An award winning breast cancer researcher,

Dr. Shannon MacLaughlan

There is a great study in Not Exactly Rocket Science about how linguistic metaphors have powerful subconscious affects on how we behave and perceive the world.

I use the power of metaphors for positive change in my hypnosis work. That is where being an English major has been a great benefit to my healing practice.

For example, consider cigarettes as

intruders or robbers

Fat as winter snow that can melt in the spring

The breath as a well that pumps an aquifer of strength and willpower into the conscious mind.

Hypnosis is using trance and language to change stuck behaviors. Metaphors are the levers that move the boulders out of the path.

Salon.com has a great column on Weight Loss Hypnosis.

http://www.salon.com/life/feature/2011/01/03/hypnotist_weight_loss

I recently worked with a client on some self-confidence issues. She came in her second session and exclaimed excitedly that her insomnia had gone away.

I was surprised because we hadn't actually worked on insomnia and she hadn't even mentioned it during our interview.

I am not surprised too, because my hypnosis programs often have fringe benefits. Things get fixed that I didn't specifically try to fix. It's because the whole mind-body-emotional system is one thing and when you remedy one part of it, benefits often arise in seemingly unrelated areas. This is especially true when the issue remedied is a "lynch-pin" issue. It's like finally getting the first string of a very tight knot loosened; the rest is then easy and it unravels.

I went to Aisha for hypnosis for anxiety and weight loss.  The first session was for anxiety, and it changed my life! I have a very demanding job, and I internalize a lot of stress. I am a "worrywart".  The first session I wasn't even sure if I was relaxed enough for it to work! There is no "hocus pocus" or "mind control"; I remembered almost all of what she said during the session.  But afterwards, it was like a light switch had flipped to turn all my anxiety and worry to the "off" position. I am still amazed at how well it worked. A lot of my eating was driven by stress and anxiety.  I noticed a real difference in my eating habits after that very first session. The subsqequent sessions for weight loss were money well spent.  I started exercising more and eating less.  Now, if I start worrying again, I plug my ear buds in and listen to the 15 minute stress buster CD.  It is amazing how much Aisha's sessions have taught me to relax.  I have recommended her to all of my friends and coworkers. I think everyone would benefit from a session! I only wish I had gone to her sooner. Definitely the easiest and best thing I have done for my health. 

- Dr. Anne Dempsey, M.D.

I had two clients today for their last sessions in a series. They both did well and one of them lost 15 lbs in 3 weeks. That's always encouraging.

I have asked one of them for a success story since she did well and she is a physician. More and more M.D.s are embracing hypnotherapy and that's a good thing!

The dangers of smoking are always highlighted when a celebrity like Bryant Gumbel or the late Patrick Swayze come forward with smoking-related complications.

Austin Gift Certificates to Stop Smoking are now available at a discounted price. http://bit.ly/4oG5Kk

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My newsletter is hot off of the press. You can read it on-line at the link below.

Austin Hypnosis Newsletter ( including Holiday Gift Certificates to Stop Smoking or Lose Weight)

In this issue you will find:

1. Overcoming Fear of Flying
2. Holiday Gift Certificate Discounts - $90 value for only $75
3. Hypnosis in the News: Hypnosis Helps Ulcerative Colitis
4. Social Networking - Let's Get Connected
5. Upcoming Stop Smoking and Weight Loss Hypnosis Seminars at UT in March
6. Fresh Batch of Rhodiola Rosea Just In
7. Good Deeds for the Holiday Season

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Enjoy!

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THE FUNDAMENTALS OF NLP AUSTIN, TEXAS DECEMBER 12-13, 2009
Special Introductory Tuition $150

Join us in this weekend workshop for an exploration of the Fundamentals of NLP. This two-day workshop, the second weekend of our Practitioner Training will take you through examples of what Neuro Linguistic Programming has to offer and demonstrate the potential and power of NLP. You will gain skills, discover resources and master techniques that can greatly expand your behavioral choices and increase your flexibility while learning specific NLP tools to start using right away!

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Presented by Jaime Nichols
Tuesday, November 24, 7 pm to 9:30pm
Unity Center, 9603 Dessau Road, Austin, Tx
$10 Donation to Unity Center

The holiday season is upon us, which brings new challenges and opportunities for applying the NLP attitude for more gratitude. Just like when sitting down to feast on the fruits of the harvest, participants in this special November meeting will get the opportunity to sample and learn techniques, practices, and patterns that can help make this season one to enjoy, remember, and celebrate. Among the ideas we’ll be playing with together will be:

Yes AND No: Saying Both at the Same Time
The Forgiveness Pattern
Chaining Anchors to Help Overcome Doubt

Jaime Nichols is a consulting hypnotist and NLP practitioner with over 7 years experience.

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