What prevents people from doing what they sincerely want to do?You can come up with all sorts of explanations ranging from childhood trauma to genetics, to personality types, but what it really boils down to is the fact that most people simply arenOCOt skilled in managing their minds.When we try to break a habit our brain sends out signals of alarm and discomfort. To get past this, we must put our ?logical brainOCO in charge. Using self-hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is one of the easiest ways to achieve this.Hypnosis relaxes and quietens the mindOCOs chatter and can provide strategies to manage the mind and to access the qualities and strengths that we already possess. NLP is the one psychological approach that spells out those strategies step-by-step.This book explains how the concepts and mechanisms of hypnosis and the principles of NLP make for effective approaches to self-hypnosis."
My varied career has given me skills in editing, writing, coaching, psychology, public speaking, training, and project management. Today I combine these skills and experiences to bring professional expertise and insight to free-lance writing, copyediting, and proofreading.
For over 20 years I worked in Department of Defense contracting and consulting firms; first as a research specialist and eventually became a project manager. My last position (of four years) was as Project Manager/Writer for the US Air Force Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.
During those years, I completed a doctoral degree in psychology (from Catholic University of America), became a Licensed Professional Counselor, and managed a part-time practice, offering life coaching and counseling services and serving as a mental health provider to Employee Assistance Programs. I obtained certification as a Master Practitioner and Trainer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), becoming a part-time trainer in hypnotherapy and NLP. For three summers I taught for Webster University’s Master’s Program in Counseling as an adjunct faculty member. I left DoD contracting in 2004 to continue my practice on a full-time basis, and retired from practice in 2018.
As a member of Toastmasters International since 1985, I have earned the title of Distinguished Toastmaster and have held leadership positions and won awards for competitive speaking. I have published numerous articles in The Toastmaster. I have learned how to write, present, and evaluate speeches and to train public speakers.
Since 1984, I have put my writing skills to use, publishing over 200 reviews and articles in magazines, journals, blogs, and newsletters. I have published three books with an international publisher. I am currently a co-editor for an international history journal. Because my husband is a retired Navy officer, I am active in the Naval Order of the United States. For ten years I have served on the executive council for the National Capital Commandery and I am a copyeditor for the national magazine.