In this E-News:
* Next Meeting this Friday, October 10th from 7 to 9 PM:

* Board Nominations

* "Working with Hospice and Severely Ill Clients," with Kate Wells and
Ann Sealy

* Member Notices and Class Listings

* Web Linking - Increase Traffic to Your Site
* Hypnotherapy Resource Forum – January 31, 2009
* Closing and Preview of November's meeting

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Hello NGHWA Members and Friends...

Happy October! We hope you are continuing to learn and grow as you
network and connect with fellow members and colleagues. Those who
attended last month's meeting had the opportunity to learn about
Inverse Wave Therapy, a dynamic process for healing the past. Thanks to
Kathie Brodie and Kathy Baxter for enlightening us.



NEXT MEETING: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 – 7 TO 9 PM



Please join us for our monthly meeting this week, Friday October 10, at
the South Snohomish County P.U.D. office at 21018 Highway 99, Edmonds WA
98026. We will begin promptly at 7 PM.



NGHWA members and consulting hypnotists Ann Sealy and Kate Wells will
share some of the challenges and rewards of working with hospice and
seriously ill clients. Ann and Kate provide regular complementary
therapy for hospice patients through Providence Hospice of Seattle.
Their presentation will help all of us increase awareness, understanding
and empathy for what someone goes through as they move through their
final transition in this life. Come and find out what's involved and
whether or not this level of service is right for you.



GET YOUR NOMINATIONS IN THIS WEEK

Imagine adding

"Board Member, National Guild of Hypnotists, Washington State
Chapter"

to your list of credentials.



All nominations for the 2009 NGHWA Board will be accepted at our October
Meeting this Friday evening. All NGHWA members are eligible to run for
office and vote. All positions are open for election each year. If you
enjoy working in groups and collaborating on projects and would like to
get involved in our Chapter, we encourage your participation.


Please contact any members of the current board with your questions.
- President - Lauren Archer - 425-881-7082
- Secretary - Mary Lee LaBay, Ph.D. - 1-866-440-4242
- Treasurer - Kate Wells - 206-779-5655
- Events Coordinator - Jackie Foskett - 425-227-8210

Check out the photo, posted on our Yahoo Group "Hypnotic Health," for a glimpse
of the board members at our last board meeting.

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NGHWA MEMBER NOTICES AND EVENT LISTINGS

* * * * * * * * * *
FROM LAUREN ARCHER:

Lauren's fall class schedule is now posted online at
www.PositiveCentral.com/Events.htm. In addition to her regular
wellness classes at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center, Lauren is
hosting a weekend workshop called "Mind-Body Transformation," a
Weight Loss Intensive Weekend, October 17 – 19, 2008 in Woodinville.
More info/registration at www.PositiveCentral.com/events.

* * * * * * * * * *
FROM KATHIE BRODIE
Kathie Brodie invites you to her CD Recording Clinic so you can learn
recording techniques and the equipment necessary to complete a
finished product. You can also schedule an appointment to do your own
recordings in Kathie's Shoreline office. For more information, call
Kathie at 206.546.8266.

* * * * * * * * * *
FROM JACK ELIAS:
Fall Certification course starts in early October.
Weekend formatted trainings include 3 hours of homework per weekend.
Dates: Oct. 3-5, Oct. 10-12, Oct. 24-26, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Nov. 14-16,
Nov. 21-23. More information/registration at
http://www.findingtruemagic.com/calendar.shtml#fall2008
<http://www.findingtruemagic.com/calendar.shtml#fall2008>

* * * * * * * * * *
FROM MARY LEE LABAY, PH.D., & AWARENESS ENGINEERING
Fall Schedule of Trainings

Fundamentals II: Past Lives and Present Possibilities
Approved for 24 CEUs)
Friday, October 24, 2008, Oct. 24-26; 9:00am-6:00pm
Cost: $499, Special Discount Price for registrations by September.
25th! Regular Tuition: $550
More Information/Register -
http://www.awarenessengineering.com/schedule/detail.php?id_evt=34
<http://www.awarenessengineering.com/schedule/detail.php?id_evt=34>

Fundamentals III: Transpersonal Discovery (Approved for 24 CEUs)
Friday, November 21, 2008, Nov. 21-23; 9:00am-6:00pm
Cost: $499, Special Discount Price for registrations by October.
24th! Regular Tuition: $550
More Information/Register -
http://www.awarenessengineering.com/schedule/detail.php?id_evt=47
<http://www.awarenessengineering.com/schedule/detail.php?id_evt=47>


* * * * * * * * * *
HOW TO SUBMIT A MEMBER LISTING
If you would like to place a listing in our enews, we ask that you
have your membership currently up-to-date and paid for to be
included. Keep your listing to just one or two brief sentences with a
link to your website for details. Please send listings for the E-News
to Lauren@...
<http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/hypnotic_health/post?postID=IipaM9\
_JsWOcfnz6Ak24Oey7O76j3xE-GUF4jNKKRcVbURZ6CbmxnsbFWNbnctjE5BPJUkFgrlr9uW\
R-w0qaeTe783I> . The NGHWA E-News is sent out near the
first of each month, so please send your listing by the last week of
the previous month. Send website listings to
JackieFoskett@...
<http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/hypnotic_health/post?postID=AsdTcN\
4SPuUxI6z9w6FVp1YlPS1Ft6w06KAMqEQjjKEbQvsLg0qH3rBcW5aQ3LZoJUn2VB_i0z9BRR\
ZQLp5I> . Jackie will post them as her time allows,
with no guarantees of timeliness. So please send your listings well
in advance.

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WEB LINKING – INCREASE TRAFFIC TO YOUR WEBSITE



Please take a moment to add a notice and a link to www.nghwa.org
<http://www.nghwa.org/>  from your website. If you're a member and
have not submitted your profile to us for posting on our website, you
can still do so. We will add a link to your site with your profile,
which can increase your search engine rankings. Only active members will
maintain posts, so be sure your membership is up to date.

Questions? Contact Lauren Archer or Jackie Foskett.
___________________________________________________



HYPNOTHERAPY RESOURCE FORUM TO BE JANUARY 31, 2009

-Vendors – If you are interested in having a table at the event,
please submit a description of what you will have at your table to
Lauren@...
<http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/hypnotic_health/post?postID=IipaM9\
_JsWOcfnz6Ak24Oey7O76j3xE-GUF4jNKKRcVbURZ6CbmxnsbFWNbnctjE5BPJUkFgrlr9uW\
R-w0qaeTe783I> . Table fees are $100 for the day.

-Planning committee – help with phone calls to media, sending out
marketing materials, obtaining sponsors, sending communications to
presenters, preparing materials, etc. We will arrange meetings or
phone meetings based on your schedule and availability. Please let
Lauren know if you are interested in participating.

_____________________________________________________________

In closing...

Thank you for your continued interest in NGHWA. We encourage your
participation, feedback, ideas and suggestions. Please come out and
join us at our next meeting Friday, October 10 at 7 PM.

Also, remember to mark your calendar for our next 2 meetings:

* November 14th - Mary Lee LaBay, Ph.D., presents "Skill Building: Learn
and Practice Techniques to Use Immediately"


* December 5th - Michael Clark from Constant Contact presents  " Seven
Keys to Email Marketing"

Be sure to refer to our website at www.nghwa.org <http://www.nghwa.org>
for more information.
On behalf of the 2008 NGHWA Board, we wish you another healthy and
successful month!

With appreciation,

Lauren Archer
425-881-7082
Lauren@...
<http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/hypnotic_health/post?postID=IipaM9\
_JsWOcfnz6Ak24Oey7O76j3xE-GUF4jNKKRcVbURZ6CbmxnsbFWNbnctjE5BPJUkFgrlr9uW\
R-w0qaeTe783I>





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Hello NGHWA Members and Friends,

This is a brief note to remind you of our Chapter meeting tomorrow,
and to inform you about TWO NEW events from NGH Instructors in our
area.

Roy Hunter is holding a weekend seminar on Spiritual Hypnosis THIS
WEEKEND at his Milton office. Go to
http://www.aldebaranhypnotherapy.com/id25.html for details.

Tom Nicoli will be holding a 2 day training in Vancouver BC on
Sept 27 & 28th  Go to http://www.dolphinspiritevents.com for details.

Please join us at our Chapter meeting in Edmonds this Friday. Kathie
Brodie will be our guest speaker, and she's got an exciting
presentation planned, including great visuals with a Powerpoint
presentation, live demonstrations, and she even has a give-away
for a lucky winner!

Visit www.nghwa.org for the meeting location and details, as well as
for a listing of classes and events from NGHWA members.

Here are three suggestions...
1. Add this to your signature line: Member, National Guild of
Hypnotists, Washington State Chapter - www.nghwa.org.
2. Include a link to www.nghwa.org from your website.
3. Invite your friends and colleagues in other wellness-related
fields to meet you for dinner in Edmonds at 5 PM, so you miss the
rush-hour traffic. Then bring them as a guest to our meeting.

Thank you for your continued support.

With appreciation,

Lauren Archer
President, NGHWA
Lauren@...

Hello NGHWA Members and Friends...

In this E-News:

* Summer review and fall planning
* Next Meeting – Friday, Sept. 12 - "Inverse Wave Therapy"
* 2009 Board Nominations in October
* Member Notices and Class Listings
* Hypnotherapy Resource Forum – January 31, 2009
* Closing and Preview of October's meeting

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SUMMER REVIEW AND FALL PLANNING

Happy September! We hope you've had a relaxing summer and are now
rejuvenated and ready to launch a successful fall. We at NGHWA have
been reaping the benefits of our monthly presentations filled with new
ways to build our practices and opportunities to exchange ideas with
our colleagues.

This summer, for example, we got to meet Dr. Cheryl Beighle, a
pediatrician who regularly uses hypnosis, who gave us some fantastic
tips for working with children in different age groups. She "de-
mystified" the process and helped those in attendance feel better
equipped to expand our practice to include children.

Those who showed up for our July meeting got a special bonus when
Keith Livingston (www.Hypnosis101.com) gave out free preview copies
of his newest programming on healing, "Miraculous Healing with Neuro-
Linguistic Hypnotherapy" and "The Traumatic Injury Relief Pattern."
Thank you, Keith!

In August, we focused on the legal aspects of running a practice as
attorney Michelle Hayden Bomberger (http://sblslaw.com/mission.html )
reviewed how to effectively set up the right kind of business
structure, reminded us how to deal with risk management, and offered
great tips for how to set up proper legal planning.

The best part of coming to chapter meetings is that we not only learn
from our presenters, we also learn from listening to other peoples'
questions, and from sharing ideas before and after each presentation.
Read on to learn about more great opportunities to connect with your
colleagues, learn and grow, and expand your horizons. We hope you
will make the effort to come out and join us at our next meeting,
this Friday.

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SEPTEMBER CHAPTER MEETING:
"INVERSE WAVE THERAPY" WITH KATHIE BRODIE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 – 7:00 TO 9:00 PM

Location: South Snohomish County P.U.D. Office Auditorium
21018 Highway 99, Edmonds WA 98026
$10 for non-members

Please join us this Friday as our very own Kathie Brodie enlightens
us about a process she has been using successfully in her practice
called "Inverse Wave Therapy." Inverse Wave is a modality/technique
to use with clients experiencing a fear or phobia. It is a very
powerful tool to assist clients in reframing the experience into a
positive outcome.

Come discover:
- Why you want to have this technique in your "bag of tools"
- Why it works so well with fears and phobias
- How you can begin using it immediately with your clients

Kathie Brodie, "The Baggage Handler", is a consulting hypnotist, a
Reconnective Healer, and an Inverse Wave Practitioner. Kathie left
corporate America a few years ago to pursue her dream of assisting
people in "losing their baggage" in order to live the lives they
desire. Her office is in Shoreline. She can be reached at: 206-546-
8266. Visit her website: http://www.HarvestoftheHeart.com


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FALL PLANNING - OCTOBER BOARD NOMINATIONS

We will take official nominations for the 2009 NGHWA Board at our
October Meeting. All positions are open for election. If you enjoy
working in groups and collaborating on projects and would like to get
involved in our Chapter, we welcome your participation. Please
contact any members of the current board with your questions.
- President - Lauren Archer - 425-881-7082
- Secretary - Mary Lee LaBay, Ph.D. - 1-866-440-4242
- Treasurer - Kate Wells - 206-779-5655
- Events Coordinator - Jackie Foskett - 425-227-8210


___________________________________________________________________


NGHWA MEMBER NOTICES AND EVENT LISTINGS

* * * * * * * * * *
FROM LAUREN ARCHER:
Positive Central is hosting a Reiki I & II Certification Weekend,
instructed by Deanna Fulton, October 3 & 4, 2008. Early registration
ends September 15. NGHWA Members will receive an additional $10
discount. More info/registration at www.PositiveCentral.com/reiki.htm.

Lauren's fall class schedule is now posted online at
www.PositiveCentral.com/Events.htm.  In addition to her regular
wellness classes at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center, Lauren is
hosting  a weekend workshop called "Mind-Body Transformation," a
Weight Loss Intensive Weekend, October 17 – 19, 2008 in Woodinville.
More info/registration at http://www.positivecentral.com/Upcoming%
20Classes,%20Lectures%20&%20Events.htm

* * * * * * * * * *
FROM KATHIE BRODIE
Kathie Brodie invites you to her CD Recording Clinic so you can learn
recording techniques and the equipment necessary to complete a
finished product. You can also schedule an appointment to do your own
recordings in Kathie's Shoreline office.  For more information, call
Kathie at 206.546.8266.

* * * * * * * * * *
FROM JACK ELIAS:
Fall Certification course starts in early October.
Weekend formatted trainings include 3 hours of homework per weekend.
Dates: Oct. 3-5, Oct. 10-12, Oct. 24-26, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Nov. 14-16,
Nov. 21-23. More information/registration at
http://www.findingtruemagic.com/calendar.shtml#fall2008


* * * * * * * * * *
FROM MARY LEE LABAY, PH.D., & AWARENESS ENGINEERING
Fall Schedule of Trainings

Fundamentals I: Integrity, Awareness, and Trance
(Approved for 27 CEUs)
Residence Inn, South Lake Union, Seattle
Thursday, September 18, 2008, Thurs. 18th - Sun. 21st; Thursday:
6:00pm-9:30pm; Fri-Sun: 9:00am - 6:30pm
Cost: $550, Includes workbook
More Information/Register -
http://www.awarenessengineering.com/schedule/detail.php?id_evt=46

Fundamentals II: Past Lives and Present Possibilities
Approved for 24 CEUs)
Friday, October 24, 2008, Oct. 24-26; 9:00am-6:00pm
Cost: $499, Special Discount Price for registrations by September.
25th! Regular Tuition: $550
More Information/Register -
http://www.awarenessengineering.com/schedule/detail.php?id_evt=34

Fundamentals III: Transpersonal Discovery (Approved for 24 CEUs)
Friday, November 21, 2008, Nov. 21-23; 9:00am-6:00pm
Cost: $499, Special Discount Price for registrations by October.
24th! Regular Tuition: $550
More Information/Register -
http://www.awarenessengineering.com/schedule/detail.php?id_evt=47


* * * * * * * * * *
HOW TO SUBMIT A MEMBER LISTING
If you would like to place a listing in our enews, we ask that you
have your membership currently up-to-date and paid for to be
included. Keep your listing to just one or two brief sentences with a
link to your website for details. Please send listings for the E-News
to Lauren@.... The NGHWA E-News is sent out near the
first of each month, so please send your listing by the last week of
the previous month. Send website listings to
JackieFoskett@....  Jackie will post them as her time allows,
with no guarantees of timeliness. So please send your listings well
in advance.

_____________________________________________________

HYPNOTHERAPY RESOURCE FORUM TO BE JANUARY 31, 2009

-Vendors – If you are interested in having a table at the event,
please submit a description of what you will have at your table to
Lauren@....  Table fees are $100 for the day.

-Planning committee – help with phone calls to media, sending out
marketing materials, obtaining sponsors, sending communications to
presenters, preparing materials, etc. We will arrange meetings or
phone meetings based on your schedule and availability. Please let
Lauren know if you are interested in participating.

_____________________________________________________________

In closing...

Thank you for your continued interest in NGHWA. We encourage your
participation, feedback, ideas and suggestions. Please come out and
join us at our next meeting Friday, September 12 at 7 PM.

Also, mark your calendar for our October meeting: October 10, 2008 –
  "Working with Hospice and Severely Ill Patients"
NGHWA members and consulting hypnotists Ann Sealy and Kate Wells
provide complementary therapy for hospice patients through Providence
Hospice of Seattle. In October, they will discuss hospice guidelines
and services, and share some of the challenges and rewards of their
work. Mark your calendar and plan to join us in October!

Be sure to check out our new website at www.nghwa.org.

On behalf of the 2008 NGHWA Board, we wish you another healthy and
successful month!

