Exceptional Hypnotherapy Sessions
New Hope for Trauma Survivors (Part 1)
By Barbara Lynn Allen, MS, CCHT, DCEP
(Berkeley, CA)
We think of traumas as life-threatening events: accidents, illness, surgery, and so on. But, most of us have “little” traumas that turn out not to be so little. Sometimes, a single incident or an on-going pattern can affect our lives in subtle but highly significant ways.
The new healing methods like EFT, meridian tapping, chakra clearing, or energy medicine look simple; they can be as basic as a breathing technique or as elegant as sitting in a certain posture, touching acupuncture points, or moving your own hands down the energy centers of your body.
The results can be instantaneous and spectacular. Instead of having a panic attack, you are relaxing quietly in a previously scary place; instead of anxiety or overwhelm, you feel emotional peace; instead of unbearable grief, you feel inner equanimity. Most of the new therapy methods have their roots in ancient healing systems, like Chinese medicine or yoga. All have been updated to include modern neuroscience breakthroughs.
John had a “smothering mother” who literally held him close while he struggled to breathe from asthma attacks. In addition, she was critical, intrusive, and demanding. He grew up angry, alcoholic, and avoidant. No practitioner had been able to help him calm his hyper-reactivity to even mild stimulation or cool his anger.
When he came to me, I saw immediately that his relationship with his mother represented a pattern of ongoing trauma that had made him hypersensitive and over reactive to human contact. John had PTSD.
Janice, a bright, creative woman struggled with unsuccessful relationships all of her life. Nothing she tried, including traditional therapy, even Reiki, had made any difference. Why was she still struggling into middle age?
The youngest of eight children, by the time she was born, her mom was exhausted with no time or energy for little Janice. She had no way to win attention or get the affection she needed. When she was 12, her mom got sick and died. Janice was bereft with no one to turn to. By her own account, she “froze” emotionally and psychologically until I saw her at the age of 41. The hidden trauma of neglect and the more obvious shock of her mother’s death were at the heart of her relationship and other problems.
Conventional therapy attempts to reframe negative experiences and provide a safe space to express blocked feelings. But this does not always result in the deep inner change that trauma survivors want and need; like the feeling of something heavy starting to lighten, or a positive change in close relationships – from constant strife to lasting harmony.
Modern neuroscience researches have proven that our brains are capable of changing; this is called neuroplasticity. Because of neuroplasticity, energy therapy methods can take the pain away and restore balance at any age.
When our frozen memories are unlocked and cleared, the anxiety in the stomach dissolves, the life-long depression eases, the stress of daily life becomes manageable, and relationships are more satisfying; love and peace return to the heart.
Stay tuned for Part 2 for more about John and Janice, how they healed, and how you can heal, too.
Both John and Janice were suffering from PTSD, with unsatisfying relationships, high levels of anxiety, bouts of depression, and occasional panic attacks. They had both tried everything they could think of to heal.
By the time they saw me, they each had almost given up. The first thing I did was get to know them. I asked those questions and immediately began to understand their feelings, their history, and what needed to be changed for them to live satisfying lives.
John’s traumas were mostly with his mother who was overbearing and domineering. He was intimidated and scared a lot of the time. We started by clearing this pattern of fear. Almost immediately, he began to feel easier. He was less triggered by others impinging on his space, and even better, his level of anger and frustration diminished.
Janice’s problems had even more complexity due to a parent’s early death and a chaotic family structure. I created a safe and clear therapeutic environment for us to work together in harmony. As she began to trust the process, we started by strengthening her ego functions, so she could manage her life better. Much of her fearful and defensive approach to life diminished immediately. The symptoms of traumatic stress gradually dissipated as she became stronger and was no longer reliving her traumatic, upsetting experiences over and over in her life.
They both got well and their dysfunctional symptoms disappeared. Because they wanted to heal, they accepted the methodology that I offered them. Using chakra clearing, meridian tapping, muscle testing, and hypnotherapy especially designed for their individual needs, I created a therapeutic program just for each of them.
John is no longer angry, irritable, depressed, or anxious. He is thriving in his career and in his life.
Janice is no longer crippled by her anxiety. She is moving forward in her career, and is now strong enough to develop the harmonious and loving relationship that she has always wanted to have.
Anyone – young, old, or middle age – can get help and change for the better. Modern neuroscience, energy healing, and hypnotherapy make everything possible.
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You may have had great success with your career but been challenged with building the kind of relationship that will also bring you joy and love. We love working with individuals who are ready to get to work on themselves. From trauma work to clearing false beliefs to acting as a dating coach on occasion, we help clients break through to find and form loving relationships.
“I now feel connected, not sad or depressed anymore. I'm confident that I won't repeat my old behavior again. I was so disconnected with myself I didn't understand the future ramifications of my behavior. I feel I'm on solid ground now and I can't be abused, or intimidated, or manipulated any longer by other. I'm not feeling so hurt by others anymore.”
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By working with us, you'll find your own inner strength so you can feel resilient and supported as you let go of old traumas and behaviors.
“When our sessions ended, I had transformed from a deeply hurt girl into a confident, joyous woman ready to tackle the world. I cannot recommend Barbara enough. She goes the extra mile, both in time and expertise. She is truly a wise woman, and I feel blessed to have received her guidance.”
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“I know from years of experience with many, many people that there is always hope for someone open to receiving help. You can read Sharon's full story but here's the happy ending: Sharon is now happily married, they have a beautiful baby, and her husband is more in love with her than ever. This is a real-life dream come true. It can happen to you, too! Just ask Sharon.”
- Barbara Lynn Allen
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