"EFT" Emotional Freedom Technique, Hypnotherapy and Cognitive Correction equal INTENSIVE!

"EFT" Emotional Freedom Technique "EFT" (Tapping)

Certified Hypnotherapy

Coaching

Spiritual Counseling

(including Ho'opnopono & weddings performed)

 

Services offered by Lenny,

in her own words:

"EFT" Emotional Freedom Technique "EFT" (Tapping)

Emotional Freedom Technique, is a healing technique in the Kinesology family, such as acupuncture and acupressure.  The same meridians are used, only a tapping is applied rather than needles or pressure.    Developed by Gary Craig (www.emofree.com), I trained with his training materials. 

Initially I applied EFT primarily to myself, and a few of my counseling clients.  The effectiveness of EFT was so significant (about 95% desired, sustained results) I went on to apply it with the majority of my clients and many others. 

Emotional Freedom Technique is commonly known as EFT or Tapping, terms which I use interchangeably. Since Gary Craig's inception of EFT many versions have emerged, which is not surprising due to EFT's effectiveness.  Also, however, many misconceptions emerged as well. 

EFT is powerfully effective and incredibly easy to learn and apply for yourself.  However, there are many complexities involved as well and it is wise to work with a skilled practitioner as you develop your own Tapping skills.

EFT can assist with smoking cessation efforts, alleviate symptoms of a broad range of ailments, improve performance, change thinking habits, remove mental and emotional blocks, decrease anxiety, resolve PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), phobias and various other issues.  EFT is particularly effective for resolving trauma, it seems to literally "unplug" the intense emotion from any thought of a traumatic event.  In many cases one session seems to be sufficient for this, otherwise, generally, it requires only a few sessions of EFT to obtain the desired results. 

EFT can be effective for people of all ages and on most physical, mental and emotional issues.  Caution; If you tap to relieve physical pain from an injury, please remain aware that the pain may be reduced or gone, but the injury remains.  Please be careful with yourself until you have had the time to completely heal.  Also, please do not substitute medical care with EFT, EFT should enhance any medical treatment you seek.  You should seek proper medical treatment for any injury or illness, physical or mental.

Certified Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is often misunderstood and mystified.  Most of us are "hypnotised" everyday when we sit down at the computer or to watch television.  To be hypnotised is to be in a relaxed state where your conscious mind is "asleep" and your subconscious mind is accessed.  While in this trance state you remain aware of your surroundings and of what transpires.  You may not perceive yourself as hypnotised. For this reason many hypnotherapist use what is known as "convincers," such as "You eye lids are so heavy, you want to open your eyes but you can't" or "Your arm is so heavy you try to lift it but you can't." 

In your daily life your conscious mind is aware of only a very small amount of information and does not "run the show" as much as it would like to think it does.  Much of what we think do and say is a result of subconscious programming, subconscious perceptions, beliefs and emotions.  It is possible, in fact the norm, to have powerful emotions that the conscious mind is not aware of.  Most of the decisions we have made about ourselves and the world occurred by the time we are 5 or 6.  Our conscious mind is aware of only a fraction of these decisions we made and how we came to make them.  Most of us have little or no memory of the incidents that shaped our thinking.  And much of what we do remember is not reliable.  Perceptions through the eyes of a child are very often misperceptions.

As we grow up and get educated our conscious mind gains awareness, knowledge and information while it losses awareness of the initial programming.  It is this initial programming that "runs the show" in our lives.  If we were consciously aware of this programming we could override it and make conscious decisions and choices.  However, as most of this programming is just below our conscious awareness, it continues to drive our behavior and decisions.

Hypnotherapy quiets the conscious mind allowing areas in the subconscious to be activated, revealed and rewritten. The neurological networks laid down as a result of our early experiences (looks like extensive networks of vines) are activated under hypnosis.  Hidden memories can be revealed and while activated, new neurological pathways can be "laid down."  In other words, the perceptions and experience of the original event can be changed "in the hard drive" of your mind with suggestions made while under hypnosis.  New pathways can be "laid down" and reinforced as well, for instance a neurological pathway to cease smoking can be introduced. 