With appreciation,

Lauren Archer
425-881-7082
Lauren@...

Hello Hypnotic Health Readers,
As Events Coordinator for the NGHWA, I'd like to bring a special offer
to your attention.

Our speaker, attorney Michelle Bomberger, is offering a free 1/2 hour
consultation with her for all attendees at her presentation this
Friday, August 1st.

This is a wonderful opportunity to explore how "legally healthy" your
  business is while elevating the profession of hypnotherapy!

See you on Friday!

Warmly,
Jackie Foskett, CH
NGHWA Events Coordinator
425-227-8210

Hello NGHWA Members and Friends...

In this E-News:
* NOTE: AUGUST MEETING IS FRIDAY AUGUST 1 - Attorney Michelle Hayden
Bomberger presents "Key Legal Issues Business Owners Need To Know
Now!"
* Member Notices and Listings
* Hypnotherapy Resource Forum – January 31, 2009 – Vendor tables
available

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AUGUST 1 CHAPTER MEETING

Please note that our August meeting is one week earlier than usual
(to avoid conflicting with the NGH National Convention). Mark your
calendar and plan to join us on FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 at 7 PM at the South
Snohomish County PUD Office Auditorium, 21018 Highway 99, Edmonds WA
98026.

Attorney Michelle Hayden Bomberger is our featured presenter, and her
topic is "Key Legal Issues Business Owners Need to Know."  You Will
Learn

• Risk Management  and Planning for your successful business

• How to protect yourself from business risk

• Various legal issues to know about for your business entity


Michelle Bomberger, founder of Small Business Legal Services, PLLC,
is a businesswoman turned lawyer.  She found her passion for working
with small business owners while in graduate school at Northwestern
University, where she was a founding member of the Small Business
Opportunity Center.  Her experiences there prompted her to launch her
business, a law practice providing business-focused legal
representation with a commitment to high quality service exclusively
for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

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NGHWA MEMBER NOTICES AND EVENT LISTINGS

*FROM KATHIE BRODIE

Kathie Brodie invites you to her CD Recording Clinic so you can learn
recording techniques and the equipment necessary to complete a
finished product. You can also schedule an appointment to do your own
recordings in Kathie's Shoreline office.  For more information, call
Kathie at 206.546.8266.


*FROM MARY LEE LABAY, PH.D., & AWARENESS ENGINEERING

Myth or Logic Radio Show on www.TalkShoe.com
Worldwide on the Internet – Topic: is Past Life Regression
Thursday, July 31, 2008, 5:00pm PST and 8:00pm EST

Radio Interview on contacttalkradio.com with Nancy Tursi
Topic: Past Life Regression - Saturday, August 02, 2008, 4pm PST

Free Preview Event for Awareness Engineering Certification & CEU
Training Courses
Private residence Bellevue, WA - address and directions given at
registration
Attend either Wednesday, August 13 or September 04, both from 7:00 -
9:00 pm

Fundamentals I: Integrity, Awareness, and Trance (Approved for 27
CEUs)
Private Residence in Bellevue, WA
Go way beyond the basics of hypnosis to learn techniques of deep and
sustainable healing.
Thurs. September 18th - Sun. September 21st; Thursday: 6:00pm-9:30pm;
Fri-Sun: 9:00am - 6:30pm
Special Discount Price for registrations by August 21st: $499!
Regular tuition: $550

For more information on Mary Lee's events please go to
www.awarenessengineering.com/schedule/index.php


HOW TO SUBMIT A MEMBER LISTING
If you would like to place a listing in our enews, we ask that you
have your membership currently up-to-date and paid for to be
included. Keep your listing to just one or two brief sentences with a
link to your website for details. Please send listings for the E-News
to Lauren@.... The NGHWA E-News is sent out near the
first of each month, so please send your listing by the last week of
the previous month. Send website listings to
JackieFoskett@....  Jackie will post them as her time allows,
with no guarantees of timeliness. So please send your listings well
in advance.

_____________________________________________________

HYPNOTHERAPY RESOURCE FORUM TO BE JANUARY 31, 2009

-Vendors – If you are interested in having a table at the event,
please submit a description of what you will have at your table to
Lauren@....  Table fees are $100 for the day.

-Planning committee – help with phone calls to media, sending out
marketing materials, obtaining sponsors, sending communications to
presenters, preparing materials, etc. We will arrange meetings or
phone meetings based on your schedule and availability. Please let
Lauren know if you are interested in participating.

_____________________________________________________________


In closing...

Thank you for your continued interest in NGHWA. We encourage your
participation, feedback, ideas and suggestions. Please come out and
join us at our next meeting Friday, August 1 at 7 PM.

Also, mark your calendar for our upcoming meetings

•September 12th-Inverse Wave Therapy with Kathie Brodie
•October 10th-Working w/Hospice Patients and severely ill clients -
with Kate Wells and Ann Sealy

On behalf of the 2008 NGHWA Board, we wish you another healthy and
successful month!

Sincerely,

Lauren Archer
425-881-7082
www.PositiveCentral.com

Hello everyone,

I hope you are having a fabulous summer so far.  I'm writing on behalf
of our President, Lauren Archer, who is enjoying a vacation with her
family.

As you know, Keith Livingston is speaking on this Friday, July 11th on
"NLP and Hypnosis for Healing: Strategies and techniques for working
with trauma, injuries and disease."
Well, Keith and Michael Bennett have just finished a new program,
"Miraculous Healing with Neuro-Linguistic Hypnotherapy®" and Keith is
giving the first 20 people through the door a copy!

"Miraculous Healing with Neuro-Linguistic Hypnotherapy®" is a DVD/CD
set that shows you healing techniques including; How to use belief
systems, rapport, three dimensional thought fields, reframing, embedded
suggestions, presuppositions, "magic words", "representational energy
healing", mapping across representational systems, the figure 8 pattern,
metaphor, and future pacing for healing.

There are three caveats however...

1) The DVD and CD you get won't have the fancy packaging or graphics the
finished program will have.
2) Keith is looking for testimonials, so if you accept a copy, you're
agreeing to give your opinion.
3) You have to be one of the first 20 people through the door.

So, who will be the very first person?   The rest of the Board and
myself will be there to greet and congratulate you as you receive these
wonderful "goodies" from Keith.

See you Friday for an extraordinary evening of "Healing"!

Sincerely,
Jackie Foskett, CH
Events Coordinator



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Hello NGHWA Members and Friends...

In this E-News:
* July 11 Meeting: NLP and Hypnosis for Healing with Keith Livingston
* NGHWA has a new website!
* More questions than answers about changes to Washington State Law
* Member Notices and Listings
* Last call for submissions for Hypnotherapy Resource Forum


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JULY 11 CHAPTER MEETING

Happy July! We hope you can join us at our next chapter meeting Friday,
July 11 at 7 PM at the South Snohomish County PUD Office Auditorium,
21018 Highway 99, Edmonds WA 98026. $10 for non-members.

Keith Livingston is our featured presenter this month. His topic is
"NLP and Hypnosis for Healing: Strategies and techniques for working
with trauma, injuries and disease." All are welcome - feel free to
bring friends and guests.

______________________________________________________________


NGHWA HAS A NEW WEBSITE

Check it out at www.nghwa.org <http://www.nghwa.org/> .

______________________________________________________________


MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS ABOUT CHANGES TO STATE LAW

In last month's enews, I reported that Miriam Dyak, President of the
Washington State Professional Counselors Association, made a
presentation to the Washington State Holistic Chamber of Commerce in May that
Hypnotherapists will NOT be affected by the new changes in our state law.

However, in the past week, many of us have received postcards from the
Dept. of Health in the mail, inviting us to join their
"listserve" at http://listserv.wa.gov <http://listserv.wa.gov/>
to learn more.  I went to their recommended page and noticed that
"Registered Hypnotherapist" is not even listed as a profession.
One of our members brought this to my attention:

On the Registered Counselor FAQ page of the Washington State Dept. of
Health Counselors – New Credentialing Types -- June 2008

(Excerpt)

"I am a registered hypnotherapist. Do I need to reapply as a
hypnotherapist?"
"You do not need to reapply as a hypnotherapist. As a registered
hypnotherapist, if you assist or attempt to assist a person or persons
to improve their mental, emotional, or behavioral problems then you must apply
for and receive a certified counselor or certified adviser
credential. As a registered hypnotherapist, if you include therapeutic
techniques to achieve understanding and awareness of self and others and the
growth of human potential then you must apply for and receive a certified
counselor or certified adviser credential. The registered
hypnotherapy statute only allows for the practice of hypnosis as a
modality."

This certainly suggests that the new legislation will indeed affect our status
as Hypnotherapists. We have been receiving lots of conflicting information, and
it appears that we have more questions than answers at this stage. I have made
contact with the department, and will let everyone know when and IF I receive
more definitive information.

Meanwhile, if you are concerned about this issue, you may wish to
consider joining the National Federation of Hypnotists – the
Hypnotist Union. You can now download an application online at
http://www.ngh.net/Downloads/Downloads.aspx
<http://www.ngh.net/Downloads/Downloads.aspx> .

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NGHWA MEMBER NOTICES AND EVENT LISTINGS

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE:  From Katie Evans: Everett hypnotherapist, John Amlag,
would like to sublet some of his large, furnished office space with another
hypnotherapist. It's on Evergreen Way and has lots of free parking.  John
teaches Living Lite weight loss classes in the evening and on weekends, so it's
available most days.  Please call John for more information at 360-620-2544. 
Rent is negotiable.


JACK ELIAS is hosting his 21st Annual Transpersonal Hypnotherapy/NLP
Summer Intensive. July 10-26, 2008 and experience 17 days of powerful and
transformative learning for your personal and professional growth and success!
Go to www.FindingTrueMagic.com for full details plus an instant catalog download
option

JACKIE FOSKETT will speak at the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference on July
10th at 9 am. See conference program:
www.wsda.org/pndc/Emerald+Series+Thursday.pdf

If you would like to place a listing in our enews, we ask that you have your
membership currently up-to-date and paid for to be included. Keep your listing
to just one or two brief sentences with a
link to your website for details. Please send listings for the E-News
to Lauren@...

The NGHWA E-News is sent out near the first of each month, so please send your
listing by the last week of the previous month. Send website listings to
JackieFoskett@.... Jackie will post them as her time allows, with no
guarantees of timeliness. So please send your listings well in advance.

_____________________________________________________

LAST CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR 2009 HYPNOTHERAPY RESOURCE FORUM

We have requested January 24 as our 2009 Resource Forum date. We are
awaiting final confirmation from Evergreen Hospital on this date and
will notify everyone as soon as we can.

Submissions must be received IN WRITING. Even if you have told Lauren
verbally that you'd like to participate, you still need to submit
your WRITTEN information as follows:

·         Your proposed talk title

·         Paragraph description of talk

·         Your brief bio

Please submit your information in a professional format that can be
copied and pasted without editing so that it can be entered into the
formal proposal and program brochure.


-Vendors – If you are interested in having a table at the event,
please submit a description of what you will have at your table to
Lauren@.... Table fees are $100 for the day.


-Planning committee – help with phone calls to media, sending out
marketing materials, obtaining sponsors, sending communications to
presenters, preparing materials, etc. We will arrange meetings or
phone meetings based on your schedule and availability. Please let
Lauren know if you are interested in participating.

_____________________________________________________________


In closing...

Thank you for your continued interest in NGHWA. We encourage your
participation, feedback, ideas and suggestions. Please come out and
join us at our next meeting Friday, July 11 at 7 PM.

Also, mark your calendar for our upcoming meetings
* August 1st-Key Legal Issues Business Owners need to know, with Michelle Hayden
Bomberger
* September 12th-Inverse Wave Therapy with Kathie Brodie
* October 10th-Working w/Hospice Patients and severely ill
clients - with Kate Wells and Ann Sealy


On behalf of the 2008 NGHWA Board, we wish you another healthy and
successful month!

Sincerely,

Lauren Archer
425-881-7082
www.PositiveCentral.com

Greetings NGHWA Members and Friends...

In this E-News:
* June 13 Meeting: Using Hypnosis with Children - Cheryl Beighle, M.D.
* Survey results on meeting date/location change
* Summary of May 14 lecture about changes to Washington State Law
* June Member Events & Classes
* Submissions being accepted NOW for 2009 Hypnotherapy Resource Forum

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June 13 CHAPTER MEETING

Happy June! We hope you can join us at our next chapter meeting
Friday, June 13 at 7 PM at the South Snohomish County PUD Office
Auditorium, 21018 Highway 99,Edmonds WA 98026. $10 for non-members.

Cheryl Beighle, M.D., a pediatric physician at the Everett Clinic,
will share with us how she uses hypnosis in her medical practice.
Participants can expect to learn:
      What medical conditions work best with hypnosis
      Contraindications to using hypnosis with kids
      Developmental considerations when planning intervention.
Dr. Beighle is certified by the American Society of Clinical
Hypnosis, with 15 years experience using hypnosis with children.


All are welcome - feel free to bring friends and guests.

______________________________________________________________

SURVEY RESULTS

We sent out a request for your feedback about our meetings. Only
about ten people answered. Here are the results:
1. Would you prefer to meet in the daytime or evening? 50% prefer
daytime, 50% prefer evening.
2. Would you attend more meetings if we met on a weekday or weekend?
All but one said weekday, although several specifically said NOT
Friday.
3. What city would be your ideal location to meet? Kirkland, Redmond,
Woodinville, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Lake City, Bothell, Bellevue(3),
Mercer Island.
4. What would make the meetings more compelling for you to attend?
   a. "I most enjoy the meetings where we have a guest speaker and
learn, or improve upon, a hypnotic technique."
   b. "The topics look good most months."
   c. "Speakers that bring distinctly useful information and are
screened for ability to deliver."
   d. "I think the topics are good."
   e. "Speakers more directly related to hypnotic and NLP techniques."

Want to add your vote? Email Lauren@... with your
thoughts. Thank you!

________________________________________________

SUMMARY OF MAY 14 LECTURE
Changes to Washington State Law

The Washington State legislature recently approved changes to the
state laws which affect Registered Counselors.  According to Miriam
Dyak, President of the Washington State Professional Counselors
Association (www.waproca.org), Hypnotherapists are NOT affected in
any way by these changes. Counselors will be required to add
continuing education. Miriam shared this news at the Washington State
Holistic Chamber of Commerce meeting at East-West Bookshop on May 14,
2008.

Miriam was uniquely qualified to articulate the history of the bill
and the various changes affecting counselors because she and a small
group of dedicated professionals personally invested many hours of
their time, energy, and resources over the course of the past two
years, travelling to Olympia on numerous occasions to represent the
interests of counselors in our state.

I got permission to audio record this lecture, and as soon as we get
it posted to a web page we will send out an announcement to let you
know how you can listen to it. For more information, please visit
www.waproca.org.

Special thanks to Katie Evans for being the representative from NGHWA
on this project. We are grateful for your time and energy to help
support our profession!


________________________________________________________________

UPCOMING NGHWA MEMBER EVENTS

JACK ELIAS is announcing his 21st Annual Transpersonal
Hypnotherapy/NLP Summer Intensive.
July 10-26, 2008 and experience 17 days of powerful and transformative
learning for your personal and professional growth and success!
Go to www.FindingTrueMagic.com for full details plus an instant
catalog download option

JACKIE FOSKETT announces her next HypnoBirthing®, The Mongan Method
for couples series at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center -- June 10-
July 8th. Register at http://www.evergreenhealthcare.org. Jackie is
also presenting "Calming Dental Anxiety" for Dental Professionals
Tacoma Dental Study Club May 10th 9-10:30 am and will speak at the
Pacific Northwest Dental Conference on July 10th at 9 am.
See conference program: www.wsda.org/pndc/Emerald+Series+Thursday.pdf

BEVERLY BRYANT is hosting a Weight Loss Success Class through her
Silver Lining Hypnotherapy practice at 9430 27th Ave SE, Everett 98208
Date: Wednesdays - June 11th, 18th, & 25th
Time: 6-8 pm Price: $85.00 CD's: $12.00 ea
More info/register at 425-357-0838 425-238-7894
bev.bryant@... / bevbryant.com

Want to announce your event?

If you would like to take advantage of this member benefit, we ask
that you have your membership currently up-to-date and paid for to be
included. Keep your listing to just one or two brief sentences with a
link to your website for details. Please send listings for the E-News
to Lauren@.... The NGHWA E-News is sent out near the
first of each month, so please send your listing by the last week of
the previous month. Send website listings to
JackieFoskett@.... Jackie will post them as her time allows,
with no guarantees of timeliness. So please send your listings well
in advance.


_____________________________________________________

SUBMISSIONS BEING ACCEPTED NOW FOR 2009 HYPNOTHERAPY RESOURCE FORUM

We have requested January 17 as our 2009 Resource Forum date. We are
awaiting final confirmation from Evergreen Hospital on this date and
will notify everyone as soon as we can.

