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Case Conference with Lisa Machenberg on 11/13/2006

HMI Instructor: Lisa Machenberg, C.Ht.
Production Date: 11/13/2006

Case 1: MACHENBERG’S MODIFIED MENTAL-BANK. 59f. 67% phys. Issue: fear of success, wants to triple income. Mrs. Lisa Machenberg shares “how to turn goals into plans” and the importance of preparation for success. Listen for Lisa’s special modified Mental Bank for tripling income as well as some tips on networking and marketing.

Case 2: CHILD MASTURBATION & HYPNOTHERAPY. 7f. Issue: Hyperactivity and compulsive masturbation. Mrs. Machenberg explains the “science” behind masturbation. With her knowledge of child hypnosis Lisa provides suggestions to shift this child’s behavior. Listen for some great tips and suggestions about hypnotherapy and children.

Case 3: ANOREXIA & HYPNOSIS. Mrs. Lisa Machenberg thoroughly defines anorexia and shares some startling statistics. Lisa shares ways to treat this disorder and provides powerful suggestions and hypnotic processes. Mrs. Machenberg continues with a discussion on anorexia and fertility

Case 4: HYPNOSIS FOR TEST ANXIETY. Mrs. Lisa Machenberg gives a special hypnosis for test anxiety. She gives specific hypnotic suggestions including a wonderful future pacing process to benefit test taking.

Case Conference with George Kappas on 11/9/2006

HMI Instructor: George Kappas, M.A., M.F.T.
Production Date: 11/9/2006

Case 1: BULIMIA & HYPNOTHERAPY. F. Issue: Recovering bulimic. Mr. George Kappas as a long time professional in the mental health field shares what to inquire about and general hypnotherapy for recovering bulimics.

Case 2: BISEXUALITY & HYPNOTHERAPY. 46y f. Physical. Issue: Self-esteem: ashamed about bisexuality. George Kappas wittily picks this case apart providing hypnotic suggestions for “tolerance” and an honest, informative perception of this clients “situation”.

Case 3: GEORGE KAPPAS ON MARKETING. Mr. George Kappas shares his personal favorite marketing tool, and George describes ways to apply it. He gives important advice about marketing while suggesting strategies to build a bigger practice.

Case Conference with George Kappas on 11/8/2006

HMI Instructor: George Kappas, M.A., M.F.T.
Production Date: 11/8/2006

Case 1: ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION & HYPNOTHERAPY. M. Issue: Erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. Mr. George Kappas explains how to determine between an emotional or physiological problem, and George shares what to do in either case. Mr. Kappas suggests what to do in hypnosis especially therapy for anticipatory anxiety and building “relief”. George searches for the real “key” issue and distinguishes between “emotional” and “psychological” problems. Listen for the title of a helpful book, “inferential suggestions”, and Mr. Kappas’ perspective on EFT and therapy.

Case 2: SEX, DRUGS & HYPNOSIS. M. Issue: Enjoys sex on marijuana and other drugs. George explains how this works and discusses the issue.

Case 3: EPILEPSY & HYPNOSIS F. Issue: Unusual epilepsy; she says: “doctors cannot help.” Mr. Kappas discusses hypnosis, epilepsy, and scope.

Case 4: GEORGE KAPPAS ON “THEORY OF MIND.” 45y M. 78% Physical. Issue: Since his family moved into town he has had difficulties with his wife. George explains this case in terms of “Theory of Mind,” and he suggests a general plan for hypnotherapy.

Case 5: TEST-TAKING & HYPNOSIS. Issue: L SAT. Mr. George Kappas discusses “Theory of Mind,” hyper-suggestibility, “mono-ideasim,” and specifically what to do in hypnosis for test-taking. Listen for the "big dog/little dog" concept.

