Thursday, December 23, 2010

Hypnosis vs. Hypnotherapy

I am frequently asked what the difference is between hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Over the years I've come up with this explanation. See how you like it.

Hypnosis is a state of relaxation. You can be guided into it in several ways. My way is to talk to you and suggest that you allow all the nerves and muscles in your body to relax. There is nothing to "do"; just do your best to allow yourself to accept the suggestions.

In a deep state of relaxation your senses are often heightened. You'll hear my voice; you'll hear the phone ring, the dog bark, voices of family members in the home, etc., and those sounds just won't matter.

I always tell a client that she can accept the suggestions I give, or not. This puts the client in control. And I tell the client that, should there be any reason or cause of alarm or danger, she will be wide away, mind sharp, body strong, able to take care of herself and give assistance to anyone or anything in need.

With hypnosis, the hypnotist does all the talking, and the client does all the listening.

Hypnotherapy? This is different. Hypnosis is used to help a client into the state of relaxation. Then the client and I have a conversation - while the client is hypnotized.

Sessions often involve regression; i.e., going back to the cause of whatever is of interest to the client or causing any type of problem. I don't tell the client where to go. My training with the late Dr. Irene Hickman allows me to "keep up with" the client, wherever he or she goes.

Sometimes clients experience something that never happened to them; i.e., never happened to the physical body that they have (in this lifetime). Briefly, if they have a fear of water and, under hypnosis, regress to a lifetime that ended when they drowned, if they release all the emotion connected with that drowning, they may no longer experience a fear of water in this lifetime.

For more information, or to arrange a hypnotherapy session, please contact me at gus@gusphilpott.com

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Friday, November 05, 2010

What's next?

OK, the race for Sheriff of McHenry County is over. That's a chapter in a closed book now, except for the idea from a friend to write a book about the experience.

As I sit here and look at one of my several business cards, I'm drawn back to the one for my hypnotherapy practice. "Hypnotherapy, hypnoisis, EFT". This sort of got pushed aside during the past year, and now it's time to get back to work.

Another strong interest is advocating for students in Special Education. Some schools really step up to the mark and accept their responsibility for implementing IEPs for these students. And then there are the other schools... and plenty of them ... that just shuffle these kids on toward certificates or diplomas and send them out into the world, poorly prepared.

Check out my blogs at www.woodstockadvocate.com/ and www.specialkids-specialparents.info

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Information about race for Sheriff


The best places for information about my race for Sheriff of McHenry County (Ill.) are http://www.gus4sheriff.info/ and http://www.woodstockadvocate.com/

Please visit those sites for more current information, along with a PayPal button for donations.

Like to contact me? Email me at gus@gusphilpott.com

Want to call me? Call 815.338.2666, which is both home and fax. If you hear the fax tone, please call back in the evening.

And, remember... vote for GP on Nov. 2. That's Gus Philpott (and Green Party).

Friday, March 05, 2010

Race for McHenry County Sheriff

More information about my race for McHenry County (Ill.) Sheriff in the November 2010 general election can be found at www.gus4sheriff.info

More information on my overall philosophy, interests and opinions can be viewed at www.woodstockadvocate.com

I chose the Green Party because I could avoid being eliminated in the February 2, 2010, primary election. Illinois election laws are such that, if you do not win your primary within your party, you are off the ballot. Period. You cannot later (in the same election) run as a Write-in or switch parties. In order to win the Sheriff's office in the November 2010 election, you have to be on the ballot!

My campaign will seek the support of the People of McHenry County. If a businessowner (owner!) wants to contribute to my campaign fund, then s/he'll have to write the check out of his personal account. In keeping with the Green Party key values, no corporate contribution will be accepted.

Please visit www.gus4sheriff.info