In this E-News:

October Speaker—Alan Anderson: "Law of Attraction Meets NLP & Hypnosis
Techniques"
Manifest riches now, by eliminating unconscious roadblocks to success through
vivid imagining.

Feature Article—Connie Brannan, CHt. "Sounds Good"
Adjust Your Inner Soundtrack to Increase Motivation & Release Negative Emotions.

October Meeting Announcement and Misc.
--Call for Articles
--Call for Participants, World Hypnotism Day, 2010.
--2010 NGHWA Officer nominations

Member Announcements
--Connie Brannan is teaching specialized self hypnosis courses at Bellevue
College this Oct & November.
--Keith Livingston conducts a Seattle Meetup group for hypnosis and NLP
enthusiasts. Monthly.
--Connie and Michael Brannan offer life and career enhancing Seattle NLP
certification trainings. Ongoing.

GREETINGS:

It's October, already!  Spooky, eh? As we look back to the future over the past
10 months, we notice that the NGHWA has accomplished a lot!  Thanks to all of
you, membership has grown.  New and exciting additions have been made to the
newsletters and website.  Speaker talks have been videoed to add even more
member value!  And we look forward to more in the coming months!

This month, you're in for a treat, not a trick!  In this month's
not-to-be-missed offering, Alan Anderson presents powerful NLP and hypnotic
techniques for removing unconscious obstacles to creating incredible wealth. 
Move over, "The Secret."  By using these techniques you easily and instantly
vanquish unconscious attitudes and beliefs which may have been holding you back
from the riches you desire and deserve.  Manifest wealth now!

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

This month's speaker is Alan Anderson. His topic is "Law of Attraction Meets NLP
& Hypnosis Techniques."

Alan says:
In this brief session I will briefly go over the basics of the law of attraction
as laid out by Wallace D. Wattle in his 1910 book The Science of Getting Rich I
will talk about my techniques for enhancing the possible result of visualization
therein mentioned by using NLP;  specifically Richard Bandler's the Structure of
Certainty technique and by enlisting all of the senses to create the most vivid
imagining possible. I will also discuss in sort the principles laid out by Ken
Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles in their book Raving Fans.

I will do a small demonstration or two to illustrate the true identity of money,
how we think about it, and how we feel about it. I intend to demonstrate the
various rates professionals are charging their customers in an effort to break
down misconception and personal worth issues.  The information presented will be
drawn from my Seminar Manifest Riches Now It will be a fast paced presentation.

Alan Anderson is an entrepreneur, lecturer, Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist
and Licensed Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, NLP ™.   Alan
Anderson is an engaging speaker and is active in transformational education as
well as private practice. He has written and presented transformational programs
since the 1980s.

Contact Alan at:  alan@....

FEATURED ARTICLE:

Sounds Good - Adjust Your Inner Soundtrack to Increase Motivation & Release
Negative Emotions

Discover the freedom to change your emotional states at will, through changing
your inner soundtrack. Combat negative self talk and negative emotions, or
increase motivation with the power of your own mind! Sounds good to me!

The topic is sound...music, speech, how the soundtrack of our lives influences
our emotional states.  And how WE can enhance this and alter this influence for
our own well-being.  We can can do all sorts of things, for example release
negative emotions, create motivation, move us forward in our desires.  By
"tinkering" with sound in our minds!

Music moves us, elevates us, stirs our emotions, in the direction of any emotion
you can name.  Think of a march by John Phillip Sousa, or how any stirring
anthem activates our feelings of patriotism.  Think how a quiet, beautiful
orchestral piece of music calms and relaxes.  Think of a horror movie
soundtrack, full of tension and suspense.  Sound is a huge part of our
experience of our lives and key to our memories and emotional states.  Imagine a
love movie with no soundtrack--would it have the same emotional impact?  No!

By altering the sounds we play in our minds in simple ways, we can experience
life differently, more positively, and here are a few easy ideas to do so:

We've all had arguments, with a coworker, with a spouse, with a friend, and
sometimes they "eat" at us.  We play them over and over in our minds, and churn
up even more negative emotions like anger and irritation.  Here's something to
do:  as you think about that argument, create a new soundtrack.  Let the voices
fade and cue in the circus music.  Clown music.  Carnival music.  Do do
doodle-ooodle ut do do-dooo...  Do do doodle-ooodle ut do do-dooo...Play that
for awhile as the argument runs in your mind, and let it transform your
experience of the argument.  Done?  Great!  Now, think about it.  That arguments
seems kind of silly, doesn't it?  Ridiculous.  Less power.  Less force to
disturb.  And that's a GOOD thing.

Here's another use for improving your life with sound.  You want to get to the
gym, you know you need to exercise.  You want to exercise, but somehow...you
just aren't doing it.  Here's what gets me going, and pumps up my motivation. 
The Rocky Theme.  You know the one, where he's running up the steps in
Philadelphia:  "getting strong now, gonna fly now..."  Play that music in your
mind when you want a lift of success and motivation.  The resultant emotion will
propel you out the door and to the gym.  Or insert any other inspirational music
which speaks to you.  Movies are a great source to reference, because we all
know them.  You can pump up your confidence as well with music such as Indiana
Jones, Star Wars, Superman.

Here's another wonderful use of this:  play with sound to combat what we call
"negative self talk."  That's the little critical voice in your mind always
telling you what you can't accomplish, and spraying you with curses:  "You're
lazy!," "You're stupid!," "You'll never get it done!" and so on.  Imagine that
voice to be a different voice, a silly voice, a cartoon voice.  Bugs Bunny,
Mickey Mouse, Elmer Fudd, something ridiculous.  Hear the same words in that
new, ridiculous, cartoon voice.  Maybe it's a squeaky, high pitched cartoon
voice.  "You're lazy!"  The impact on you is different, isn't it?  Now it's
absurd, and not to be taken seriously.  The voice is a joke!

Here's what else you can do.  Imagine that you're at the controls of an old time
radio with dials.  Yes, kids, radios used to have dials.  As you play those
silly, cartoon voices telling you negative things about yourself and the world,
just turn down the volume.  Softer, softer, turn it down, turn it down, turn it
down, until the voice is barely audible, then just a whisper on the wind, and
then...gone.  It's nice to shut that critical voice up, isn't it?

The secret here, we can choose how we feel.  Play with these simple techniques
above involving sound to feel good now!

Connie Brannan, CHt., is a Neuro-Linguistic Hypnotherapist and Licensed Trainer
of Neuro Linguistic Programming™.

She is an active member in several professional organizations, including the
NGH, the NGHWA, where she holds the office of Treasurer for 2009, the IAPCH,
(International Association of Professional Conversational Hypnotherapists), The
International Hypnosis Association, and the Society of Neuro-Linguistic
Programming™.

Her websites include:
http://www.mindworkshypnosis.net
http://www.seattlenlptraining.com

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT AND LOCATION:

Please join us Friday, October 9, 2009, for our next NGHWA chapter meeting. 
This month's meeting features a powerful and valuable talk on growing your
wealth, presented by Alan Anderson. Our doors open
at 6:30 pm for our "happy half hour" for socializing and networking with some of
the Seattle area's top hypnotists! The meeting proper begins promptly at 7:00
pm.

Meetings are held at:

South Snohomish County P.U.D. Office
21018 Highway 99
Edmonds, WA 98026

Visitors are always welcome. An evening's visitor's pass is available at the
door for just $10. Bring your friends!

Please visit http://www.nghwa.org for maps and directions.

OFFICER NOMINATIONS:

It's time to nominate your new NGHWA Board of Directors for 2010.  Nomination
will be in October, and voting in November.  In December we'll transition to the
new officers, who take full charge effective January 1st.

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS, WORLD HYPNOTISM DAY:

Let us know how you want to participate in 2010 World Hypnotism Day, this
January.  We're looking for speakers, both for general presentations to the
public and presentations to professional hypnotherapists.  Contact:  Michael
Brannan, NGHWA President, cmbrannan@....

CALL FOR ARTICLES:

Get published NOW! Please submit your hypnosis and NLP themed articles for
inclusion in our next e-newsletters of Hypnotic Health. The articles should be
geared for our general readership. We look forward to featuring your article
soon. Articles may be submitted to Michael Brannan at cmbrannan@....

CALL FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:

As a paid member of NGHWA, you can have your announcements included here, in
this e-news. Simply submit your announcement(s) to Michael Brannan, NGHWA
President, at cmbrannan@....

MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

From Connie Brannan and Michael Brannan:

Connie is teaching FUN and powerful self-hypnosis courses at Bellevue College!  
Building Confidence and Self-Esteem Through Self-Hypnosis
http://www.campusce.net/BC/course/course.aspx?C=11562&pc=0&mc=1066&sc=1387
and Healthy Hypnosis: Let Go of Weight
http://www.campusce.net/BC/course/course.aspx?C=11559&pc=1066&mc=1387&sc=

Also:
Discover Seattle NLP Trainings with Mindworks NLP. Pump up your success!  Join
experienced Licensed Trainers of Neuro-Linguistic Programming™, Connie and
Michael Brannan, for our certification training programs. Earn your "stripes" as
Licensed Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming™ and Licensed Master
Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming™. Our certification trainings are
recognized and endorsed by Richard Bandler, the co-originator of these amazing
technologies, and by his Society of Neuro-Linguistic Programming™.

This is the time to learn these transformation technologies to build your wealth
and influence and success. These are fantastic skills for professional
hypnotherapists to enhance their practice as well as for the lay person looking
to craft an abundant life.

For more information, please visit http://www.seattlenlptraining.com
or contact connie@....  Phone: (425) 564-8608. Mindworks NLP
is fully registered and licensed through the State of Washington as a vocational
school.

From Keith Livingston:

Check out The Seattle Hypnosis/NLP Meetup Group!
Come meet with us to discover NLP and Hypnosis secrets, techniques, methods,
exchange ideas, etc. Whether you're a pro or just interested you're welcome to
come.

We usually hold 1 meeting per month on subjects related to NLP and hypnosis. The
events are typically combined lecture/demonstration/practice.  To attend the
meetings, sign up for meetup.com and then this group.

It's free to attend.

For more information, check out http://www.meetup.com/nlphypnosis/

In addition to the NLP/hypnosis techniques presented, the next meetup will
feature our very own Michael Brannan showing off his stage hypnosis skills. 
C'mon down, learn, network, and get hypnotized!

See you soon at the PUD or at one of our member events!

Warm Regards,

Michael Brannan
President, NGHWA

PS: Remember in this meeting, Alan Anderson shows you how easily you can
overcome blocks to your fantastic financial success.  Discover how you can
change limiting attitudes and beliefs about money and manifest wealth now! It's
sure to be a fantastic talk, and a valuable and enjoyable way to spend your
Friday evening!

In this E-News:

September Speaker—Craig Sigl: "Mental Toughness for Business Success"
Learn to instantly apply the insider secrets of peak performers for your
success.

Feature Article—Jack Elias:  "Wanting Vs. Having"

September Meeting Announcement and Misc.
--Call for Articles

Member Announcements
--Connie and Michael Brannan offer life and career enhancing Seattle NLP
certification trainings. Ongoing.
--Connie and Michael are offering a one day seminar entitled "Self Hypnosis for
Life Success."  September 12th
--Keith Livingston is now organizing a Seattle Meetup group for hypnosis and NLP
enthusiasts. Monthly.

GREETINGS:

Happy Autumn, Hypnotists and Hypnosis Enthusiasts!

We're gearing up for a wonderful series of events at the NGHWA—including an all
new World Hypnotism Day event in January as well as a Hypnosis Conference in
June.  Details are percolating, attend our meetings for the latest updates! 
This month we have a very exciting speaker for you.  Our very own NGHWA Vice
President, Craig Sigl, will offer incredible and success-proven insights into
growing your thriving hypnosis practice.  Don't miss it!

Thanks to all of you for your efforts in spreading the word on our chapter of
the NGHWA. Our membership is still growing. Keep it up! Do invite your friends
and interested parties!

As you know, we've had some difficulty with the chapter website, which should be
fully resolved shortly. Some of our member information and announcements were
lost, so please resubmit your current information!  Keep an eye on
http://www.nghwa.org for our new format and features. Paid members, if you
haven't already done so, remember to send us a brief bio and photo and web link
for inclusion on our current members page to Michael Brannan at
cmbrannan@....

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

This month's speaker is Craig Sigl. His topic will be "Mental Toughness for
Business Success."

This talk will be geared for the hypnotherapist struggling to earn a living and
how to work with business clients who are not achieving their financial goals.

I moved to Seattle on Jan 1st, 2007 to start my full-time hypnosis business.  I
had no office, no practice, no network, no contacts and began to build my
practice from scratch.  In 2008, I grossed over $100k.

I will take you through the fundamentals of creating your own business success
through destroying your mental blocks and creating mental toughness. Once you do
that, it will allow you and your clients to take advantage of the amazing
opportunities available to you even in today's tough economy.  People are still
spending money like water and if you're not getting your share of it, I'm going
to give you keys to open some doors.

I will be covering:
Motivation
Fears
Emotional Mastery
Business Strategy for hypnotherapists
My hypno protocol for business clients

You can contact Craig at craig@...

