17.05.08
Symbio-dynamics™ ? To many an unknown quantity and with good reason. At the moment there are very few in the world that are quallified to practice this new form of therapy created by Terence Watts MCGI.
Anthony Woolf DHP LAPHP. is one of those few. We caught up with Anthony at the Essex Institute for clinical hypnosis, where he practices and assists in teaching and asked him to answer just a few questions.
Q. So Anthony, Symbio-dynamics™ ?
A.W. Yes symbio-dynamics™ , its very exciting is’nt it? I just love using it and it has so many applications.
Q. So tell us more about it?
A.W. Oh, sorry, yes, well its all about teaching the client how to focus on and activate the neural pathways of the brain, and hence being able to make changes to the way they function.
Q. Thats sounds fascinating, but what exactly do you mean?
A.W. Well basically we work with the three major processes of the brain. Bringing a balance between our assertive, protective sides and that part that wishes for change. Generally, in every day life we function in a way taught to us in our formative years, most of the time not in the way that suits us or our personality.Our instinctive behaviour moulded into whatever our teachers, parents or even media dictates.What Symbio-dynamics™ does is work to create a symbiosis between our processes, bringing about that balance needed for change, whether it be to give us more confidence, handle anxieties, pass that exam, or even give that after dinner speech.
Q. Are they the sort of problems that can benefit by working with this methodology?
A.W. Well, Quite a few things can be worked on, for instance; Confidence issues, stress, anxiety, exam nerves, social phobias, life mapping, goal setting, many forms of fear, i.e. authority, rejection, failure, sexual problems. to name but a few. So you see, quite a few things.
Q. So, how do you activate these neural pathways?
A.W. Well I’m glad you asked me that. for me this is the most exciting and interesting part. We basically help the client to create in their minds ‘virtual persona’s’. In other words we help the client to symbolize each neural pathway with persona’s of their own that represent each process,making and using these, we work to bring about balance and change in the psyche.
Q. How do they know what to do with these, what did you call them?
A.W. ‘Virtual Persona’s.
A.W. We work on a game plan first. That is to say we ascertain exactly what you want to achieve and I mean in great detail. This part of the therapy is known as the ‘Magic’ part. this works on the Motivation, which speaks for itself. The allocation, which deals with allocating and assigning the part of the mind needed. Generation, the plan! the ideas. Imagination, forward pacing, testing the outcome. And, Cooperation, between the conscious and subconscious, checking for conflict between the processes.
Q. It all sounds quite complex.
A.W. Laughing, no not at all. The whole process is relatively simple and fun. I have been told in a session that ” it seems so easy”… well thats because it really is!
Q. So how many sessions are needed?
A.W. Just three. On the first session we discus the whole process and create the virtual persona’s and briefly talk about the ”M.A.G.I.C.” ( oh some homework is given of course) The second we work on the Magic, the game plan or goal if you like, up to the imagination part. This is also the part in which I explain and teach the client just how to work with and use their ‘virtual persona’s. ( oh yes then more home work) And on the third we go over everything and make sure the cooperation is in place between the three processes followed by some nice suggestion work to finish off.
Q. How long do these sessions last?
A.W. Well the first two usually last about 90 minutes and the third about an hour.
Q. I have heard great things about symbio-dynamicS.
A.W. And, I think you will hear a lot more. I know I’ve just breezed over it a briefly for you here but it is a simple process when handled correctly, which can be used by the client for the rest of their lives in many aspects.
Q. Well thank you for chatting to us today Anthony.
A.W. You are very welcome and thank you too.
National Register
Given with thanks from Anthony Woolft – Essex Institute of hypnosis
