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Pauline was keen to start her Hypnotherapy course with us and arrived at the course venue very excited and bright eyed. She really wanted to get into the class room and start her studies, but as was normal, we entertained our students in the lounge with a cup of tea or coffee and a chat before starting.
She sat in one of the large, deep and comfortable chairs and looked relaxed.
However, lying at the side of the chair, out of Pauline's view, was our pet dog. We had taken the poor thing in as it had been abandoned by some passing Gypsies and although it looked a little ragged still, it had a very soft nature and would not harm a fly. Unfortunately, Pauline did not know that!
A few moments later, she became aware that there was a dog by her side and jumped up screaming and terrified. Trembling, she asked for the dog to be removed and stood frozen to the spot.
I apologized profusely to her and asked if she would be willing for me to help her overcome her fears. She agreed.
Bearing in mind that she had never met me before, I considered her brave to put herself in my hands, and even braver when I asked her to accompany me to one of the bedrooms (the quietest place I could think of).
I asked her if she knew what started her fears and she explained that some years previously, she had witnessed her brother being attacked by a dog and some time later her 6 year old son was the object of an attacking dog. However, to save her son from serious injury, she intervened and allowed the dog to maul at her instead, giving her son time to escape.
As you can imagine, I had a great respect for her bravery and asked her if she would be willing for me to try out a new therapy I had just put together. She agreed.
For the first time, I used my Fear Elimination Therapy with her and only minutes later she was able to talk about her original experiences without any signs of distress.
I took her back into the lounge and the dog was still lying at the side of the chair. Pauline sat in the chair and placed her hand on the dog's head, patting and fondling it and remained there until we left for the lecture room.
I was walking on air and Pauline also. |
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