Hemi-Sync® Journal 1991-2 (Spring)

seems so safe and effective. It has helped me be a better therapist. My confidence and enjoyment in my work have increased. Neither clients nor therapists enjoy wallowing in the negativity of the discovery phase of therapy, and often feel little bit lostas to how to implement changes rapidly and effectively once desired changes are targeted. Hemi-Sync tapes can help many shorten the unpleasant and uncertain phases of therapy, leaving more time and resources for growth, for discovery and celebration of one’s worth, and for increas- ing one’s contribution to the world. Hemi-Sync is truly a twenty- first-century tool. It allows a smooth integration of technology with compassion and clinical skill. Because Hemi-Sync requires no belief system other than “we are more than our physical bodies,” it can be incorporated into most schools of therapy, be it ego-analytic, existential, humanistic, or behavioral, enhancing rather than straining the modality. It answers the need for rapid results while enhancing the humanity of the client and the therapist. Dr. Gallenberger invites discussions with other professionals con- cerning using Hemi-Sync in clinical settings, and would be more than happy to share his experience with the technology. He can be reached at The Open Center, 713 Oakland Street, Hendersonville, NC 28739. Phone (704) 692-6947. HEMI-SYNC SURF IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY by John R. Smith, Jr., DMD John Smith is a pediatric dentist in private practice in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He has been a member of the Professional Division since 1988, and uses Hemi-Sync to support both his staffand patients. Here, Dr. Smith briefly presents the cases of three patients who listened to the Hemi-Sync Suri tape during dental treatment. A Hemi-Syne Synthesizer model 202 has been hooked up to the audio equipment in our office since 1986. With few exceptions, it has been tuned to the mode for enhancing focused, cognitive attention. The intent has been to augment the staff's attention levels as much as possible. However, this is not the mode I would choose for a child receiving dental care. I felt it more prudent for the staff to remain focused during the day. Evaluation of any effects is virtually impos- --- PAGE 7 (OCR) --- Spring 1991 sible primarily due to the volatile nature of pediatric dentistry. Thave had occasion to use the Surf tape with a selected few patients and can describe their first impressions as well as some of my own. Case 1 20-year-old white female, healthy, voiced some apprehension, specifically regarding injection; dental needs were routine restor- ative, ice., alloys. We chose the Surf tape, used nitrous oxide gas (N20) at a 25% to 35% level, 2% xylocaine; epinephrine 1/100,000; the routine restorative was performed. The patient's first comment after the procedure was “I want one. I felt like I was somewhere else for a long time.” When asked if she would like the Surf tape for her next appointment, she said yes. The patient has not yet returned to the office. My observation was that this patient handled the entire dental experience with a great deal of calm. Case 2 A 13-year-old white female, healthy, who was not particularly apprehensive about dental care, came to the office for routine dental needs. She agreed to use the Surf tape out of curiosity. With the tape, no N20, 2% xylocaine; epinephrine 1/100,000, her restorative needs . . » “kept saying to myself ‘Mind over matter, it doesn’t hurt. ‘were met uneventfully. The patient's comments following the dental treatment ranged from “I think the Surf tape helped. It wasn’t as scary,” to “I kept saying to myself ‘Mind over matter, it doesn't hurt.’” I observed that this patient was either borderline or truly asleep for most of her restorative work. Case 3 A 14-year-old white female, healthy, with some apprehension regarding injections, who, however, has always been able to handle the experience, was in the office for routine restorative dental needs. Her parents requested no N,O due to an exceptionally aggressive chronic cough which had been present for approximately three weeks. She accepted my suggestion to use the Surf tape. With the tape, 2% xylocaine, and epinephrine 1/100,000, her restorative