We are accepting requests to participate NOW.

-Presenters – if you are interested in being considered as a
presenter, please submit your proposed talk title and description
(and/or the top 2 or 3 topics you are an expert in), along with your
biography, to Lauren@... by July 4, 2008.

-Vendors – If you are interested in having a table at the event,
please submit a description of what you will have at your table to
Lauren@.... Last year's table fees were $100 for the
day. We will confirm the fee for this year very soon.

-Planning committee – help with phone calls to media, sending out
marketing materials, obtaining sponsors, sending communications to
presenters, preparing materials, etc. We will arrange meetings or
phone meetings based on your schedule and availability. Please let
Lauren know if you are interested in participating.

_____________________________________________________________


In closing...

Thank you for your continued interest in NGHWA. We encourage your
participation, feedback, ideas and suggestions. Please come out and
join us at our next meeting Friday, June 13 at 7 PM.

Also, mark your calendar for our summer meetings
* Friday, July 11
* Friday, August 1

On behalf of the 2008 NGHWA Board, we wish you another healthy and
successful month!

Sincerely,

Lauren Archer
425-881-7082
www.PositiveCentral.com
www.NWHypnosis.com

Hi NGHWA Members and Friends,

In this email:
* Request for your preferred meeting days/times
* NGH Teleseminar info
* June meeting reminder
___________________________________________________

REQUEST FOR YOUR PREFERRED MEETING DAYS/TIMES

Our current meeting schedule is on a Friday night in Edmonds. We want
to know how many of you would prefer to either keep the same time and
location, or change it to a different time/day/location.

Please "reply" with your answers to the following:
1. Do you prefer a daytime or evening meeting? (Please answer daytime
or evening)
2. Would you attend more meetings if we met on a weekday or weekend?
(answer weekday or weekend)
3. What city would be your ideal location to meet?
4. What would make the meetings more compelling for you to attend?

Please either reply or email Lauren@... with your
answers to the above questions. We welcome all comments and feedback!
Thank you in advance for your time.

___________________________________________________

This just in from Elsom Eldridge of the NGH:
Come join us as we begin the 2008 NGH Teleseminar Series.

Call in details:
In the US and Canada, call 1-605-475-8590

Calling from Europe, call
In Germany 01805 00 7620
In UK: 0870 119 1313
Enter Conference Room Number: 5671762

From Skype call +990008275671762

or online
Kevin Hogan: http://www.InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=3012942
Richard Harte: http://www.InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=3013005
Lynsi Eastburn: http://www.InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=3013068

Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 9:15 pm eastern time Covert Communication
For Compliance And Results with Kevin Hogan

Covert Communication encompasses a wide variety of unseen and
unexpected messages.

In our first interview of the year, Kevin Hogan, shows you the most
fundamental elements of Covert Communication.

Covert in this case, because what is communicated is actually about
causing images that generate consequences in another person without
anything more than a modest suggestion.

We'll ask Kevin to share some of the basic techniques of Covert
Conditioning including Covert Sensitization, Covert Extinction,
Covert Modeling, Covert Positive Reinforcement and Covert Negative
Reinforcement.

These techniques obviously have a wide range of applications for you
and you'll get to experience them all on the call.

Finally in the second half of the call, you'll learn more complex
Covert Messaging and how to generate feelings in others, about you,
that are trusting, passionate, intense and pronounced.

This unique call will open your mind to hypnotic strategies and
patterns you hadn't previously considered or utilized.

Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 9:15 pm eastern time NGH's Train The
Trainer Certification Course with Richard Harte

Here's what we'll explore:

*  The nuances of setting up a teaching practice
*  How to go about getting new students
*  How to teach a structured hypnosis course to new students
*  Marketing and Advertising info
*  Assessment, Goal Setting, Reinforcement and Encouragement
*  How to structure private sessions for your students
*  The Goal Image Focusing Technique (GIFT), a behavioral program
    for helping clients change negative behavioral patterns.

Friday, May 30, 2008 at 9:15 pm eastern time The HypnoBirthing
Fertility Practitioner Certification-Specialize In Hypnosis For
Fertility with Lynsi Eastburn

Benefits you will take away from this teleseminar:

*  You'll learn why every professional hypnotist should take this
    course
*  What to expect from fertility hypnosis work
*  Find out what your potential clients are thinking and feeling
*  What, if any, background you need to be successful in this
    work--and this applies to all areas of hypnotherapy
*  The difference between HypnoBirthing and HypnoFertility
*  How fertility hypnosis can expand your practice and significantly
    increase your income
*  How you can truly help people
*  Why there is such a desperate need for expert hypnotists to
    assist with the 21st century's infertility crisis

Come join us for these exciting teleseminars.
Best wishes,

Elsom Eldridge, Jr.

____________________________________________


Next Meeting:
Friday, June 13 (Yes, that's Friday the 13th!)
Presenter: Dr. Claire Beighle - Respected Pediatrician and expert on
the mind-body connection. She will share stories of how she uses
Hypnosis for children in her practice.
7 PM at the South Snohomish County PUD office Auditorium.
Hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Lauren Archer
President, NGHWA
Lauren@...
425-881-7082

Greetings NGHWA Members and Friends...

In this E-News:
* May 9 Meeting: Feng Shui for Success & Well Being - Cynthia Chomos
* Learn about changes to Washington State Law – May 14 at at 11:30 AM
* May and June Member Events & Classes
* Submissions being accepted NOW for 2009 Hypnotherapy Resource Forum

__________________________________________________

MAY 9 CHAPTER MEETING

Happy May! We hope you can join us at our next chapter meeting THIS
FRIDAY, May 9 at 7 PM at the South Snohomish County PUD Office
Auditorium, 21018 Highway 99,Edmonds WA 98026. $10 for non-members.

The topic this month is "Feng Shui for Success and Well Being" with
Cynthia Chomos.

Come discover the importance of the "person-place connection" and its
impact on the hypnotherapist and client. Explore more effective ways
to place furniture to support you and your client. Learn about the
importance of "sensory nutrition" and décor.

We're going to ask Cynthia to show us what we can do with our room at
the PUD as an example of how we can enhance the energy of our
meetings! If you have a photo or floor-plan of your office, feel free
to bring it and she may use it as an example if time permits.

Cynthia specializes in creating home and work environments for
success and well being. With a deep understanding of the laws of
nature, she uniquely combines Feng Shui principles and color design
with her passion to create inspiring spaces that nurture body mind
and spirit.

Cynthia is founder of the Feng Shui School for Real Estate Sales
providing quality education for real estate professionals throughout
Washington State. She has consulted on over 2,000 homes and
businesses and has been featured on radio, tv, in print, as well as a
speaker at the International Feng Shui Conference and conferences in
the Pacific Northwest.

All are welcome - feel free to bring friends and guests. We hope you
can join us for a fun evening of learning!


______________________________________________________________


LEARN ABOUT RECENT CHANGES TO WA STATE LAW

There have been some significant changes to the State laws about
Registered Counselors and Hypnotherapists which will affect all of
us. To shed some light on this important issue, the Washington State
Holistic Chamber of Commerce is hosting an educational and networking
meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Miriam Dyak will
speak about the new Registered Counselors bill and what it means to
the community. $5 donation for chamber members; $7 donation for non-
members. East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115


________________________________________________________________

UPCOMING NGHWA MEMBER EVENTS

JACK ELIAS is announcing his 21st Annual Transpersonal
Hypnotherapy/NLP Summer Intensive.
July 10-26, 2008 and experience 17 days of powerful and transformative
learning for your personal and professional growth and success!
Go to www.FindingTrueMagic.com for full details plus an instant
catalog download option

MARY LEE LABAY will be hosting her next Awareness Engineering
Fundamentals I: Integrity, Awareness, and Trance
Bellevue, WA
Thursday, May 22, 2008, 6:00pm - 9:00pm, and May 23-25 9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuition: Regular $550, NGHWA Members: $450
27 CEUs available for WA Mental Health, Marriage & Family Counselors,
Licensed Social Workers, Massage Therapists, etc., and CA Board of
Behavioral Sciences
More Information/Register: www.awarenessengineering.com

JACKIE FOSKETT announces her next HypnoBirthing®, The Mongan Method
for couples series at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center -- June 10-
July 8th. Register at http://www.evergreenhealthcare.org. Jackie is
also presenting "Calming Dental Anxiety" for Dental Professionals
Tacoma Dental Study Club May 10th 9-10:30 am and will speak at the
Pacific Northwest Dental Conference on July 10th at 9 am.
See conference program: www.wsda.org/pndc/Emerald+Series+Thursday.pdf

BEVERLY BRYANT is hosting a Weight Loss Success Class through her
Silver Lining Hypnotherapy practice at 9430 27th Ave SE, Everett 98208
Date: Wednesdays - June 11th, 18th, & 25th
Time: 6-8 pm  Price: $85.00  CD's: $12.00 ea
More info/register at 425-357-0838 425-238-7894
bev.bryant@...  / bevbryant.com

LAUREN ARCHER is teaching "Hypnosis for Weight Loss" at Evergreen
Hospital Medical Center in Kirkland on May 21 from 7 to 9 PM. $10.
Register at 425-899-3000, or www.evergreenhealthcare.org.

Want to announe your event?

If you would like to take advantage of this member benefit, we ask
that you have your membership currently up-to-date and paid for to be
included. Keep your listing to just one or two brief sentences with a
link to your website for details. Please send listings for the E-News
to Lauren@.... The NGHWA E-News is sent out near the
first of each month, so please send your listing by the last week of
the previous month. Send website listings to
JackieFoskett@.... Jackie will post them as her time allows,
with no guarantees of timeliness. So please send your listings well
in advance.


_____________________________________________________

SUBMISSIONS BEING ACCEPTED NOW FOR 2009 HYPNOTHERAPY RESOURCE FORUM

We have requested January 17 as our 2009 Resource Forum date. We are
awaiting final confirmation from Evergreen Hospital on this date and
will notify everyone as soon as we can.

We are accepting requests to participate NOW.

-Presenters – if you are interested in being considered as a
presenter, please submit your proposed talk title and description,
along with your biography, to Lauren@... by July 4,
2008.

-Vendors – If you are interested in having a table at the event,
please submit a description of what you will have at your table to
Lauren@.... Last year's table fees were $100 for the
day. We will confirm the fee for this year very soon.

-Planning committee – help with phone calls to media, sending out
marketing materials, obtaining sponsors, sending communications to
presenters, preparing materials, etc. We will arrange meetings or
phone meetings based on your schedule and availability. Please let
Lauren know if you are interested in participating.

_____________________________________________________________


In closing...

Thank you for your continued interest in NGHWA. We encourage your
participation, feedback, ideas and suggestions. Please come out and
join us at our next meeting Friday, May 9 at 7 PM.

Also, mark your calendar for our summer meetings
* Friday, June 13
* Friday, July 11
* Friday, August 1

On behalf of the 2008 NGHWA Board, we wish you another healthy and
successful month!

Sincerely,

Lauren Archer
425-881-7082
www.PositiveCentral.com
www.NWHypnosis.com

Greetings NGHWA Members and Friends...

I'm a bit late in sending this month's E-News - please note that our
next meeting is coming up THIS FRIDAY, April 11.

In this E-News:
* April 11 Meeting: Neurotherapeutic Tools with Marilyn Michael
* April Member Events & Classes
* Recommendations for a site for our December meeting
* New Board Position Open: Webmaster
__________________________________________________

APRIL 11 CHAPTER MEETING

Please come out and join us this Friday, April 11 at 7 PM at the
South Snohomish County PUD Office Auditorium, 21018 Highway 99,
Edmonds WA 98026.

4/11/08   Take Your Practice into the Future with Neurotherapeutic
Tools. Our special guest presenter is Marilyn Michael.

All are welcome - feel free to bring friends and guests. We hope you
can join us for a fun evening of learning!

______________________________________________________________


UPCOMING MEMBER EVENTS
(Be sure to let them know if you're an NHGWA Member)

* Jack Elias is Announcing the 21st Annual
Transpersonal Hypnotherapy/NLP Spring Training & Summer Intensive.
Come to the Spring Training in a 6 weekend format: Apr. 4-6; Apr. 11-
13; Apr. 25-27; May 2-4; May 16-18; May 23-25
OR -- Join an international student body for the Summer Intensive,
July 11-27, 2008 and experience 17 days of powerful and transformative
learning for your personal and professional growth and success!
Go to www.FindingTrueMagic.com for full details plus an instant
catalog download option

* Mary Lee LaBay is offering her next certification weekend,
Fundamentals III: Transpersonal Discovery (Approved for 24 CEUs)
Friday, April 18, 2008, Apr.18-20 9:00am-6:00pm in Bellevue, WA
Cost: $395, Special Price for First 10 People to Register!
Regular Tuition: $495
FREE PREVIEW NIGHT: Wednesday April 9, 7 PM
More Information/Register: www.awarenessengineering.com.

* Lauren Archer will be the featured guest on "The Money Thing" Radio
Show with Howard Bono on April 22nd from noon to 1 PM on KKNW 1150
AM. Listen live or download at www.themoneything.com.
She will also be teaching "Hypnosis for Weight Loss" at Evergreen
Hospital Medical Center in Kirkland on April 23 from 7 to 9 PM. $10.
Register at 425-899-3000, or www.evergreenhealthcare.org.

* Our "Sister" chapter - NGH South Sound Washington Chapter - invites
everyone to attend their meetings. The next one will be held
on April 25 from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Heart of Wellness Healing Arts
Center, 205 CLARK PL SE, TUMWATER WA  98501-4062
http://www.heartofwellness.net


Want to see your event listed?

If you would like to take advantage of this member benefit, we ask
that you have your membership currently up-to-date and paid for to be
included. Keep your listing to just one or two brief sentences with a
link to your website for details. Please send listings for the E-News
to Lauren@.... The NGHWA E-News is sent out near the
first of each month, so please send your listing by the last week of
the previous month. Send website listings to
JackieFoskett@.... Jackie will post them as her time allows,
with no guarantees of timeliness. So please send your listings well
in advance.

_____________________________________________________________

FINDING A LOCATION FOR OUR DECEMBER MEETING

We would like to make our December meeting (Friday, December 5),
extra special by having a social with some mind-related
entertainment. Since we can't have any food or beverage at the PUD,
we are seeking a restaurant or lounge with a separate area that will
hold about 30 to 40 people. Please verify the availability and send
your suggestions to Lauren@....


_____________________________________________________________

NEW BOARD POSITION OPEN: WEB MASTER

With recent advances in technology, our members can receive many more
benefits by posting their events and their information on our
organizations website. However, that requires a bit more work on the
part of our board members, who are already working hard to bring you
events and keep this organization running. So, the board has approved
a new position as Web Master. Board Members receive their annual
membership in the organization with no dues, as well as the
recognition of being a board member. Are you technically saavy? Would
you like to have the benefit of a board position just for maintaining
our website? If so, please contact us to discuss the details of our
new board position of Web Master. Call Lauren at 425-881-7082 or
email Lauren@... if you're interested.

Special thanks to Keith Livingston who has been hosting our website
for many years, and who has generously offered his time and talents
to creating our yahoo group and our website. Thanks to Jackie Foskett
who has been updating our website in 2008.

_______________________________________________________________

In closing...

Thank you for your continued interest in our organization. We
encourage your participation, feedback, ideas and suggestions. Please
come out and join us at our next meeting Friday, April 11 at 7 PM.

Also, mark your calendar for our May meeting - Friday, May 9 at 7 PM.
Our topic is "Feng Shui for Success and Well Being" with Cynthia
Chomos.

On behalf of the 2008 NGHWA Board,
Wishing you a healthy and successful month!
Sincerely,

Lauren Archer
425-881-7082
www.PositiveCentral.com
www.NWHypnosis.com

Greetings NGHWA Members and Friends...

In this E-News:
* March 14 - Guest presenter Jack Elias
* Member Benefits & How to List Your Events
* Calling for a Web Master
* Upcoming Member Events
_____________________________________________________

MARCH 14 MEETING

Please come out and join us at our next meeting -- Friday, March 14
at 7 PM at the South Snohomish County PUD Auditorium.

Jack Elias will share a presentation called "Hypnosis, NLP, &
Meditation: How are they related?"
This was one of the questions that came up at the recent Hypnotherapy
Resource Forum. Jack will help us put these various disciplines into
perspective so we can answer this question in a way that puts our
clients at ease.

Jack Elias is the author of Finding True Magic: Transpersonal
Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy/NLP

All are welcome - feel free to bring friends and guests. We hope you
can join us for a fun evening of learning!

South Snohomish County PUD Office
21018 Highway 99, Edmonds WA 98026


_____________________________________________________

MEMBER BENEFITS & HOW TO LIST YOUR EVENTS

I have recently received several phone calls looking for
practitioners located on the North End. I will refer interested
parties to our website at www.nghwa.org. If you are a CURRENT MEMBER,
you can have a listing on our website with a phone number and, if
appropriate, a link to your website. If you are interested in this,
please contact me at Lauren@....