FEATURED ARTICLE:

"Wanting Vs. Having" by Jack Elias

I was particularly struck by the disabling hypnotic power unleashed by the
unwitting imprecise use of language in a family session recently. Each member
sincerely expressed that they wanted peace and even gave a brief explanation of
why they valued it. But they were in my office because they did not have peace
and were constantly fighting.

Wanting vs. Having -- I hear it from almost every client, but hearing it from
all these people at once somehow made it a fresh new phenomenon. This is one way
I like to look at the problem:

1) Our subconscious mind is always listening, especially to what we say to
ourselves over and over. The subconscious mind's intention is to take care of
us, but, sadly, it will follow our insistent commands even if they lead to
suffering.

2) For the conscious mind to want something (an inner quality or state, not a
physical object) like peace, the subconscious mind first has to deny the
conscious mind access to it. This typically has happened long ago in our
childhood.

3) But when the conscious mind notices the quality is absent and thinks, "I want
peace," the subconscious mind notices the conscious mind's interest in wanting
and, in order to accommodate the conscious mind's wanting to want, the
subconscious mind continues to deny access to peace (in this example) so the
conscious mind can keep wanting. (You might want to read this a few times.)

4) When we stop wanting and start acting as if we have it, the subconscious mind
notices our interest in having and stops denying access to the experience of the
inner quality, in this example, peace. The subconscious mind aims to please!! 
It knows you have to feel the quality in order to really enjoy the actions that
go with the quality, so it plugs you in!

This game of the mind would be funny if it didn't cause us so much pain. To get
unstuck from the game we must act in accordance with having the quality because
this instructs the subconscious mind to activate the quality -- to give it to
us.

Every time a potentially irritating situation came up for these family
members, they chose to act in hostile ways triggered by irritation, all the
while wanting peace with greater and greater frustration. To have peace, they
have to stop wanting it, and act as if they have peace. A good way to accomplish
this is to ask oneself, "What would I say or do right now if I was perfectly at
peace?"

We have been subtly hypnotized to believe that we can't act contrary to our
feeling state -- we can't act, or even shouldn't, act kindly if we don't feel
kindness. Makes sense to most of us, but it actually puts the cart before the
horse.

The quickest and best way to access an inner quality or feeling state is to
think and act in ways you would if you did have it because that let's your
subconscious mind know you want it!

Buddha and the Hypnotist

Part 1   http://budurl.com/88s4

Part 2   http://budurl.com/sjze

Part 3   http://budurl.com/wtwx

Peace,
Jack

Jack Elias, Min., CH
Lucid HeartC Therapy & Life Coaching
Institute for Therapeutic Learning
Author, Finding True Magic: Transpersonal Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy/NLP
A Radical Synthesis of Eastern & Western Perspectives & Techniques
www.FindingTrueMagic.com
Hypnotherapy Certification,  Private Sessions, & Self-Improvement Products

"The world is its own magic."   -- Shunryu Suzuki, Roshi


MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT AND LOCATION:

Please join us Friday, September 11, 2009, for our next NGHWA chapter meeting.
This month's meeting features a powerful and valuable talk on growing your
business success via mental toughness, presented by Craig Sigl. Our doors open
at 6:30 pm for our "happy half hour" for socializing and networking with some of
the Seattle area's top hypnotists! The meeting proper begins promptly at 7:00
pm.

Meetings are held at:

South Snohomish County P.U.D. Office
21018 Highway 99
Edmonds, WA 98026

Visitors are always welcome. An evening's visitor's pass is available at the
door for just $10. Bring your friends!

Please visit http://www.nghwa.org for maps and directions.


CALL FOR ARTICLES:

Get published NOW! Please submit your hypnosis and NLP themed articles for
inclusion in our next e-newsletters of Hypnotic Health. The articles should be
geared for our general readership. We look forward to featuring your article
soon. Articles may be submitted to Michael Brannan at cmbrannan@....


CALL FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:

As a paid member of NGHWA, you can have your announcements included here, in
this e-news. Simply submit your announcement(s) to Michael Brannan, NGHWA
President at cmbrannan@....


MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

From Connie Brannan and Michael Brannan:

Connie & Michael are announcing a very special 1-Day Seminar/Workshop entitled
"Self Hypnosis for Life Success." Another in Mindworks NLP's Power of Mind
Seminar Series.  A special NGHWA rate of $67.00 is available, regular price is
$97.00.

Now is the time to improve your life!! Learn incredible subconscious
communication tools for personal (& business) success, and pumping up your joy
and fulfillment. Learn simple techniques you can use immediately to increase
personal satisfaction, self confidence, influence and power.

Join us September 12th at Bellevue Coast Hotel. 625 116th Avenue Northeast,
Bellevue, Washington 98004 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Class size is limited, so please
call  Connie to sign up now: 425-564-8608. Or click our "buy it now" button at
http://www.seattlenlptraining.com.  Parking is free, and we will be providing
coffee, decaf, teas, muffins and pastries in the training room!  This is a great
venue, and sure to be a unique event!

Also: Discover Seattle NLP Trainings with Mindworks NLP. Pump up your success!
Join experienced Licensed Trainers of Neuro-Linguistic Programming™, Connie and
Michael Brannan, for our certification training programs.  Earn your "stripes"
as Licensed Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming™ and Licensed Master
Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming™.  Our certification trainings are
recognized and endorsed by Richard Bandler, the co-originator of these amazing
technologies, and by his Society of Neuro-Linguistic Programming™.

This is the time to learn these transformation technologies to build your wealth
and influence and success. These are fantastic skills for professional
hypnotherapists to enhance their practice as well as for the lay person looking
to craft an abundant life.

For more information, please visit http://www.seattlenlptraining.com
or contact connie@...

Phone: (425) 564-8608. Mindworks NLP is fully registered and licensed through
the State of Washington as a vocational school.

From Keith Livingston:

Keith has put together a NLP/Hypnosis "meetup" group which meets
monthly. The current location is the Montlake Terrace public library:

The Seattle Hypnosis/NLP Meetup Group
Mountlake Terrace Library
23300 58th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
425-776-8722

For more information, check out http://www.meetup.com/nlphypnosis/


See you soon at the PUD or at one of our member events!

Warm Regards,

Michael Brannan
President, NGHWA

PS: In this talk, Craig Sigl shows you how easily you can overcome blocks to
reach your highest goals, and magnify your motivation and ambition a
hundred-fold to reach your every dream!  It's sure to be a fantastic talk, and a
valuable and enjoyable way to spend your Friday evening!

In this E-News:

August Speaker--Katie Evans: "How to Get on the Front Page of Google"

Feature Article--Keith Livingston.: "The Importance of Calibration in NLP"

August Meeting Announcement and Misc.
--Call for Articles

Member Announcements
--Connie and Michael Brannan offer life and career enhancing Seattle NLP
certification trainings. Ongoing.
--Connie and Michael are offering a one day seminar entitled NLP for Personal
Change. August 29th.
--Keith Livingston is now organizing a Seattle Meetup group for hypnosis and NLP
enthusiasts. Monthly.

GREETINGS:

I wonder how easy it would be to come and escape the heat, into a nice cool hall
filled with hypnotists, and hypnosis enthusiasts!  And also filled with
wonderful, career and life enriching tips and secrets from the minds of said
hypnotists, such as our very own Katie Evans.  Are you ready for more ideas for
success to fill your minds?!  I know I am.  Thanks to all of you for your
efforts in spreading the word on our chapter of the NGHWA.  Our membership is
growing.  Keep it up! Do invite your friends!

To let you know, we've had some difficulty with the chapter website, which
should be fully resolved soon and back to normal.  Keep an eye on
http://www.nghwa.org for our new format and features, and the member page with
links should be back up soon.  Members, if you haven't already done so, remember
to send us a brief bio and web link for inclusion on our current members page to
Michael Brannan at cmbrannan@....

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

"How to Get on the Front Page of Google".
Katie Evans

Do you want more business?

Do you think you have to spend a ton of money advertising to get that
business?

Would you like to be on Page 1 of Google for your key words?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you absolutely MUST attend the
next NGHWA meeting on Friday, August 14.

Our Speaker is Katie Evans, who will share her secrets to getting very high
organic ("free") rankings on search engines.

Katie began her practice in Seattle in 1987 after studying with the
legendary Charlie Tebbetts.  She now has 12 Living Lite Hypnosis Centers
nationwide and is in the process of opening 3 more in the Epicenter Athletic
Clubs around Puget Sound.  Most of her business comes from Google and she pays
nothing, zero, zip, nada for those leads—and spends less than 1 hour a week
keeping 2 sites on page one of Google for key words "hypnosis weight loss."

Katie has generously agreed to share her secrets with NGHWA.

If you need more business, you must attend!

"You can be the best hypnotherapist in the world but if no one knows about you,
what have you accomplished?"  Katie Evans

Visit Katie's websites:
www.livinglitenow.com
www.livinglite.net
www.hypnosisweightlossbusiness.com
www.istandwithiran.com


FEATURED ARTICLE:

"The Importance of Calibration in NLP"
Keith Livingston

Calibration is the art of taking a "mental snapshot" of a person's emotional
state(s). The purpose? So you know when they are accessing that state again.
Another word for calibration is "measurement." So, you're
looking/listening/feeling for clues and cues that mark a particular emotion in a
person.

How do we use it???

•  It's useful for knowing when a person has changed their emotional response to
a situation. It's a channel of communication other than verbal content (and
usually much more accurate).

•  It's helps you know when you're moving toward a particular goal with a person
(whether professional or personal).

•  It helps you know if your NLP and hypnotic techniques (such as anchoring)
have "taken."

Examples Where Calibration is Useful

Let's suppose you're working with a client and they have anxiety about a
situation. You calibrate the anxiety state and a relaxed confident state. After
you've done your work, you associate them into the formerly anxious situation.
They say they feel fine but you notice they have several markers of the anxious
state present.

You're doing a collapse anchors. You've calibrated both states and fired off
both anchors. How do you tell what's going on and if it's working? Calibration.

You've met someone you're interested in. You've calibrated them to like/dislike.
You can use your calibration skills to tailor your message to them to make sure
you're heading in the right direction.

Without Calibration Skills, You're Driving Blind

In the above examples and in many other situations, without calibration, you'd
be driving blind. More accurately, you'd be relying on conscious information and
ignoring unconscious information. It's not that people are lying all the time;
it's just that sometimes the conscious mind and the unconscious mind have
different ideas or are in conflict about something.

Enjoy,
Keith

Copyright, Keith Livingston, 2007
For more insights and wisdom, visit Keith's website and blog: 
http://www.hypnosis101.com


MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT AND LOCATION:

Please join us Friday, August 14th, 2009, for our next NGHWA chapter
meeting. This month's meeting features an powerful and valuable talk on googling
your way to the top, organically, by Katie Evans, Keynote Speaker, Clinical
Hypnotherapist, and CEO of Living Lite Hypnosis Centers.  Our doors open at 6:30
pm for our "happy half hour" for socializing and networking with some of the
Seattle area's top hypnotists! The meeting proper begins promptly at 7:00 pm.

Meetings are held at:

South Snohomish County P.U.D. Office
21018 Highway 99
Edmonds, WA 98026

Visitors are always welcome. An evening's visitor's pass is available at the
door for just $10. Bring your friends!

Please visit http://www.nghwa.org <http://www.nghwa.org/> for maps and
directions.


CALL FOR ARTICLES:

Get published NOW! Please submit your hypnosis and NLP themed articles for
inclusion in our next e-newsletters of Hypnotic Health. The articles should be
geared for our general readership. We look forward to featuring your article
soon. Articles may be submitted to Michael Brannan at cmbrannan@....


CALL FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:

As a member of NGHWA, you can have your announcements included here, in this
e-news. Simply submit your announcement(s) to Michael Brannan,
NGHWA President at cmbrannan@....


MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

From Connie Brannan and Michael Brannan:

Connie & Michael are announcing a very special 1-Day Seminar/Workshop entitled
"NLP for Personal Change and Success."  Mindworks NLP. Early Bird rate of
$67.00, regular price is $97.00.

Now is the time to improve your life!! Learn incredible subconscious
communication tools for personal (& business) success, and pumping up your joy
and fulfillment.  Learn simple techniques you can use immediately to increase
personal satisfaction, self confidence, influence and power.

Join us August 29th at Bellevue Coast Hotel. 625 116th Avenue Northeast,
Bellevue, Washington 98004 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Class size is limited, so please
call Connie to sign up now: 425-564-8608.  Or click our "buy it now" button at
http://www.seattlenlptraining.com.

Also:
Seattle NLP Trainings with Mindworks NLP. Pump up your success! Join
experienced Licensed Trainers of Neuro-Linguistic Programming™,
Connie and Michael Brannan for 4 exciting weekends beginning in September, 2009.

This is the time to learn these transformation technologies to build
your wealth and influence. These are fantastic skills for professional
hypnotherapists to enhance their practice as well as for the lay person looking
to craft an abundant life.

For more information, please visit http://www.seattlenlptraining.com
<http://www.seattlenlptraining.com/> or contact
connie@... <mailto:connie@...>
Phone: (425) 564-8608. Mindworks NLP is fully registered and licensed
through the State of Washington as a vocational school.

From Keith Livingston:

Keith has put together a NLP/Hypnosis "meetup" group which meets
monthly. The current location is the Montlake Terrace
public library:

The Seattle Hypnosis/NLP Meetup Group
Mountlake Terrace Library
23300 58th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
425-776-8722

For more information contact Keith at keith@...


