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Books & CDs by Bart Walsh in Portland, OR

Bart Walsh of Affinity Counseling and Hypnosis in Portland, OR has a variety of products for clients to read and listen to that are available to purchase including:
Anxiety Management
Hypnosis for Surgical Preparation
Pain Management
Substance Abuse
Weight Loss
Emotional Regulation
Care of the Self: Owner's Manual

Care of the Self: Owner's Manual provides options to the reader. Many of the tools, skills and approaches acquired by the author, over thirty seven years of doing psychotherapy and hypnotherapy, are presented in simple terms for useful application. The reader learns how to access and communicate with the deep self, the unconscious. Through this communication, change can be negotiated and many choices explored. Dynamics of the nervous system, the parts system (internal family system), the muscle memory system and much more are illustrated with options for change. The reader will understand the permeability of experience-dependent genes and how to quiet problematic gene expression. Learn how to unload the emotional burdens of the past. Learn how to manage many chronic conditions, be they emotional or physiological. Discover how you can develop a fluid working relationship with a large community of inner parts. Learn how to resolve inner obstacles to intimacy. This book is all about various options for better care of the self. The book simply provides the reader with more choice.


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Themes for Self Exploration with Story and Song
Themes for Self Exploration with Story and Song first references the resources and unique reality we all possess as a result of our experience. The book then presents a variety of life themes common to us all, with stories illustrating the themes. The authors then wonder how the listener might favorably navigate the future in the context of a particular theme as the listener listens to a piece of music. What might surface from inner resources as a soundscape compliments a meditation on a theme?

The Comfort Zone CD
A self-hypnosis CD designed to help manage anxiety and other stressors while affirming self. Produced and spoken by Bart Walsh, MSW.

Engage a peaceful letting go of anxiety, stress and tension with this self-hypnosis audio experience. The Comfort Zone establishes and environment ripe for developing new perspectives and a greater appreciation of self. Experience a safe way of managing anxiety, stress and tension. Accessing helpful inner resources in this way embraces the power of now and fosters a means of staying more fully present with experience. Enjoy finding your own comfort zone!

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The Missing Link to Successful Weight Loss
book & CD
This book and CD package helps you develop a personalized weight loss strategy that will work for you. You will learn how to communicate directly with the unconscious mind to access resources and determine what plan is really best for you. The unique double induction hypnosis CD employs Ericksonian principles and reinforces healthy change. Written and produced by Annie McKenzie, Ph.D. and Bart Walsh, M.S.W

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- UTILIZATION SOBRIETY -
A SUBSTANCE ABUSE SOLUTION
Book by Bart Walsh, MSW
This novel approach to substance abuse treatment acknowledges and accommodates the personal needs being addressed by substance use and employs idiosyncratic psychobiological learning to achieve a body-mind gestalt complementary to the substance user's sobriety. A safe framework for addressing any subsequent mental health themes directly or indirectly related to substance misuse is incorporated into this revolutionary strategy. This is different than anything now being applied and yet compatible with and complementary to most conventional treatments.

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Book Foreword Review

 - UTILIZATION SOBRIETY - 

A SUBSTANCE ABUSE SOLUTION Review


In the healing arts a number of key discoveries that often ushered in paradigm changes have been, on the surface, “simple.” Semmelweiss (1818-1865) was able to put an end to childbirth fever in women . It was ragingly endemic in hospitals, but it was eliminated through the “simple” insistence that hospital personnel wash their hands before and after having seen a patient. Esdaile (1808-1859) was able to conduct surgeries without either anaesthesia or subsequent infections in tropical India after his medically uneducated assistants had performed “simple” Mesmeric passes over the bodies of the surgical candidates. It was found in the 18th Century that scurvy, a plague for the seafaring caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, could be prevented through the “simple” measure including mandatory citrus fruit in the diets of those at sea.The method, “Utilization Sobriety” may also appear “simple” to many healthcare workers. We are currently surrounded by an extraordinary panoply of techniques, medications, methods, and measurements to help us treat victims of substance abuse. One might wonder at first how Utilization Sobriety, such an apparently simple technique can facilitate such important changes in human behavior. Although the technique is simple, its explanation is far from “simple.” In Utilization Sobriety Bart Walsh offers a straightforward, drug-free, psychotherapeutic method that has its basis in the mind-body connection and the workings of the unconscious mind.


