Another great episode! I especially appreciate the advice on tough love. Finding something to genuinely love about the client is without doubt the key. For most clients, that's pretty easy, right? But there are some....
It reminded me of a story about Milton Erickson who had a client he really didn't find nice in any way. Among all this man's less than appealing qualities, apparently he also only had one tooth. So, Erickson focused on that tooth & came to see it as a "very fine and lovely tooth" and that's what got him through the sessions. He came to admire & love that tooth!
If we look hard enough, there is always something to love about someone. Perhaps simply their courage in coming to us for help.
Cal Banyan says
UPDATE! Yes we have set our schedule of 2013. Here is a link to the 10-day certification course.
https://www.calbanyan.com/hypnosis-store/hypnosis-training/banyan-hypnosis-certification-super-course.php
See you in class!
Cal
Susan Mundy says
Thanks Cal,
Another great episode! I especially appreciate the advice on tough love. Finding something to genuinely love about the client is without doubt the key. For most clients, that's pretty easy, right? But there are some....
It reminded me of a story about Milton Erickson who had a client he really didn't find nice in any way. Among all this man's less than appealing qualities, apparently he also only had one tooth. So, Erickson focused on that tooth & came to see it as a "very fine and lovely tooth" and that's what got him through the sessions. He came to admire & love that tooth!
If we look hard enough, there is always something to love about someone. Perhaps simply their courage in coming to us for help.
Thanks for everything you do Cal.
Susan