At our November meeting, before demonstrating a powerful
technique of Ernest Rossi’s, Dr. Lee Pulos began with two warm-up exercises.
These warm-up exercises are very effective aids to producing a deeper level of
relaxed, focused consciousness and are also used for helping the client to
discover the origin or source of the presenting problem when it is unknown to
the conscious mind.
Having asked his volunteer, Dr. Lance Rucker, to close his
eyes and do what he would normally do to become relaxed and focused, Lee then
began the process of helping him to become absorbed in the imagery of a magical
garden. He introduced several ways of awakening all Lance’s senses, then asked
him to look in a full-length mirror, and see his present reflection. Lee then
suggested that Lance use the most trusted part of his subconscious to keep on
gazing at the reflection. He could then transmute it to another reflection.
This new reflection would represent the blockage that was hindering his ability
to solve the problem. Once Lance signaled that he had achieved this shift, Lee
suggested that he give it a name.
The second warm-up technique involved a move to another
place in the magical garden where there was a tall tree. Lee directed Lance to
place his problem on the top-most branch, then to allow his subconscious to
travel down to the roots of the tree and to find the root that was primarily
responsible for nourishing the symptom. When this had been achieved, Lee
continued to check to determine how many other roots were feeding the symptom,
until all had been identified. He then began working with Rossi’s process of
using basic accessing questions and both of Lance’s hands to explore the
presenting issue.
Using non-directive language and encouraging both hands to
move in various directions, Lee suggested that Lance examine the different
aspects of both the problem and also the solution. Throughout the process, Lee
meticulously questioned Lance to ensure that he was still progressing. He also
gave him feedback about how well his hands were moving. Lance was able to solve
his issue and Lee congratulated him on receiving a gift from his higher, wiser self.
During our post-hypnotic discussion, Lance commented on how helpful Lee’s
feedback was in furthering his ability to work effectively.
Lee also explained to the audience that the Tree Image, in
the Magical Garden has been particularly useful in his practice when he is
working with the roots of illnesses, such as cancer. He also gave us the
citation for The Basic Accessing Questions of Dr. Rossi, which produce a
naturalistic approach to problem solving. It is: “The Symptom Path to
Enlightenment: The New Dynamics of
Self-Organization in Hypnotherapy: An Advanced Manual for Beginners” 1996, ISBN
# 0-9651-985-0-2.
A thoroughly enjoyable and beneficial evening was
experienced by the members present. Thank you, both Lee and Lance.
At our January meeting, Dr. Paul Swingle, a Clinical
Psychoneurophysiologist, spoke about his work on the brain. The title refers to
apparent inconsistencies in the treatment of cognitive problems. Sometimes brain activity needs speeding up,
as in some forms of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and age related cognitive
deficits. At other times there seems to be the opposite need, namely to
increase slow frequency amplitude in order to facilitate a more global
cognitive view. Because he is working with the fundamental brain waves, Paul is
able to treat people suffering from a wide variety of conditions. These include
ADD, ADHD (ADD with Hyperactivity), addictions, strokes, head injuries,
fibromyalgia, anger, anxiety, depression, alcoholism and Aspergers’ and the
autistic spectrum of disorders. Paul discussed various methods he used for
modifying brain malfunction and described what he actually does in terms of
brain wave architecture to correct these malfunctions.
Paul often sees clients who have exhausted many other
therapies. Before studying the patient’s medical history, Paul initially
carries out a simple brain assessment by having the patient read, close his/her
eyes, and listen to a treatment harmonic while he does a one electrode
assessment, examining five hotspots in the brain. The assessment is completed
in twelve minutes. Paul does the necessary calculations and then tells the
clients what he believes the problems are and obtains agreement from them as to
their veracity. Clients are often surprised at the accuracy of his diagnosis.
Paul also has an electrode cap with the standard nineteen points, but he
prefers the one-electrode method because he is able to more quickly and
accurately assess 95% of his clients with this shorter method. Brain-injured clients
require the full nineteen-point whole map procedure because extended
interactive time is valuable for them.
Among the various brainwave bands are: the slow Delta waves
emitted when we are sleeping (1 – 3 Hz), Theta waves when we are inactive or
daydreaming (4 – 7 Hz), Alpha waves emitted during creativity and alert
relaxation (8 - 12 Hz) and Beta waves produced during high attentiveness (16 –
25 Hz). With a topographical brain map Dr Swingle is able to determine the
distribution and intensity of different brain waves, the high and low spots of
Theta, Beta, Delta and Alpha, i.e. the brain deficiencies and hyperactive
areas, and compare these to a normal EEG. Paul works with ratios since mapping
varies according to the time of day and the type of food we eat, but the ratios
remain constant. If there is nothing anomalous on the EEG then Paul looks at
family dynamics and external events, such as bullying, as possible causal
factors. After assessing the patient’s brain activity, anomalies in brain
functioning are corrected with techniques that include biofeedback and various
stimulation procedures.