There have been many concepts of an unconscious mind over the ages. What was mentioned in passing in literature and philosophy was brought more fully formed into science by Freud. Subsequently the concept of the unconscious mind was expanded by Milton Erickson into that of a reservoir of resources, usually unknown consciously to the individual who possessed them. It is this idea of the unconscious that Bart Walsh brings to the reader in Utilization Sobriety. The unconscious mind, addressed by the method of Utilization Sobriety , responds in wise and healing ways. This part of the human mind knows how to interact with the central nervous system of the body to produce states of relaxation, gratification, and pleasure that those afflicted with substance abuse have hitherto found only in destructive substances.


In this book Bart Walsh introduces the reader to the neurophysiology of substance abuse and presents an overview of contemporary perspectives on the etiology and treatment approaches to substance abuse. He then describes the evolution of the Utilization Sobriety method, its foundations in unconscious communication, state dependent memory, and the physiology of mind-body healing. A variety of sources of strength is closely examined, Then the series of steps needed to put this method into practice is carefully and comprehensively presented,I first became aware of Utilization Sobriety when Bart Walsh submitted an article about it to the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis at the time I was the Editor. I accepted the article for publication, and I was sufficiently impressed with its content that I began to use the Utilization Sobriety method in my own clinical practice. I found it to be extremely helpful with those substance abuse patients with whom I used it. When I teach workshops and seminars, I teach the method whenever it is applicable.


It is not necessary to be an expert in hypnosis, however, or even a practitioner of hypnosis to use this extremely helpful method. Mr. Walsh guides the reader through a sound understanding of the method and its safeguards for both patients and therapists. I wish I had known about Utilization Sobriety a long, long time ago. We are all subject to a number of Higher Powers, physiological and spiritual. With Bart Walsh’s method one of them, the unconscious mind, can be invited successfully to enter the patient’s treatment frame as a partner with the ability to safely calm and soothe whenever cravings arise.


Claire Frederick, M. D.

Distinguished Consulting Faculty

Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center   - UTILIZATION SOBRIETY -               
A SUBSTANCE ABUSE SOLUTION Review                
   
In the healing arts a number of key discoveries that often ushered in paradigm changes have been, on the surface, “simple.” Semmelweiss (1818-1865) was able to put an end to childbirth fever in women . It was ragingly endemic in hospitals, but it was eliminated through the “simple” insistence that hospital personnel wash their hands before and after having seen a patient. Esdaile (1808-1859) was able to conduct surgeries without either anaesthesia or subsequent infections in tropical India after his medically uneducated assistants had performed “simple” Mesmeric passes over the bodies of the surgical candidates. It was found in the 18th Century that scurvy, a plague for the  seafaring caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, could be prevented through the “simple” measure including mandatory citrus fruit in the diets of those at sea.The method, “Utilization Sobriety” may also appear “simple” to many healthcare workers. We are currently surrounded by an extraordinary panoply of techniques, medications, methods, and measurements to help us treat victims of substance abuse. One might wonder at first how Utilization Sobriety, such an apparently simple technique can facilitate such important changes in human behavior. Although the technique is simple, its explanation is far from “simple.” In Utilization Sobriety Bart Walsh offers a straightforward, drug-free, psychotherapeutic method that has its basis in the mind-body connection and the workings of the unconscious mind.    
   
There have been many concepts of an unconscious mind over the ages. What was mentioned in passing in literature and philosophy was brought more fully formed into science by Freud. Subsequently the concept of the unconscious mind was expanded by Milton Erickson into that of a reservoir of resources, usually unknown consciously to the individual who possessed them. It is this idea of the unconscious that Bart Walsh brings to the reader in Utilization Sobriety. The unconscious mind, addressed by the method of Utilization Sobriety , responds in wise and healing ways. This part of the human mind knows how to interact with the central nervous system of the body to produce states of relaxation, gratification, and pleasure that those afflicted with substance abuse have hitherto found only in destructive substances.    
   
In this book Bart Walsh introduces the reader to the neurophysiology of substance abuse and presents an overview of contemporary perspectives on the etiology and treatment approaches to substance abuse. He then describes the evolution of the Utilization Sobriety method, its foundations in unconscious communication, state dependent memory, and the physiology of mind-body healing. A variety of sources of strength is closely examined, Then the series of steps needed to put this method into practice is carefully and comprehensively presented,I first became aware of Utilization Sobriety when Bart Walsh submitted an article about it to the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis at the time I was the Editor. I accepted the article for publication, and I was sufficiently impressed with its content that I began to use the Utilization Sobriety method in my own clinical practice. I found it to be extremely helpful with those substance abuse patients with whom I used it. When I teach workshops and seminars, I teach the method whenever it is applicable.    
   
