essing system). Two other clients, while they feel that Hemi- Sync is a very good application for them, have trouble finding the time to use the tape. Ten clients use the tape frequently. Having begun by listening three to four times a week, they now use it about once every seven to ten days. Eight clients have commenced the GATEWAY EXPERIENCE home course, while others have gone on to the H-PLUS Function tapes and METAMUSIC Series. DIRECT EFFECTS OF HEMI-SYNC I find that, for clients, use of Hemi-Sync a) reduces stress immediately, allowing the mind to focus on work to be done in the session; b) often provides a new experience for the client; c) begins to orient the mind to giving pleasure to the entire organism; d) provokes thinking of new means of relaxation; e) gives the mind a reference point for re-creating the whole- brain state; f) gives the mind permission to talk about inner, primary learning system behavior; 8) evens out emotional highs and lows. As one client states, it brings him to a centeredness in which he can be more objective about himself. Without this centeredness, there seems to be a tendency to focus on negatives; h) begins the development of an effective attitude for problem solving and creative adventure. OTHER OBSERVATIONS Frequently I notice an interesting and surprising reac- tion to the introductory discussion about Hemi-Sync. Clients will often respond with what seems to be a newly
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found excitement, hope, or anticipation. In following con- --- PAGE 3 (OCR) --- Winter 1991 versations, they will describe these initial responses as the point at which they consciously began to feel relief from the psychoemotional pain they are experiencing, and the less- ening of superfluous mental chatter. I find The Way of Hemi-Sync tape a most valuable tool for establishing a fertile inner state—a state which evokes a necessary step toward understanding how self-criticism and conscious self-reflection impact the psyche. This understanding, achieved bit by bit, leads toward a broader comprehension of self and fosters the ability to control attitudes and thoughts deliberately. Thus, the client is able to become aware of, and thereby utilize, the fields of energy within, and outside of, the psyche. SENSORY ORGANIZATION AND ATTENTION A Personal Journey With Hemi-Sync by Suzanne Evans Morris, Ph.D. Suzanne Evans Morris, a speech-language pathologist and educa- tor in private practice near Charlottesville, Virginia, is nationally and internationally known for her work with children with developmental disabilities. Dr. Morris maintains a practice which includes direct clinical work, continuing-education workshops, development of clin- ical materials, and clinical research. She is the director of New Visions, which sponsors innovative professional workshops and pro- vides family-oriented clinical services. She has been a Professional
Division member since 1984 and is a member of the TMI Board of Advisors. For the past twenty-five years I have worked professionally with children whose lives were influenced by a sensorimotor disability. The specific diagnoses of these youngsters varied, including labels such as cerebral palsy, autism, mental retar- dation, attention deficit disorder, and specific learning disa- bility. One characteristic was common for the majority—a difficulty perceiving, organizing, or integrating sensory infor- mation, and a reduced ability to focus attention for effective learning. These children have been my teachers who have allowed me to learn a great deal about my own ability to process information and to be attentive and focused when I desired to be. They have taught me much about learning environments, that reduce or enhance the ability to process information efficiently. I have learned from them because they constantly remind me that all of life is a continuum. What the world labels a disability is simply a behavior at the far end of the continuum that tends to interfere with full participation in life. As I understand the issues and challenges in their lives, I gain greater insight into my own. SENSORY INTEGRATION IN DAILY LIFE Sensory input plays a critical role in brain function. Sensa- tions from hearing, vision, taste, smell, touch, pressure, and movement provide the input to the brain that is organized for movement, cognition, and learning. The richness of the sen-