as a state of focused attention that facilitates access to the subconscious mind.

Hypnosis enables you to make productive changes to your inner self by working with your subconscious mind.

The main objective for induction into hypnosis is to quiet the conscious mind and make the unconscious mind more accessible. The reason this is so effective is because the unconscious mind is noncritical, and suggestions have a better chance of being more effectual than they would if given during a waking state.

Eve though the changes you have not been able to make in the past but want to make are in your best interest and would greatly improve your quality of life and personal health, they still elude you. Five years ago Mary Wilson (name changed to protect real identity) suffered a neck on the job. Her life became a chronic neck pain nightmare inundated with migraines, depression and an excessive weight gain of sixty pounds. Mary began to define herself by her pain, which had taken over her life. It became increasingly difficult for Mary to create any positive thoughts for her well-being and personal health as long as these traumatic experiences dominated her subconscious.

The wonderful thong about the subconscious is that while it can work against us, as in Mary’s case, it can be used as our most powerful ally to effect positive changes in our lives. The subconscious contains all of our memories from the past, your belief system, and sensory information from all five senses. There are thongs stored from the most traumatic experiences of our lives and from repetitive negative thoughts we have had about ourselves or been told to us by others. Unfortunately, our subconscious does not have a sense of humor or a sense of time, the therefore everything from the gentle jibes we may get from a coworker about having love handles to the teasing from a classmate about not being cool enough are stored as serious, real and current realities. The negative imprints, also called blocks or obstacles, get in the way of our more positive thoughts and ideas, which can produce physical symptoms.

Mary Wilson embraced hypnotherapy to assist her in overcoming her chronic neck pain and migraines. Through the process of hypnotherapy, Mary was able to remove the negative imprints that had impacted her daily life. More importantly, hypnotherapy enabled her to reclaim her self-confidence and inner strength, allowing herself to become the adventurous, spontaneous, loving person that she was before her injury.

Some medical conditions may appear beyond one’s ability to control and re frequently the most distressing aspects of being ill.

Learning how to relax will provide you with a sense of confidence in your ability to focus your mind and influence your body. Additionally, conditions caused or aggravated by stress often respond to relaxation techniques used in hypnotherapy.

So before you decide to make better choices in your life, consider this: explore the idea that the key to good health lies within your own mind. Understanding this and deciding how to use it to your highest potential is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Reclaim your desire for good health and a great life!

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