Another one of our member benefits is the ability to have our events
listed on the website and in our E-News. If you would like to take
advantage of this benefit, we ask that you have your membership
currently up-to-date and paid for to be included. Also, please keep
your listing to just one or two brief sentences with a link to your
website for details. Please send listings for the E-News to
Lauren@.... The NGHWA E-News is sent out near the
first of each month, so please send your listing by the last week of
the previous month. Please send listings for the website to
JackieFoskett@.... Jackie will post them as her time allows,
with no guarantees of timeliness. So please send your listings well
in advance.

______________________________________________________________

CALLING FOR A WEB MASTER

With recent advances in technology, our members can receive many more
benefits by posting their events and their information on our
organizations website. However, that requires a bit more work on the
part of our board members, who are already working hard to bring you
events and keep this organization running. So, the board has approved
a new position as Web Master. Board Members receive their annual
membership in the organization with no dues, as well as the
recognition of being a board member. Are you technically saavy? Would
you like to have the benefit of a board position just for maintaining
our website? If so, please contact us to discuss the details of our
new board position of Web Master. Call Lauren at 425-881-7082 or
email Lauren@... if you're interested.

Special thanks to Keith Livingston who has been hosting our website
for many years, and who has generously offered his time and talents
to creating our yahoo group and our website. Thanks to Jackie Foskett
who has been updating our website in 2008.

_______________________________________________________________

UPCOMING MEMBER EVENTS

Recent NGHWA presenters Chrysta and Sanford Anderson are hosting a
special workshop this weekend!
A ONE©\DAY WORKSHOP FOR HYPNOTHERAPISTS
DISCOVER THE POWER OF RELATIONSHIP HYPNOSIS
Sunday, March 2 -  9:30 am ¨C 4 pm
Pre-registration requested. For more information or to
register, please call 360-709-9088 or visit artoflifecoaching.com

Lauren Archer is teaching Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation at Evergreen
Hospital Medical Center on Wednesday, March 5 at 7 PM. Visit
www.PositiveCentral.com for a detailed list of events and classes.

Member Kathie Brodie is hosting a 3 Day Class on Inverse Wave Therapy
March 13-15. This innovated method allows you to easily unload your
old baggage and bad habits and create the vibrant productive life you
desire. http://www.inversewavetherapy.com/

Mary Lee LaBay is offering her next certification weekend,
Fundamentals II: Past Lives and Present Possibilities (Approved for
24 CEUs) Bellevue, WA
Friday, March 28th, 2008, March 28-30; 9am-6pm
Cost: $395.00, Special Price for first 10 people to register; Regular
Tuition: $449 More information/Register:
www.awarenessengineering.com/schedule/index.hph


Our March presenter, Jack Elias, is Announcing the 21st Annual
Transpersonal Hypnotherapy/NLP Spring Training & Summer Intensive.
Come to the Spring Training in a 6 weekend format: Apr. 4-6; Apr. 11-
13; Apr. 25-27; May 2-4; May 16-18; May 23-25
           or
Join an international student body for the Summer Intensive, July 11-
27, 2008 and experience 17 days of powerful and transformative
learning for your personal and professional growth and success!

(Go to www.FindingTrueMagic.com for full details plus an instant
catalog download option)

______________________________________________________

In closing...

Thank you for your continued interest in our organization. We
encourage your participation, feedback, ideas and suggestions. Please
come out and join us at our March meeting, Friday March 14 at 7 PM.

Wishing you a healthy and successful month!
Sincerely,

Lauren Archer
425-881-7082
www.PositiveCentral.com
www.NWHypnosis.com

In this enews:

     *  February NGHWA Meeting this Friday - Presentation by Mary Lee
LaBay, Ph.D.
     *  NGHWA Book Now Available
     *  New Board Position Available - WebMaster
     *  Reminder: 2008 Dues are Due!
     *  Member Postings and Listings

_____________________________________________



Greetings NGHWA Members and Friends,



I'm keeping this e-news brief and to the point - looking forward to an
amazing 2008! Jackie Foskett (our 2006 President and 2008 Event
Coordinator) has some great presentations lined up for us - we'll keep
you posted!



THIS FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 8, 2008 - NGHWA MEETING WITH MARY LEE LABAY,
PH.D.

   We hope to see you at our regular monthly meeting this Friday, February
8th at 7 PM at the South Snohomish County PUD Office Auditorium on
Highway 99 in Edmonds. Our special guest presenter this month is Mary
Lee LaBay, who will be sharing the powerful technique of Reverse
Metaphor. We will have opportunities to break into small groups or pairs
and practice this technique - so don't miss it!





NGHWA BOOK - New Pathways in Life With Hypnosis - NOW AVAILABLE!!!

Special thanks to Kent Ogletree for coming up with this idea and running
with the production of this new book of success stories by NGHWA
members. And thanks to all of the contributing authors! The NGHWA board
voted that contributing authors can purchase copies of this book at
cost, and NGHWA members can purchase it at a slight discount. The
generally available edition is located at:
http://www.lulu.com/content/1819788
<http://www.lulu.com/content/1819788. This> . This book can be accessed
by anyone and purchased at the Lulu website for $9.99, and each sale
will result in $3.09 to the NGHWA! You can share this with people in
your community, and if you're a practicing hypnotist, you may want to
consider placing your business cards inside and leaving it in doctor's
offices.

     *  Contributing Authors - please contact Lauren@...
<mailto:Lauren@...>  to get the link for your special
discounted rate.
     *  NGHWA Members - please contact Lauren@...
<mailto:Lauren@...>   to get the link for your special
discounted rate.



NEW NGHWA BOARD POSITION AVAILABLE - WEBMASTER

Are you adept working with websites? Do you have a few hours a month to
post member events and update our website? We would like to interview
you for a NGHWA board position to help us keep our website fresh and
up-to-date. In addition to the privilige of being of service and being
able to quote "NGHWA Board Member" on your resume, board members do not
pay annual dues! If you are interested in helping our team, please
notify Lauren@... <mailto:Lauren@...> .







REMINDER: NGHWA 2008 MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DUE NOW

Your $60 annual dues give you access to lots of member benefits,
including links on our website and the ability to post your classes in
our enews and events on the website and at the meetings. To be fair to
those who do renew, please not that those members who do NOT update
their membership will have their links and profiles removed from our
website by the end of February. Please take a moment to submit your dues
at the next meeting, or you can email Kate Wells, our 2008 treasurer, at
KateWells@... <mailto:KateWells@...> .







MEMBER EVENTS & LISTINGS - PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR LISTS AND FRIENDS:

(NGHWA members - you can contact Lauren@...
<mailto:Lauren@...>  to post your listings in the next
enews)



Classes with Mary Lee LaBay, Ph.D.

Free Preview Event for Awareness Engineering Certification Training
Courses

Bellevue Residence
Wednesday, February 06, 2008, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

More Information/Register www.awarenessengineering.com
<http://www.awarenessengineering.com/>  or 425.562.7277



Past Life Regression with Mary Lee LaBay, Ph.D.

Bellevue Community College - Bellevue, WA

February 25, 2008, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Cost: $49, Paid to BCC at registration

More Information/Register www.awarenessengineering.com
<http://www.awarenessengineering.com/>   or 425.562.7277



Fundamentals I: Integrity, Awareness, and Trance with Mary Lee LaBay,
Ph.D.

Bellevue, WA

February 22-24, 2008, 9:00am - 6:00pm

Tuition: $449   Discounted to $399 for first 10 registrants

More Information/Register www.awarenessengineering.com
<http://www.awarenessengineering.com/>  or 425.562.7277

CEU Provider for several organizations



Fundamentals II: Past Lives and Present Possibilities

with Mary Lee LaBay, Ph.D.

Bellevue, WA

March 28-30, 2008, 9:00am – 6:00pm

Tuition: $449   Discounted to $399 for first 10 registrants

More Information/Register www.awarenessengineering.com
<http://www.awarenessengineering.com/>  or 425.562.7277

CEU Provider for several organizations



Fundamentals III: Transpersonal Discovery with Mary Lee LaBay, Ph.D.

Bellevue, WA

April 18-20, 2008,  9:00am – 6:00pm

Tuition: $449   Discounted to $399 for first 10 registrants

More Information/Register www.awarenessengineering.com
<http://www.awarenessengineering.com/>  or 425.562.7277

CEU Provider for several organizations



Bio: Mary Lee LaBay, Ph.D., has authored six books. With a doctorate in
Behavioral Psychology, she is the founder of Awareness Engineering, a
process for developing alignment between the self and reality. Between
travels to destinations around the world, she offers workshops, personal
discovery retreats, and certification courses in the philosophy and
techniques of Awareness Engineering. Named in the Top 100 Thought
Leaders by Personal Excellence magazine, Dr. LaBay maintains a private
practice in Bellevue, WA.



Classes with Lauren Archer, CH



The Art of Positive Thinking, with Lauren Archer - Thursday, February 7
– 12:45 – 2:00 PM

Location: Peter Kirk Community Center - Registration: Contact Peter Kirk
Comm. Center Tuition: Free



Entering Your Zone with Lauren Archer - Sunday, February 17 – 6:30
– 8:30 PM

Location: Women of Wisdom Conference - North Seattle Community College
at 9600 College Way North, Seattle WA 98103.

Registration: www.womenofwisdom.org <http://www.womenofwisdom.org/>  -
Tuition: $50



Hypnosis for Weight Loss  - with Lauren Archer - February 20 – 7:00
to 9:00 PM

Location: Evergreen Hospital Medical Center - Registration: 425-899-3000
or www.EvergreenHealthcare.org

Tuition: $10



The Code to Healthy Relationships - with Lauren Archer - Thursday,
February 21 – 1:30 – 3:30 PM

Location: Fairwinds of Redmond - Registration: 425-881-7082 - Tuition:
$30






Beyond Positive Thinking - with Lauren Archer - Thursday, February 27
– 10:00 – 11:15 AM

Location: Redmond Senior Center - Tuition: Free



Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation - with Lauren Archer - Wednesday, March 5
– 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Location: Evergreen Hospital Medical Center

Registration: 425-899-3000 or www.EvergreenHealthcare.org
<http://www.evergreenhealthcare.org/>  - Tuition: $10





Posting From Katie Evans:

Office space available by the hour in Lynnwood or Bellevue.



You can have the use of a fully furnished hypnotherapist's office for 4
hours a week for just $60 a month!  That's 16 hours a month for just
$3.75 an hour.  Call Katie Evans for details @206-841-4876 or
katie@... <mailto:katie@...>



___________________________________________________________



That's it for this month - we hope to see you at the February Meeting!

And special congratulations to our colleagues in the South Sound area
who have formed their new chapter!

You can contact Chrysta and Sanford Anderson at
chrysta@... <mailto:chrysta@...>
with questions about their meetings.



Sincerely,



Lauren Archer, CH

2008 NGHWA President

Lauren@... <mailto:Lauren@...>

425-881-7082





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FEED YOUR MIND THIS SATURDAY AT THE HYNOTHERAPY RESOURCE FORUM!

Meet a highly respected group of Hypnotherapists and attend your
choice of experiential classes on the role of Hypnosis for health and
well being.

Seating is limited - there is no fee to attend, but please pre-
register by calling Evergreen Healthcare at 425-899-3000, or you can
register online at www.EvergreenHealthcare.org.

Evergreen Hospital Medical Center is conveniently located off of I-
405 in Kirkland. We'll have resource tables with books, CDs, and
helpful information, plus a prize drawing!

Sponsored by the National Guild of Hypnotists, Washington State
Chapter (www.nghwa.org), a non-profit, professional organization.

________________________________________

HYPNOTHERAPY RESOURCE FORUM AGENDA

9:30 to 9:50 AM - General Session -
Welcome and Overview, with Lauren Archer

________________________________________

10:00 to 10:50 AM - Breakout Sessions - Select from the following:

Hypnosis to Help Reduce Heart Disease Symptoms - with Katie Evans
Learn the techniques Cardiologists use to help their patients reduce
stress on your heart and visualize a strong healthy heart so you can
actively participate in your own healing.

Becoming a Better Caregiver: Language & Behavior Patterns to Enhance
Patient Outcomes - with Keith Livingston - Learn five simple
techniques you can apply to help others be more comfortable and heal
more easily. For all caregivers including nurses, doctors, massage
therapists, counselors, or people caring for the elderly.

Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation: An Overview - with Michael Brannan
Smoking is a habitual behavior, fed by unconscious reasons and
motivations.  Hypnosis effects permanent change by uncovering and
dealing with these motivations, allowing for more resourceful choices
than smoking, without adverse side effects.

________________________________________

11:00 to 11:50 AM - Breakout Sessions - Choose from the Following:

Banish Fears & Move Into Success, Health, & Happiness - with Mary Lee
LaBay, Ph.D. - Free yourself from limiting fears as you distinguish
unwarranted 'fear' from valid 'fright', learn to recognize the signs
of fear, and learn specific strategies to overcome the most common
limiting fears and their root cause.

Ending Insomnia: A Drug-Free Solution for Sleep - with Lauren Archer
Lack of sleep can affect your mood, performance, and overall state of
health. Discover practical techniques that can help you to fall
asleep faster, get back to sleep if you awaken, and feel more
refreshed throughout the day.

Diabetes Epidemic: How Hypnosis Can Help - with Jackie Foskett
Learn 7 ways hypnosis can help you manage your diabetes, keep your
stress levels down, and motivate you to take charge of your
health.
________________________________________

12:00 to 12:50 PM - General Session - Instructor Panel - Q & A
with Mary Lee LaBay, Jack Elias, Keith Livingston, Katie Evans
Moderated by Lauren Archer
________________________________________

1:00 to 1:50 PM - Breakout Sessions - Choose from the following:

Removing Emotional Blocks to Healing - with Jack Elias
Learn simple, powerful and effective techniques to dissolve emotional
blocks, confusion and distress so the immune system can work
unimpeded to restore health & well-being.

Hypnosis for Weight Loss: Ending Emotional Eating - with Ayhan Yavuz
Learn how hypnosis can help you to break the cycle of emotional
eating so you can take your life and health in positive new
directions with lasting results.

How to Visualize Your Cancer Healing - with Katie Evans
More and more, the medical community is using visualization to
facilitate healing in conjunction with more traditional methods.
Learn how you can participate in your own healing by using the
incredible power of your subconscious mind.
________________________________________

2:00 to 2:50 PM - Breakout Sessions - Choose from the following:

Pain Doesn't Have to Hurt: Hypnotic Tools for Pain Relief - with
Craig Sigl - It's estimated that 20% of the population is living with
chronic pain, yet pain and suffering don't have to be linked
together. Learn how hypnosis can help to control pain and facilitate
more rapid healing.

Access Your Inner Healer for Health and Wellness - with Jackie
Foskett -Our thoughts and emotions produce biochemicals that impact
our bodies resulting in health or dis-ease.  Learn how hypnosis can
support you in connecting with your healthy biochemistry to improve
your mood and your health.

Create Calm with Stress Reduction - with Kate Wells - It is estimated
that 75-90% of visits to primary care physicians are stress related.
Learn how hypnosis can help you reduce stress to improve your health,
relationships, and wellbeing.
________________________________________

3:00 to 3:30 PM - General Session -
Closing Comments and Prize Drawing
________________________________________

Tell your friends - this event is open to the public.

Come out for an hour or stay for the day. This will be a relaxing,
enlightening, fun event with a group of positive people. You'll get
to attend your choice of experiential classes, meet my colleagues,
and have access to amazing resources. These presentations are going
to be very valuable - you'll want to collect all of the hand-outs and
take lots of notes!

WANT TO VOLUNTEER? We have opportunities for several volunteers to
help. Please contact Dave Thorsen at pavedave80@... if you're
interested.

Please note that we will not have food service, so feel free to bring
your own (non-refrigerated) sack lunch. Special thanks to Whole Foods
Market for providing nutrition bars and water bottles that for $1
each - funds raised will go to the Evergreen Foundation.

Awaken the power of your mind for living your best life in 2008.
Remember to pre-register at 425-899-3000. I hope to see you on
Saturday!

Warmly,

Lauren Archer, CH
President, National Guild of Hypnotists, Washington State Chapter
425-881-7082
Lauren@...

Happy World Hypnotism Day to NGHWA Members and Friends!

We are creating our VOLUNTEER LIST for the Hypnotherapy Resource
Forum next Saturday Jan. 12 at Evergreen Hospital.

Dave Thorsen has stepped up to the role of being our Volunteer
Coordinator and will take your names and show you what to do on site.

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS REQUESTED:

*  3 or 4 early "setup" people to arrive at 8 AM to help arrange the
tables and chairs and other last-minute details.

*  1 or 2 people to help with registration and sign in.