See you soon at the PUD or at one of our member events!

Warm Regards,

Michael Brannan
President, NGHWA

PS: In this talk, Katie Evans shows you how to get more business easily, without
spending a ton of money on internet advertising.  It's sure to be a fantastic
talk, and a valuable and enjoyable way to spend your Friday evening!

In this E-News:

July Speaker--Connie Brannan, CHt.: "Transforming Words: Kaleidoscope of Mind"

Feature Article--Connie Brannan, CHt.: "'What do I want?' -- Easy Steps for Goal
Setting and Manifestation of Desires"

July Meeting Announcement and Misc.
--Call for Articles

Member Announcements
--Lisa Mills offers another fabulous, exciting Stage Hypnosis Show.  Once you've
seen her you'll know this:  "Lisa Rocks!"  July 15th
--Connie and Michael Brannan offer life and career enhancing Seattle NLP
certification trainings.  Ongoing.
--Connie and Michael are offering a one day seminar entitled NLP for Sales. 
July 18th
--Connie and Michael are offering a Biznik Event NLP for Business Success-Pump
up your Sales!  July 22nd.
--Keith Livingston is now organizing a Seattle Meetup group for hypnosis and NLP
enthusiasts.  Monthly.  This month's meeting is July 11th on Ericksonian
Inductions.


GREETINGS:

Thanks to all of you for your efforts in spreading the word on the
NGHWA, our membership is growing every month! Keep it up! The more
minds, the more ideas, the more we can all grow and learn from each
other. Our membership is for everyone, from practicing hypnotists to
hypnosis enthusiasts.  Invite your friends!

Keep an eye on the NGHWA website http://www.nghwa.org
<http://www.nghwa.org/> for our new format and features. The first
stage of the update is live now.

There are lots of exciting surprises and improvements in store. If you
have any ideas to share, please email me, Michael Brannan, at
cmbrannan@... <mailto:cmbrannan@...> . Members, remember to send us
your information for inclusion on our current members page to Craig Sigl at
Craig@....

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

"Transforming Words: Kaleidoscope of Mind"
Instantly transform your clients with powerful Mind Shifting Language.

Connie Brannan, CHt. & Licensed Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Words have immense power. Language patterns have immense power.   We all know
this. It's our stock in trade as hypnotherapists, our tools of transformation,
after all. In this talk, I'll present a fun conversational process, a hypnotic
process using "transforming words" to shift attention to resources, while
inducing trance, and blowing out a problem state!   We'll have a live
demonstration of the process, and your own hands-on opportunity to practice as
well.

"Where attention goes, energy flows." Simply stated, we focus on a shifting of
attention to where the problem is not, using paradoxical language to elicit
resources, which we can then attach where needed and useful. A three-dimensional
metaphor: Kaleidoscopes. I love them--those shape-shifting, spinning, living
pieces of art! As we spin or rotate the tube, we get a unique and beautiful new
view of the same bits of glass and beads and paper, etc. which are
present—reflected to us in new ways. It's the same with our minds. They can
spin, too. With transforming words, we spin them in useful, problem-dissolving
directions.

Connie Brannan, CHt., is a Neuro-Linguistic Hypnotherapist and Licensed Trainer
of Neuro Linguistic Programming™. She's co-creator of Mindworks Hypnosis (a
therapy practice in Bellevue, WA.) and Mindworks NLP (a State licensed
vocational school offering NLP certifications). She also teaches at Bellevue
College, offering an adult continuing education self hypnosis program. She's a
published author and creator of several hypnotic self help audio products, as
well as a trained and certified Stage Hypnotist. She is an active member in
several hypnosis professional organizations, including the NGH (National Guild
of Hypnotists), the NGHWA (National Guild of Hypnotists, Washington
Chapter--where she holds the office of Treasurer for 2009), the IAPCH,
(International Association of Professional Conversational Hypnotherapists), The
International Hypnosis Association, and the Society of Neuro-Linguistic
Programming™.   Her websites include:

http://www.mindworkshypnosis.net
http://www.seattlenlptraining.com


FEATURED ARTICLE:

"'What do I want?' -- Easy Steps for Goal Setting and Manifestation of Desires"
Connie Brannan, CHt.

"I hate my life." "I hate my job." "I hate _________." Have you ever caught
yourself thinking and feeling this way? Or perhaps your clients express these
feelings to you?  Feeling trapped, or suffocated by circumstances? I think we
all have experienced this. The good news: We all can change things. No one is a
victim in this life. We all have choices.  And we can guide others to more
choices, as well, through this process.

The topic today is manifesting. It's about bringing into reality the things we
want, and increasing joy. We're not talking hocus pocus, or pipe dreams. It's
real. In my own life, I've successfully manifested a lot of things, new body
(I've lost a lot of pounds!), new friends, new career, and new passions. You
can, too!

The most important part of manifesting is coming up with and knowing the answer
to this question: "What do I want?" If you're like I was, I'm sure you can come
up with a litany of "here's what I DON'T want..." That's not the question. What
DO you want? Focus on the positive! What you focus on expands. When you focus on
what you don't want, you get more of what you don't want. Think, rather, about
what you do want. Delineate what you want, inside and out, and make sure it's
realistic, makes sense and fits your life. Here's how to create a well-formed
goal or outcome in your mind, or on paper, for yourself or others.

So, you're thinking about what you want: state it in the positive. The next step
is to set the context. Be very specific! Where do you want this goal, when and
with whom? Think about these things as well: Is it realistic? Is it attainable?
"I want to lose 40 pounds by next Saturday." Not realistic! It reminds me of the
magic 8 ball message: "wish for something possible." It has to be physically
possible. Perhaps change it to 40 pounds within the next several months; that's
doable.

Ask yourself: Is this something I can do by myself, start by myself? We only
control ourselves, our behavior, our feelings, we can't control others. "I want
Mary Jane to fall in love with me." That's not a well-formed goal. What you can
wish for, instead, is that you yourself develop and enhance your own positive
attributes that would attract someone like Mary Jane.

Think about the goal in complete sensory terms. How will you know you've gotten
it? What will it look like? What will you feel inside your body? What will you
hear? Smell? Taste? Get every sense involved!

Think about how the desired outcome may change your life, and whether those are
positive changes for all aspects of your life. How will it affect your family
and your friends, your health, your career, your spiritual beliefs, everything?
How does it fit? You may want a promotion in your job, but what if that would
entail much more time spent working and traveling, and less time for your
family. How do you feel about that? Is it worth what it will take to get it?
Think about ecology, as it's called, as you define your outcome.

Ok, now you have an answer to "What do I want?" You have a positive,
contextualized, self-propelling, sensory-based, ecological goal. You've
accomplished more than half the battle!! Now we'll talk about what specifically
you can do with this goal to bring it into your world as reality. Here comes the
fun part.

We play "let's pretend!" Activate all your senses. Go inside your mind and
imagine or fantasize that you have already manifested the goal. It's yours! What
is your life like now? How does it look? How does it feel? How does it taste?
What do you hear? What's going on? Get inside that context you created. Most
importantly, attach a strong feeling of satisfaction to having your goal. I like
to play this James Brown song in my mind: "I feel good! I knew that I would,
now!" Create a knowing, a certainty, that what you want is a done deal. I throw
in some gratitude, as well.

Now, think about how you got there. Notice any intermediate steps you might have
taken to accomplish the goal, and attach a powerful feeling of desire to them.
Feel the satisfaction as you move closer to the goal, step by step, and feel a
growing sense of completion. Make this exercise in imagination really intense,
fully blooming, make it potent! The better you can create a compelling fantasy
here, the more importance your unconscious mind will attach to accomplishing the
goal.

Now, let go and trust. And watch (in varying degrees of amazement) as things
materialize for you. Your unconscious mind will look for opportunities, little
things in everyday life, which will advance you towards your goal. When you
notice these little positive nudges from the universe occurring, go with them!
Go with the flow, towards achieving what you want.

Put a written list of your goal or goals where you will see
it, and spend time every day looking at it. When you review it, notice the
progress being made on each one, and activate that gratitude again! Be
appreciative. Every few weeks, you lather, rinse, and repeat: Re-do the
imagination and desire process. You can modify the goals at any time and make
any changes you desire as you're moving forward.

Life is all about change. Change is good! Change is fun, especially when it's a
positive change you have well-delineated and desire intensely, and have
manifested into your life. Go for it!!

Connie Brannan is a Neuro-Linguistic Hypnotherapist and Licensed Trainer of
Neuro-Linguistic Programming™, certified Stage Hypnotist, and co-creator of
Mindworks Hypnosis, http://www.mindworkshypnosis.net/about_us.html, a therapy
practice in the Seattle, Washington, area. She is a published author and creator
of several self-help audio hypnosis products, a speaker and a teacher. She is a
member in good standing of professional organizations including the National
Guild of Hypnotists, the International Hypnosis Association, and the Society of
Neuro-Linguistic Programming™.


MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT AND LOCATION:

Please join us Friday, July 10th, 2009, for our next NGHWA chapter
meeting. This month's meeting features an exciting "mind-bending" talk by Connie
Brannan, CHt. Doors open at 6:30 pm for our "happy half hour" for socializing
and networking with some of the Seattle area's top hypnotists! The meeting
proper begins promptly at 7:00 pm.

Meetings are held at:

South Snohomish County P.U.D. Office
21018 Highway 99
Edmonds, WA 98026

Visitors are always welcome. An evening's visitor's pass is available at the
door for just $10. Bring your friends!

Also, if you haven't renewed your NGHWA chapter membership, now is a
good time to do so. Please see our Treasurer, Connie Brannan, at the
table by the door to renew. Annual dues are $60, for current members of the NGH
national. Please visit http://www.nghwa.org
<http://www.nghwa.org/> for maps and directions.


CALL FOR ARTICLES:

Get published NOW!  Please submit your hypnosis and NLP themed articles for
inclusion in our next e-newsletters of Hypnotic Health. The articles should be
geared for our general readership. We look forward to featuring your article
soon. Articles may be submitted to Michael Brannan at cmbrannan@....


CALL FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:

As a member of NGHWA, you can have your announcements included here, in this
e-news. Simply submit your announcement(s) to Michael Brannan,
NGHWA President at cmbrannan@....


MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

From Lisa Mills:

Save the date! Another awesome Comedy Hypnosis Show on Wednesday, July 15! Come
see an incredible performance of hypnotic humor as our own Lisa Mills hosts a
wacky evening of fun and altered reality. Best of all, YOU get to be the star!
Come early to get a beverage and the best seat!  The show is:

Laughing Ladies Cafe
17551-15th Ave, NE
Seattle, WA 98155
Phone: 206-362-2026
Fax: 206-362-2140

ALL AGES ARE WELCOME, so it's great entertainment for the entire familly!

From Connie Brannan and Michael Brannan:

Take your sales to the next level, improve sales 10, 20, 40%!  NLP for Sales,
One Day Seminar/Workshop.  Mindworks NLP.  $97.00  July 18th at Bellevue Coast
Hotel.  625 116th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, Washington 98004 9:00 AM - 6:00
PM.  Call Connie to sign up now:  425-564-8608.

Biznik Event:  NLP for Business Success--Pump Up Your Sales.  $20  July 22nd,
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Event is open to Biznik members only, and it's free to join.  More information
here:
https://biznik.com/events/nlp-for-business-success-pump-up-your-sales-4

Seattle NLP Trainings with Mindworks NLP. Pump up your success! Join
experienced Licensed Trainers of Neuro-Linguistic Programming™,
Connie and Michael Brannan for 4 exciting weekends beginning in September, 2009.

This is the time to learn these transformation technologies to build
your wealth and influence. These are fantastic skills for professional
hypnotherapists to enhance their practice as well as for the lay person looking
to craft an abundant life.

For more information, please visit http://www.seattlenlptraining.com
<http://www.seattlenlptraining.com/> or contact
connie@... <mailto:connie@...>
Phone: (425) 564-8608. Mindworks NLP is fully registered and licensed
through the State of Washington as a vocational school.

From Keith Livingston:

Keith has put together a NLP/Hypnosis "meetup" group which meets
monthly, next meeting is July 11th. The current location is the Montlake Terrace
public library:

The Seattle Hypnosis/NLP Meetup Group
Ericksonian Inductions in Mountlake Terrace
July 11th, Sat 1:00 PM
Mountlake Terrace Library
23300 58th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
425-776-8722

For more information contact Keith at keith@...
<mailto:keith@...> or 206.721.8751

See you soon at the PUD or at one of our member events!

Warm Regards,

Michael Brannan
President, NGHWA

PS: In this talk, Connie shows you almost magical ways to break your clients out
of fixed patterns of unwanted behavior by turning their own language into
positive resources.  You'll notice how quickly and easily your clients change,
when you use these mind-bending techniques skillfully.  Connie shows you how!

