documenting the use of Hemi-Sync tapes to enhance senso- ty integration, develop focus of attention, increase learning skills, and develop self-esteem were presented. In addition to enhancing these abilities, Hemi-Sync may indirectly assist children to develop stronger intuitive knowledge of their own needs and learning processes. When both therapist-edu- cator and child are sensitive to intuition, the resulting shared knowledge can increase the accuracy and effective- ness of the educational or therapy session. Workshop Follow-Up and Feedback Since 1989, four workshops, with a total of fifty-eight participants, have been presented. Participants have included professionals in special education, speech-language pathology, iii --- PAGE 4 (OCR) --- HEMI-SYNC™ JOURNAL. occupational therapy, therapeutic horseback riding, and music education, and parents of children with disabilities. In June 1992 a follow-up questionnaire was mailed to each participant. Thirty-two questionnaires, or 55%, were returned. Seventeen individuals took the workshop in 1989 or 1990 and had been using the information for two to three years. Fifteen individuals took the workshop in 1991 or 1992 and had been using the information for three months to one year. The questionnaire contained open-ended questions on the current use and accuracy of intuition, use of specific intuitive tools, and ongoing use of specific Hemi-Sync tapes. Participants were also asked to rate themselves on a 10-
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point scale before the workshop and currently in their accu- racy of intuition and ability to blend rational and intuitive information in educational and clinical areas. Use of Personal Intuition and Accuracy Participants described many changes in their use and accuracy of intuition in their personal lives. These included greater willingness to acknowledge, explore, and accept intuitive information; greater ease in “reading” people and understanding their intentions; greater ease in moving with the flow in life without having to plan and control every- thing. As a group they acknowledged increases in personal accuracy which resulted in increased confidence in using intuition. Use of Professional Intuition and Accuracy Intuition was used more easily in therapy and classroom settings. A majority of respondents were more aware of the needs and messages of children and their parents, and felt reater empathy in working with others. Most were incorpo- rating intuitive information in the development of individ- ual education plans and therapy sessions with feedback of improved accuracy in program development and implemen- tation. With greater accuracy, confidence increased, leading to further increases in skill and accuracy. Many therapists stated that they had become more skillful in blending intu- itive and rational aspects of therapy. Rating of Skill and Accuracy of Intuition and Ability to Blend the Intuitive and Rational
On a 10-point scale, participants accumulated a mean score of 4.93 (SD 1.82) for accuracy before the workshop and 7.81 (SD 1.12) at the present time. This was a gain of 2.89 (SD 1.40) points, or approximately 29%; 85% rated them- selves at 7 or higher. A mean score of 4.56 (SD 1.64) repre- sented blending of the intuitive and rational before the workshop and 8.04 (SD 1.10) at the present time. This was a gain of 3.48 (SD 1.45) points, or approximately 35%; 85% rated themselves at 7 or higher. Tools and Tapes Supporting Intuition Participants described widely creative uses of the specific tools explored during the workshop. Initially these tools were used in a more structured way than they were at the present time. Although tools and specific tapes continued to be used in more challenging situations, most participants felt that the process had become internalized, and intuition flowed more spontaneously. A full 77% stated that they used Hemi-Sync tapes in their work with others. Most reported changes they felt could be attributed to Hemi-Sync. Most participants had purchased tapes for personal and professional use. METAMUSIC tapes were being used by 88% at home and as a background for learning with others; 53% were using the MIND FOOD tapes Morning Exercise, Concentration, Energy Walk, and Catnapper. METAMUSIC and MIND FOOD tapes continued to be used frequently, with many reporting daily use with clients and students. Additionally, 44% used tapes from the EXCURSION and