TRUST YOUR TRANSFORMATION
Hypnotherapy and Spiritual Direction
for Peace and Well Being
ZOOM and Phone Sessions with Shell Brandt
Email to Book: hello2shell@gmail.com
Questions
What is hypnosis like?
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Hypnosis is a calm, receptive state of mind through which you can establish lasting, beneficial changes. In this state, your mind naturally focuses inward towards the quiet self, rather than projecting outward through the ego.
Whenever you relax, daydream, exercise or get "lost" in a piece of great music, you are experiencing the natural state of hypnosis. During a hypnosis session, you are both relaxed and aware in a similar way. And, since there is nothing to manage, the part of your mind that habitually "takes care of business" can take a backseat to your powerful subconscious mind. You remain in full control the entire time, without question. Many clients comment on the dream-like, even spiritual quality of a hypnosis session.
What does change feel like?
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Change may be rapid, subtle and without drama. You may feel lighter and more focused. You may notice habitual responses have quietly and simply shifted; you no longer have a craving or see a problem. Think of lifting a rock from a stream. Because the stream is designed to flow, it simply does so without looking back at the rock.
What does a session look like?
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Every session includes a combination of conversation and hypnosis. Together we identify the beneficial change(s) you are seeking, along with any related habit(s) you wish to release. During the hypnosis itself, you may be comfortably
seated or lying on a couch. Using hypnotic language as a gateway, you will enter into an even more receptive and relaxed state. While in this state you easily absorb the suggestions for beneficial changes you agreed to and know to be valuable.
I then guide you to return to your regular, waking state of mind, feeling refreshed and wonderful! Upon completion of the session, you continue to integrate and act upon the positive changes in a cycle of mutual reinforcement.
What is hypnotherapy often used for?
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Hypnotherapy has a long history of use in areas of:
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Increasing feelings of well-being and confidence
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Improving physical and public performance
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Pain management
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Habit/craving relief
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Improving body image
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Overcoming fears and phobias
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Increasing flow states
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Releasing creative blocks
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Reducing stress, anxiety
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Originally, hypnotherapy was developed to address war-related PTSD in an era when the condition was relatively unfamiliar, even mysterious. Suddenly, there was a pressing need for relief and hypnosis offered results.
ABOUT
I am a Zen teacher living in Santa Rosa, California. My teaching centers around what is real in life, innate compassion, beauty and the greatness of the unknown. I'm interested in how thoughts affect our sense of what is real about the world and about ourselves. We have the capacity to both create and release suffering, yet the option to release can feel elusive. In 2022, this interest in navigating the mind lead me to take up hypnotherapy training.
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My style of both hypnotherapy and spiritual direction is informed by long-term Zen meditation, teaching and Taoism, along with formal training in holistic fields including Intrinsic coaching, medical qi gong and interfaith spiritual direction. My spiritual foundation includes years of study and experience spanning various contemplative and text-based traditions. Creative arts and Japanese Tea Ceremony are also significant players in my field.
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My husband and I have been married for over 30 years. We grew up in Sonoma County, California and heartily appreciate this beautiful place and our caring, resilient community.
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It would be my pleasure to help you explore your true and expansive nature, to release what burdens you, and discover your spiritual fluency. Spring Road represents a new path to freedom, integrity and contentment. Now is the best time to live your best life!
Shell Brandt Founder
Registered Hypnotist and Hypnotherapist, Zen Teacher
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Certifications and Training​
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Hypnotherapist - American Council of Hypnotist Examiners Registered: HR 122-021
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Zen Teacher authorized by Rachel Howlett, Roshi 2015
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Certified Intrinsic Coach - Intrinsic Solutions International
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​Interfaith Spiritual Director - The Chaplaincy Institute
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Medical Qigong Certification - American Integrated Medical College
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Japanese Tea Ceremony (Urasenke), Kyoto, Japan
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Home Hospice Volunteer - Hospice VNA​