Under hypnosis you may be conditioned to be free of previous programming of the mind or to install new programming.  You can not be programmed or reprogrammed against your will.  If you do not have the will to quit smoking no amount of hypnosis will give the will to give up smoking to you, unless you really want it.  Hypnosis can significantly amp up your will power and help change thought processes, perceptions & habits you wish to change.

Coaching

The emphasis on coaching is on accomplishment, unlike counseling which tends to be focused on resolving problems.  Most coaches will encourage you as you identify and set goals, identify and put into action "to do"steps to accomplish your goals.  Coaches can help you to identify and resolve blocks to your progress as well; for instance, procrastination. 

Whatever your goal: attaining your winning weight, finish that book, a new career, increased sales, build a business, become debt free, find a life partner, and so on...my coaching can help get you there!

As a Life Coach I employ all of my expertise as I guide you to attain your goals and with my counseling skills can help you resolve problems along the way.  Hypnotherapy can be effective for overcoming procrastination, EFT can help you overcome negative self-concepts or limiting beliefs, spiritual practice provide a sort of "jet fuel" towards your success while counseling can assist in overcoming thinking and behavioral patterns that may derail you.  I apply the modality that is most appropriate for the situation.  Sometimes I may come at an issue with more than one modality (EFT and counseling for instance).  I draw on spiritual principles as well to advance you towards your goal, such as those described in "The Law of Attraction" by Jerry and Esther Hicks, "The Attractor Factor" by Joe Vitale and "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne. For coaching, my favorite and what I believe to be the most powerful modality is the "I've Arrived Game"™

THE "I'VE ARRIVED" GAME™

As you are working towards your goal, your end game, you step into the perceptions, emotions and experience of having already accomplished your goal.  You see your self as if your goal is already accomplished, you see others seeing you as if your goal is already accomplished.  You sustain this vision with the accompanying emotions, until your goal actualizes.  The "I've Arrived" game is a powerfully fun method to transport you to the accomplishment of your goals, your heart's desires!

Consider my 3 month *Unlimited Coaching package:

*3 months Unlimited Coaching includes 1 - 80 minute and 2 - 50 minute one on one sessions (sessions may be in person, via telephone or via internet), unlimited group sessions (all workshops and webinars available over the course of 90 days), brief phone contact as needed between 8am and 6pm M-F (missed calls will be returned within 1 business day) and email contact as needed.  You will also receive 15% discount on any other type sessions you schedule with me during your 3 months.  Your first coaching session is comprehensive and includes introducing the tools you will need to successfully meet your goals.  Coaching goals may be personal, business, relationship, parenting, family, and so on.    

Spiritual Counseling

(including Ho'opnopono & weddings performed)

Although I do not use the Reverend at this time, I am ordained to perform religious/spiritual ceremonies.  My spiritual work is non-denominational.  In my counseling over the past 14 years I have found accessing religious and spiritual beliefs to be universally, profoundly powerful.  Research has indicated that patients who are prayed for have higher survival rates.  So I believe in the power of prayer.  Regardless of your denomination I always encourage relying on your faith to see you through tough times and to guide you to accomplish your goals.  Over the years many of my clients embraced religious beliefs that are different than mine, we always work within your belief system whenever we bring spirituality into our work.  Should your beliefs differ from mine I seek common ground as I encourage you to rely on your beliefs. 

Should our spiritual belief systems be similar, and you are seeking to advance yourself on your spiritual path I am thrilled to work with you.  My beliefs are in line with Neal Donald Walsch's Conversations With God, Joe Vitale's The Attractor Factor and Zero Limits (where Ho'opnopono is discussed), Esther and Jerry Hick's The Law of Attraction, Rhonda Byrne's The Secret,  William P. Young's The Shack and Unity church which I grew up in.  I believe we are all connected, even when we pass over to the other side.  I offer sessions which facilitate communication with others, "connection sessions" by "tuning in" to their wave length and inviting them to visit with you.  Individuals have connected with loved ones who have passed, with future partners, with children to be born to them and others.  These sessions can be profound and intense.

Some basic premises I operate from include:

God expresses in, through an as all things including you you and me.

Everything in our experience is an "out picturing" of our inner world, our thoughts, beliefs, emotions and expectations.