* 3 people to help direct traffic and help the presenters in their
rooms.

* Possibly 1 or 2 people to collect money if we sell water bottles
and nutrition bars.


WHAT TO DO:
Contact Dave Thorsen at pavedave80@...
or by telephone at 206 529 7253

Let Dave know your interest level and availability (i.e. if you can
come early, stay the whole day, or if you're available for part of
the day). He'll keep your name on a list, answer any questions you
may have, and be on site to show you where the rooms are. Special
thanks to Dave for helping with this!

We look forward to making this a VERY successful event and all help
will be graciously accepted.

Again, Happy World Hypnotism Day!

Regards,

Lauren Archer
www.PositiveCentral.com
425-881-7082

P.S. As of this point, we are not having any coffee or food service
on site. We're still investigating this, but we may end up just
having bars and water bottles and selling them to attendees for what
it costs us. Please be sure to bring a bag lunch and/or healthy
snacks for yourself.
P.P.S. Note that it can take about five or ten minutes to get to the
room from the parking garage, so remember to plan accordingly.

Happy New Year!



In this E-News…

·         Countdown to World Hypnotism Day – January 4, 2008

·         January NGHWA Meeting Info – Friday, January 11 – 7
PM

·         Hypnotherapy Resource Forum – Saturday, January 12
– 9:30 to 3:30 PM

·         Member News, Class, & Event Listings

-    Changes to NGH Monthly Postcards





COUNTDOWN TO WORLD HYPNOTISM DAY



This Friday, January 4th, is World Hypnotism Day. If you haven't
already, you can post your messages and events on
www.worldhypnotismday.com <http://www.worldhypnotismday.com/> , or view
other's postings.  Send press releases out to your lists and local
newspapers. Invite your clients and friends to the Hypnotherapy Resource
Forum (see below). Get together with your colleagues and share ideas. If
you still haven't planned an event for this year, it's not too
late. As Woody Allen once said, "80% of success is showing up."
See below for events posted by others in our community!





JANUARY NGHWA MEETING INFO – FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2008

Join us at our next meeting, Friday January 11 at 7 PM at the South
Snohomish County P.U.D. Office Auditorium for a member round-table
discussion about Marketing Ideas for 2008. Come share your ideas and
questions and find out what works and doesn't work for other
hypnotherapists for promoting their practice, classes, workshops,
events, and products. We will also entertain ideas for collaboration as
a chapter for 2008. Visit www.nghwa.org <http://www.nghwa.org/>  for
directions and details.





HYPNOTHERAPY RESOURCE FORUM – SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2008

All Hypnotherapists, guests, and interested parties are invited to
attend this free resource forum, open to the general public.
Pre-registration is required at 425-899-3000 or online at
www.evergreenhealthcare.org <http://www.evergreenhealthcare.org/> .
Volunteer opportunities include: handing out brochures, helping with
registration, facilitating traffic, helping presenters with hand-outs,
and helping at presenters' tables.



HYPNOTHERAPY RESOURCE FORUM AGENDA:

9:30 - 9:50 AM   - General Session - Overview of Hypnosis - with Lauren
Archer





10:00 - 10:50 AM - Break-out Sessions - Choose A, B, or C:

A. Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation: An Overview - with Michael Brannan

B. Hypnosis to Help Reduce Heart Disease Symptoms - with Katie Evans

C. Becoming a Better Caregiver: Language & Behavior Patterns to Enhance
Patient Outcomes - with Keith Livingston



11:00 - 11:50 AM - Break-Out Sessions  - Choose A, B, or C:

A. Banish Fears and Move Into Success, Health, & Happiness - with Mary
Lee LaBay, Ph.D.

B. Diabetes: How Hypnosis Can Help - with Jackie Foskett

C. Ending Insomnia: A Drug-Free Solution for Sleep with Lauren Archer



12:00 - 12:50 PM - General Session - Instructor Panel





1:00 - 1:50 PM   - Break-Out Sessions   - Choose A, B, or C:

A. Removing Blocks to Emotional Healing - with Jack Elias

B. How to Visualize Your Cancer Healing with Katie Evans

C. Hypnosis for Weight Loss: Ending Emotional Eating - with Ayhan Yavuz



2:00 - 2:50 PM   - Break-Out Sessions  - Choose A, B, or C:

A. Create Calm with Stress Reduction - with Kate Wells

B. Pain Doesn't Have to Hurt: Hypnotic Tools for Pain Relief - with
Craig Sigl

C. Access Your Inner Healer for Health and Wellness - with Jackie
Foskett



3:00 - 3:30 PM - General Session, Closing Comments & Prize Drawing -
with Lauren Archer





We hope you'll join us - and please invite share this information with
your list. Again, attendance is free, but registration is required at
425-899-3000 or www.evergreenhealthcare.org
<http://www.evergreenhealthcare.org> .





MEMBER NEWS, CLASS AND EVENT LISTINGS



From Katie Evans:

FOR RENT - One client-room in a 3-room office in Bellevue, 14042 NE 8th.
Includes plenty of parking, all utilities and nightly cleaning. Rent and
days negotiable.

Contact: Katie Evans at 206-841-4876

ALSO: Due to unavoidable circumstances, the Hypnotherapists' Continuing
Education class, "Ethics and the Law" must be postponed until February
or March.



From Gail Sotnik:

World Hypnotism Day Hypnosis Session - January 17 – 5:30 to 7 PM -
$25 Call Gail at 206-841-7694 for reservations.





From Mary Willix:

Self-Hypnosis for Relaxation & Sound Sleep - Tuesday evenings, January 8
– 29, 2008 - 7-9 PM

ECC/Business & Training #L335- Registration: 425-640-1840 or
http://at-campus.net/EdmondsSched4/index.html?print=/edmondssched4/outpu\
t/co
<http://at-campus.net/EdmondsSched4/index.html?print=/edmondssched4/outp\
ut/course_2148.htm> urse_2148.htm



Your Dreams & Your Art - Thursday afternoons, February 28 – March
13, 1-4 PM

ECC/Arts Now #C405, 425-640-1243 -
www.edcc.edu/artsnow/search.php?course=80267&key=artsnow&quarter=3
<http://www.edcc.edu/artsnow/search.php?course=80267&key=artsnow&quarter\
=3>

For more information, contact Mary Willix at 425-673-7191



From Mary Lee LaBay:

- January 6th - Preview in Tacoma for Awareness Engineering trainings
- January 9th - Preview in Bellevue for Awareness Engineering trainings
- January 10th - Past Life Regression workshop at Bellevue Community
College
- January 12th - Hypnosis Resource Forum celebrating World Hypnosis Day
- at Evergreen Hospital - open to the public
- January 15th - Past Life Regression workshop at East West Books in
Seattle
- January 25-27 - Awareness Engineering Fundamentals I - training in
hypnosis and the philosophy of healing and personal growth

Contact Mary Lee LaBay at marylee@...
<mailto:marylee@...>



From Jack Elias:

Winter Certification Course: 6 weekends:

Jan. 11-13  -  Jan. 18-20 -  Feb. 1-3  -  Feb. 8-10 -  Feb. 22-24 -
Feb. 29-Mar. 2

Go to www.findingtruemagic.com <http://www.findingtruemagic.com/>  for
details.



From Lauren Archer:

Hypnosis for Weight Loss - Wednesday, January 23 – 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Location: Evergreen Hospital Medical Center

Registration: 425-899-3000 or www.EvergreenHealthcare.org

Tuition: $10



The Code to Setting Powerful Intentions

Thursday, January 24 – 1:30 – 3:30 PM

Location: Fairwinds of Redmond

Registration: 425-881-7082

Tuition: $30



The NGH calculated they were spending in excess of $20,000 annually to
mail out those cute little postcards. So from now on, they will be
posting the meeting information online on their website. Please
encourage your colleagues to join our Yahoo Group to be sure they stay
up to date on the latest from our Chapter. We're an all-volunteer
organization and we do our best to update everyone on what's happening.
If you have news to share, please send it to Lauren@...
<mailto:Lauren@...> .



That's it for this month. Mary Lee LaBay will be our February presenter
on Friday, February 8, providing hands-on techniques for using Reverse
Metaphor. We hope you can join us this month and next, and at some of
our member events.



Wishing you a happy and successful New Year!

Warmly,



Lauren Archer, CH

President, NGHWA

www.PositiveCentral.com <http://www.PositiveCentral.com>

425-881-7082









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Happy December!

In This Enews:
* December Meeting THIS WEEK
* Bring (or email) your favorite suggestions!
* Gratitude for the 2007 NGHWA Board Members
* Welcome the 2008 NGHWA Board Members
* World Hypnotism Day - Lauren on radio this Tuesday
* South Sound Satellite Group Forming
* An Invitation

______________________________________________

DECEMBER MEETING: THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7

Please note that our regular monthly meeting is THIS FRIDAY, December
7, at our usual time and place, 7 PM at the South Snohomish County
PUD.

We are pleased to welcome Chrysta and Sanford Anderson as our
featured presenters. The Andersons spoke at the NGH National
Convention in August.

Their presentation is called "Building Inspired Relationships through
Hypnosis." This presentation focuses on the value of relationships of
all kinds -- family, friends, partners, business associates - for
increasing the possibilities for inspiration, satisfaction and joy
through living a purposeful life.

Chrysta and Sanford are Certified Instructors for the NGH and work as
Hypnotherapists and Life and Relationship Coaches with Art of Life
Coaching in Lacey, WA. They teach state of the art methods for the
quantum evolution of personal experience, specializing in work with
people relationships of all kinds. They are pioneering the
application of hypnosis to support the development and evolution of
strong, creative and joyful relationships.

We are honored that the Anderson's are willing to drive all the way
up from Lacey to share their wisdom and innovation with us! If you'd
like to know more about their work, please visit their website at
ArtofLifeCoaching.com, or call their office at 360-709-9088.

Please join us for our last meeting of 2007!
______________________________________________

BRING (OR EMAIL) YOUR FAVORITE SUGGESTIONS

In the holiday spirit of giving, we thought it would be valuable to
exchange some of our favorite suggestions.

Please write down a few of your favorites (perhaps an old stand-by,
one you find particularly valuable, or one that you wouldn't do a
session without). Bring them to the meeting, or email them to me at
Lauren@..., and we'll compile them into one file for
all of us to share.

Here's an example of one I often use - paraphrased because I never
use a script -
"Your mind is like a search engine, continueously scanning your
environment and bringing to your attention fresh, new ideas for how
you can nurture yourself in healthy ways."

Can you imagine how valuable a collection of all of our favorite
suggestions will be? Thank you for sharing yours this holiday season!
Bring your suggestions to the meeting, or email
Lauren@....

___________________________________________________


GRATITUDE FOR OUR 2007 NGHWA BOARD MEMBERS

This is the last month of service for some of our board members, and
we want to honor their contribution of time, energy, wisdom, and
dedication for 2007.

Cheryl Chamberlain has been our Secretary for several years, taking
meeting notes, and making sure we have water bottles and delicious
treats before the meeting! Thank you Cheryl!

Kent Ogletree has been our Event Coordinator, helping to plan our
events, and getting the information sent to the NGH headquarters so
that you get those nifty little postcards in the mail. Kent has also
been coordinating our book of success stories (still a work-in-
progress). Thank you Kent!

Cheryl and Kent will still be involved in chapter activities, but not
on the board next year.

Jackie Foskett was our 2006 President and our 2007 Vice President.
Her vision and attention to detail has been a tremendous contribution
to the board. We are extremely grateful that Jackie has stepped up to
take on the role of Event Coordinator for 2007. Thank you Jackie for
all of our dedication and service to our Chapter!

Ayhan Yavuz has been our Treasurer for 2007. We're grateful for his
time and energy to help keep our finances in order. He will be
transitioning to Vice President for 2008. Thank you Ayhan!

_____________________________________________


WELCOME 2008 BOARD MEMBERS

We're pleased to announce the 2008 NGHWA Board:

President: Lauren Archer - www.positivecentral.com
Vice President: Ayhan Yavuz - www.ayhanyavuz.com
Event Coordinator: Jackie Foskett - www.healinghypnotherapy.com
Secretary: Mary Lee LaBay - www.maryleelabay.com
Treasurer: Kate Wells - www.katewells.net

Welcome new board members Mary Lee LaBay and Kate Wells!

Mary Lee LaBay, Ph.D., has been involved as a leader in the
Hypnotherapy community in the Puget Sound area for many years. She is
also a past President of our chapter.

Kate Wells has served as leader for the Veteran's Appreciation Events
committee, and an active participant in NGHWA events for several
years.

We're grateful for Mary Lee and Kate's willingnes to lend their time
and talent to our board for 2008.

_____________________________________________

WORLD HYPNOTISM DAY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Be sure to visit www.worldhypnotismday.com and sign up for the free
membership. They'll send you a password to access their free member
resources, which is filled with valuable information you can use to
plan, promote, and support your own WHD event.

NGHWA is sponsoring the Hypnotherapy Resource Forum at Evergreen
Hospital. I will be on the radio THIS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4.

Here's how to tune in:

KKNW - 1150 AM - Tuesday December 4

* 10 AM - The Dr. Pat Show - I'll have just a 5-7 minute slot to
promote the Hypnotherapy Resource Forum.

* Noon - 1 PM - I will be the featured guest on The Gary Mantz Show.
I'll be promoting the Forum, World Hypnotism Day, plus many of my
other projects and classes.

Tune in if you can!

___________________________________________________


SOUTH SOUND SATELLITE GROUP FORMING

Many of our members drive from all over Washington State to join us
at our meetings. There's quite a large group from the South Sound
area that would like to meet together to continue networking. If
you're interested, please contact Chrysta and Sanford Anderson at 360-
709-9088.

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AN INVITATION

To get in the holiday spirit, offer gratitude for our 2007 board
members, and welcome our 2008 board members, we invite any members
who plan to attend the meeting this week to join us next door at Kafe
Neo. We will be holding our regular board meeting over dinner at 5 PM
(Dutch treat, of course). If you'd like to join us, you're more than
welcome to.

Please contact Jackie Foskett at jackiefoskett@... if you
plan to join us for dinner, so we can be sure to reserve a table big
enough.

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IN CLOSING...

It's been an honor and a privilege to serve on the NGHWA Board, and
I'm looking forward to another great year of networking,
collaboration, education, and promotion for the field of Hypnotism
throughout the Puget Sound Area.

On behalf of the entire board, we thank you for your involvement, and
hope to see you at Friday's meeting.

Warmly,

Lauren Archer Finkelstein
President, NGHWA
425-881-7082

IN THIS E-NEWS:

* NGHWA 2008 Board Elections
* November Meeting Info
* Veteran's Appreciation Events - help us publicize!
* Great American Smoke-Out: November 15
* Upcoming Member Classes
* December Meeting -- NOTE DATE: Friday, December 7, 2007
* World Hypnotism Day Updates
____________________________________

Greetings NGHWA Members & Friends,

Fall is fully underway and it's getting to be a busy time for all!
Our next meeting is coming up THIS FRIDAY, November 9th, at 7 PM at
our usual location, the South Snohomish County P.U.D. Auditorium.
The address is 21018 Highway 99, Edmonds WA 98026.

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NGHWA 2008 BOARD ELECTIONS
Our first order of business will be Elections for our 2008 Board.
Nominees are:
- President: Lauren Archer Finkelstein
- Vice-President: Ayhan Yavuz
- Event Coordinator: Jackie Foskett
- Secretary: Mary Lee LaBay
- Treasurer: 2 Nominations: Kate Wells and Maurice Brooks

We will hold our formal elections at the November meeting.
Special thanks to everyone who has volunteered to serve!

____________________________________

NOVEMBER MEETING INFO

This month's meeting will be a Member Roundtable where we will share
both our knowledge and our questions about effective weight loss
strategies, sessions and programs. What has worked for you? What are
your most common challenges? What resources have you found most
useful? How do you set up your programs? Please come and share your
experience -- or just come to observe and learn!
____________________________________

VETERAN'S APPRECIATION EVENTS

Our members have joined together to host a series of free stress
release classes in various dates and locations around the Puget Sound.
You can help us publicize these events and raise awareness for NGHWA!
Simply copy this schedule of events and share it with everyone you
know! Consider contacting the leaders of these events if you're
interested in volunteering to help with greeting or registration.

* Now through November 13
Free DOWNLOAD of The 7 Steps of Self-Hypnosis audio program (a $22
value)for Veterans, Active Duty Military and their Families
Visit www.PositiveCentral.com/Veterans.htm

* Date & Time: Ongoing
Location: Phone or In-Office Consultation
Hosted by: Barbara Hawkins
Website: www.hypnosis-lbd.com
Registration: Schedule your consultation by phone at 253-225-9731 or
via email at hypnotherapy@...

