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I’m Barry Wolfson, Director of the Hypnosis Counseling Center and this is my new blog.Here I will be posting articles, suggestions, and ideas you may find of value.Thanks for checking it out.

Barry

PS Feel free to email me at barry@hypnosisnj.com with comments and feeedback.

I have an 82 yr. old client who has been very successful in achieving the goals she wanted to attain and believes in hypnosis completely. When I told her hypnosis is not just about curing symptoms and problems but to create a life you desire. She stated that she wants to live everyday to the fullest and continue to read and learn as much as possible.

I just wanted to let folks know that there are only a few classes left until the Fall. Tomorrow, May 20th, I will be at Mt. Olive High School, Cory Rd., Mt Olive. In June, classes will be held in Bloomfield, Edison and Flemington. That will be it until Fall. I will continue to see clients individually at my 3 offices.

I don’t know if you remember me or not, my name is Laura Clavijo. I did 2 sessions with you and I wanted to thank you for your services. I have been cigarette/smoke FREE for 10 months. I was hypnotized July 11, 2009 and I have not even touched a cigarette since July 10, 2009. The first 12 weeks were rough, but after that I have not looked back and I remain optimistic to have a smoke free life.

Thank you!

The Hypnosis Counseling Center is now on Facebook. You can become a fan and interact via computer. Just go on facebook and enter Hypnosis Counseling Center in Search bar.

Last week I gave a lecture on hypnosis at Ridge Oaks Sr. Center and got this note. “Thanks so much for the presentation you did for our residents. I think most of them really enjoyed it. I guess you’re used to getting “interesting” questions. You’ve probably heard it all by now”.
I am always available to speak to groups about hypnosis and really enjoy it.

There are ONLY a few group classes left until the fall, so don’t wait too long if you or anyone you know is interested. We are going green.
If you are currently receiving the monthly calendar via regular US mail and would prefer to only get it through email, kindly let me know.
No more calendars will be sent by mail until October since there are only a couple of dates for classes between now and then. You will have to click on calendar to see if there are any classes. I will be see clients individually in Bloomfield, Flemington and Frenchtown.

Although short term therapy has been the cornerstone of the practice, I have come to realize that sometime folks slip up. Whether picking up cigarettes after quitting or reverting to negative behavior re: food choices or any other behavioral changes, it’s important to get back on track.
For this reason, I will be starting a new maintenance program shortly. Info will be posted on website and an email will be sent out as well. Keep an eye for it as it will help sustain your goals easier.

Just wanted to take the time to wish all my clients, friends and family the most joyous of holiday season. I am truly grateful to all of you who have come into my life and hope that is has been a mutually beneficial experience for us all

With cigarettes at $8.00 a pack or nearly $3,ooo per year, it’s a perfect time for folks to finally give up smoking. With the economy being what it is, folks have to earn an awful lot of money to pay for this harmful addiction. I truly hope that this cost might encourage people to save their own lives. It is so important for themselves, family and friends.

Locals look to kick habits with hypnosis

By Colleen Reynolds
Reporter

RUTHERFORD (April 2, 2009) — Hypnosis no longer involves just a staring hypnotist swinging a watch while chanting, “You are getting very sleepy.”

Barry Wolfson, director of the Hypnosis Counseling Center, conducted two hypnotherapy sessions for the Rutherford Adult School Wednesday, March 25. Wolfson, who has been hypnotizing adults in Rutherford for nearly 20 years, offered workshops for those who wanted to quit smoking or lose weight.

“Most people don’t like this; they love it,” claims Wolfson, who reports a 67 percent success rate over his 23-year career.

An initial skeptic, Wolfson became a supporter of the practice after a cousin hypnotized him while he was earning his Master of Science degree in counseling at Upsala College. “It’s more mainstream now,” the former basketball coach said of the current practice of hypnosis. “It’s opened me up to the power of the mind.”

After emphasizing the deleterious effects of smoking and extra weight and highlighting the benefits of improvement, he guided the classes through “progressive relaxation.”
“It’s an alpha state of mind, a dreamlike state, similar to the feeling you get before you fall asleep,” he said, “where I can plant positive suggestions for change at the subconscious level.”

Those who are creative and have positive attitudes tend to make the best candidates, he added.

Gradually, the participants were mentally transported from the classroom setting to their own imagery of beaches and the countryside.

Catherine Cannizzo, of Wood-Ridge, had been a double-pack-a-day smoker for two decades when she attended one of Wolfson’s classes in the 1980s. After just one session, she said she was able to quit and has not touched a cigarette since.

Cannizzo attended the most recent weight loss workshop for help in achieving her latest goal. She did not realize it would be the same hypnotist, but was hopeful the therapy will yield positive results. “I’ll know tomorrow if it worked,” she said.

A 60-year-old civil engineer from Rutherford also reported single-session success. His wife’s smoking cessation through hypnosis inspired him to enroll in the course for weight loss. “Hopefully, it will work for me, too,” he said, later admitting that he felt his scientific background was disadvantageous. According to Wolfson, those who are analytical may not enjoy the same results.

The Hypnosis Counseling Center (www.hypnosisnj.com) offers hypnotherapy for a range of issues, including public speaking, insomnia and even a lack of confidence in athletes. Wolfson will hypnotize again for smoking at 6:30 p.m. and weight loss at 7:30 p.m. at 554 Bloomfield Ave. in Bloomfield Tuesday, April 14.