Paul reviewed a number of cases demonstrating the
relationship between anomalies found on the brain maps and symptoms reported by
the patients. He noted that many troubling conditions have definitive brainwave
patterns. Depression for instance is
often associated with too much activity over the right frontal part of the
brain. PTSD sufferers have deficiencies in slow waves in the back of the brain
and Theta drivers are used to drive up Theta and Alpha in this area.
Fibromyalgia patients have a severe deficiency in slow wave activity at the
back of the brain, as do Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers.
Children with ADD have brains that are producing waveforms
associated with daydreaming when they are trying to concentrate. This slower,
Theta brain-wave activity, often with an excess of Alpha in the front of the
brain, is a common indicator of this particular brain malfunction. With ADD the
goal is to speed up the brain waves, but there is a limit as to how fast the
brain should go. A brain driver measures the activity and stimulates it with
light or sound. Goggles with light-emitting diodes help to stimulate brain
frequency.
With ADHD the hyperactive child’s brain is hypoactive and
therefore the brain needs stimulation, so medication is often prescribed, to
the extent that as many as 30% of the male population in some school districts
are medicated, often erroneously. This is a statistic Paul would like to see
changed. One recommendation was the use of a headset with tonal harmonics that
produce calming. This headset can be worn in school to help the student
maintain attention to the learning tasks.
Paul finds that having a therapist in the room during
treatment makes it more effective, since he/she encourages and reinforces the
child during the process. Paul has the children play a video-type game with the
brain. Brain waves can be monitored as
the children play and visual rewards are given when the desired brain-wave
activity is produced. With older children and adults, a tone signal is used
when the brain produces the required waves. Their goal is to maintain the tone
signal.
The topic of treatment for alcoholism was also explored.
With genetically programmed alcoholics, there is a deficiency of Theta or an
excess of Beta. Their process of
remediation involves increasing Theta in the back of the brain so that it can
quiet itself. Such an alcoholic is self-medicating and feels good because the
alcohol is producing the effect the brain seeks. Through biofeedback Paul can teach patients to increase slow wave
activity. The same pattern is not seen
with a social alcoholic and that client is harder to treat because other
factors, such as social anxiety, may be involved.
With couple therapy, if both people in the marriage have hot
spots, Paul believes that these have to be calmed down before marital therapy
commences, since they are physiological issues.
In Peak Performance training Paul again seeks anomalies such
as excessively slow waves in some brain areas and too rapid ones in
others. His program trains the
participant to normalize those patterns.
Almost all conditions represent the brain being stuck in its
pattern of malfunction. Paul finds the average dominant frequency, and then
aims for a 5% change above or below this frequency range, using whichever
techniques at his disposal are most beneficial. Depending upon the severity of
the problem, the number of sessions required can vary greatly. It can range from a very few sessions to an
extended period of work. However, once
the target issue is changed, particularly with children, other sets of
apparently unrelated issues will improve spontaneously. He postulated that perhaps
the future would see brain maps used both before and after different forms of
psychotherapy to measure their overall effectiveness.
Thank you Paul, for a fascinating and stimulating evening.
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CANADIAN
SOCIETY OF CLINICAL HYPNOSIS
(B.C.
DIVISION)
List
last revised February, 2002
VIDEO LIBRARY
1. Hypnoanalytic
Psychotherapy - October 21-22/89 - Fromm, Erika, Ph.D. (Also available on
audio tape)
2.
Hypnosis & Jungian Perspective - April 21-22/90 -
James Hall, M.D. (Also available on audio tape)
3. Ideomotor Techniques - November 19
& 20/88 - David Cheek, M.D. (2 Video set)
4. Mind Body Healing
- 1987 - E. Rossi, Ph.D. (2 Copies)
5. The Reverse Set in
Hypnotic Induction - 1976 - Milton H. Erickson
6. Stop Smoking Now -
Dr. Roger Callahan
7. Therapeutic Trances
- March 17-19/89 - Steve Gilligan, Ph.D. ( 2 Video set X 2 Sets)
8. EMDR (Eye Movement
Desensititation & Reprocessing) - Wakefield, Jane – Van., B.C. – Feb.
