Independence Day. Parades, Bar-B-Ques, Patriotism and Fireworks. Sometimes it’s nice to think about how blessed we are to live in America with all the freedoms we sometimes take for granted. One of my teachers was speaking to the idea of “being free to evolve to our highest possible selves as human beings.” Quite a thought.

From a hypnotherapy point of view, it’s a good time to free ourselves from the chains of smoking, overeating, stress and any other areas in our lives where we may feel trapped. A good time to create a life really worthwhile and worth living, ending the self destructive thoughts and behavior that prevents us from reaching “our highest possible selves.”

One of the questions I often get is which is better, group or individual counseling? Individual counseling is always better because of the personal attention that the client receives. The same would be true for dance or skiing lessons as well. Clients receive a personalized tape that is geared to their particular issue or concern. They are more successful than group classes.

Then why group classes? They are less expensive and are offered at over 30 Adult School locations in Northern and Central NJ. We offer classes in Smoking Cessation and Weight Loss. We conduct seminars in Stress Management, Sales Motivation and Downsizing at corporate sites.

Hi Barry:

Thank you so much for your lovely letter. My friend Barbara Bloch must have been the one that spoke to you regarding my weight loss due to your program.

Barry, I would be happy to speak at some of your sessions if you would like.

I believe I came to Fair Lawn High School on March 10th last year and started my dieting and your tape on March 11th in my home. I have gone from a size 16-18W pants to a size 10 regular size. Also wore 3x tops and they did not button. I am in an extra large regular size now and they button. No one can believe my weight loss and when the Dr. saw me he just said WOW. His nurse said this is incredible. I do not know what I weighed when I started my diet and I threw the scale away as you said. So, I have no idea what I lost, however, my clothes tell the tale. And this has been the most comfortable way I have ever lost weight. I am never hungry, I do not desire things I shouldn’t have, and I am peaceful and happy.

What else can I say? If it is your wish I would be glad to speak at some of your sessions.

Thank you for giving me a life of enjoyment. It is so wonderful to be in charge of what I eat, what I weigh, etc.

Sincerely.

Audrey Dombrowski

If I had a dollar for each time I heard that question “Will I bark like a dog?, I could probably retire. Not really, but it’s amazing in 2008 people still ask that question. Even though millions of folks have been successfully treated using hypnotherapy, many still believe that hypnosis is some sort of stage show hocus pocus like in old black and white movies. I always say “If I could hypnotize someone to do exactly what I wanted, I would have hypnotized some really rich guy to write me a really large check.”

Had two good classes at Rutherford HS tonight. There were 13 folks in each class. What made the classes good was the interaction and questions from the participants. In the smoking cessation class, there was a woman who is a newspaper editor. As it turned out, she knew a former client of ours that has been a successful non-smoker for many years. In fact, she sent her husband, mother and sisters to see me as well. It is always encouraging for the participants to hear success stories.

In the weight loss class, there was a woman who saw me last Sept. at Middlesex County College that lost 24 lbs. She had recently gained a couple of lbs. and wanted to get back on track. She even brought her neighbor with her. My best form of advertising is through referrals.