Posted by 64bowtie on July 31, 2004, at 3:29:20
In reply to NEW AND ALONE, posted by iris2 on July 30, 2004, at 21:46:31
(((Iris))),
Some background: I studied under a therapist who worked miracles with people afraid of hieghts, afraid to go outdoors, or any number of other fears of abstractions (I'm trying to stay away from the "phobia" label out of respect for your self-awareness and self-image).
His name was David Peck; he passed away recently.
I witnessed 10 to 12 interventions during the six years of the study group. His approach was to show the clients that they were very uncomfortable while sitting safely on the couch, looking out from his study into his great backyard garden setting.He would encourage the client to explain why the fear was there without any apparent danger. When they reported that it didn't make sense to them either, he would ask them to see in their mind's eye a scene that makes them feel safe and free of danger. Then he had them fix on that feeling by concentrating on it.
He would then ask them to hold onto the good feeling while going back to the scene that evoked the fear and sense of danger and simply connect the good feeling with the scene that used to cause fear. Suddenly they would report that the bad feelings were gone. It was awesome to me how predictable the timing of the experience was as it would unfold with every new client. Awesome!
If the guided imagery overlay process was not working, David would ask the client to see themselves in the situation that caused fear. Then he would have them move out of their body to a position across the room and look back at themselves.
After a minute or so, he would ask them if they, across the room, felt the fear. If they said a very surprised no, he would have them study the image of themselves that was sitting across the room in peril. He would ask them to feel love for that person across the room. When they could, he would ask them to lovingly encourage that person (themselves in peril across the room) that they will love and take care of them so that they won't allow harm to come to them (selves).
The person, sitting right there in front of us, would get all giddy and flushed. It was amazing! It was amazing! It was amazing! The clients would report feelings of being free of the torment for the first time ever. Amazing!!!
A few had to have a tiny booster session a few months later. Doesn't matter. They are all so grateful any time I run into these people around town when I'm visiting my Dad or Kids in Fresno.
As a life coach, I can only do this for free without getting crosswise with the State certifying agency, so use this process with gusto and my blessing. I'm passing it on to you for free.
Rod
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