Case 6: CARPAL-TUNNEL SYNDROME & HAPPINESS. 39y f. Physical. Issue: Carpal-tunnel syndrome. George explains how “unhappiness” is the major factor in these particular cases, and Mr. Kappas suggests a strategy for hypnotherapy.

Case Conference with Michele Guzy on 11/7/2006

HMI Instructor: Michele Guzy, C.Ht., NLP
Production Date: 11/7/2006

Case 1: SKIN-PROBLEMS & BODY SYNDROMES. 38yr f. Issue: Weight loss and skin problems. Mrs. Michelle Guzy interprets skin-problems in terms of “Body Syndromes”, and Michelle suggests how to do a First Session with this client. If you wish to expand you knowledge of “Body Syndromes” listen to this case as Mrs. Guzy brilliantly defines each syndrome, why they form, and hypnotic suggestions to remedy them.

Case 2: DESENSITIZATION FOR PEER-PRESSURE. 23yr f. Issue: Bulimic and alcoholic. Michelle Guzy defines three types of “anchors,” and Michelle thoroughly explains how to do“Desensitization” in hypnosis. Listen for potent hypnotic suggestions and useful information about eating-disorders from one of HMI’s most successful hypnotherapists.

Case 3: MICHELLE GUZY ON PAST-LIFE REGRESSION. Mrs. Michelle Guzy, an expert on Past-Life Regression, shares about a recent client who was having difficulty experiencing a past-life. Mrs. Guzy suggests how to help clients get the most out their past-life experiences.

Case Conference with Marc Gravelle on 11/6/2006

HMI Instructor: Marc Gravelle
Production Date: 11/6/2006

Case 1: HYPNOTHERAPY FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT. Male. Vietnam vet. Issue: Pain management post knee surgery. Mr. Marc Gravelle reviews the “pain-control device” with “finger-signals” technique for pain management, and Marc outlines the First Session Induction for pain-management clients. Listen for Mr. Gravelle’s hypnotic suggestions to remedy pain, an exciting theory about tinnitus, and humorous stories from Marc’s practice and life.

Case 2: MARC GRAVELLE ON DEPRESSION. 52yr f. Phone Client. Issue: Depression. Marc explains “buying the symptoms,” and Mr. Gravelle shares the four traits of human nature that work against people. Listen for the three reasons why people drink and hypnotic suggestions to lower alcohol consumption.

Case 3: MEDICAL REFERRAL FOR ARTHRITIS? Female. Issue: Pain control for arthritis. Intern wants to know if a medical referral is necessary. Marc Gravelle explains why a medical referral in not necessary.

Case 4: DEHYPNOTIZING SOMNAMBULISTS. Female. Issue: Somnambulistic episodes. Mr. Gravelle discusses somnambulism and shares a funny story from his teenage years. Marc provides hypnotic suggestions and techniques to “dehypnotize” a client.

Case 5: ASTHMA & BODY SYNDROMES. Female. Issue: Asthma. Mr. Gravelle suggests treating asthma as a “Body Syndrome,” and Marc shares how to explain the syndrome and ways to remedy it. Listen for fascinating information about “Body Syndromes” and why they develop.

Case Conference with John Melton on 11/1/2006

HMI Instructor: John Melton, C.Ht.
Production Date: 11/1/2006

Case 1: JOHN MELTON ON WEIGHT-LOSS. 28yr. m. Emotional. Issue: Weight-Loss (he weighs 300lbs.) Mr. John Melton suggests special questions to ask weight-loss clients, and John explains Corrective Therapy. Throughout this case Mr. Melton emphasizes the importance of determining a client’s motivations behind wanting to lose weight.

Case 2: DEPRESSION & HYPNOTHERAPY. 53yr. f. Issue: Depressed- has had significant traumas recently; wants to be happy. John Melton suggests discovering what “happiness” means to her and gathering a personal history.

Case 3: FAMILY SYSTEMS & HYPNOTHERAPY. Intern wants to know if working with families is within scope. Mr. Melton describes the legalities of Family Systems Therapy.