In this E-News:

June Speaker--Mary Lee LaBay, Ph.D.:   "Getting to the Heart and Soul of
the Issue"

Feature Article--David Zarza, C.Ht.:   "Meditation vs. Hypnosis"

June Meeting Announcement and Misc.
--Call for Articles

Member Announcements
--Connie and Michael Brannan offer life and career enhancing Seattle NLP
certification trainings
--Keith Livingston is now organizing a Seattle Meetup group for hypnosis
and NLP enthusiasts


GREETINGS:

Thanks to all of you for your efforts in spreading the word on the
NGHWA, our membership is growing every month! Keep it up! The more
minds, the more ideas, the more we can all grow and learn from each
other. Our membership is for everyone, from practicing hypnotists to
hypnosis enthusiasts.

Keep an eye on the NGHWA website http://www.nghwa.org
<http://www.nghwa.org/>  for our new format and features.  The first
stage of the update is live now.

There are lots of exciting surprises and improvements in store. If you
have any ideas to share, please email me, Michael Brannan, at
cmbrannan@... <mailto:cmbrannan@...> . Members, remember to
send us your information for inclusion on our current members page to
Craig Sigl at Craig@... <mailto:Craig@...> .


KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Getting to the Heart and Soul of the Issue
Mary Lee LaBay, Ph.D.

According to a 30-year research by Segerstrom and Miller, illness and
dysfunction stem from stress, and the nature of the stress will indicate
the nature of the illness. This is important news for hypnotherapists.
While it is well-known that we  assist our clients in alleviating
stress, hypnotherapists trained in specific approaches, can also
facilitate the discovery of the nature of the stress – leading to
sustainable health and happiness. And this means a successful practice
for you!

Sure, we know that jobs, finances, family issues, and so forth cause
stress – but what is it in the individual's philosophy and sense
of life, and their interaction with reality, that will bring them back,
again and again, to self-sabotage, low self-esteem, addictions, and poor
choices? While many claim it is fear, there are much deeper and more
specific causes to uncover.

In this workshop,

--Discuss a number of concepts vital to achieving sustainable health and
happiness for your clients.

--Learn techniques that lead to the discovery of the deepest roots of
stress – what to look for and how to proceed.

--Witness a demonstration on a volunteer.

Mary Lee LaBay is known for her organic, no-scripts approach to hypnosis
and has presented at conferences in The Netherlands, India, U.K., and
across the U.S.  Mary Lee holds a Ph.D. in Behavioral Psychology and is
a Certified Instructor of Hypnotherapy. She has authored 5 books,
including Hypnotherapy: A Client-Centered Approach, which is widely used
as a textbook. Her Awareness Engineering®, hypnosis trainings are
coming up this summer in Bellevue. For more information, see
www.maryleelabay.com <http://www.maryleelabay.com/>  and
www.awarenessengineering.com <http://www.awarenessengineering.com/>.


FEATURED ARTICLE:

Meditation vs. Hypnosis

David J Zarza, C.Ht.

As a professional hypnotherapist, we field a variety of questions
regarding our profession.  It is important to be equipped with the
correct answers.  Here's one of the more common question I hear,
"David, what is the difference between Meditation & Hypnosis?"

The Short Answer is that Meditation is achieved by organizing your
thoughts and with practice, helps you achieve more conscious control
over your thought processes.  Hypnosis is a state achieved by
disorganizing your conscious thoughts to help your subconscious affect
more automatic changes in your thought processes and body.

On Meditation: Essentially, meditation is characterized by a mix of
various brain wave states (from full waking to dream state).  Meditation
works because it strengthens the relationship between the amygdala (the
part of our brain that decides if we should get angry or anxious; our
fear center) and the pre-frontal cortex (that part of our brain that
makes us stop & think about things; our inhibitory process); such that
you end up being able to more easily shift your thoughts, consciously,
away from fight/flight thinking.

Additionally, some studies have shown links between the practice of
meditation and activity in the left pre-frontal cortex (associated with
concentration, planning, meta-cognition [thinking about thinking], and
positive affect [good feelings]) yielding changes that last over time
even after you don't meditate for a while.

On Hypnosis: In Hypnosis, brain waves characterizing sleep & dreaming
increase, while brain waves associated with full wakefulness decrease.
This pattern does fit the hypothesis that the conscious mind backs off
during hypnosis and the subconscious mind takes a more active role.

Furthermore, during hypnosis scientist have seen reduced activity in the
left hemisphere of the brain (the logical control center of the brain)
and increased activity in the right hemisphere of the brain (controls
imagination and creativity).  This supports the idea that hypnosis
subdues the conscious mind's inhibitory influence and the creative,
impulsive subconscious mind takes the reigns. Evidence that hypnosis
opens up the subconscious mind!

Conclusion: Summing it all up, even though the two techniques may feel
similar, they are physiologically quite different and may be used for
different purposes: meditation for more conscious control and hypnosis
to achieve subconscious control, a more effortless influencing of your
thoughts and feelings.

For more information on David or Transformational Hypnosis, please call
(206) 920-9409 or visit my website - www.DirectedFocus.com
<http://www.directedfocus.com/> .

Meet David, the Transformational Hypnosis Expert

David Zarza is the author of Transformational Hypnosis, The Professional
Hypnotherapist and the Founder of Directed Focus, the only personal &
professional self-improvement company focused on transformative change
at the subconscious level.  David is also the mastermind behind the
Direct Your Life seminar series, the nation's first seminar series
focused on combining hypnosis, mind coaching and David's genuine
flair to teach adults the value of mastering their Minds.  As creator of
the how-to, hypnotherapy practice-building program, The Professional
Hypnotherapist, David is the region's leading expert on the topics
of hypnotherapy entrepreneurship and transformational hypnosis.  Meet
David at www.DirectedFocus.com <http://www.directedfocus.com/> .


MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT AND LOCATION:

Please join us Friday, June 12th, 2009, for our next NGHWA chapter
meeting. This month's meeting features an exciting talk by Mary Lee
LaBay, Ph.D.  . Doors open at 6:30 pm for our "happy half hour" for
socializing and networking with some of the Seattle area's top
hypnotists!  The meeting proper begins promptly at 7:00 pm.

Meetings are held at:

South Snohomish County P.U.D. Office
21018 Highway 99
Edmonds, WA 98026

Visitors are always welcome. An evening's visitor's pass is available at
the door for just $10. Bring your friends!

Also, if you haven't renewed your NGHWA chapter membership, now is a
good time to do so. Please see our Treasurer, Connie Brannan, at the
table by the door to renew. Annual dues are $60, for current members of
the NGH national. Please visit http://www.nghwa.org
<http://www.nghwa.org/>   for maps and directions.


CALL FOR ARTICLES:

Please submit your hypnosis and NLP themed articles for inclusion in our
next e-newsletters of Hypnotic Health. The articles should be geared
for our general readership. We look forward to featuring your article
soon. Articles may be submitted to Michael Brannan at
cmbrannan@... <mailto:cmbrannan@...>


CALL FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:

As a member of NGHWA, you can have your announcements included here, in
this e-news. Simply submit your announcement(s) to Michael Brannan,
NGHWA President at cmbrannan@... <mailto:cmbrannan@...> .


MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

From Connie Brannan and Michael Brannan:

Seattle NLP Trainings with Mindworks NLP. Pump up your success! Join
experienced Licensed Trainers of Neuro-Linguistic Programming™,
Connie and Michael Brannan for 4 exciting weekends beginning in June,
2009.

This is the time to learn these transformation technologies to build
your wealth and influence. These are fantastic skills for professional
hypnotherapists to enhance their practice as well as for the lay person
looking to craft an abundant life.

For more information, please visit http://www.seattlenlptraining.com
<http://www.seattlenlptraining.com/>  or contact
connie@... <mailto:connie@...>
Phone: (425) 564-8608.  Mindworks NLP is fully registered and licensed
through the State of Washington as a vocational school.

From Keith Livingston:
Keith has put together a NLP/Hypnosis "meetup" group which meets
monthly. The current location is the Fremont public library:

731 N 35th St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 684-4084

For more information contact Keith at keith@...
<mailto:keith@...>   or 206.721.8751

See you soon at the PUD or at one of our member events!

Warm Regards,

Michael Brannan
President, NGHWA

PS: Remember in this month's talk, Mary Lee LaBay presents a powerful
model for uncovering the sources of stress thereby allowing you to
provide more effective therapy for your clients, as well as reducing
your own stress.

In this E-News:

May Speaker--David J. Zarza:  "Breaking the Trance of the Shadow"

Feature Article--Connie Brannan:   "Instant Personal Magnetism--the NLP
of Rapport"

May Meeting Announcement and Misc.
--Call for Articles

Member Announcements
--Connie and Michael Brannan offer life and career enhancing Seattle NLP
certification trainings
--Keith Livingston is now organizing a Seattle Meetup group for hypnosis
and NLP enthusiasts
--Katie Evans offers an Living Lite! business opportunity

GREETINGS:

Thanks to all of you for your efforts in spreading the word on the
NGHWA, our membership is growing every month!  Keep it up!  The more
minds, the more ideas, the more we can all grow and learn from each
other.  Our membership is for everyone, from practicing hypnotists to
hypnosis enthusiasts.

Keep an eye on the NGHWA website http://www.nghwa.org
<http://www.nghwa.org/>  for our new format and features.  There are
lots of exciting surprises and improvements in store.  If you have any
ideas to share, please email me, Michael Brannan, at cmbrannan@...
<mailto:cmbrannan@...> .  Members, remember to send us your
information for inclusion on our current members page to Craig Sigl at
Craig@.... <mailto:Craig@....>

Socrates once said:  "The unexamined life is not worth living."  By
examining our own Shadow--a subconscious force in our internal reality
that  influences our external world--we are able to break through
client's limiting beliefs more quickly and easily.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Breaking the Trance of the Shadow
    David J. Zarza, C.Ht., Hypnotherapist & Mind Coach

Learn how to uncover your Shadow to better understand your client's
Shadow and help them overcome those limiting beliefs, incongruent
behaviors and repetitive patterns in their lives that yield them pain
and suffering.  Understand how the Shadow, unnoticed and not understood,
will keep your clients in a Trance leading them exactly to what they DO
NOT want in their lives.  Embracing the Shadow is the key to permanent
growth and change.  Learn these techniques today!

About David J. Zarza, C.Ht., Hypnotherapist and Mind Coach

David's promise to all his clients is to help them make peace with their
inner struggles to achieve the life they deserve!  In his practice,
aptly named Directed Focus, he directs his focus with clients using
holistic and integrative themes and processes.  He prides himself on
empowering his clients to heal their hearts and minds, focus on the good
in them and their lives, resolve self-sabotaging behaviors and mindsets
by showing them their Co-Creative Power, revealing their Shadow,
uncovering their Fears, showing them how to meet their own Needs and
release Excuses, Blaming, Grudges, Guilt and Victim behaviors.  He's a
graduate of the Hypnosis Motivation Institute and UCLA and has been a
practicing Hypnotherapist and Mind Coach for over six years now.

FEATURED ARTICLE:

Instant Personal Magnetism--the NLP of Rapport
    Connie Brannan, CHt., Neuro-Linguistic Hypnotherapist & Licensed
Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (TM)

Did you ever meet someone and find yourself automatically drawn to them
in a powerful way? Find that it's someone you agree with, want to
talk to more and more, listen to, learn from, someone you would like to
spend time with? Maybe you've found your best friend or soul mate,
or maybe…it's rapport!

The dictionary defines rapport as a "mutual trust and harmonious
emotional affinity" with others. I think of it more as simple
understanding, being on the same wavelength.  Connection! The good news,
this is not some mystical phenomenon, which you either have or you
don't. The ability to always be connecting is a skill you can learn
and develop.  Doing so will enhance your life in so many ways.

We all have our own reality and internal experiences of the world.  We
give off "clues" (sometimes screamingly loud clues) to these internal
states through our body language, gestures, and more, which can be read
by those with whom we interact.  Words themselves are a very small part
of how we communicate.

Here's one simple technique you can practice every day to build rapport
and make stronger connections!  In the world of Neuro-Linguistic
Programming™, NLP™, this technique is called "mirroring" and it
allows you to share another person's experience and model of the world.
Understanding and appreciating another person's world is basic to
bridging worlds.  As you're sitting with someone, or talking to someone,
maintain eye contact and do this:

Notice and physically match the person's

Posture
Gestures
Facial Expression
Speech, tone, tempo and volume
Breathing rhythm

When you successfully connect in this way, you share another person's
experience and gain a greater understanding of their world, and give
them a sense of your appreciation, harmony and respect.  See how people
respond favorably to you when you connect in this way!

Here's another technique involving language:

Listen to the sensory words someone uses.  Which of their five senses do
they use most to describe their world?  Most people have a primary
preference.  Do they primarily speak in the VISUAL (examples:  "I see
what you mean," or "I view it this way") or with AUDITORY/sound words
(examples:  "I hear what you're saying," or "That rings a bell with me")
or the KINESTHETIC/touch (examples: "I have a feeling you're right" or
"I can't get a handle on that") or TASTE/SMELL words (examples:  "That
idea stinks" or "That's just sour grapes.")

The idea here is to communicate with someone using their own preferred
language, their own sense predicates.  Match them!  Again, it connects
you to them and conveys an understanding of their world and their
experience.

These are simple, yet profoundly powerful ways to enhance your
interaction and influence with other people. Give it a whirl and notice
what you notice about those bi-directional feelings of connection.