* Thursday, November 8th 7 – 9 PM
South Snohomish County P.U.D. Auditorium
21018 Highway 99, Edmonds, WA
Seating is limited. Please register by calling 206-779-5655 or
206.384.8228 or by emailing katewells@... with your name.
Presented by Kate Wells and Mary Willix - www.katewells.net and
www.yourhypnosismentor.com

* Friday, November 9th 1 - 3 pm
Living Lite Bellevue Office
14042 NE 8th St. Suite 107, Bellevue, WA
Seating is limited. Please register by phone or e-mail.
425-802-5010, ThreeStonesAY@...
Presented by Ayhan Yavuz - www.ayhanyavuz.com

* Friday, November 9th 1 - 3 PM
Redmond Regional Library
15990 Northeast 85th Street, Redmond, WA
Please pre-register at www.positivecentral.com/veterans.htm or call
425-881-7082 for details.
Presented by Lauren Archer - www.PositiveCentral.com

* Saturday, November 10th
Time: 4 – 6 PM
Location: American Veterans Post #1; 5717 S Tyler Street; Tacoma, WA
Contact: Kent Ogletree
Phone: 253-507-7277
Website: http://www.TacomaHypnosis.com
Details: Seating is limited. Please pre-register by (November 8th) by
calling 253-507-7277

* Monday, November 12th 2 - 8 pm
Phone Consult
Phone in for a free consult and a 15 minute personal guided
relaxation.
Open to Active duty and retired military & families.
425-227-8210
Offered by Jackie Foskett - www.HealingHypnotherapy.com

* Seattle Vet Center
November 15th 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Event held at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Seattle
Seating is limited. Please call to register. 206-553-2706
Presented by Kate Wells and Jackie Foskett
www.katewells.net and www.HealingHypnotherapy.com

Special thanks to Kate Wells for coordinating much of this event.
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REMINDER: YOU CAN HOST A GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE-OUT EVENT

The Great American Smokeout is an annual event in the United States
to encourage Americans (of whom 45.8 million smoke) to quit tobacco
smoking. It was first held in 1977, and is sponsored by the American
Cancer Society. Its spokesman is Smokey Robinson. The event
challenges people not to smoke cigarettes for 24 hours, hoping it
will last forever.

It is held on the third Thursday in November, one week before
Thanksgiving. In 2007 the 31st Great American Smokeout will be held
on November 15.

This is a great opportunity to promote your services as a smoking
cessation expert!

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UPCOMING MEMBER CLASSES


CLASSES BY MARY LEE LABAY, PHD
Mary Lee LaBay, Ph.D., is offering a generous discount to NGHWA
members for her upcoming intensive workshops:

Awareness Engineering Fundamentals II:
Past Lives and Present Possibilities
Bellevue, WA
Thursday, November 15, 2007, 6:00pm - 9:30pm,
and Nov. 16-18 9:00am - 6:30pm

Implementing techniques of hypnotherapy and other healing strategies,
participants will gain confidence in the exploration of past life and
between life discovery and interpretation, the philosophical and
scientific foundations supporting them, as well as powerful means for
healing and altering present life effects. Unique applications of
these strategies bring purpose and pathwork, and other present day
pursuits, into focus for you and your clients.

Be sure to contact Mary Lee personally to be sure you get your NGHWA
discount, at info@... or phone: 425.562.7277.


ALSO...

Awareness Engineering Fundamentals III: Transpersonal Discovery
Bellevue, WA
Thursday, December 06, 2007, 6:00pm - 9:30pm,
and Dec. 7-9 9:00am - 6:30pm

Course descriptions and registration available online at
www.AwarenessEngineering.com.
Be sure to contact Mary Lee personally to be sure you get your NGHWA
discount, at info@... or phone: 425.562.7277.

*  *  *  *  *  *  *

CLASSES BY AYHAN YAVUZ

Key to Energy Mastery Workshop
with Ayhan Yavuz, CH

Weekend Workshop in Bellevue, WA
November 24 & 25, 2007
Saturday: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Join Ayhan for a two-day workshop to discover how to better
understand and align the energies in your life. Some of the topics
that will be covered include:
* How to recognize subtle energies and their effect
* Understanding and integrating aspects of self
* Identifying and releasing emotional triggers
* Sensing auras, chakras, and environmental energy
* Many opportunities for trance and transformation

Fee:  $325.00 US
A delicious boxed lunch is included both days.

Register early - participation is limited to a small group
for maximum personal attention.

For more information, contact Ayhan's office at 425-802-5010,
or visit www.ayhanyavuz.com.

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DECEMBER MEETING

Please note that the December meeting will be the FIRST Friday of the
month (instead of our usual second Friday). Our special guest
presenters will be Chrysta and Sanford Anderson of The Art of Life
Coaching (www.artoflifecoaching.com) who will share their wisdom
about using hypnosis with relationships. Stay tuned for more
information.

FOR DECEMBER -- Please bring a list of about 7 of your favorite
general suggestions - things you find especially useful or powerful.
We'll combine all of our favorite suggestions into a resource to
share as a gift to our members!

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WORLD HYPNOTISM DAY UPDATES

We're almost ready to go to press on our Hypnotherapy Resource Forum
Posters. There's still a very short window of time to sponsor tables
for this event. We invite every NGHWA member to come to this free
event (January 12, 2008) as a participant, or to volunteer at our
sign-in table, be there to answer questions and help direct traffic.

Have you planned your World Hypnotism Day activities yet? The
official date is January 4, 2008. Visit www.worldhypnotismday.com for
inspiration.

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That's it for this month - I look forward to seeing many of you on
Friday. Feel free to contact me with your questions, comments, or
feedback.

--Lauren Archer Finkelstein
2007 NGHWA President
Lauren@...
425-881-7082

Hello NGHWA Members and Friends,

In this E-News...
* Do you know J. Mikal Jacobson or Patrica Scheley?
* Reminder for Board Nominations
* Friday's Meeting - Re-post
* Check out our Member Events
* Special Thanks to our WebMaster, Keith Livingston
* Special Thanks to Katie Evans for her involvement with DOH meetings

_________________________________

REQUEST: Do you know J. Mikal Jacobson or Patrica Scheley?

At our last meeting with Roy Hunter as our featured presenter, the
folks at Tacoma Hypnosis helped Roy with some credit card sales of
his books and CDs. We need some contact information for Mikal
Jacobson and Patricia Scheley. Please contact Kent Ogletree at
kent@.... Thank you.

_________________________________

Reminder for Board Nominations

Want to participate? Let us know and we'll nominate you! Every year,
the NGHWA board positions are all open for nominations and general
elections. You must be a member of NGHWA to nominate, vote, or serve.
One benefit of membership: your annual dues to our chapter are waived
for board members. We have a dynamic group of dedicated
professionals. Let us know if you are feeling "called" to be on our
team.

_________________________________

* Friday's Meeting - Re-post

Please join us at our next Meeting: Friday, October 12th: 7-9 pm
at the South Snohomish County PUD Office Auditorium
21018 Highway 99, Edmonds WA 98026

Topic: Pain Management Techniques - Member Roundtable

Come and share your techniques, your research, your stories, and your
questions. If you have a script for Pain Relief you're willing to
share, please bring about 30 copies.

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* Check out our Member Events

The more of us participate, the more our community comes to life!
Check out http://www.nghwa.org/member-events/ for a listing of the
classes and workshops being offered by our members. The Veteran's
Apprecian Events list is growing - will you be sending us your
information soon?

Also - please support your colleagues. Spread the news of our
members' events with your clients and list. Promoting each other
doesn't take away from our business, it only adds to it. As our
clients and friends have positive experiences from the events we
refer them to, they think of us in a positive light.

Check out Mary Lee LaBay's "Awareness Engineering" trainer program
beginning next week. If you already have your hypnotherapy
certification and are looking to expand your career, this is an
amazing opportunity.

Jackie Foskett has a De-Stress for the Holidays program coming up in
early November.

If you have classes or events to post on our Member Events page,
please send them to Lauren@... for preliminary
approval.

_________________________________

Special Thanks to our WebMaster, Keith Livingston

With all of the activity happening in our Chapter, we've been keeping
our webmaster, Keith Livingston, busier than usual! Special thanks to
Keith for his help in maintaining the NGHWA site and updating all of
our information. We are grateful for his continuing support.

_________________________________

Special Thanks to Katie Evans

Katie has been our representative for the series of Washington State
Department of Health meetings regarding the status of Registered
Hypnotherapists. This process is still evolving, and we will keep you
posted as decisions are made. We are grateful for Katie's time, energy, and
commitment for this project.

_________________________________

Thanks for everyone's participation. Our chapter is vital and alive,
thanks to the involvement of lots of dedicated professionals.
I hope to see many of you this Friday!

Warmly,

Lauren Archer Finkelstein
President, NGHWA
Lauren@...
425-881-7082

Happy October! In this Issue...
* October Meeting - Friday, Oct. 12, 7- 9 PM
     -- Board Nominations
     -- Pain Management - Member Round Table
* Veterans Day Events Update
* World Hypnotism Day Update
* Rising water floats all ships
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BOARD NOMINATIONS

Our next meeting is coming up Friday, October 12 at 7 PM at the South
Snohomish County PUD Auditorium. This month, we will be taking
NOMINATIONS for the 2008 Board of Directors. We will hold elections
at the November meeting. According to our bylaws, EVERY position is
open for re-election every year! If you are a current NGHWA member
and enjoy attending the monthly Chapter meetings, you're invited to
participate on the board. You can let us know at the meeting, or in
advance via email. If you have any questions about what any of the
board members do, please feel free to contact any of us.

NGHWA BOARD: President: Lauren Archer - lauren@...;
Vice-President: Jackie Foskett - jackiefoskett@...;
Secretary: Cheryl Chamberlain - hypnodoubt@...; Treasurer:
Ayhan Yavuz - info@...; Event Coordinator - Kent Ogletree -
  kent@....

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OCTOBER MEETING: MEMBER ROUNDTABLE ON PAIN MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES

After board nominations, we will share ideas, questions, techniques
and resources for pain relief and pain management. Please bring your
examples, stories, favorite processes, techniques, scripts, and
questions.

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VETERANS DAY EVENT UPDATES

As you may recall from the last email announcement, we are joining
forces by asking individual members of NGHWA to host free mini-
seminars for military personnel and their families in the weeks
surrounding Veteran's Day.

We're making great progress: The press releases are being finalized,
the public service announcement is being produced, and the website
already has 4 live events, 1 phone-in event, and 1 free download
posted. Check it out at http://www.nghwa.org/member-events. We will
be sending the announcements to the press sometime next week, so
please get your event information to us as soon as possible. You can
send your information to Lauren@... or
KateWells@.... Thanks to everyone who is hosting an event
and/or has been helping behind the scenes with this process.

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WORLD HYPNOTISM DAY UPDATES

Be sure to visit www.worldhypnotismday.com and sign in to receive a
password to the members area. You'll get lots of free information,
free downloads, and email updates. This is the time to start planning
your events for January!

NGHWA is hosting a Hypnotherapy Resource Forum at Evergreen Hospital
on January 12 from 9:30 to 3:30. While all of the presenter positions
have been filled, there are still opportunities to have a display
table to sell wellness-related products (must be pre-approved), and
there are still volunteer opportunities. Contact
Lauren@... for more information.

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RISING WATER FLOATS ALL SHIPS

Think of our Chapter as an amazing vehicle -- it can take us so many
places. It offers opportunities for us to continue our education. It
provides a place for us to meet other practitioners so we can
collaborate on projects and share ideas. It provides a forum each of
us can use to increase awareness of the profession of hypnosis
throughout the greater community. There are more than enough clients
out there for all of us, and we are seeing fantastic results as we
gather together in a spirit of cooperation, not competition. As we
continue to create a strong community of professionals, working
together to provide greater service, we "raise the water," if you
will, floating all of our individual ships higher.

Please consider participating in one of our collaborative projects,
like the Veteran's Day program, or World Hypnotism Day. If you have
any ideas about how to make our chapter better, please contact me, or
any of the board members, with your ideas.

____________________________________

That's it for this month. Our next meeting is
Friday October 12 - 7 to 9 PM
South Snohomish County PUD Office
21018 Highway 99, Edmonds WA 98026
Remember to visit our website, www.nghwa.org for meeting locations,
member events, and more.


On behalf of the entire NGHWA board, we hope to see you at
the next meeting.

Warmly,

Lauren Archer Finkelstein
www.Lauren@...
425-881-7082

Hi All,

I would like to clarify some language in the description of the
Veterans Day Events.

As Katie Evans brought to my attention, in the description of the
event I neglected to mention that the audience will have the
opportunity to be HYPNOTIZED.

I will work with the committee to rewrite the description as soon as
possible to clarify this point.


Also, I described the flow of the event as follows:
"These informational classes will include a simple overview of myths
and facts about hypnosis, some self-hypnosis tips for relaxation and
self-renewal, and an optional guided group induction."

To clarify, when I teach, I always lead a guided group induction and
make sure the audience knows that it is optional for them to
participate. This can help calm fears that I am going to "put them
under" against their will, so they can relax and enjoy the experience.

Again, we will clarify the program description soon.

I'll leave you with this thought from Katie Evans:
"My dad, who was a hypnotist for years, always told me, "People come
to you to be hypnotized.  Get them into trance as soon as possible
and keep them there as long as possible.  It's why they show up""

Thanks for everyone's attention and participation.

Warmly,

Lauren Archer
President, NGHWA

In case you haven't already heard, our Chapter is about to launch a
huge public relations campaign that will raise awareness for the
entire hypnosis community.

There's STILL TIME to get involved.

___________________________________

WHAT'S HAPPENING

In honor of Veterans Day, many of our members have agreed to present
free 2-hour classes in their communities for Veterans, Active Duty Military and
their Families. These informational classes will include a simple overview of
myths and facts about hypnosis, some self-hypnosis tips for relaxation and
self-renewal, and an optional guided group induction.

We're each handling our own logistics: finding facilities in our own
region, scheduling our own classes, providing our own materials, etc.
The Chapter is creating a hand-out that you can download and print.

Even though these are individual events, we are promoting them as a
UNIFIED WHOLE - an example of what we can do TOGETHER as a group,
even as we work INDEPENDENTLY to promote our own businesses.

____________________________________

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS

Over the next 2 weeks, we will be sending press releases to various
media outlets, pointing them to the NGHWA site, where they will find
a schedule of events (see below for the text of what will be posted
so far).

In order to get involved, all you need to do is schedule your event
(please use the same title and text as below). Then send the date,
time, location, any requirements for pre-registration, and your
contact information to Lauren@.... We'll get it
posted on the NGHWA site.

In lieu of an event or class, you may also offer free phone
consultations or free downloads of articles or audio programs.
Check out the World Hypnotism Day website for ideas -
www.worldhypnotismday.com.

What follows is the text and a partial listing of events. We will
soon be adding a program at the Seattle Veterans Center that Kate
Wells is organizing, and Kent Ogletree will be adding a few events
Veterans Centers in the Tacoma area.

This is an unprecedented effort, made possible by the vision and hard
work of a lot of people behind the scenes, and I'm grateful for
everyone's efforts in making this possible. I hope to hear from many
of you soon with your event information.
_______________________________________

TEXT FOR EVENT
(Please use the following text as you promote your own program - this
is the approved version that will be listed at www.nghwa.org)
______________________________________________________________

FREE VETERANS' APPRECIATION EVENTS

Supporting the Health and Well Being of Retired & Active Duty
Military & Families

Sponsored by the National Guild of Hypnotists, Washington State
Chapter

Discover the techniques used by peak performers to relax their minds
and bodies and renew their health and energy. Consulting Hypnotists
from the National Guild of Hypnotists, Washington State Chapter
(NGHWA), will uncover the myths and facts about hypnosis and self-
hypnosis, providing practical tools that you and your family can use
to increase your sense of well-being.

Veterans' Appreciation Events will be held by Members of NGHWA at
various dates and locations throughout the greater Seattle area.

___________________________________________________________________

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Now through November 13
Free DOWNLOAD of The 7 Steps of Self-Hypnosis audio program (a $20
value)for Veterans, Active Duty Military and their Families
Visit www.PositiveCentral.com/Veterans.htm


Seattle Veteran's Center
Date TBD
2030 9th Ave, Suite 210, Seattle, WA


Friday, November 3rd 1 - 3 pm
Living Lite Bellevue Office
14042 NE 8th St. Suite 107, Bellevue, WA
Seating is limited.  Please register by phone or e-mail.
425-802-5010, ThreeStonesAY@...
Presented by Ayhan Yavuz - www.ayhanyavuz.com


Thursday, November 8th 7 – 9 PM
South Snohomish County P.U.D. Auditorium
21018 Highway 99, Edmonds, WA
Seating is limited. Please register by calling 206-779-5655 or
206.384.8228 or by emailing katewells@... with your name.
Presented by Kate Wells and Mary Willix - www.katewells.net and
www.yourhypnosismentor.com


Friday, November 9th 1 - 3 PM
Redmond Regional Library
15990 Northeast 85th Street, Redmond, WA
Please pre-register at www.positivecentral.com/veterans.htm Or call
425-881-7082 for details. www.PositiveCentral.com
Presented by Lauren Archer - www.PositiveCentral.com


Monday, November 12th 2 - 8 pm
Phone Consult
Phone in for a free consult and a 15 minute personal guided
relaxation.
Open to Active duty and retired military & families.
425-227-8210
Offered by Jackie Foskett - www.HealingHypnotherapy.com

___________________________________________

This is an opportunity for all of us to provide truly valuable
community service, as well as to raise awareness for NGHWA and the
entire profession of hypnosis.