Case 4: MOTHER/SON RELATIONSHIP & HYPNOTHERAPY. 50yr f. Emotional. Issue: Overwhelming emotions about difficulties with son. Mr. John Melton suggests how to work within scope with this client.

Case 5: HAIR-PULLING & HYPNOTHERAPY. 45yr f. Physical. Issue: Chronic hair pulling. John discusses the legalities of this disorder.

Case 6: JOHN MELTON ON THE MENTAL BANK. 45yr. f. Issue: Wants to be more successful. Intern wants to know how to include “Mental Bank” in a hypnotherapy session. John shares valuable information about the “Mental Bank” and working it into therapy including “value events” as hypnotic suggestions.

Case 7: JOHN MELTON ON PAST-LIFE REGRESSION. 37yr f. Physical. Issue: Past-Life Regression. Mr. John Melton shares helpful advice about Past-Life Regression. Listen for the titles of two fascinating books and interesting class discussions.

Case Conference with John Melton on 10/30/2006

HMI Instructor: John Melton, C.Ht.
Production Date: 10/30/2006

Case 1: ASTHMA & HYPNOSIS. Female. Issue: Asthma and belief systems. Mr. John Melton discusses asthma, medical referrals, and clients.

Case 2: OCD & HYPNOSIS. Issue: OCD. Mr. John Melton shares some general techniques, suggestions, and information about OCD. John explains the importance of a holistic approach.

Case 3: QUESTIONS FOR JOHN MELTON. Mr. John Melton answers a series of questions on the medical profession, Parkinson’s disease, and child hypnosis with examples from his own practice.

Case 4: EMPOWERMENT & HYPNOSIS. 34yr f. Physical. Issue: She is experiencing uncomfortable pressure from family to go to church. Mr. John Melton uncovers two options for this client, and John shares ways to empower her with hypnosis.

Case 5: JOHN MELTON ON AUTHORITARIAN HYPNOSIS. 67yr m. Issue: Late night overeating- demanded hypnotic regression to uncover details of car accident. Mr. John Melton makes several important observations about the therapist/client dynamics present in this case. John suggests how to work with clients who need to be in control, and Mr. Melton explains the dangers of late night eating. Listen for a great example from John’s practice of an authoritarian approach.

Case 6: DRIVING PHOBIA & HYPNOSIS. 24yr m. Physical. Issue: Fear of driving at night since friend died of alcohol poisoning. John Melton presents an interesting diagnosis and suggests in depth what to do in hypnosis naming several powerful techniques.

Case 7: JOHN MELTON ON E.F.T. Mr. John Melton shares the history of Emotional Freedom Technique, summarizes its components, and describes how it works.

Case 8: JOHN MELTON ON DEPRESSION & HYPNOSIS. Mr. John Melton defines depression and explains in detail a hypnotherapeutic approach. Listen to this important discussion if you are curios about hypnosis and depression- especially if your practice includes depressed clients. Also, John shares suggestions on reframing negative thinking.

Case 9: INTELLECTUAL SUGGESTIBILITY & SPLIT-BRAIN THEORY. Mr. John Melton shares some valuable tips on working with intellectual suggestibility. He also describes the relationship between “split brain theory," depression, and creativity.

Case Conference with Cheryl O'Neil on 10/26/2006

HMI Instructor: Cheryl O'Neil, C.Ht.
Production Date: 10/26/2006

Case 1: SUGGESTIONS FOR PERFORMANCE ANXIETY. Emotional Female. College student. Issue: Performance anxiety about speech. Mrs. Cheryl O’Neil gives hypnotic suggestions for emotional suggestibility, and Cheryl recommends an imagery process and other techniques.

Case 2: CONSENT FOR HYPNOSIS. 15yr. f. Issue: Headache. Intern inquires about consent for under age clients. Mrs. O’Neil cautions about using hypnosis without verbal and signed permission.