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT AND LOCATION:

Please join us Friday, May 8th, 2009, for our next NGHWA chapter
meeting.  This month's meeting features an exciting talk by David J.
Zarza, C.Ht.  Doors open at 6:30 pm for our "happy half hour" for
socializing and networking with some of the Seattle area's top
hypnotists!  The meeting proper begins promptly at 7:00 pm.  Meetings
are held at:

South Snohomish County P.U.D. Office
21018 Highway 99
Edmonds, WA  98026

Visitors are always welcome.  An evening's visitor's pass is available
at the door for just $10.  Bring your friends!

Also, if you haven't renewed your NGHWA chapter membership, now is a
good time to do so.  Please see our Treasurer, Connie Brannan, at the
table by the door to renew.  Annual dues are $60.  Please visit
http://www.nghwa.org <http://www.nghwa.org>  for maps and directions.

CALL FOR ARTICLES:

Please submit your hypnosis and NLP themed articles for inclusion in our
next e-newsletters of Hypnotic Health.  The articles should be geared
for our general readership.  We look forward to featuring your article
soon.  Articles may be submitted to Michael Brannan at
cmbrannan@... <mailto:cmbrannan@...>

CALL FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:

As a member of NGHWA, you can have your announcements included here, in
this
e-news. Simply submit your announcement(s) to Michael Brannan, NGHWA
President
at cmbrannan@yahoo. com.


MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

From Connie Brannan and Michael Brannan:

Seattle NLP Trainings with Mindworks NLP. Pump up your success! Join
experienced Licensed Trainers of Neuro-Linguistic Programming™,
Connie and Michael Brannan for 4 exciting weekends beginning in June,
2009.

This is the time to learn these transformation technologies to build
your wealth and influence. These are fantastic skills for professional
hypnotherapists to enhance their practice as well as for the lay person
looking to craft an abundant life.

For more information, please visit http://www.seattlenlptraining.com
<http://www.seattlenlptraining.com/>  or contact
connie@...
<http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/hypnotic_health/post?postID=A2SvJl\
fY2ZDUE3bQ8Zkflmy6QqCnbD1Ayar3Jd79bIbfb0RemTnztoLeUcmCza-fMnvUwjTlfBA6sn\
jCH3l9pWeK2fPI> .
Phone: (425) 564-8608.
Mindworks NLP is fully registered and licensed through the State of
Washington as a vocational school.

From Keith Livingston:
Keith has put together a NLP/Hypnosis "meetup" group which meets
monthly.  The current location is the Fremont public library:

731 N 35th St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 684-4084

For more information contact Keith at keith@...
<http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/hypnotic_health/post?postID=CXwcKn\
Tsp8Vhvk0wZ50LsgPwAfsVhG76CNGIQFQeKGtAoEEgCZ3sewUhTZ4jv6Pc1-KzftK7F9LEs0\
2IXf07JyBc>  or 206.721.8751

From Katie Evans:

Would you like to own a weight loss business that can support you AND
really help people heal their lives?

Would you like to know all you need to know to get plenty of clients to
your weight loss program?

Would you like the support of those who have been doing the above for
over 20 years?

Living Lite Founder, Katie Evans, has financing for those who want to
expand their practice in a recession-proof field--weight loss!

You MAY be able to start your new practice, get all the knowledge for
FREE.

Call Katie for more details: 1-888-311-1998.
www.hypnosisweightlossbusiness.com


See you soon at the PUD or at one of our member events!   [:)]

Warm Regards,

Michael Brannan
President, NGHWA

PS:   Remember in this month's talk, David Zarza presents the concept of
your Shadow, and reveals secrets for getting in touch with it.  Learn
more about yourself with hypnosis than you ever thought possible.
What's more, you'll increase your effectiveness and success by learning
to understand your clients' Shadows, too!








[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Dear fellow NGHers,

Craig Sigl, your VP here. I want to give a free gift of healing for a client of
yours or someone you care about.

I am sponsoring and attending a hypnotherapy healing workshop conducted by NGH
instructor, David Quigley, this weekend in Vancouver B.C.

I originally put this together for my mother who was battling cancer. She didn't
make it and passed away last weekend.

In her honor and memory, I would like to give her place to someone who is in
need of pain and healing relief.  This is a 2-day workshop Sat April 18th and
Sun 19th  from 9-6pm.  I realize it's late notice but that will ensure that only
someone who is in real need will come forth.

If you have a client or a friend who is in serious need of healing and/or pain
relief, please email or call me.

425-457-7777

craig@...

***

On behalf of all of us at the NGHWA, I'd like to offer Craig our sincere
condolences on the loss of his mother.  If you're interested in this
opportunity, please contact Craig directly for more information.

--Michael Brannan

In this E-News:

* April Speaker—Rowan Peacock: "Creating Positive Experience"

* Feature Article--Connie Brannan: ""Yes, Master! I Hear and I
   Obey!" The Language of Influence - Embedded Commands"

* April Meeting Announcement & Misc.

* Member Announcements:
   --Keith Livingston is now organizing a Seattle Meetup group for
     hypnosis and NLP enthusiasts.
   --Katie Evans offers an exciting Living Lite! business opportunity.
   --Connie & Michael Brannan offer life and career enhancing Seattle
     NLP certification trainings.

See below for all the details!

**********************************************

GREETINGS:

April is sure to bring showers of wonderful new ideas and accomplishments.  Join
us as we learn and network and enhance our skills at the April meeting of the
NGHWA.  This meeting, Rowan Peacock presents a talk and focuses on the
transformative power of language, with an emphasis on "the positive."

You might find easy ways to use Rowan's ideas to increase client success in your
own practice, and enhance your own power.

**********************************************

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Rowan Peacock – "Creating Positive Experience"

----------------------------------------------
Learn `tricks' for turning negative focus into positive experience.  Use
linguistics, the science of positive psychology, and the laws of attraction to
help yourself and others re-program the brain to `find' the positive in each
experience, and to develop awareness for likes, instead of dis-likes.

Re-write certain language patterns automatically, and even improve upon existing
hypnotic scripts – whether they are your own, or written by others.  Experience
how, with a clever turn of phrase, you can help someone put the `past behind
them', or distance themselves from negativity.

About Rowan Peacock.

Rowan Peacock has been a Certified Neurolinguistic Hypnotherapist for almost 10
years.  Having begun her career in marketing and training, the study of language
and how it impacts human behavior has always been a fascination for her.

Considered by some to be something of an expert in linguistics, Rowan focuses
much of her energy on perfecting hypnotic language – crafting the `perfect'
suggestion is a hobby, as well as professionally intriguing.

Rowan sees private clients in her office on Eastlake, has taught hypnosis, NLP,
and subconscious communication seminars, and consults with businesses on the use
of hypnotic language in marketing, management, and business development.

Contact Rowan at:  http://www.rowanpeacock.net  or call 206.661.2140.

**********************************************

FEATURED ARTICLE:

"Yes, Master! I Hear and I Obey!" The Language of Influence - Embedded Commands,
by Connie Brannan.

Learn to recognize and use the unconscious power of hidden commands in
conversation and writing.

  ----------------------------------------------

You don't even need to notice how easy it is for you to read this article now
and develop new power and appreciation for words.
The power of words! The topic today is language and how words can influence you
on an unconscious level, influencing your thoughts, your emotions, and your
behavior. Specifically, the topic today is an aspect of language that you
experience every day of your life, something with which you are constantly being
bombarded: "embedded commands."

Do you ever wonder why your child pulls on your sleeve at the store and cries
vehemently for a particular brand of cereal or candy or toy? If you've ever
watched a TV commercial, or listened to the radio, or have read an advertisement
in a magazine or newspaper or online, or talked to a salesman, you've
experienced embedded commands.  Advertisers and savvy salespeople love these,
and know their power to get you to buy, buy, buy, now!!

And I'm sure you've also experienced them in ordinary, everyday family and
friends' conversations. "Joe, I know you want to help me move, tomorrow!" You
use them yourself in your daily life, perhaps on a totally unconscious level!
They are a staple in dating and seduction workshops. "You, like me, think this a
great party, don't you?" The embedded command here is "you like me!"

An embedded command is a concept from NLP™. (Neuro-Linguistic Programming™ is a
patented change methodology co-created by genius, Richard Bandler, originally
formulated as a study of human excellence.)   An embedded command is a
directive, a declarative sentence or phrase, telling you what to do or think,
which is "hidden" within other text in a sentence.  The structure of the
sentence (along with other markers which we will discuss) leads the "secret
message" to zip right into your unconscious mind without resistance.  Your
conscious mind is focusing on the rest of the sentence content and doesn't hear
or filter these messages.

Your unconscious mind is really the seat of your beliefs and behavior, so
messages that get in there have incredible power.

Here's an example, involving negation:  "Don't think of a pink elephant wearing
a purple ballet outfit."  What just happened?  Your mind did it! The embedded
command here is "think of a pink elephant wearing a purple ballet outfit."  Here
is another example:  "Don't you agree, John?"  The embedded command here is
"Agree, John!"

Often, like the example above, the sentence is in the form of a question, so
that consciously, you don't feel that you're being ordered to do something. 
"Would you be so kind as to get the door?"  The embedded command here is "get
the door." If you said to someone "get the door" directly, they may reply, "Get
it yourself, Lazybones!" Another example:  "Do you remember how clean the
kitchen was when Grandma came over?"  The embedded command here is "clean the
kitchen."  My mother used a similar one on me all my life:  "Just how long would
it take to do the dishes? Let's just see how long it will take."  "Do the
dishes!"

Another way that commands are embedded is within quotes, telling what somebody
else said.  The conscious mind thinks it is just hearing a story, while the
unconscious mind takes it as a direct instruction.  "And then my friend said to
his co-worker, you can take me to lunch today."  The embedded command here is
"take me to lunch today."

There are many sentence structures which "fluff up" the sentence and hide the
command.  But there are many other ways to influence and give power to the
embedded command beyond sentence structure, as well.

In writing, the embedded commands can be marked out using font, spacing, color,
italics, all capital letters, underlining, or what have you! Even if ignored
consciously, this registers on your unconscious mind: Something is different
here, I'd better pay special attention.

You can mark out an embedded command using your voice in a number of different
ways.  Even if the sentence is in the form of a question, when you deliver the
command verbally, give it a command tonality.  With a question, your voice goes
up at the end.  "Right??"  With a command, it sounds firm and final, with a
downward tone.  "Right!!"  Give an embedded command with that downward tonality.
Do not do this harshly or with undue aggression, but simply as though you 100%
expect obedience. "Peel me a grape, slave!"

You could also pause before or after the command to give emphasis.  "And then
Jane said:  ' drive me to the store.'"  And then Jane said (pause) drive me to
the store.  You can also tinker with your voice tone and/or volume, and/or
speed--just create some change for the command portion only to mark it out to
the unconscious mind.  The conscious mind may not, and probably won't, even
notice.

You can also incorporate gestures and body language to give emphasis to the
commands.  A tilt of the head, a raised eyebrow (think Mr. Spock on Star Trek),
a hand gesture, all these things are powerful and will be read by the
unconscious, which notices EVERYTHING.

It's good to be aware of embedded commands, those attempts by others and
advertising and the world to influence you.  It's also cool and potent as well
to work them into your own language, if you're so inclined.  You use them
unconsciously, already. Words ARE power!!

***

Copyright 2008, Connie Brannan.

Connie Brannan is a Neuro-Linguistic Hypnotherapist and Licensed Trainer of
Neuro-Linguistic Programming™, certified Stage Hypnotist, and co-creator of
Mindworks Hypnosis, http://www.mindworkshypnosis.net, a therapy practice in the
Seattle, Washington, area.

She is a published author and creator of several self-help audio hypnosis
products, a speaker and a teacher. She is a member in good standing of
professional organizations including the National Guild of Hypnotists, Treasurer
of the NGHWA, member of the International Hypnosis Association, the Society of
Neuro-Linguistic Programming™, and the International Association of Professional
Conversational Hypnotherapists.


**********************************************

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT AND LOCATION:

Please join us Friday, April 10th, 2009, for our next NGHWA chapter meeting.
This month's meeting features an exciting talk by Neurolinguistic
Hypnotherapist, Rowan Peacock.  Doors open at 6:30 pm for our "happy half hour"
for socializing and networking with your fellow hypnotists and hypnosis
enthusiasts. The meeting proper begins promptly at 7:00 pm. Meetings are held
at:

South Snohomish County P.U.D. office
21018 Highway 99
Edmonds, WA 98026

Visitors are always welcome. An evening's visitor pass is available at the door
for just $10. Bring your friends!

Also, if you haven't yet renewed your NGHWA chapter membership, now is a good
time to do so. Please see our Treasurer, Connie, at the table by the door to
renew. Annual dues are $60.  Please visit
http://www.nghwa. org for maps and directions.


**********************************************

CALL FOR ARTICLES:

Please submit your hypnosis and NLP themed articles for inclusion in our next
e-newsletters of Hypnotic Health. The articles should be geared for our general
readership. We look forward to featuring your article soon.  Articles may be
submitted to Michael Brannan at cmbrannan@....

**********************************************

CALL FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:

As a member of NGHWA, you can have your announcements included here, in this
e-news. Simply submit your announcement(s) to Michael Brannan, NGHWA President
at cmbrannan@yahoo. com.

**********************************************


MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FROM KEITH LIVINGSTON:

Keith has put together a NLP/Hypnosis study group. There's one
coming up Saturday.