Everything is energy at different wavelengths or vibrations.  The higher vibrations are like love, joy, gratitude.  The lower vibrations are akin to anger, hurt and fear.

There is nothing wrong with any of these vibrations, some are just more pleasant than others, all have their purposes and we can choose which vibrations we hang out in at any given time.

Prayer without ceasing raises the vibration in any situation. Most of the time throughout most of my work (as in my private life) I will be praying without ceasing.  This, I believe, is the single most powerful means by which my life has transformed. 

Powerful Parenting™ Training/Coaching

I prefer to refer to working with parent's as coaching as we identify and work towards specific goals, usually regarding children's behaviors. While I encourage and offer counseling for children who are dealing with issues, such as grief, in the long run children are most benefited by parents employing Powerful Parenting Techniques and Tools.  Many of these are commonly known and taught such as; behavioral modification strategies, reward/consequence strategies, identifying the goals of children's misbehavior and training children to accomplish these goals in an appropriate manner.  Powerful Parenting incorporates these and other tools and techniques built on a foundation first of respect for the child, on instilling a sense of value of self while causing the child to be his or her best self most of the time. 

Concepts such as:
 Refer only to terms such as "behave"...rather than "be good" or "don't be bad."  Think about the movies and programs children watch, there is often a "bad guy."  As your child watches these programs simultaneously being referred to at times as a "bad boy" or "bad girl," imagine how this child might begin to view his or her self.  Childhood is the stage during which our brain is being hard wired with our perceptions and beliefs about ourselves and the world, particularly early childhood.

Ask if the child is ready to leave (the park, the swimming pool, the party) only IF the child has a say in it.  If your intention is to leave, rather than ask "Are you ready?" Give a ten, five and one minute warning, then when it is time to go simply say "Let's go" or "It is time to go."  Imagine we are driving down the road and I ask if you want to pull into a restaurant we are approaching, you say no...and I pull into the restaurant anyway, without even acknowledging you!  How would you feel?  I see parent do this to their children all of the time.  They will ask "Are you ready" the child says "No" as the parent gets up, collects things and heads out.  It caught my attention a few years ago when a small child stood and burst into tears in this scenario while her mother remained oblivious to what she just did to her little girl as they left the pool.  At the other extreme I see parents allow children to call all the shots most of the time. This is way too much power for any child. No child is equipped with the brain power, understanding, ability to grasp the big picture or outcomes in most cases.  It is parent's job to teach these things to their children, not to abdicate decision making to the children.  Sometimes, children may get to make the decision, like where to go eat for their birthday.  But most decisions need to be made by parents, with children given "heads up" about decisions.  Still, why offer a child an option they do not have..."Are you ready to go?" 

Also, rather than emphasizing right or wrong, good or bad, because "I say so" I encourage parents teach their children cause and effect, "If I do this what is likely to happen...and then what?" Help your child identify what he or she wants to happen and the means to accomplish this.  Also instill empathy, "If I do this to that person how will they feel?"  "Do I want to do something that will make them feel that way?"

Example: A young child took money from and threatened a younger child.  Other adults in his life reacted in horror labeling him "bad."  As a result of some gentle, sympathetic questioning he recognized a need to feel powerful in his life (this child had been through a lot of tough stuff).  With some prompting from me he recognized how the other child must have felt and acknowledged he did not want the child to feel that way.  He identified other ways to feel powerful, like helping around the house and making things.  He identified how to make amends with the other child.  We ended with him feeling good and like a "good" boy."  Which he really was a very good boy who sometimes misbehaved.  We talked about feeling big versus feeling little inside and the different ways we can feel big, as we explored the probable outcome of those different ways.

These are just some examples of the Powerful Parenting approach, the goal of which is to raise our children into Powerful, healthy, happy adults.  Age appropriate limits and boundaries for children are also  critical elements of Powerful Parenting. 

Family Counseling & Play and Pet Therapy

It is recommended you receive Powerful Parenting training prior to family counseling sessions.  Family sessions facilitate improved communication, mutual understanding and cooperation within the family. 