Of course, the sooner you get your event listed, the better - but we
will continue to post listings through the end of October. Start
scheduling now!

Finally, in order to be included with this promotion, we ask that you be a
member in good standing of NGHWA. Please be sure that you're up-to-date with
your 2007 dues. If you're not yet a member, please consider asking a member if
you can assist in one of their events.

Feel free to contact me with any questions. 425-881-7082.

With appreciation,

Lauren Archer Finkelstein
President, NGHWA

In this E-News:
* Friday meeting info - Roy Hunter on Parts Therapy
* Plan NOW for Veteran's Day Public Service Events
* World Hypnotism Day Updates
* Nominations for Officers begins in October

Greetings NGHWA Members and Friends,

Our next meeting is this Friday, September 14, starting PROMPTLY at 7
PM. Our featured guest is the legendary Roy Hunter, who will speak on
Parts Therapy. We are grateful for Roy's ability to share his wisdom
with us before he dashes out of town that same evening. Please be on
time, as we will start right on time with Roy's presentation and save
our announcements for later in the evening.

The meeting will be at the South Snohomish County PUD Office
21018 Highway 99, Edmonds WA 98026. Visit www.nghwa.org for more
information.

____________________

Our announcements this week will include our upcoming participation
in a Chapter-wide public service program for Military personnel,
Veterans, and their families.

This is a fantastic opportunity for all NGHWA members to participate
in a valuable public service, at the same time bringing lots of media
attention to our chapter and to your practice.

Here's what to do if you want to participate:

1. Secure a date, time and location to offer a free 2-hour
presentation on the benefits of self-hypnosis and relaxation to
Military personnel, Veterans, and their families in the month of
November.

2. When you have your date, time, and location for your event, send
the information to Lauren@... for inclusion in the
NGHWA website. We will post all events by NGHWA members on the NGHWA
website. During late September and throughout the month of October,
we will be launching a public relations campaign to promote awareness
of these events in various local media, including newspapers,
magazines, radio and TV.

3. We will provide you with a class description, outline,
downloadable flyers and even a Powerpoint presentation that you can
use if you wish. Please remember that you will be representing our
Chapter, so be sure to follow NGH Code of Ethics, make no claims
beyond your scope of practice, and keep your content focused on
wellness. This should not be a forum for political or religious
points of view.

I will send more information next week. For now, please begin finding
those locations and getting your event(s) scheduled on your calendar.

___________________________________

WORLD HYPNOTISM DAY (WHD) UPDATES

This is the time to plan your event for early January as well. The
official date for World Hypnotism Day 2008 is January 4, however, you
can host WHD events or offer WHD specials throughout the month of
January.

The World Hypnotism Day website has a password protected Member
Resources area that offers fantastic resources for NGHWA members to
use for planning and supporting your event. You'll find downloadable
medical and scientific abstracts on hypnosis, free downloadable hand-
outs and flyers, Powerpoint presentations, and even articles that you
can post on your website (with credit to WHD of course). If you're
not already on the mailing list and haven't gotten the username and
password, contact me or Tom Nicoli and we'll get you started.

Our chapter is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Hypnotherapy Resource Forum
on January 12, 2008 at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland. We have
already accepted submissions and the agenda is being finalized this
week. We will be seeking NGHWA Members to volunteer at the event.
Contact Lauren at Lauren@PositiveCentral for details.

We are also in the final stages of producing a Book of Success
Stories. Contact Kent Ogletree at Kent@... for details.

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NOMINATIONS FOR 2008 OFFICERS

Every October, we open up the nominations for new board members for
NGHWA. Even if current members want to run again, all positions are
open for nomination and voting. If you want to get more out of your
membership and participate in making our chapter one of the best in
the country, please consider getting involved. Our board meets for
dinner before each chapter meeting to review plans and goals. It's a
great group of people who are passionate about spreading the benefits
of hypnosis to the community, and offering value to our members. If
you'd like more information, feel free to contact any of the board
members to ask questions.

As a reminder, this year's board members are:
Lauren Archer Finkelstein - President
Jackie Foskett - Vice President
Ayhan Yavuz - Treasurer
Cheryl Chamberlain - Secretary
Kent Ogletree - Event Coordinator

______________________________

Note to South Sound area members - if you are interested in getting
together for meetings in the South Sound, please contact Barbara
Hawkins at 253-225-9731. Barbara is willing to take the lead to
organize a South Sound chapter.
______________________________

Thank you for taking the time to read this E-News. We hope you can
join us for our meeting this Friday, September 14 at the South
Snohomish County PUD Office, 21018 Highway 99, Edmonds WA 98026.

On behalf of the entire NGHWA board, wishing you a successful month.

Regards,

Lauren Archer Finkelstein
Lauren@...
425-881-7082

SCAM ALERT

Special thanks to Kent Ogletree for bringing this to our attention.

Please note that there have been attempts at a SCAM to several of our
members. The SCAM works by getting a quote and sending a check that
is more than the amount of the quote, "by mistake". Then he requests
you wire back the amount he over paid so he can afford to travel.
Since the check is drawn on an overseas bank it is at least 2 to 3
weeks before the forged check gets back to you. If you wired the
money back to him, you are just out that money and the fees.

There have been people that lost a lot of money in the past over this
scam. We have a few new practitioners as members now, so please
beware.

THIS IS ONE OF THE ACTUAL EMAILS RECEIVED.
Good day,
I am John Lauren from Cotonou . I saw your contact on www.aphp.net.
I will be coming over to the US, Kent WA precisely, from 23rd of
September to 25th of November with my wife. We both speak English
anyway.

We have been told that Hypnosis might help us quit smoking as we have
both been smoking for over 20 years, Myself and my wife my wife in
particular as she can't seem to get over the depression since we lost
our daughter, though may not be guaranteed to make us quit, but at
this stage, anything will do as we are ready to quit.

I will want to know if you can offer your services at these dates,
I'll also want
to know if you offer home calls ,but it's alright if you do not, as
we can meet
you at your place as we will need about 6-8 sessions each.

I will appreciate if I can get a price quotation.  As we want to make
advance payments before our visit so we can be rest assured as I'll
be doing a lot of moving around and she'll be doing a lot of shopping
and sightseeing as this is her first visit to the US. An early
response will be appreciated. Hope to hear from you soon.
John


NEVER WIRE MONEY TO ANYONE YOU DO NOT KNOW.
BEWARE OF SCAMS LIKE THE ABOVE.

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WHD - WORLD HYPNOTISM DAY TELECONFERENCE
This Thursday - 6 PM Pacific

From Tom Nicoli...
There are some new excellent additions to the World Hypnotism Day
Member Resources and there's continual global growth for WHD. Learn
all about it this Thursday.

A teleconference to answer questions about WHD, what's new and how it
benefits you is scheduled. Here are the call details. Do your best to
be on the call and to get other hypnotists to hear what WHD is about,
why they need to join the movement and how they will benefit.
If this is just not possible for you, we will record it and post it
on the Member Resources page at World Hypnotism Day for downloading.

Thursday - August 30th - 9 PM EST (New York Time)
Calling from the US call 1-605-475-8590
Conference Room Number is : 5259858

After you call in, when prompted, enter the room number followed by
the # sign

The conference is free but premium national rate charges will apply
to these calls.

You can still email  any questions you have. Simply email
TomNicoli@... with whatever is on your mind.

__________________________

Next meeting: Friday, September 14
7 to 9 PM
South Snohomish County PUD Auditorium
Roy Hunter - Parts Therapy
www.nghwa.org.

In This E-Mail:
- Deadline for Submission for some 2008 WHD opportunities
- Special Offer to attend a weekend training this weekend
- September Meeting Info
- South Sound Subgroup Forming
________________________________________

Greetings NGHWA Members and Friends,

We have so many opportunities to join forces, support one another's
work, and promote the benefits of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy to the
greater community.

Here are a few important items of interest:

________________________________

1. Deadline for submission for Hypnotherapy Resource Forum at
Evergreen Hospital is MONDAY, AUGUST 20. If you would like to submit
an application to offer a presentation, please contact me ASAP for
informaiton on how to submit, or go to
http://www.positivecentral.com/Video/HypnotherapyResourceForum.htm

_____________________________

2. Deadline for submission in the NGHWA book of success stories is
also MONDAY, AUGUST 20. The NGHWA is working to create a book of
success stories in the use of Hypnosis with each story submitted by
chapter members. This book will be printed as a trade paperback with
the goal of being between 100 and 150 pages. If you are a member and
wish to submit a story, visit www.nghwa.org and follow the link for
details.

___________________________


3. Special Offer to attend a weekend training this weekend
Our newest member, Christopher Howard, is extending a special gift to
NGHWA Members. Christopher is an internationally acclaimed expert in
the psychology of wealth and personal achievement. As a member of
NGHWA, you will receive 2 E-Tickets valued at $1790.00 to Christopher
Howard's Breakthrough to Success Weekend in Seattle THIS WEEKEND,
August 17-19 by registering at this link: www.chrishoward.com/NGHWA.

This event will be held at:
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
The Crystal Ballroom
17620 International Blvd.
Seattle, WA 98188

The weekend promises to feature Christopher's success strategies for
Professional Achievement, Personal Relationships,Personal
Performance, and Keys to Unlimited Success.

Learn more and register at www.chrishoward.com/NGHWA.

___________________________

4. September Meeting Info - Mark your calendar for Friday, September
14th, 7-9 pm at the South Snohomish County PUD Office, 21018 Highway
99, Edmonds WA 98026. Our special guest presenter will be Roy Hunter,
who will share his wisdom on Using Parts Therapy in your Practice.

Roy Hunter is the published author of several books, including Master
the Power of Self-Hypnosis and an experienced trainer.

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5. Those of you in the South Sound area are invited to contact
Barbara Hawkins, who will keep a list and spearhead the launch of a
South Sound NGHWA group. Barbara can be reached at 253-225-9731, or
via email at Hypnotherapy@....

____________________________

NGHWA Members in good standing may promote their events in this
newsletter. Please submit your information to me, Lauren Archer, at
Lauren@....

Thanks for your attention. Hope to see you in September!
Warmly,

Lauren Archer Finkelstein
President, NGHWA
www.PositiveCentral.com
425-881-7082

IN THIS ISSUE:

     * NOTE: Our next meeting is THIS FRIDAY, August 3
     * August 20 is deadline for submission for Hypnotherapy Resource
Forum
     * August 20 is deadline for World Hypnotism Day book submissions
     * Notes from July Meeting

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MEETING THIS FRIDAY - AUGUST 3 -- 7 PM

Because of the NGH National Convention (Aug. 9 - 12), we schedule our
August meeting for the FIRST Friday vs. the second Friday of the month.
PLEASE NOTE that our next meeting is THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, at the South
Snohomish County PUD Office.

The address is 21018 Highway 99, Edmonds WA 98026. Map to the location:
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SUMMER SUCCESS SERIES #3 - PRESENTATIONS

This Friday, we will have the third and final meeting of our "Summer
Success Series," focusing on the topic of PRESENTATIONS.

We'll find out what our members have learned (from successes and
failures) about various aspects of putting on a successful presentation
- from creating a proposal, planning the logistics, developing the
content, creating audio/visual support, marketing the program,
delivering the program, keeping the audience engaged, creating
back-of-room sales, following up with the audience and the host. We hope
you can join us!

We're looking forward to having Roy Hunter as our presenter in
September!

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WORLD HYPNOTISM DAY EVENTS - DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSIONS

NGHWA encourages everyone to plan and participate in World Hypnotism Day
events in early January. One of the main events we are sponsoring is the
Hypnotherapy Resource Forum at Evergreen Hospital (officially scheduled
for Saturday, January 12, 2008). If you are interested in submitting an
application to be a presenter, please contact Lauren Archer Finkelstein
for details. Deadline for submissions is August 20.

NGHWA will be producing a book of success stories which we will make
available for purchase in time for World Hypnotism Day 2008. We'd love
to have your participation! Dealine for submissions is also August 20.
For more information, visit www.nghwa.org <http://www.nghwa.org> .

Please join us at our meeting in August for inspiration and ideas to
create your own World Hypnotism Day events. Now is definitely the time
to get your plans underway!

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JULY ROUND-TABLE MEETING NOTES

Thanks to everyone who participated, we had lots of great ideas. I took
just a few notes, including:

     * A new event that we would like to support for this fall is creating
complimentary relaxation classes for Veterans. If you would like to join
us and host a class in your area, please contact Kate Wells, who is
generously helping to coordinate this effort. As representatives of
NGHWA, please note that it's important that we remember our code of
ethics and be sure not to offer to diagnose or treat any medical or
psychological conditions. As we offer these classes as a service to our
community, we are generating public awareness, education, and good will
about the benefits of hypnosis, which then benefits all of our members.
     * Keith Livingston created a list of resources that he uses for
Internet marketing. He is making this list available to all of us. You
can obtain Keith's list by sending an email to ngh@...
<mailto:ngh@...> . Thank you Keith!
     * Gail noticed that because she keeps her NGH card in her wallet, it
is often a conversation starter at cash registers and checkout stands.
Good idea Gail!
     * Regarding web pages, many people suggest having a domain name and a
web page named after yourself, even if you also have a business name.
     * When sending out an e-news, there are certain words to avoid - so
you are not perceived as junk mail. I'm not putting them in this e-news
for that very reason!
     * Keith showed us some tips about how and where to maximize the way
our web pages can be noticed by internet searches and found by
customers, including the use of key words, search terms, and
localization.
     * I shared my resource for sending out e-newsletters, putting
registration forms up on my website, surveys, and auto-responders.

It was a lively discussion -- we can learn so much from one another!

_______________________

On behalf of the NGHWA Board, thank you for your attention and
participation. We hope to see you Friday evening.

-- Lauren Archer Finkelstein (Lauren@...
<mailto:Lauren@...> )



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In this E-News:

     * July Meeting Information
     * Ideas from the June Meeting
     * Legislative Updates
     * WHD 2008 - Schedule of Events
     * Note: August Meeting is 8/3

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July Meeting

Summer is the best time to gear up for a busy fall. That's why we're
continuing our Summer Success Series this Friday evening, July 13, at 7
PM, with a round table discussion on several subjects including getting
a web site up and running and Internet marketing. Keith Livingston, who
has a very successful internet business, will share some of his secrets
in a show-and-tell demonstration. Bring a notepad - you'll end up with
lots of great ideas!

Meet us at the South Snohomish County PUD Office. The address is 21018
Highway 99, Edmonds WA 98026. Map to the location
<http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIycG51BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLWJ\
1dHRvbgRzbGsDbGluaw--#gid1=22089449&q1=21018+Highway+99%2C+Edmonds+WA+98\
026&mvt=m&trf=0&lon=-122.326112&lat=47.807823&mag=4>

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Great Ideas from the June Meeting

We had great participation in our June round-table discussion. Here are
some of the highlights from discussions that I recall:

Cancellation policies: Our members have several different strategies.
Some have a written cancellation policy, most give people the benefit of
the doubt the FIRST time they miss an appointment, but not the second.
Simple ways to help minimize cancellations are to call and confirm the
day before, and when booking the appointment in the first place, say "So
you're going to show up for that?" When rescheduling, book far enough
out so they have an impression of the value of your time.

How much time do we allow per client: Many members allow a 2 hour block
per client, which allows them some time to return calls, etc. in-between
clients, but also allows for the session to run longer if necessary.
Some members give a suggestion on the first session that the client will
go into trance much more quickly and deeply on subsequent sessions,
saving time. Many expessed how their clients are ready and eager to go
into trance right away.

Marketing/Advertising: Idea came up of a CD give-away as a business card
- with a 5 minute induction and an ad. Discussion of pros and cons of
spending money on advertising, brochures, etc. Reminder that NGH has
brochures that you can order.

Office space vs. Home office - we discussed the pros and cons - it's a
very individual choice. Craiglist was recommended as a source for
renting office space.

Follow-up: At the close of your session, you may consider saying "in a
month, I'm going to call you for a testimonial." And "because you are
now a client, you are eligible to participate in additional programs..."