Fremont public library
731 N 35th St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 684-4084

From 1 to 3:30 pm, this Saturday, April 4th.

We'll be doing "uptime trance." It's a really cool, really useful trance in
which you can still talk, move and generally look like you're conscious.  It's
good for any time you need to take in a lot of information or keep track of a
lot of different things. I use it when I'm presenting or when I'm learning.

It can take a few minutes to find a free parking spot around Fremont on a
Saturday so you might want to allow a couple of minutes for that.

Let Keith know if you're coming...
keith@... or 206.721.8751

----------------------------------------------

FROM KATIE EVANS:

Would you like to own a weight loss business that can support you AND really
help people heal their lives?

Would you like to know all you need to know to get plenty of clients to your
weight loss program?

Would you like the support of those who have been doing the above for over 20
years?

Living Lite Founder, Katie Evans, has financing for those who want to expand
their practice in a recession-proof field--weight loss!

You MAY be able to start your new practice, get all the knowledge for FREE.

Call Katie for more details:  1-888-311-1998.
www.hypnosisweightlossbusiness.com

----------------------------------------------

FROM CONNIE BRANNAN AND MICHAEL BRANNAN:

Seattle NLP Trainings with Mindworks NLP. Pump up your success! Join experienced
Licensed Trainers of Neuro-Linguistic Programming™, Connie and Michael Brannan
for 4 exciting weekends beginning in May, 2009.

This is the time to learn these transformation technologies to build your wealth
and influence. These are fantastic skills for professional hypnotherapists to
enhance their practice as well as for the lay person looking to craft an
abundant life.

For more information, please visit http://www.seattlenlptraining.com  or contact
connie@....  Phone: (425) 564-8608.  Mindworks NLP is fully
registered and licensed through the State of Washington as a vocational school.

----------------------------------------------

See you soon at the PUD!

Warm Regards,

Michael Brannan
President, NGHWA

PS:  Imagine all the ways you'll become more effective when you learn Rowan's
easy "tricks" to transform negative focus into positive experience!  This is one
of the last talks Rowan may give to the NGHWA as she is soon to be relocating
out of state.  Take advantage of the opportunity to learn from this experienced
hypnotherapist!

In this e-news:

*  Greetings
*  Earn $30,000 to $40,000 per year part-time with "Parks Therapy!"
    Bob Felix - Featured Speaker.
*  "5 Minutes to a New, Confident You!"
    Connie Brannan - Featured Article
*  Meeting Announcements
*  Member Announcements


GREETINGS!

Hello from the NGHWA.  Spring has sprung, or, almost, and that means it's time
for change and growth, time to enhance your business and hypnosis skills. 
Here's a perfect opportunity for you to do just that at our next chapter
meeting.  We're meeting this Friday, March 13th at 7:00 pm at the Edmonds PUD,
featuring speaker, Bob Felix.  Bob has some amazing secrets to share with you.


FEATURED SPEAKER

"Parks Therapy" with Bob Felix
Earn $30,000 to $40,000 per year part-time!

You read that right! "Parks Therapy." And yes, $30,000 to $40,000 per year is a
very reasonable goal.

This is your chance to learn from someone who has actually done it.

Our presenter on Friday night – Bob Felix – has been conducting Weight Loss with
Hypnosis and Stop Smoking with Hypnosis classes in conjunction with the
community outreach programs at several local parks departments for the past six
years. (That's why he calls it Parks Therapy.) He also conducts similar classes
at one of the area's major hospitals.

Come learn how you too can earn $30,000 to $40,000 per year – and do it with the
knowledge that you already have.


FEATURED ARTICLE

"5 Minutes to a New, Confident You!" by Connie Brannan.
Employ this powerful NLP™ technique to improve your confidence - FAST!

Do you fear public speaking, or work situations such as giving a presentation or
negotiating a raise, or even simply approaching an attractive member of the
opposite sex? Do you have an overall lack of confidence? This article is for
you! Here comes an incredibly easy "mind game" with powerful results.

Confidence! We all want that in our lives, the assurance and calmness and
clarity of mind that comes from knowing we can do it! This quick technique is
one we can utilize to combat those "lack-of-confidence" feelings that may arise
in any particular setting and enable us to trust and believe in our own
capability. This is a fantastically powerful NLP™ process.  It's known as: "The
New Behavior Generator." You're creating an internal road map of how to be
confident, utilizing unconscious learning.

Follow these simple steps, in your mind, if you will!

1. Think about a very specific situation in which you'd like to feel more
confident. Think about the context. Where and with whom would you like to feel
more confident? How would it be to be more confident? Would it be appropriate to
feel more confident?

2. Identify someone that you can use as a role model, someone you believe
demonstrates the confidence you would like to have. For example, if you'd like
to feel more confident as a public speaker, picture someone you know who is a
riveting and exciting and confident public speaker. Maybe it's Oprah, maybe it's
Johnny Carson. Maybe it's Ryan Seacrest.

3. Look at the role model in your mind, and see what they do in the context
you've chosen. Pretend you are watching a movie on a screen. See how they act,
evaluate their behavior. What behaviors are they using that demonstrate success
and confidence? How do they look? How do they stand? How do they talk? How do
they walk, breathe, and move...and so on? How are they feeling? Tinker with it,
manipulate their behavior in your mind until it is precisely the embodiment of
perfect confidence, perfect and compelling.

4. Now, watch the movie again, and see yourself in the action onscreen in place
of the role model. You are watching yourself onscreen, the confident you in your
chosen setting. You are using the identical behaviors, postures, words, etc. of
your role model in the previous version of the movie.

5. Now, step INTO the movie. You are not watching the movie, you are the actor.
You are the confident one. Feel it. Know it. Strut it! Experience the behavior
fully, exactly as you'd like it.

6. Imagine yourself in the future using the new powerful behavior. You feel
different now, more confident, don't you?

These simple steps help convince your mind that you are what you imagine
yourself to be. And, once you believe it, you become it. It's magick!

Connie Brannan is a Licensed Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming™, and
offers trainings in the greater Seattle area to learn this life-enhancing and
hypnotherapy-enhancing technology.  She co-trains with her husband, Michael
Brannan, also a Licensed Trainer.  For more information, please visit: 
http://www.seattlenlptraining.com


MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT AND LOCATION

Please join us this Friday, the 13th, for our next NGHWA chapter meeting.  This
month's meeting features an exciting talk by our very own Bob Felix.  Doors to
the meeting open at 6:30 pm for our "happy half hour" for socializing and
networking with your fellow hypnotists and hypnosis enthusiasts.  The meeting
proper begins promply at 7:00 pm.  Meetings are held at:

South Snohomish County P.U.D. office
21018 Highway 99
Edmonds, WA  98026

Visitors are always welcome.  An evening's visitor pass is available at the door
for just $10.  Bring your friends!

Also, if you haven't yet renewed your NGHWA chapter membership, now is a good
time to do so.  Please see our Treasurer, Connie, at the table by the door to
renew.  Annual dues is $60.


CALL FOR ARTICLES

Please submit your hypnosis and NLP themed articles for inclusion in our next
e-newsletters of Hypnotic Health. The articles should be geared for our general
readership.  We look forward to featuring your article soon.


CALL FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

As a member of NGHWA, you can have your announcements included here, in this
e-news.  Simply submit your announcement(s) to Michael Brannan, NGHWA President
at cmbrannan@....


MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Seattle NLP Trainings.  Pump up your success!  Join Licensed Trainers of
Neuro-Linguistic Programming™, Connie and Michael Brannan for 4 exciting
weekends beginning in May, 2009.  This is the time to learn these transformation
technologies to build your wealth and influence.  These are fantastic skills for
professional hypnotherapists to enhance their practice as well as for the lay
person looking to craft an abundant life.  http://www.seattlenlptraining.com or
contact connie@... (425) 564-8608.


P.S.  Rembember, this month's meeting features insider secrets from Bob Felix
showing how you may earn $30,000 to $40,000 per year/part time using the
hypnosis skills that you already have.  This is a rare opportunity to learn
these techniques from someone who has done it!  Don't miss it.

In this e-news:

*  Greetings
*  Earn $30,000 to $40,000 per year part-time with "Parks Therapy!"
    Bob Felix - Featured Speaker.
*  "5 Minutes to a New, Confident You!"
    Connie Brannan - Featured Article
*  Meeting Announcements
*  Member Announcements


GREETINGS!

Hello from the NGHWA.  Spring has sprung, or, almost, and that means it's time
for change and growth, time to enhance your business and hypnosis skills. 
Here's a perfect opportunity for you to do just that at our next chapter
meeting.  We're meeting this Friday, March 13th at 7:00 pm at the Edmonds PUD,
featuring speaker, Bob Felix.  Bob has some amazing secrets to share with you.


FEATURED SPEAKER

"Parks Therapy" with Bob Felix
Earn $30,000 to $40,000 per year part-time!

You read that right! "Parks Therapy." And yes, $30,000 to $40,000 per year is a
very reasonable goal.

This is your chance to learn from someone who has actually done it.

Our presenter on Friday night – Bob Felix – has been conducting Weight Loss with
Hypnosis and Stop Smoking with Hypnosis classes in conjunction with the
community outreach programs at several local parks departments for the past six
years. (That's why he calls it Parks Therapy.) He also conducts similar classes
at one of the area's major hospitals.

Come learn how you too can earn $30,000 to $40,000 per year – and do it with the
knowledge that you already have.


FEATURED ARTICLE

"5 Minutes to a New, Confident You!" by Connie Brannan.
Employ this powerful NLP™ technique to improve your confidence - FAST!

Do you fear public speaking, or work situations such as giving a presentation or
negotiating a raise, or even simply approaching an attractive member of the
opposite sex? Do you have an overall lack of confidence? This article is for
you! Here comes an incredibly easy "mind game" with powerful results.

Confidence! We all want that in our lives, the assurance and calmness and
clarity of mind that comes from knowing we can do it! This quick technique is
one we can utilize to combat those "lack-of-confidence" feelings that may arise
in any particular setting and enable us to trust and believe in our own
capability. This is a fantastically powerful NLP™ process.  It's known as: "The
New Behavior Generator." You're creating an internal road map of how to be
confident, utilizing unconscious learning.

Follow these simple steps, in your mind, if you will!

1. Think about a very specific situation in which you'd like to feel more
confident. Think about the context. Where and with whom would you like to feel
more confident? How would it be to be more confident? Would it be appropriate to
feel more confident?

2. Identify someone that you can use as a role model, someone you believe
demonstrates the confidence you would like to have. For example, if you'd like
to feel more confident as a public speaker, picture someone you know who is a
riveting and exciting and confident public speaker. Maybe it's Oprah, maybe it's
Johnny Carson. Maybe it's Ryan Seacrest.

3. Look at the role model in your mind, and see what they do in the context
you've chosen. Pretend you are watching a movie on a screen. See how they act,
evaluate their behavior. What behaviors are they using that demonstrate success
and confidence? How do they look? How do they stand? How do they talk? How do
they walk, breathe, and move...and so on? How are they feeling? Tinker with it,
manipulate their behavior in your mind until it is precisely the embodiment of
perfect confidence, perfect and compelling.

4. Now, watch the movie again, and see yourself in the action onscreen in place
of the role model. You are watching yourself onscreen, the confident you in your
chosen setting. You are using the identical behaviors, postures, words, etc. of
your role model in the previous version of the movie.

5. Now, step INTO the movie. You are not watching the movie, you are the actor.
You are the confident one. Feel it. Know it. Strut it! Experience the behavior
fully, exactly as you'd like it.

6. Imagine yourself in the future using the new powerful behavior. You feel
different now, more confident, don't you?

These simple steps help convince your mind that you are what you imagine
yourself to be. And, once you believe it, you become it. It's magick!

Connie Brannan is a Licensed Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming™, and
offers trainings in the greater Seattle area to learn this life-enhancing and
hypnotherapy-enhancing technology.  She co-trains with her husband, Michael
Brannan, also a Licensed Trainer.  For more information, please visit: 
http://www.seattlenlptraining.com


MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT AND LOCATION

Please join us this Friday, the 13th, for our next NGHWA chapter meeting.  This
month's meeting features an exciting talk by our very own Bob Felix.  Doors to
the meeting open at 6:30 pm for our "happy half hour" for socializing and
networking with your fellow hypnotists and hypnosis enthusiasts.  The meeting
proper begins promply at 7:00 pm.  Meetings are held at:

South Snohomish County P.U.D. office
21018 Highway 99
Edmonds, WA  98026

Visitors are always welcome.  An evening's visitor pass is available at the door
for just $10.  Bring your friends!

Also, if you haven't yet renewed your NGHWA chapter membership, now is a good
time to do so.  Please see our Treasurer, Connie, at the table by the door to
renew.  Annual dues is $60.


CALL FOR ARTICLES

Please submit your hypnosis and NLP themed articles for inclusion in our next
e-newsletters of Hypnotic Health. The articles should be geared for our general
readership.  We look forward to featuring your article soon.


CALL FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

As a member of NGHWA, you can have your announcements included here, in this
e-news.  Simply submit your announcement(s) to Michael Brannan, NGHWA President
at cmbrannan@....


MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Seattle NLP Trainings.  Pump up your success!  Join Licensed Trainers of
Neuro-Linguistic Programming™, Connie and Michael Brannan for 4 exciting
weekends beginning in May, 2009.  This is the time to learn these transformation
technologies to build your wealth and influence.  These are fantastic skills for
professional hypnotherapists to enhance their practice as well as for the lay
person looking to craft an abundant life.  http://www.seattlenlptraining.com or
contact connie@... (425) 564-8608.


P.S.  Rembember, this month's meeting features insider secrets from Bob Felix
showing how you may earn $30,000 to $40,000 per year/part time using the
hypnosis skills that you already have.  This is a rare opportunity to learn
these techniques from someone who has done it!  Don't miss it.

NGHWA February E-News

In this e-mail:

* New Feature of the Hypnotic Health Newsletter
* Feature Article--Connie Brannan: "Hypnotic Imagination--Quick Tips
   for Stress Busting"
* February Speaker--Keith Livingston: "Transforming Your Life
   By Changing Your Beliefs"
* February Meeting Announcement
* Member Announcements

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New Feature of the Hypnotic Health Newsletter:

Each month one of the members of the NGHWA will provide useful tips
for improving your life through the use of hypnotic techniques. These
articles will be of particular interest to our valued general
readership, though even professional hypnotists may find some useful
bits to snatch away and use!

Connie Brannan authored our first article on a problem we all face--
dealing with stress...so, sit back in a comfortable chair, relax and
learn some simple techniques to beat stress.

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HYPNOTIC IMAGINATION--QUICK TIPS FOR STRESS BUSTING

Here are some easy hypnotic mind techniques for a healthier, less
stressful life

Here's a very appealing word: "relax."  It even has a nice sound to
it when you say it out loud, slowly: reeee-laaxxxx. Stretch it out,
elongate. That's what we'd like to do in our lives with relaxation as
well-stretch it!

More, I want it. You want it. It's something we all need more of,
relief from the stresses and tensions and anxieties of everyday
living.  These stresses are ever present and can take an enormous
toll on our physical and emotional well-being, can even lead to
illness.

Here are a few tips/ideas for utilizing the power of your own mind
and imagination to reduce stress.  They'll help you to achieve
relaxation, physical rejuvenation, peaceful and optimistic feelings,
and clarity of thought and focus.

A favorite technique, which I utilize in my hypnotherapy practice:
breathe out a negative, breathe in a positive.  This is an exercise
in imagination.  Sit comfortably and allow your body to relax, close
your eyes, and focus on your breathing for a few minutes--in through
your nose and out through your mouth.  Breathe in a positive
feeling:  such as relaxation, or calm or contentment, breathe out a
negative feeling:  like stress, anger, or resentment.  Imagine
breathing in a golden light that moves and fills you, breathing out a
dark smoke.  You'll find that the good feelings spread and permeate
throughout your entire body.

Here is a tried and true, wonderful stress releaser: fresh air, and
exercise! Go for a half hour walk outdoors. There are sure to be some
great places for this in your neighborhood. Focus on nature, the
beauty of the scenery, the sky, and let the fluid motion of your body
calm and relax you and bring bright pleasant thoughts to the
forefront.

How is that hypnotic, you might ask? As you're walking, program your
mind in new ways. Think of reasons why you CAN do something, rather
than why you can't.  Focus on what you want, not what you don't
want.  This shift in attitude will break the negative loops going on
in your mind, and allow you to see positive approaches and
solutions.

Also, avoid the word "try" in your mind and your language.   "Trying"
implies failure.  Imagine your goal as fully accomplished,
don't "try," DO. As a wise, wise man once said, "Drive your own bus."
Take responsibility for your own feelings, your emotions. Other
people and external forces can't "make you" feel a certain way.

You hold that power and freedom for yourself.  You're not a victim.
You choose how you want to feel.  Choose to feel wonderful. I
particularly like the expression: "like water off a duck's back."
Focus your imagination on the duck image, imagine you have that
resiliency yourself. Let the anxieties and negative emotions roll off
you, they're a liquid and you're water repellant!

Or you might imagine your worries floating away.  Blow on a dandelion
flower and watch the spores fly and imagine that those are your
worries on the breeze, vanishing! Here's another image to use: either
in your mind or in reality, write out your worries, the things that
are causing you stress. Write them on a piece of paper, then roll it
up and attach that paper to a helium balloon. Now, let it fly!  Watch
it rising and lifting, getting smaller and smaller, and less
significant.  Finally, it's a mere dot, a speck in the distance,
then, it's gone! Your problems will become more remote, too.


About the Author

Connie Brannan is a Neuro-Linguistic Hypnotherapist and Licensed
Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming™, certified Stage Hypnotist,
and co-creator of Mindworks Hypnosis,
http://www.mindworkshypnosis.net, a therapy practice in the Seattle,
Washington, area.  She is a published author and creator of several
self-help audio hypnosis products, a speaker and a teacher. She is a
member in good standing of professional organizations including the
National Guild of Hypnotists, is on the Board of Directors of
Washington State Chapter of the Guild,  member of the International
Association of Profession Conversational Hypnotherapists, the
International Hypnosis Association, and the Society of Neuro-
Linguistic Programming™.

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February's Keynote Speaker

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Keith Livingston presents:

Transform Your Life by Changing Limiting Beliefs to Beliefs that
Rocket You to Success--Instantly

If you want to change or help others change it pays to have the most
powerful approaches available. Beliefs are powerful drivers for us.
People are willing to die for their beliefs! If only we knew a way to
change old limiting beliefs--imagine what we could do! Guess what...
Beliefs are fluid and changeable. Join Keith Livingston as we delve
into 3 solid approaches for belief change. Bring a list of beliefs
you'd like to change about yourself or beliefs clients have that
you'd like to help them change.


And remember, the NGHWA Board has elected to waive the usual $10 fee
charged to non-members for attending the February 6, 2009 meeting. So
come on down, bring your friends, meet our members, discover how
membership can help you reach your business or personal goals, or
just network with a group of like minded hypnotists.


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Meeting Announcement

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The February 2009 meeting of the NGHWA will be held this Friday,
February 6, 2009 at the usual location at South Snohomish County PUD
Office, 21018 Highway 99, Edmonds WA 98026. The meeting will begin
with a "happy hour" at 6:30PM to network with fellow attendees, with
the formal meeting starting at 7PM until 9PM. Please visit
http://www.nghwa.org for maps and directions.

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Member Announcements

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Connie and Michael Brannan present a Practitioner Course in NLP

Learn practical techniques to:
* Improve your clients' experiences by installing lasting change
   more quickly than you think
* Magnify your influence with your clients and others 10X, 20X
   or even more
* Improve your relationships by establishing lasting rapport with
   your clients, co-workers and others
* Grow your wealth by changing limiting beliefs about yourself,
   your abilities and your attitudes about money
* Get control over your life by getting control of your emotions

   Contact Connie or Michael Brannan at 425-564-8608 or at
   connie@....
   Web:  http://www.seattlenlptraining.com


Warm Regards,

Michael Brannan
President, NGHWA

P.S. Remember, the NGHWA Board has elected to waive the usual $10 fee
charged to non-members for attending our meeting on February 6th.
That means that this is your perfect opportunity to come hear our
speaker, the fabulous Keith Livingston, discuss changing your beliefs
in what is sure to be a delightful and informative presentation.
Because you attend the meeting and because of your interest in
hypnosis, I'm sure you'll find just how much value these meetings and
talks can give to you, whether you are a professional hypnotherapist
or someone with an interest in how hypnosis can help improve your
life.

Reminder: Hypnotherapy & Mind-Body Resource Forum this Saturday

Greetings NGHWA Members and Friends,

The annual Hypnotherapy & Mind-Body Resource Forum is this
Saturday, January 31 at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center in Kirkland.

Please be sure to send reminders to your circle of influence.
You can register by phone at 425-899-3000, or to register online, go
to www.EvergreenHealthcare.org and click on "Find a class." There is
a menu bar with all of the classes listed in alphabetical order.
Scroll down to Hypnotherapy & Mind-Body Resource Forum and select it.
There is no fee to attend - registration helps us anticipate how many
people will be in attendance.

If you are interested in volunteering, we invite you to come to
Evergreen Hospital Medical Center at 8:30 AM on Saturday. You will
need to register in advance (see above for instructions), and then
you will receive detailed information about where on the campus the
event will be located.

We would like one volunteer for each room to help the presenters. So
far, Kathie Brodie, Wendy Vogt and Kritzen Briedenich have
volunteered (thank you all!) This is a fun event with lots of
opportunities to network with the presenters and the general public.

The event/class schedule is posted online at www.nghwa.org
<http://www.nghwa.org> on the "Resources" tab. We hope to see many of
you at the event, and thank you in advance for your help in spreading
the word.

We look forward to seeing some of you on Saturday!
With appreciation,

Lauren Archer - 425-881-7082

P.S. Please note that February's NGHWA meeting will be on the FIRST
Friday instead of the second. A little bird told me that Keith
Livingston will be our presenter, so you'll want to mark your
calendar for Friday, February 6, 2009 - 7 PM - at the South Snohomish
County P.U.D. office. Check www.nghwa.org for directions.

In this email:

Hypnotherapy & Mind-Body Resource Forum Details including

     * Vendor Table Application    * Poster for you to email to your list
* Volunteer opportunities    * Schedule

Greetings NGHWA Members and Friends,

The annual Hypnotherapy & Mind-Body Resource Forum is coming up on
Saturday, January 31 at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center in Kirkland.
Vendor applications are due by Thursday, January 22 and are subject to
approval by Evergreen Healthcare. I have uploaded the Vendor Application
Form as well as the Event Poster on our Hypnotic Health group site.
Here's how you will find it:

     1. Log in to your Yahoo account    2. Go to "Groups"    3. Go to the
"Hypnotic Health" group    4. In the left margin, click on "Files"    5.
You will see the table application, as well as several different
versions of the Event Poster

We still have one person who is interested in sharing a table - table
fees are $100 - so a half table will be only $50. Please contact me,
Lauren Archer at Lauren@...
<mailto:Lauren@...>  with any questions. If you have any
trouble downloading the file, email me and I can email it to you
directly. Table applications can be submitted to Lauren either
electronically or by mail to 13815 184th Avenue NE, Woodinville, WA
98072.

We encourage everyone to download the poster (follow instructions above)
and attach it as a file to your emails, and/or post it to your website.
Please help us spread the word about this important event by telling all
of your clients and sharing it with everyone in your network or circle
of influence.

If you are interested in volunteering, we invite you to come to
Evergreen Hospital Medical Center at 8:45 AM on the 31st. We would like
one volunteer for each room to help the presenters. So far, Kathie
Brodie has already volunteered (thank you Kathie!). This is a fun event
with lots of opportunities to network with the presenters and the
general public.

The event/class schedule is posted online at www.nghwa.org
<http://www.nghwa.org>  on the "Resources" tab. We hope to see many of
you at the event, and thank you in advance for your help in spreading
the word.

With appreciation,

Lauren Archer

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

425-881-7082





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Hello, everyone!

How would you like to train in conversational hypnosis, attend a 6-day
intensive seminar here in Seattle with a master hypnotist at no
charge?  Connie and I have finagled a special offering for ONE lucky
member of our NGHWA chapter--Free Tuition for this seminar: "The
Conversational Hypnosis Professional Hypnotherapy Certification
Program."  It's taught by a friend of ours, who is the leading
authority in the field of conversational hypnosis:  Igor Ledochowski.

Connie and I attended this course in Palm Springs this year, and we
can tell you, it's valuable.  You'll learn skills such as resourcing,
regressing, reintegration--conversationally.  Also, Mind Bending
Language, and more.  Whatever level of skill you are at, it will
enhance you.  You'll also receive a certification through the IAPCH
(The International Association of Professional Conversational
Hypnotists).  He charges $1697 for this training, but the selected
member of our chapter will attend at no cost!

Igor's generously offering this to one of our members, based on the
criteria of how you would use these skills as a force for good in the
world.  Here's the catch!:  you'll have to strike while the iron is
hot.  As in: now!  The training begins tomorrow, it runs January 9 -
14.  9:30 am to 6:30 pm.

Write to us by 7pm this evening (Thursday, Jan 8) and tell us why you
would be a good candidate for this training and how you would use the
skills to enhance yourself, and your practice of hypnosis in a special
way, and become an even stronger force for good in the world.  Reply
to Connie Brannan, at cpbrannan@....  Igor and I will choose
someone.  Also, if you would like more information on the training,
write to Connie for an info. link.

Replies to:  cpbrannan@.... (by 7 pm tonight)

This is a fabulous opportunity to learn conversational hypnosis,
generously offered by Igor, just for one current member of our local
chapter.  It's short notice, indeed, the training begins tomorrow, but
well worth it if you can manage it and commit to attend--and are
selected.

Warm regards,
Michael Brannan
President, NGHWA

(Note: This message is from your 2009 President, Michael Brannan,
forwarded by Lauren Archer)

In This Enews:
* Greetings
* January Meeting - THIS FRIDAY, Jan. 9 - Member Roundtable
* Member Events

Greetings to all,

It's the start of a new year, a time of new growth and new
opportunity. The new Board of Directors is ready and enthusiastic
about moving into the new year, knowing it is filled with the
excitement of novel and wonderful possibilities.