needs were met uneventfully. What may be most interesting in this patient's case are my clinical observations. In a short period of time she drifted into a sleep state, her coughing spells ceased, and a chronic twitching of the legs noticed during injection also stopped. Following the procedure, the patient’s comment was “I like the waves better than music; it relaxes me better.” She returned one week later, chose not to use the Surf tape at that time, but did make the comment, “I dreamed I was on the beach every night this past week.” Obviously, these three cases do not follow any rigid scientific protocol, and, at best, were evaluated in a very subjective fashion. However, in my opinion, Case 3 demonstrated real possibilities with the use of Hemi-Sync ina pediatric dental office setting. Future plans include using a variety of Hemi-Sync tapes with some of the younger patients who may struggle initially with accepting dentistry as a necessary procedure. @ HEMI-SYNC PROGRAMS SCHEDULED At The Monroe Institute: GATEWAY VOYAGE May 4-10 May 25-31 June 8-14 July 13-19 August 10-16 August 31-September 6 September 14-20 September 28-October 4 October 19-25 November 2-8 December 7-13 GUIDELINES May 11-17 June 22-28 August 17-23 October 12-18 November 16-22 GATEWAY GRADUATE RETREAT July 27-August 2 PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR July 20-26 On The Road: GATEWAY VOYAGE CIMARRON, NM. May 12-18 October 6-12 Management Training Systems (800) 735-1871 COOS BAY, OR August 24-30 Wally Hill, Ken Keyes College (503) 267-6412 SONOMA, CA September 8-14 Karen Malik (415) 381-8139 GATEWAY WEEKEND WOODSTOCK, IL June 7-9 Oasis Center (312) 274-6777 For more information about programs at The Monroe Institute, write or call: The Monroe Institute, Route 1, Box 175, Faber, VA 22938- 9749, (804) 361-1252. Schedule Continues Next Page For more information about the programs on the road, call the local telephone number. --- PAGE 8 (OCR) --- Continued 1991 HEMI-SYNC PROGRAMS SCHEDULED In Local Communities: ‘SAN FRANCISCO, CA LILY DALE, NY April 20 ENGLAND duly 8-9 Gini Patterson July 19-14 ! 29-30 EXCURSION WORKSHOPS —_{*18) 381-5476 EET, TANTS WY 2250 ams SCOTLAND, CT May 31-June 2 (716) 595-3927 ity = Gone Haddon sh Pore CANA RE ye ee oe [CANADA he cere a (203) 456-0646 0252-626448 May 45 ST. JULIE, QUEBEC dune 1-2 Apr 1921 June 3-7 eves. CANA\ GERMANY Sylvestre Gomniak Freptprtapnaielad MONTREAL, QUEBEC a (@19) 282-1987 Maytor2 hn eat ST. PHILLIPE DE NERI, QUEBEC LILY DALE, NY Sylvestre Gorniak May 11-12 April 26-28 duly 6-7 (614) 951-3870 June 22-23 Sylvestre Gorniak duly 15-16 DORE, NB. Kala Siciliano (614) 351-3870 duly 27-28 Ry ca eee 0626/5192 Chery! O. Williams oh (716) 595-3827 ‘Syiesire Gomi ENGLAND MONTVILLE, NJ eee CI ied FLEET, HANTS Ape? ST. MAITHIS, QUEBEC dune 28-30 dudith Lemer Taylor Sylvestre Gornial John Perrott (201) 402-8142 CAE) GREENSBORO, NC 0252-626448 April 20-21 PHOENIX, AZ May 6-10 eves. April 20-21 May 18-19 GERMANY May 18-19 June 8-9 June 22-23 Jacqueline Simanek LEIMEN ‘Mark Carter (919) 282-1987 May 35 (602) 955-9532 dune 7-9 Kala Siciliano 062265192 For more information about programs in local communities, call the local telephone number. Hemi-Sync JOURNAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION The Monroe Institute Route 1, Box 175 Faber, VA 22938-9749 U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 232 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA The HEMI-SYNC JOURNAL, a pub- lication of The Monroe Institute's Profes- sional Division, offers current reporting gn regearch and application of the lemi-Sync™ technology in a variety professional fields. ‘The Monroe Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and educational or- ganization dedicated to exploring and ping the uses and understanding ‘of human consciousness. The HEMISYNC JOURNAL is pub- lished four times annually by The Mon- roe Institute, Route 1, Box 175, Faber, Virginia 22838-9749. Telephone: (804) 361-1252. Membership/subscription Fates from $50 to $150 per year. Ing Editor: Leslie France. As- sistant Editors: Shiley Bley, Jule ‘© 1991 The Monroe institute. Allrights reserved. No part may be reproduced without permission. POSTMASTER: ‘Send address changes to Route 1, Box 175, Faber, Virginia 22938-9749.