Case 3: CHERYL O’NEIL ON SPORTS PERFORMANCE. Female. Issue: Sports performance- golf. Cheryl O’Neil recommends a book by Dr. John Kappas, and she suggests a powerful hypnotic process to enhance one’s golf game.

Case 4: PEDOPHILIA & HYPNOTHERAPY. 22yr m. 65%Physical. Sex offender. Issue: Wants to stop seeking under-age girls. Listen for an interesting discussion on pedophilia and hypnotherapy. Mrs. Cheryl O’Neil shares Dr. Kappa’s perspective on therapy for pedophiles.

Case 5: SMOKING CESSATION FOR EMOTIONALS. Emotional male. Issue: Wants to quit smoking tobacco but is a heavy marijuana smoker. Cheryl explains the Law of Delayed Reaction for emotional suggestibility, and she provides hypnotic suggestions and processes for smoking cessation.

Case 6: MARIJUANA & SEXUAL AROUSAL. 51yr m. Issue: Wants to quit cigarettes and marijuana. Mrs. Cheryl O’Neil emphasizes the importance of strong replacement behaviors, and Cheryl gives suggestions on visualization and imagination to enhance sexual arousal.

Case 7: CHERYL O’NEIL ON HYPOGLYCEMIA. 34yr f. Hypoglycemic. Issue: Wakes up throughout the night. Mrs. O’Neil suggests how to remedy hypoglycemic crashes and preserving sleep throughout the night.

Case Conference with Marc Gravelle on 10/25/2006

HMI Instructor: Marc Gravelle
Production Date: 10/25/2006

Case 1: 5 SUGGESTIVE PROCESSES FOR NEGATIVE THINKING. Female. Issue: Getting rid of negative thinking. Mr. Mark Gravelle shares a “fundamental of behavior,” and Mark distinguishes between pessimists and optimists with useful definitions. Mr. Gravelle describes a suggestion for “realistic, cautious optimism” as a replacement for pessimism, and he provides other hypnotic suggestions. Mark also demonstrates the “scale of optimism” and shares a case from his own practice.

Case 2: HYPNOTIC SUGGESTION FOR LUCK. 16yr f. Issue: Been in several serious car accidents recently. Mark Gravelle discusses “luck,” somnambulism, and blood-sugar drops, and Mr. Gravelle shares a suggestion for “good luck.”

Case 3: MARK GRAVELLE ON HYPNOTHERAPY & HAIR-PULLING. Female. Issue: Pulls out eyebrows. Intern does not feel confident enough to help client. Mr. Mark Gravelle shares a helpful definition of “Confidence” and simply describes the Kappasinian Modality including the “4 steps of Hypnotherapy.” Mark demonstrates “Theory of Mind” in regard to this client’s issue, shares an effective behavior- replacement strategy, and describes "anchoring."

Case Conference with Marc Gravelle on 10/24/2006

HMI Instructor: Marc Gravelle
Production Date: 10/24/2006

Case 1: QUESTIONS FOR MARK GRAVELLE. Intern asks if a referral is necessary for clients who take antidepressants. Mr. Mark Gravelle shares his opinion on this matter, and Mark advises the intern to adopt a “spiritual philosophy” regarding problems vs. solutions.

Case 2: MARIJUANA & HYPNOSIS. 51yr m. Issue: Wants to stop smoking cigarettes but continue smoking marijuana. Mr. Mark Gravelle compares the marijuana-high to hypnosis, and Mark describes the consequences of functioning in a prolonged state of hypnosis.

Case 3: SUGGESTIONS FOR TOLERATING CRITICISM & ABUSE. 81yr f. Issue: She is consistently abused verbally by her husband. Mr. Gravelle explains the husband’s behavior and suggests a strategy for the client. Mark distinguishes between “trying” and “doing,” provides hypnotic suggestions, and explains the “Mirror Concept.”