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Small Groups

Small Group sessions are perfect for a like-minded community to address a common issue.

Hypnosis Designed for Small Groups

Workshops are typically 60-90 minutes long. I carefully structure each workshop to address the group’s needs by curating the rapid relief techniques and customizing the style of hypnosis for maximum effect. Out of respect for the group’s time and whatever space we are occupying, I hold firmly to whatever duration we agree upon at scheduling. Participants are encouraged to reach out with any further questions or interest they may have.

DURATION

We address many of the same issues in groups as we do individually — stress management, symptom relief, athletic performance. We practice similar techniques and make effective use of hypnosis by generalizing language during the session even as we focus on the shared goal of the group. For instance, integrative hypnosis is a perfect fit for stress management strategies. Such a workshop would not directly address a specific nervous habit such as nail biting.

ISSUES ADDRESSED

Group Workshop Recommendations

Peak Performance

Wellness

Healthcare Professionals

  • Creative
  • Academic
  • Athletic
  • Professional
  • Personal
  • Healthy Sleep habits
  • Lifestyle Changes
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Support for Weight Loss
  • Mindfulness
  • Self Empowerment
  • Staff Support 
  • Stress/Wellness
  • Patient Support
  • Cancer treatment
  • Dental care
  • Treatment compliance
  • Pain management

Stress Management

Excessive Fears

Life Transitions

Maintain composure under stress:
  • At school
  • At work
  • During a performance
  • In court
  • Before an interview/exam
  • During competition
  • Around challenging personalities

Any fear that prevents you from living how you want to live:
  • Travel - flying
  • Highway Driving/Bridges
  • Public Speaking
  • Dental Procedures
  • Medical procedures
  • Success/Failure
  • Insects/wildlife

Clarity and calm during transitions: 
  • Moving (college/downsizing)
  • Key Relationship shifts
  • Retirement
  • Grief/Loss/Illness
  • Menopause

Unconscious Habits

Release Valve in High Pressure Environments

  • Stress eating 
  • Nail biting 
  • Hair pulling 
  • Throat clearing
  • Professional Deadlines
  • Exams
  • Presentations
  • Performances
  • Elections
  • Elite athletic endeavors

This consultation is an opportunity to:
  • Answer client questions
  • Discuss how a workshop or series would best help the client
  1. Agree upon:
  2. Content
  3. Number/Duration of sessions
  4. Location
  • Discuss current fees for service and practice procedures
  • Schedule Workshop/Series

CONSULTATION

I love crafting programs to suit the specific needs of a group. Programs range from a single workshop to a longer series depending on the issue(s) addressed. 
  • Single workshops typically address a common challenge like stress management. The timing/content can be catered to best support a specific population: stress management for students during exams, or healthcare workers during challenging times.
  • Multi-session Series offer a comprehensive approach to an issue over time. Such as a patient group undergoing cancer treatment or a sports team over the course of a season.

CUSTOMIZE A PROGRAM

As an example, a group looking for support during cancer treatment might include a cycle of sessions centered on the following:
  • Diagnosis - getting grounded, ready for treatment
  • Physical wellness — boosting immunity, welcoming treatment to work, commencing healing, 
  • Pre/Post treatment prep (chemo, radiation, surgery)
  • Emotional resilience — stress reduction, accepting help, healthy boundaries, etc.
  • Side effect mitigation — nausea, pain, fatigue
  • Fear — medical results, scans, recurrence

MULTI SESSION SERIES

Workshops are typically 60 — 90 minutes long. Out of respect for the group’s time and whatever space we are occupying, I hold firmly to whatever duration we agreed to — which means that there isn't as much time for individual questions & feedback. I am often able to remain available after a workshop for questions and certainly when contacted directly to continue the conversation. Participants will receive access to the Client Portal which offers an archive of all kinds of resources.

DURATION

About The Process

*Sessions to be held in an appropriate client gathering space or virtually via Zoom.

SMALL GROUP PROGRAMS

"I gained confidence in my ability to pass a test. Dee helped me with specific techniques I could use to calm down before I walked into the classroom and ways I could remain calm if I got flustered during the test. I went from getting a series of C’s in math to A’s and B’s!"

— High School Junior, received help for exam anxiety

"I wanted to use hypnosis to help me live more in the moment, better deal with anxiety and not dwell on thoughts that were not helpful to me. I found the process with Dee to be very calming and positive. She helped me immediately with relaxation; and over the longer term, I return to her recordings to remind me of certain things about facing my thoughts, as well as to help me think through my reactions to life challenges that I face. I loved how she so personally tailored the sessions for me.”

— Lawyer, RECEIVED help with anxious thoughts & mindfulness

"I sought help from Dee for menopausal hot flashes. Our work together was really helpful in reducing the frequency and intensity of my hot flashes. I also ended up with a few ways to help during onset that would cool me right down."

— Development Advisor, RECEIVED help for hot flashes

"I am continually surprised by the absence of pain I feel during a session with Dee. During a recent session, the pain quieted down enough that for the first time in a while I was able to be still enough to pray and hear prayers answered."

— Chronic pain sufferer, RECEIVED help as part of integrative pain management program

"My daughter treated me to some sessions with Dee to ‘help’ me stop smoking. I went for my daughter’s sake and didn’t really expect anything to change. Dee assured me that I would quit when I was ready and it ends up, I was ready! I probably had one or two cigarettes between the first two appointments and stopped altogether after that. I feel better every day."

— Retired correctional officer, received help to quit smoking

Small Groups tend to benefit from my integrative approach almost as much as individuals. Groups can expect an easy, relaxed, respectful vibe during a workshop/session. We explore a curated set of practical techniques and end with a relaxing guided hypnosis session — all in support of our purpose for that day.  

What’s a group session like?

The first segment of the workshop includes a brief introduction to me, to the work and to the reason for the workshop. The group is invited from the beginning to get & remain curious about how they would like their life to be different in relation to the issue at hand — stress, fear of the dentist, being a new parent, etc.
The techniques we sample are the same ones I use with individuals. I will pick a few that make the most sense for the issue and the group. When it makes sense, we'll demo with a volunteer and then redirect so that the group can practice as a whole.

Everyone is encouraged to test the techniques out afterwards, paying attention to what works best for them. They will also have access to all of my rapid change techniques via the Client Portal of this website after the workshop {Tools adapted from: practical neuroscience, vagus nerve innervation, meditation, sleep science, acupressure, mind—body medicine, resilience studies and the science of emotions.}
Hypnosis is an incredibly flexible instrument and with subtle shifts in language, we can be sure everyone has a singular experience despite being guided through the same session. The hypnosis portion of a typical workshop often includes deep relaxation, guided visualization, and mental rehearsal.
Participants walk away feeling relaxed and equipped with some new ways to handle old issues. Depending on the session, there will be a discussion of how to incorporate techniques into everyday life.

CLIENT PORTAL

All individual and Small Group Workshop clients gain membership access to the client portal of this website. The client portal contains the growing catalog of rapid—change techniques, the self hypnosis template, specific protocols (sleep, stress), uploaded recordings and a feedback form.

Is Hypnosis Right for Your Group?

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A workshop on stress management might be just what your group needs!