I know all members of the NGHWA and all those who attend our meetings
appreciate the excellent work and enthusiasm that the 2008 Board of
Directors brought for us. Their commitment to the success of the
organization showed in each and every meeting. We can only build on
their work to bring the organization the growth and development we
all want and know it deserves: increased membership, more resources
for our members and an increased awareness of the power of hypnosis
in our community! We look forward to a year filled with educational
and stimulating speakers, round table discussions and other events to
fulfill the mission of the NGHWA.

Michael

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January Meeting Announcements:

Our Meeting:

The January meeting will be held January 9, 2009 at the South
Snohomish County P.U.D. office at:
21018 Highway 99, Edmonds, WA 98026.

A round table discussion on marketing takes center stage at this
meeting. Because many of us are in the business of hypnotherapy in
some form or another, finding new clients, discovering new ways to
bring our business to the spotlight, and, yes, increasing our income,
lies at the heart of our day to day business activities when we
aren't actually putting someone in a comfortable, deep trance. And
this means that we can all use good ideas on how to market ourselves,
better, cheaper and more effectively than ever.

The round table discussion will do just that! While the focus of the
discussion will, of course, be determined by everyone's interest,
here are a few things that we can discuss. From internet marketing,
to direct marketing, from workshops and talks to email marketing, all
is fair game. Bring your insights and experiences so that all may
benefit from the insights and experiences of all.

There is no charge for members of the NGWA to attend this meeting.
If you are not yet a member, you can attend for a $10 fee.

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NGHWA Events

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Promote our Events:

Hypnotherapy Resource Forum: January 31, 2009 at Evergreen.
Help us promote this event. Forward the information to your list.
Limited table space is still available for just $100/table, and
shares
are available as well. We have one person who is willing to share and
needs a partner. Contact Lauren at Lauren@... for
details.


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Member Events

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Connie & Michael Brannan present an NLP™ Practitioner Certification
course.

Learn how to magnify your influence, add powerful tools for your
hypnotherapy practice, establish deep rapport with clients and
coworkers, grow your wealth, manage your emotional states, vaporize
bad habits and install new ones, and more!

Earn certification as a Licensed Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic
Programming™, through Mindworks NLP and Richard Bandler's Society of
Neuro-Linguistic Programming™.  Join us for 4 powerful weekends of
hands-on training in Bellevue, Washington, beginning in February,
2009.

This is sure to be a rewarding, fun-filled, and transformational
experience.

Call to reserve your space: (425) 564-8608. Or email
connie@..., or visit
http://www.seattlenlptraining.com


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Lauren Archer is hosting two workshops this month that you (or your
friends) may find of interest.

Positive Central Presents:

     "File, Don't Pile! How to Clear Your Paper Clutter"

This is presented with Maulitta Brown and will take place on Sunday,
January 18 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Woodinville, WA.
The tuition for the workshop is just $125, and includes the "Freedom
Filer" Kit.

Register online at http://www.PositiveCentral.com/organize.htm or
call 425-881-7982.


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Lauren is also hosting

    "Mind-Body Transformation - A Weight Loss Weekend with Lauren
Archer"

This workshop will also be held in Woodinville, WA.
The tuition is just $350, and your tuition includes all materials and
food.

Register online at http://www.PositiveCentral.com/mbt.htm
or call 425-881-7082.

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Remember, as a member of the NGWA, you can submit information to have
your events posted on our website at www.nghwa.org. Visit that site
for a list of events sponsored by your colleagues and peers.


We look forward to the coming year, knowing that good things are
always just around the corner.


Michael Brannan
michael@...
425-564-8614

Greetings NGHWA Members and Friends...

Time flies - Please note that December's meeting is THIS FRIDAY,
December 5th. We elected to have our December meeting on the first
Friday of the month, to leave the rest of the month open for all of
your holiday festivities.

In this email:
* Announcing your 2009 Board of Directors!
* December meeting announcement
* Events posted on NGHWA.ORG
* Hypnotherapy & Mind-Body Resource Forum poster files
________________________________________________________________

ANNOUNCING YOUR 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS!
I'm enthusiastic to introduce you to your new Board of Directors! But
first, I'd like to mention that this is the last NGHWA E-News I will
write as your President. It's been an honor and privilege to serve in
this capacity, along with my co-board members -- Jackie Foskett and
Mary Lee LaBay have each been past presidents, and Kate Wells has
been an active member for many years. We have enjoyed working
together and getting to know those of you who have been attending
meetings, and staying in touch via email with our larger community.
It's time for us to step aside to welcome some new members into
leadership positions.

2009 PRESIDENT: MICHAEL BRANNAN
2009 TREASURER: CONNIE BRANNAN
Our new President and Treasurer are a husband-wife team who have been
very active in NGHWA activities over the past couple of years.
Michael Brannan has been elected as President, and Connie Brannan has
stepped up to be our treasurer. Michael and Connie bring a wealth of
wisdom to our chapter, having attended trainings with some of the
most well-known leaders in the fields of hypnosis and NLP. Connie's
experience in accounting will assure good fiscal management of our
non-profit budget. Thank you

2009 VICE PRESIDENT: CRAIG SIGL
2009 SECRETARY: LISA MILLS
Craig Sigl and Lisa Mills have both been involved with NGHWA
activities for the past several years, volunteering at the World
Hypnotism Day Resource Forum, and actively participating in meetings.
We're delighted to welcome them to the board.

2009 EVENTS COORDINATORS:  Wendy Vogt and Krizten Breidenich
The role of Event Coordinator has grown over the past few years, with
the addition of website postings and making arrangements to bring
qualified presenters to the chapter. This year, the role of Event
Coordinator will be shared by Wendy and Krizten, exemplifying the
benefit of collaboration vs. competition in all we do.

The current board will be meeting with the new board this week to get
them up to speed on everything they need to know so that the new
board can step up to the plate and take over in January. Please come
out to the December and January meetings to thank the current board
members and welcome the new ones. We look forward to seeing you!

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DECEMBER MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
December 5th - Michael Clark from Constant Contact presents
"Seven Keys to Email Marketing"
Please join us this Friday, December 5, at the South Snohomish County
P.U.D. office at 21018 Highway 99, Edmonds WA 98026.

There are several email management companies that help you design and
create effective email marketing to send to your list. In addition,
they provide contact management, tracking, and follow-up options,
making it easier for you to look more professional and maintain good
communication with your clients and potential customers. Learn how
these systems work, why they're important, and how simple it can be
to get started, so that you can start your new year off right!

No charge for members.
$10 for non-members.
This will be a very informative presentation to anyone who runs a
small business, so we encourage you to bring friends and guests!

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HELP US PROMOTE OUR EVENTS!

Be sure to refer to our website at www.nghwa.org regularly for a list
of events sponsored by your colleagues and peers. We have also posted
the 2009 Hypnotherapy Resource Forum poster on the site, with a list
of the agenda. Please remember to send announcements to your clients,
colleagues and friends, and include this link:
http://www.nghwa.org/5.html

To help you promote the Hypnotherapy and Mind-Body Resource Forum,
you will find the following files attached on our Hypnotic Health
Yahoo Group:
- PDF file of the 2009 Hypnotherapy & Mind-Body Resource Forum poster
- High quality JPG file of above
- Low resolution, reduced size JPG file of above

Go to the Yahoo Group Hypnotic Health and click on Files.

PLEASE distribute these files, either in print, as attachments to
your emails, or posted on your website. Help us promote this event
and make it successful!

__________________________________________________________

Once again, it has been a privilege to serve as your President, and I
look forward to staying in touch in 2009 and beyond. On behalf of the
2008 NGHWA Board, we wish you another healthy and successful month!

With appreciation,

Lauren Archer
425-881-7082

MEETING REMINDER: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 – 7 TO 9 PM

Please join us Friday, November 14, at the South Snohomish County
P.U.D. office at 21018 Highway 99, Edmonds WA 98026. We will begin
promptly at 7 PM with the elections of our 2009 Board (scroll down
for details).

This month's featured presentation is "Skill Building, with Mary Lee
LaBay." Learn and practice techniques for immediate use. During this
informative presentation, see demonstrations of valuable techniques
for immediate incorporation into your client sessions. Learn to
quickly and effectively assist your clients with:
- Addressing early childhood trauma & abuse without reliving details
- Resolving blocks that have prevented desired change
- Dealing with obstacles to entering into trance
- Releasing emotional repercussions of past experiences
- Strengthening self-worth and self-esteem
- And more!

Reduce your workload and increase success! Mary Lee's approach to
hypnotherapy is "no scripts and organic flexibility." The client
discovers their own answers and determines a unique course for
themselves that will allow for the achievement of sustainable health
and happiness. See this approach in action and learn these important
protocols.

Mary Lee will be asking for a volunteer, so please think about
whether you are willing to take advantage of this opportunity!
Attendees will have the opportunity to win door prizes and will get
exclusive discounts on products and trainings provided by Mary Lee
LaBay and Awareness Engineering during this evening's presentation.

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VOTE FOR YOUR NEW 2009 BOARD
All members are eligible to vote for the 2009 Board positions at our
November meeting.
Our 2009 Board Nominations:
• President: Michael Brannan
• Treasurer: Connie Brannan
• VP: Craig Sigl
• Secretary: Lisa Mills
• Event Coordinator: Wendy Vogt and Krizten Breidenich

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

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PLAN AHEAD...
Please remember that our December meeting will take place on
the FIRST Friday, instead of the second Friday in December.
Mark your calendar for:

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

Be sure to refer to our website at 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

In this E-News:
* Next Meeting Friday, November 14th from 7 to 9 PM: Mary Lee LaBay
* Board Elections – Vote for your 2009 Board of Directors
* Member Notices and Class Listings
* Hypnotherapy Resource Forum – January 31, 2009
* Closing and Preview of December's meeting

__________________________________________________

Hello NGHWA Members and Friends...

Happy November! 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
working with Hospice. We would like to send our gratitude to
Kate Wells and Ann Sealy for sharing their wisdom with us.

_________________________________________________

NEXT MEETING: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 – 7 TO 9 PM

Please join us for next our monthly meeting Friday, November 14, at
the South Snohomish County P.U.D. office at 21018 Highway 99, Edmonds
WA 98026. We will begin promptly at 7 PM.

Our Featured Presentation is "Skill Building, with Mary Lee LaBay."
Learn and practice techniques for immediate use. During this
informative presentation, see demonstrations of valuable techniques
for immediate incorporation into your client sessions. Learn to
quickly and effectively assist your clients with:
- Addressing early childhood trauma & abuse without reliving details
- Resolving blocks that have prevented desired change
- Dealing with obstacles to entering into trance
- Releasing emotional repercussions of past experiences
- Strengthening self-worth and self-esteem
- And more!

Reduce your workload and increase success! Mary Lee's approach to
hypnotherapy is "no scripts and organic flexibility." The client
discovers their own answers and determines a unique course for
themselves that will allow for the achievement of sustainable health
and happiness. See this approach in action and learn these important
protocols.

Mary Lee will be asking for a volunteer, so please think about
whether you are willing to take advantage of this opportunity!
Attendees will have the opportunity to win door prizes and will get
exclusive discounts on products and trainings provided by Mary Lee
LaBay and Awareness Engineering during this evening's presentation.

__________________________________________________

VOTE FOR YOUR NEW 2009 BOARD
All members are eligible to vote for the 2009 Board positions at our
November meeting.
Our 2009 Board Nominations:
• President: Michael Brannan
• Treasurer: Connie Brannan
• VP: Kate Wells and Craig Sigl
• Secretary: Lisa Mills
• Event Coordinator: Wendy Vogt and Krizten Breidenich


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 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
Fall Schedule of Trainings

Learn To Read Tarot Cards - Saturday, November 08, 2008
Seattle, WA
Times: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Cost: $125.00  Special discount for NGHWA members: Only $65 when
registered by November 3.
The Tarot is a powerful tool for self-discovery and transformation.
With its 78 symbolic cards, the Tarot provides profound access to our
inner wisdom and creates a catalyst for intuition, new perspectives,
and a closer glimpse at the Truth. Imagine the many ways that you can
use Tarot in your professional and personal life.  For details:
www.awarenessengineering.com

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>

Preview Event for Awareness Engineering Certification Training Courses
Monday, Dec. 8, 2008 7 to 9 PM
Held at the Residence Inn, South Lake Union, Seattle WA
There is no cost to attend. Registration is requested.
425-562-7277.

* * * * * * * * * *
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 toJackieFoskett@....
  Jackie will post them as her time allows, with no guarantees of
timeliness.
So please send your listings well in advance.

_____________________________________________________


WEB LINKING – INCREASE TRAFFIC TO YOUR WEBSITE

Please take a moment to add a notice and a link to 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@.... 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, November 14 at 7 PM.

Also, remember that our December meeting will take place on the FIRST
Friday, instead of the second Friday in December. Mark your calendar
for:

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

Be sure to refer to our website at 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

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

__________________________________________________

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.

___________________________________________________________________


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.

_____________________________________________________



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

__________________________________________________

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.

______________________________________________________________________

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


___________________________________________________________________

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

__________________________________________________

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.

____________________________________________________________________


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.

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NGHWA HAS A NEW WEBSITE

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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!


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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.


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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
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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

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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!


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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
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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@....


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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
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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


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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.

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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.

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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)

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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