21, 1994
9. Invisible Biology
& The Medical Future - Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D., Vancouver, B.C., October
15, 1994
(4 tape set including 1 suplemental audio
cassette tape)
10. Beyond Hypnosis - Subtle Energies and
the Transmutation of Consciousness - Lee Pulos, Ph.D., Oct. 7, 1995. 11. Hypnosis, Mind Control and the
C.I.A. - PLENARY ADDRESS #I - Alan Scheflin, J.D., Ll.M. Frontiers of
Hypnosis Conference, Banff, Alberta - May 4-9/95
12.
Psychoneuroimmunology and Hypnosis: Are There Connections? - PLENARY ADDRESS #II
- Dr. Karen
Olness, Frontiers of Hypnosis Conference, Banff, Alberta - May 4-9/95
13. The Language of
Hypnosis - PLENARY ADDRESS #III - Dr. Kay Thompson, Frontiers of Hypnosis
Conference, Banff, Alberta - May 4-9/95
13.
The Application of Inner Mental Training to Sport and Life
- PLENARY ADDRESS #IV - Dr. Lars-Eric
Unestahl, Frontiers of Hypnosis Conference, Banff, Alberta - May 4-9/95
15. Visions of the Future
Mind - PLENARY ADDRESS #V - Dr. Lee Pulos, Frontiers Conf., Banff, Alb. -
May/95
16. The
New Mind-Body Therapy. Effective
Fail-Safe Approaches - PLENARY ADDRESS #VI - Dr. Ernest
Rossi, Frontiers of Hypnosis Conference, Banff, Alberta - May 4-9/95
17. The
Biology of Consciousness - PLENARY ADDRESS #VII - Dr. Bruce Lipton,
Frontiers of Hypnosis Conference, Banff, Alberta - May 4-9/95
18. The
Use of Hypnosis in the Legal Context - WORKSHOP I - Alan Scheflin, J.D.,
Ll.M., Frontiers of Hypnosis Conference, Banff, Alberta - May 4-9/95.
19.
No Fears No Tears - Dr. Leora Kuttner, Children with Cancer Coping with
Pain
20. Imaginative Medicine hypnosis in
pediatric practice - Laurence Sugerman, MD
21.
No Fears No Tears, 13 Years Later – Dr. Leora Kuttner
22.
Entranced – Hypnosis, Health & Healing – Dr. Graham Wicks, Australia
23.
The Biology of Belief - Dr.
Bruce Lipton
AUDIO CASSETTE
LIBRARY
1.
The Callahan Techniques - Energy Effects of Substances
(Individual Reactions to Substances and Their
Psychological
Effects) - 1993
2. The Callahan Techniques -
Psychological Reversal Instroduction - 1987
3. The Callahan Techniques -
Psychological Reversal Physical Treatment - 1987
4. The Callahan Techniques -
Telephone Therapy (complex problems: panic, driving, flying, etc.) - 1989
5.
Hypnoanalytic Psychotherapy - October 21-22/89 - Erika
Fromm, Ph.D. (6 Cassettes
6.
Hypnosis & Jungian Perspective - April 21-22, 1990
- James Hall, M.D. (5 Cassettes
7. Inner Child - Dr. Roger Callahan
8. Invisible Biology & The Medical
Future - Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D., Vancouver, B.C., October 15, 1994.
9.
The Cosmic Game – Stan Grof, Ph.D., Vancouver, B.C.,
October 22, 1999 (2 Cassettes)
THESE
MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR LOAN TO MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. Please call the office at (604) 688-1714 or
email us to let us know what you would like to borrow and these will be mailed
to you. The materials are to be
returned to the Society at the Members’ cost within a reasonable amount of
time.
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Monthly
Meeting Schedule
The following is a
listing of the dates and topics of upcoming meetings. Topics may change at the last minute due
to circumstances beyond our control.
If you wish to confirm the topic being presented, please feel free
to contact the office.
The purpose of these monthly meetings is to provide
useful information to our members and a place for members to meet and
discuss hypnosis in a positive learning environment. If there is a topic you would like to
see presented or you have a topic you would like to present at one of the
meetings, please contact the Society President, Dr. Lee Pulos at
604-669-6979.
Meeting Date: Third Wednesday of each month
Meeting Time: 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Bianca Rucker’s Office
#400
- 601 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
DATE PRESENTER TOPIC
Apr. 17 Bill Angus, M.A. Relaxation Techniques
May 15 Lee Pulos, Ph.D. Applied Kinesiology
& the Whole Brain Posture:
A
New/Old Method of Reprogramming Beliefs
June 19 Faculty Practice Session & Case Studies
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