It is not necessary to be an expert in hypnosis, however, or even a practitioner of hypnosis to use this extremely helpful method. Mr. Walsh guides the reader through a sound understanding of the method and its safeguards for both patients and therapists. I wish I had known about Utilization Sobriety a long, long time ago. We are all subject to a number of Higher Powers, physiological and spiritual. With Bart Walsh’s method one of them, the unconscious mind, can be invited successfully to enter the patient’s treatment frame as a partner with the ability to safely calm and soothe whenever cravings arise.    
    

Claire Frederick, M. D.

Distinguished Consulting Faculty

Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center    

Hypnosis for Surgical Preparation CD
by Bart Walsh, MSW
This audio experience is intended to help the listener engage inner resources for confidence approaching surgery and optimal surgical results. numerous studies have shown how specific approaches to surgical preparation employing hypnosis can diminish pre and post-surgical blood loss, reduce post-surgical pain and need for medication, minimize post-surgical nausea and shorten the hospital stay and recovery time. A good attitude going into surgery also has been shown to have a positive influence on surgical outcome.Be sure this will help the questions you have about surgery have been answered before the surgical procedure, as this will help the entire process. Specific sound application are incorporated in this recording to provide maximum benefit to the listener.

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CD Review

The Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter VOL. 29, NO. 1 19
C D R E V I E W

Hypnosis for Surgical Preparation
Bart Walsh, MSW
Copyright 2007
Peaceful Pilgrim

When reviewing Bart Walsh’s new CD for surgery preparation it never occurred to me that it would become personally useful so soon. However, as I write this, having listened to it twice, I am grateful that I did, for both professional and personal reasons. I found the CD helpful in ways that I hadn’t anticipated. For instance, until I wasn’t as tense about upcoming surgery, I didn’t realize how tense I had been. I also like the sounds he incorporated into the CD designed to assist the listener to have a more pleasant experience through surgery.

Walsh, a long time short-course presenter at Erickson Foundation events, and former professional jazz musician, created a useful tool for those who are facing surgery. It promises to “help engage the listener’s inner resources for confidence approaching surgery, and optimal surgical results. The CD is clearly based on the most up-to-date research about hypnotic surgery preparation, and offers real results in a palatable form. The CD encourages the listener to recognize that through hypnosis one can heal quicker and even bleed less during surgery, findings recently discussed in the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis. Walsh also discusses the fact that going into surgery with confidence, and by using hypnosis, can lessen post-surgical pain and discomfort.

Walsh’s style of offering hypnotic language in such a straightforward and informational manner with a caring voice, made listening a pleasure. Walsh was well prepared and had given much thought to research in preparation for making this CD. He gave such a confident tone to his voice that it made it easy to allow the CD to transport the listener to a comfortable state. His skilled and wise use of hypnotic language made the CD powerful; and the hypnotic language devices worked seamlessly. I was impressed with how his use of language seemed natural even though it was clearly effective in inducing a powerful and useful trance. I could almost sense his former musical profession giving him a special edge of rhythm and timing in the delivery of his words and ideas. Over all, Walsh has created a helpful and useful tool clinicians will be happy to recommend to patients who are facing surgery.

Reviewed by
John D. Lentz D. Min
Shepherdsville, KY
PAIN MANAGEMENT NATURALLY CD
by Bart Walsh, MSW
Explore three different approaches to pain management with this CD. After experiencing each approach, determine which method works best for you. Decide what circumstance, situation or type of pain would be most responsive to which pain management approach. With a little practice, develop skills you can apply as needed without this CD. This listening series is about helping you help yourself more effectively.

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Emotional Regulation using Signals of Self
“Bart Walsh has written an excellent primer on modern therapeutic hypnosis that can inform the general public as well as professional psychotherapists, counselors and coaches of all schools oriented to facilitating creative consciousness and
cognition. His case histories and practical approaches to optimizing human performance and stress symptoms resolution are down to earth and free of clinical jargon. He has a clear, compassionate, empathetic way of being and believing in the best of human potentials consistent with the best of current neuroscience research.”

Ernest Rossi, PhD

“Within this text lies a simple means of navigating and managing emotional experience. The interventions present a systemic approach derived from hypnotic protocols and the burgeoning field of epigenetics. The author recognizes that the inner mechanics and the theory supporting his methods are complex and subject to further scientific scrutiny. Yet, they clearly outline a methodology which will be easily assimilated by intermediate and advanced therapist and, especially, those with training and expertise in hypnosis. Health care professionals wanting to expand an individualized and brief approach to helping clients manage their emotional experience should study this book."

Stephen Lankton, LCSW, DAHB, FASCH

Editor-in-Chief – American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis;

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