ABOUT OUR PROVEN EFFECTIVE AND FREE BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION CLINICS

FREND conducts group Behavioral Modification sessions throughout America. The sessions include a presentation on the latest scientific information concerning why we do what we do and how we can modify our behavior. It also includes treatment utilizing the latest clinical hypnotherapy, Neuro Linguistic programming and cognitive therapies available today.

FREND's hypnotic induction is a combination of hypnotic induction techniques are known to be most effective. They use Ericsonian style techniques, progressive relaxation, guided imagery, Neuro Linguistic programming, rapid overload induction, and cognitive counseling.

The positive results of our group therapy is very high. You can achieve desirable results by attending a scheduled group hypnotherapy session and cooperate with the attending therapist. If you cannot attend one of our sessions, complete and effective clinical audio hypnotherapy cassette programs are available on this web site (click on "Hypnotherapy Audio Tapes").


What is it like to attend FREND'S group session?

The group therapy session is generally divided into two halves with an intermission in between.

The first session includes an introduction from your therapist, full disclosure regarding the therapy, a hypnotic susceptibility test then a hypnotic treatment for stress relief and associated pain. You are then guided out of hypnosis and additional time is spent teaching you how to properly use the clinical hypnotherapy audio cassette programs. You may acquire them during intermission. The first part takes about one and one-half hours, then there is a short intermission.

During the second part you are guided into a second and deeper hypnotic induction to help eliminate your disorders (means "out of order").

The entire session takes approximately two hours plus a short break.

You may be treated for one, two or all three of the following disorders:

Excessive weight. Elimination of all forms of tobacco use. Relief from stress and tension (includes stress related pain). You may choose one, two or all three treatments.

When the session begins, the therapist advises everyone that being excessively overweight (obesity), use of tobacco (addiction), and chronic stress are classified as disorders. He does not use the specific words weight, smoking or stress while you are in hypnosis. He substitutes the words disorder or unhealthy substance. Since you are aware under hypnosis as well as a willing participant you will automatically replace the words disorder or unhealthy substance with the particular ailment(s) (disorder) you want to eliminate. This method allows you to be treated individually for obesity or addiction to tobacco or chronic stress or you may choose to be treated for any combination of the three. Using the word disorder while people are in hypnosis has an interesting side affect.

Since the mind is so complex we cannot forecast the numerous additional positive benefits that may result from this therapy. People have reported that suddenly they also stopped biting their fingernails, or their love-life improved dramatically. One never knows what additional positive results may occur.

Minors between 12 to 17 years old may be treated if accompanied by their legal guardian (please no one under 12 years of age).

You helping you, helping us, so that we can help others in need. Upon arrival, you will be asked to register in. At that time you may make a voluntary and modest gift of $5.00 or more to help support FREND's humanitarian efforts to help those in need throughout America. Your voluntary gift is always appreciated. Those who cannot or choose not to give will still be treated with everyone else. FREND's primary mission is, as our slogan states, "Dedicated to improving the quality of life".

You will be handed a brochure which provides information about the session you are about to attend. It explains the rules of therapy to prepare you for a successful session. The brochure also has a brief explanation of the audio cassette tape programs.

When you enter the facility, you may select any unoccupied seat, unless you are hearing impaired. Hearing impaired people should sit as close to the therapist as possible. If there are no seats available please notify the therapist or his assistant, they will try to assist you in sitting close.

The presentation is fascinating, dynamic and sometimes humorous. The therapist will give a full explanation of what group hypnotherapy is, what it is not, and what you may expect from this session. We can assure you that our therapist will captivate your attention.

People who believe they are not hypnotizable sometimes make the best subjects. After you receive a complete explanation of FREND's group hypnotherapy, the therapist will begin his treatment. You will find this entire session fascinating. People that have good mental health, with average or above intelligence are hypnotizable. People who are mentally retarded, have specific types of psychopathological disorders and are not capable of using their imagination or are refractory cannot be hypnotized in this group setting. You will receive a simple and short test to prove whether you are hypnotizable.

During the first half the therapist will guide you into Catalepsy (pronounced CAT-A-LEP-SEE), a mid-level hypnotic trance, most commonly used to relieve chronic stress and tension. Catalepsy is an ancient Greek word which means still. When a client is in a cataleptic hypnotic state, they are extremely relaxed.

Once you have achieved the cataleptic state, your therapist will provide the hypnotic directions and suggestions to eliminate stress, psychosomatic or stress induced pain. You are then guided out of hypnosis and probably feel better than you have in years. Many people notice that any psychosomatic, stress induced pain (headache, aching muscles) they had when they came in for treatment have disappeared. If you have psychosomatic or stress induced pain, it is very possible that it will be relieved during the session.

After you come out of hypnosis, the therapist will discuss the clinical hypnotherapy reinforcement audio cassette programs. You can use them anytime you want and share them with your loved ones, twelve or older (exceptions are driving your car or operating machinery).

During intermission, everyone is amazed. Many people go to the rest room or might smoke their last cigarette. Attendees also have an opportunity to obtain the effective hypnotherapy reinforcement tape programs. The intermission usually lasts from 15 to 20 minutes depending on how many people are attending.

During the second half, the therapist will guide you into Somnambulism (pronounced SOM-NAM-BU-LIZ-EM). Somnambulism is a Latin word which means sleep or deep sleep. People in Somnambulism look like they are in nocturnal sleep but they are not. In reality, people in the state of Somnambulism are alert and focus intently on what the therapist is saying.

The therapist then uses deepening techniques which guide you into a stage two, somnambulistic level. In this extremely deep hypnosis many people become semi-rigid and don't move. This is the depth of hypnosis that is necessary to achieve the desired results to eliminate the type of disorders we treat in our group session. This level of hypnosis is also used to prepare woman to give childbirth without pain.

The therapist then provides the proper hypnotic therapeutic programming to help you achieve your goals. You are also guided through a wonderful process which allows you to forgive people who have harmed you, and to forgive yourself of all the wrong you have done to others, including yourself. Most people find this experience extremely beneficial. They feel like a huge weight or burden has been removed from them. Similar to when one of your parents soothed you when you were a child by hugging you after a traumatic experience and said "It's OK" or religious may feel after they go to confession.

Many feel as if they just had eight hours of refreshing sleep after they are guided out of their second hypnotic induction. They feel extremely relaxed. Many contact us later and say that night they had one of the most restful and peaceful nights sleep they ever had.

You look forward to taking charge and improving the quality of your life. You should leave the facility feeling positive, about yourself and the treatment received. You should feel like a new person, more positive and looking forward to eating healthier and the freedom from stress and smoking.

YOU AND FREND HAVE BOTH SUCCESSFULLY ACHIEVED YOUR GOALS!

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