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Legislative Update

We are pleased to announce that Katie Evans has been elected to
represent NGHWA on the Registered Counselor Work Group, which will be
developing recommendations for the Department of Health regarding the
need to regulate registered counselors and hypnotherapists. Thank you,
Katie, for being willing to participate in this important committee.

In addition, Jackie Foskett, our Vice President, received this
information from Scot Giles, Legislative and Governmental Concerns
Liaison, National Guild of Hypnotists, on June 25:

In February when all the action happened in your state I posted an
update in the Legislation Section of the NGH On-Line Member's Forum.

The update is at http://www.ngh.net/MemberForums/ShowPost.aspx
<http://www.ngh.net/MemberForums/ShowPost.aspx> ?

PostID=7221

The situation is unchanged since that time and the posting explains the
NGH position.

To access the Forum you need to register and have your membership and
password approved by the moderator. The Forum is the place where NGH
members can easily get updated legislative information. If you are not
using the Forum, this would be a good time to do so.

As a reminder, we encourage ALL hypnotherapists in Washington State to
consider joining the National Federation of Hypnotists. Here is the link
to their website: http://ngh.net/hypnosis/legislation1.html
<http://ngh.net/hypnosis/legislation1.html>

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2008 World Hypnotism Day

It's time to begin planning how YOU are going to participate in World
Hypnotism Day - officially Thursday, January 4, but events can be held
all throughout the first part of January.

The benefit to creating and publicizing a promotion for this event is to
take advantage of the media attention that World Hypnotism Day will be
generating. Some ideas to get involved are to give a local talk and/or a
hypnosis demonstration, host an open house and give away free articles,
or have a free download on your website. Consider how you can
collaborate with other hypnotherapists in your area to leverage your
time and energy.

The NGHWA will be sponsoring a Hypnotherapy Resource Forum at Evergreen
Hospital Medical Center in Kirkland. The tentative date is January 12.

Why do we need to start planning NOW? There are many, many steps to
creating a successful event. Take a look at the schedule below, and
consider adapting it to your own event.

Hypnotherapy Resource Forum Production Schedule:

     * August: Speakers submit their proposed classes. Vendors submit
their proposed application for display tables. See below for submission
details.
     * September: Speaker packet is sent to Evergreen Hospital for
approval. Poster design begins. Sponsors are secured. Public Service
Announcements (PSA) and press releases are written.
     * October: Posters are approved and ready for production, PSA's are
produced, press releases are sent out to newspapers and other media
     * November: Posters are printed, PSA's are sent to radio stations,
press releases are sent again.
     * December: Posters are up, radio PSA's are running, newspaper
articles and calendar listings are in print, hand-outs are produced
     * January 1 - 12 - Promotion, promotion, promotion (may include radio
and TV interviews)

If you'd like to submit an application to present, sponsor, or host a
display table at the Hypnotherapy Resource Forum, you can fill out an
online survey at
http://www.positivecentral.com/Video/HypnotherapyResourceForum.htm
<http://www.positivecentral.com/Video/HypnotherapyResourceForum.htm> .

Here's another way to participate:

The NGHWA is working to create a book of success stories in the use of
Hypnosis with each story submitted by chapter members. This book will be
printed as a trade paperback with the goal of being between 100 and 150
pages.

If you are a member and wish to submit a story, E-mail:
Kent@... <mailto:Kent@...>

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We hope you find value in these email updates, and most especially, in
your NGHWA membership.

Please note that we have moved our August Meeting to Friday, August 3
(the FIRST Friday of the month, instead of the second), so that those
members who want to attend the NGH National Convention will still be
able to join us.

This month we're going to share ideas about what works and what doesn't
regarding websites, internet marketing, email newsletters, and more. I
hope to see you Friday.

On behalf of the NGHWA Board, I thank you for your involvement.



Lauren Archer Finkelstein, President

National Guild of Hypnotists, Washington State Chapter

Lauren@... <mailto:Lauren@...>







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In this E-News:
- Planning For Success
- New Meeting Format for Summer Success Series
- Planning for WHD 2008

Next Meeting: Business Do's and Don'ts
Friday, June 8, 2007 – 7 to 9 PM
South Snohomish County PUD Office Auditorium
21018 Highway 99 – Edmonds, WA 98026

Planning For Success
Summer is an ideal time to create your strategic plans for the fall and
winter months. Many clients feel ready to make changes in September as
well as at the start of a new year.

To that end, we are creating more and more opportunities for NGHWA
members to join forces and support one another for maximum success. The
Summer Success Series will help you to fine-tune your plans so that by
fall, you are ready to launch the strategy that is right for you and
your business.

Summer Success Series
This summer, we're changing our format from the usual
Speaker-Audience format to a MEMBER IDEA EXCHANGE! We have so many
talented people in our membership who are glad to share their resources
and support other members.

So why reinvent the wheel? Save yourself time and money, and avoid
making the same mistakes others have made. Please be willing to share
your mistakes so others can learn from them, too!

Here's how it's going to work: When we arrive at the PUD
Auditorium, we'll arrange the chairs in a circle. After some brief
announcements and our Member Introductions (your 30 second Elevator
Speech), we will introduce a topic and go around the room in a
"round table" fashion, giving each person an opportunity to
either ask questions, share where they may be stuck, describe what
lessons they have learned, or provide potential solutions and resources.

We'll do our best to give everyone a chance to share – although
if you prefer, you can "pass" and just absorb all of the
information.

Here's our topic list –

• Creating and Booking Presentations and Workshops
• Mailing Lists, E-News, Public Relations, and Advertising
• Networking, Referrals, Strategic Relationships, Client Loyalty
• Systems: E-commerce, Administration, Office Systems
• Projecting a Professional Image - In Person, In Print, Online

Each topic could be an entire meeting on its own, and we expect there
will be some crossover.  Depending on the interest level, we may even
break into smaller groups.
If you have specific articles or resources you'd like to share,
please bring them.


Planning for World Hypnotism Day 2008

We have a TENTATIVELY scheduled date of January 12 for a Hypnotherapy
Resource Forum at Evergreen Hospital. If you are interested in offering
a presentation and/or purchasing a vendor booth, please submit an
application at
http://www.positivecentral.com/Video/HypnotherapyResourceForum.htm
<http://www.positivecentral.com/Video/HypnotherapyResourceForum.htm> .

We are looking for people who are interested in serving on the planning
committee for the 2008 World Hypnotism Day events here in the Seattle
area. We can meet via phone and email, and the projects will include
soliciting sponsors, managing the production and distribution of
posters, coordinating vendors, sending out publicity announcements to
radio stations and newspapers, and creating an agenda for the day of the
event.

Please let me know if you're interested in helping and what parts of
the process you would most like to do.  Lauren@...
<mailto:Lauren@...> .

I believe Kent Ogletree is still collecting success stories for a
collective book. If you want to submit your story and be included in
this important project, contact Kent at Kent@...
<mailto:Kent@...> .


In Conclusion...
It's such an honor to gather and collaborate with such a positive,
enthusiastic, talented group of Hypnosis professionals. I look forward
to learning and sharing with you on Friday June 8!

Warmly,

Lauren Archer Finkelstein
2007 President, NGHWA
President, Positive Central
www.PositiveCentral.com <http://www.PositiveCentral.com>
425-881-7082










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Greetings NGHWA Members and Friends,

This month's E-News is short and sweet – you'll find:
* Next Meeting Info
* Member Events & Classes
* Success Stories Book - Call for Submissions

Hope to see you at Friday's meeting!

* * * * * * * *

NEXT MEETING:
Friday, May 11th: 7-9 pm
South Snohomish County PUD Office Auditorium
21018 Highway 99, Edmonds WA 98026

This coming Friday is our next Washington Chapter meeting. We hope
you'll join us for Keith Livingston's presentation, NLP Techniques
You Can Use Right Now!

Join is for a fun, practical, informative, entertaining and
interactive presentation on NLP and how to use it. Keith is going to
show us several of the most powerful NLP techniques, demonstrate them
and get you up to speed so that you can use them yourself.
If you're interested in NLP, improving your skills or your own life,
be there.
As Keith says, "It'll be a doozy!"

Keith Livingston, is a Certified Hypnosis instructor and NLP Master
Practitioner and has trained hundreds of Hypnotists and NLP Master
Practitioners around the world. You'll find lots of great information
on Keith's website at www.Hypnosis101.com.



NGHWA MEMBER CLASSES & EVENTS


Title: INTRODUCING CLIENT-CENTERED PARTS THERAPY
Format: 2-day Professional Hypnosis Training
Where: Hunter, Wiley and Associates, Milton, WA
When: May 12 & 13, from 9am to 5pm
Program Description: How can you effectively help the client who
struggles with an inner conflict? Someone who strongly desires to
attain a goal, but who also experiences self-sabotage, may be a prime
candidate for PARTS THERAPY. Often using different names, others
emulate this profoundly beneficial technique taught and practiced by
the late Charles Tebbetts.
Competently facilitated, Parts Therapy often helps people get past
barriers when other techniques are insufficient. However, there are
pitfalls that must be avoided in order to maximize results for your
clients. This workshop is experiential, and is a MUST for anyone not
totally familiar with parts therapy or one of its variations. Roy
Hunter himself will teach this course.
He is the published author of two major hypnosis texts based on the
teachings of the late Charles Tebbetts.

INFO: http://www.partstherapytraining.com/

* * * * *

Title: LEARN TO READ TAROT CARDS
Format: 1 Day workshop
Where: Private Bellevue Residence
When: May 12   9am - 5pm
Program Description: The Tarot is a powerful tool for self-discovery
and transformation. With its 78 symbolic cards, the Tarot connects us
to our inner wisdom and teaches us to be more intuitive. This basic
class will demonstrate the purposes of the Major and Minor arcanas
and have students giving readings to each other by the end of the
day! Effective teaching techniques allows for the memorization of the
meanings of each card for immediate familiarity and ease. Learn how
to choose a deck for yourself, handle the cards, and do a basic
Celtic Cross layout. You will be taught specific strategies to
increase your awareness of the Tarot and gain insights into your own
fortune.
INFO: www.MaryLeeLaBay.com.  Register for Tarot class no later than
Thursday May 10 - $125 includes full workshop, extensive workbook,
lunch, beverages, and great fun!


Title: 20th ANNUAL TRANSPERSONAL HYPNOTHERAPY/NLP SUMMER INTENSIVE
Format: 17 day Intensive
Where: Seattle, WA
When: July 13-29, 2007
Program Description: Train with internationally recognized instructor
Jack Elias, author of Finding True Magic: Transpersonal Hypnosis &
Hypnotherapy/NLP.Transpersonal Hypnotherapy/NLP© is a radical
synthesis of Eastern and Western views and techniques applied to the
art and discipline of transformative communication. This unique
program, created by Jack Elias, is holistic, spiritual, and
comprehensive from a clinical standpoint - practical, and down to
earth. It focuses on deep spiritual cognition to trigger healing
reorganization and awareness. Insights and techniques from Eastern
spiritual traditions such as Kashmir Shaivism, Vedanta, and Buddhist
Tantra are at the root of a variety of healing modalities such as
hypnotherapy, NLP, and shamanism. The course integrates these
spiritual approaches with the latest scientific and therapeutic
insights from the West.

If you are not absolutely joyful and at ease in your practice and in
your life, you will want to take this training. It weaves together:
Depth hypnosis, Regression therapy, Past-life therapy, Inner child
work, Subpersonality Integration, Archetypal Energetic Healing, Neuro-
linguistic processing,  Ericksonian hypnosis, Quantum hypnosis,
Entity releasing, Shadow work, Meditation practices, Comprehensive
treatment planning, Successful Business Development , and more.

INFO: http://www.findingtruemagic.com/training.shtml

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SHARE YOUR SUCCESS STORIES AND BE A PUBLISHED AUTHOR!
World Hypnotism Day Book: Call for Submissions
The NGHWA is working to create a book of success stories in the use
of Hypnosis with each story submitted by chapter members. This book
will be printed as a trade paperback with the goal of being between
100 and 150 pages. Open to NGHWA Members only. If you are a member
and wish to submit a story, go to www.nghwa.org/call.doc.

* * * * * * * *

That's it for now – we hope to see you Friday evening.
Warm regards,

Lauren Archer Finkelstein
2007 NGHWA President
Lauren@...
425-881-7082

Greetings NGHWA Members and Associates,

Here are some important and timely announcements:

* New info on State Registration Status
* Friday's Meeting Reminder
* Deep Discount on Training from Mary Lee LaBay
* Petition for the right to use Complimentary Alternative Medicines
(CAM)

Thank you for taking a moment of your valuable time to peruse this
letter. I know you'll want to be well-informed.

_____________________________________

NEW INFO ON STATE REGISTRATION STATUS

I received some calls and emails today from the Washington State
Professional Counselors Association regarding the issue that has been
before the house and senate regarding registered counselor status. My
understanding is that up until now, Hypnotists and Hypnotherapists were
not affected by this bill. I was contacted today with information that
Senator Keiser had reworded the striker on the bill and is indeed
INCLUDING Hypnotists/Hypnotherapists. Apparently the bill with the new
amendments will be voted on this Friday morning.

Since I am not a legal professional and am not sure of the implications
of the verbage on the bill, I have contacted the National Federation of
Hypnotists and requested that they look into the situation, and will
let you know when/if I have an update.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?
1. If you haven't already, now is the time to join the National
Federation of Hypnotists' Union. Here's the link for information:
http://www.ngh.net/hypnosis/legislation1.html. The more members they
have in Washington State, the better they can serve us.
2. Call the Senate Hotline and voice your opinion at 1-800-562-6000.
3. Learn more at http://www.waproca.org
4. If you'd like me to email you the bill, please email me at
Lauren@... and I will forward to you what was sent to
me.
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NEXT MEETING: THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 13
7 PM AT THE SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUD OFFICE AUDITORIUM
FEATURING MARY LEE LABAY

We hope you can join us for Mary Lee's presentation this Friday
Evening, "Getting to the Soul of the Matter with Hypnotherapy
Techniques." Mary Lee will offer hands-on tools, practical techniques,
in addition to philosophical perspectives that will help you add
richness and depth to your session. I had a "sneak peak" at her
presentation outline and am enthusiastic about the presentation!

Here is the address once again for your convenience:
South Snohomish County PUD Office
21018 Highway 99, Edmonds WA 98026

The address is also posted on the NGHWA website at www.nghwa.org.

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DEEP EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ON JULY TRAINING WITH MARY LEE LABAY!

Experiential workshops and trainings have now been scheduled in
Bellevue, Phoenix, Palm Springs, Whistler, and Sacramento on the topics
of Past Life Regression, Communicating with Your Spirit Guides, and
Awareness Engineering and more.

You will want to know about the incredible savings with Early Bird
Registration for the professional training in July - Awareness
Engineering Fundamentals II: Past Lives and Present Possibilities. This
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and you will receive a certificate of hours for Past Life and Between
Life Regression.

Implementing techniques of hypnotherapy and other healing strategies,
gain confidence in the exploration of past lives: their discovery and
interpretation, the philosophical and scientific foundations supporting
them, as well as powerful means for healing and altering their present
life effects. In this course, you will master your skills through
practical, hands-on experience with past life regression and between
lives techniques--some time-honored, and others developed and tested
exclusively by Mary Lee and unavailable elsewhere.

This course gives in-depth coverage of the concepts, techniques and
philosophy that are essential for the successful past life and between
life regressionist - or any health practitioner who wishes to be
professionally prepared and competent when past lives are indicated in
the course of their practice.

As a destination event, this 7-day experiential will include room, most
meals, group tours and entertainment for a full resort experience. Some
bit of free time is scheduled for tours, shopping, and spa treatments.
Wednesday night banquet includes renowned comedienne, Vanda. Check out
www.vanda.us . Separate tickets available for guests and significant
others joining us that evening. Also, a non-participant sharing your
room, without meals, stays for FREE. Also included: Resort fee, airport
transfers, valet parking, wi-fi, complimentary local and 800 calls, and
tip/tax on all included meals. You will be required to purchase only
two additional meals, beverages, and personal incidentals during the
week. Class starts 6 pm Friday night, and ends 6pm Thursday. Rooms are
booked until Friday morning check out. Inquire for rate adjustment if
you choose to not use a room Thursday night. Must be done in advance.

Although taking the Awareness Engineering Fundamentals training in
order is recommended, it is not required. All levels of experience are
welcome.

Regular Fee: $4500.00 Introductory price: $3495.00 EARLY BIRD
REGISTRATION: $3000.00 single room occupancy. Must register by May 15th
for these extraordinary savings! No further discounts. Contact Mary Lee
LaBay for more information at www.maryleelabay.com.

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In case you are interested in preserving the right to use alternative
medicines, here is the link to sign petition for preservation of right
to use CAM:
http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/healthfreedomusa/c
ampaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=7185

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Thank you again for your time and attention. We hope to see you on
Friday.

Regards,

Lauren Archer Finkelstein
NGHWA President
Lauren@...