Play Therapy allows children, generally ages 2 through 10, depending on the child's development, to work through and process underlying, difficult emotions, including trauma, loss and grief.  When a child is in the play therapy space he or she intuitively understands this is a special time and place with special toys.  The play is unconsciously intentionally, children express and work through emotions they consciously have difficulty identifying, expressing or understanding.

Pet Therapy provides a safe, comfortable environment to resolve difficult emotions.  My therapy dogs and cats provide comfort and take the initial emphasis off of you and your issues, allowing you to address these issues gradually, when you are ready.  The pets provide a safety zone, a buffer between you and the difficulties you need to resolve.  They also work with me to help individuals overcome fear of animals.  Pet therapy must be prearranged.



Counseling/Psychotherapy

For over fourteen years I have worked with people with serious illness such as Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders as well as many individuals with unresolved trauma, childhood issues, relationship issues and self-esteem issues among others.  Many of my clients are dealing with stress, grief and loss as well.  When addressing counseling issues my approach is primarily cognitive-behavioral.  However I often draw on other therapeutic approaches including;
Education (among other things learn about your diagnosis, human development, human behavior, healthy outlook about your sexuality and learn about the foundation of emotional & mental health...healthy boundaries). 
Psychdynamic (becoming conscious of the unconscious and defense mechanisms)
Gestalt therapy (focus on what is being done, thought, and felt at the present moment (by both client and therapist), practice awareness of perceiving, feeling, and acting in order to effect change.
Client-Centered (finding within yourself the vast resources for self-understanding, for altering your concept of your self, your attitudes, and self-directed behavior).
I also employ various techniques as appropriate, such as; reframe (looking at a situation from a different, more positive perspective), normalizing (recognizing that the experience, under the circumstances is not unusual, many if not most would have similar reaction), worse-case scenario (identifying and expressing underlying fears.  Answering "what if" questions until the worse case is identified and how it would be dealt with should the worse case come to pass.  This process may be accompanied by EFT tapping to enhance the effectiveness) and reality testing (identifying evidence to support or negate perceptions).

With children I also often employ play therapy.  Play therapy may seem to be fairly ineffective because it looks like the child is just playing.  However, in the play therapy room, the child's play is usually full of meaning and expression of deep emotions in a safe manner.  Nearly universal improvement in children's emotional state, attitude and behavior after play therapy sessions has established for me that this therapeutic approach is exceptionally effective, particularly for younger children.



Remarkable Relationship Training

Take your relationship from conflicted or ordinary - to extraordinary!  Learn exceptional communication skills that help you to actually, really "get" each other.  Learn to set healthy boundaries.  Learn what the underlying source of conflict is and effective conflict resolution skills.  Learn how to resolve common relationship issues; sex, money, power, parenting.  Learn what you can do to revive your relationship and take it an extraordinary level.

Your relationship is fertile ground for challenging you to be your best self, to resolve childhood wounds/programing, to learn, heal, grow and be your best self.  The challenges that come in relationship are rich opportunities for your own expansion if these challenges are navigated effectively.  If however, you do not know how to effectively navigate relationship challenges, these challenges can undo you, as well as your relationship.  When you learn to effectively work through your relationship issues you and your relationship get stronger.  From there you can learn skills to take your relationship to an extraordinary level.  Understand though, should you take this on, it requires a high degree of effort, perseverance and taking total personal responsibility for the relationship.

If absolutely necessary, you may learn how to know if and when it is time to let the relationship go and move on harmoniously, without bringing the troublesome issues with you. 


Intensive!™ Sessions

Intensive! sessions incorporate EFT, hypnotherapy and cognitive correction into one very powerful session.  You will relax into a hypnotic state (see above about hypnotherapy), which quiets your conscious mind while the root of trauma, phobias, and misperctpetion is activated in your subconscious mind.  Tapping and cognitive intervention is applied which literally restructures your subconscious mental wiring.  The result can be substantial relief from trauma, phobias, negative perceptions and associated physical discomfort.  These are powerful, intense sessions designed to facilitate significant, sustainable healing at a deep level.

Workshops & Webinars

Click on the "Lenny's Schedule" tab to see dates for upcoming workshops, classes and webinars.  Topics include weight loss, powerful parenting, living your potential, overcoming blocks, spirituality, depression and EFT.