Doug O'Brien & Associates

Doug O'Brien & Associates Information about and training in Ericksonian approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy.

04/20/2026

Today I tell you a story of Henrik Ibsen who despite hating August Strindberg to a mortsl level, had a huge portrait of him in his work-room to serve as motivation...

You need to find your motivation...

Watch the full episode for more about the rush against time,
https://youtu.be/1g-N6LDkDws

04/18/2026

Poetry; Discover more about yourself than you knew possible

04/17/2026

Poetry vs Hypnosis
Julie Flanders considers poetry and Hypnosis to be much of the same thing. They both play with language in a way intended to reach deep in your brain...

She's a great poet and writer,
http://julieflanders.com/
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04/15/2026

Joseph J. Campell said, "FOLLOW YOUR BLISS"

Bill Moyers interviewed Joseph Campell and he told him to Follow his Bliss. Do that thing you've been intending to do even if it doesn,t bring you money. It will reward you in other ways...

https://www.jcf.org/learn/joseph-campbell-follow-your-bliss

04/11/2026

How polio gave birth to Clinical Hypnosis

Ericksonian Hypnosis is a critical tool alongside NLP, Sleight of mouth and so on. Developed by Milton Erickson from his experience with polio and the paralysis that came with it...

You too could use the huge brick that comes up against you to better yourself and the world...

Watch this for a bit more on the man, the legend, Sir Milton H. Erickson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Zjzbp8krs&t=1s

04/08/2026

We all need to learn the art of Sleight of Mouth

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04/07/2026

The word BECAUSE, is accompanied by our beliefs, and as a coach, the word is very important in establishing the relationship with your client.

04/03/2026

Sleight of Mouth, Remove "BUT" from your vocabulary

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Stone Ridge, NY
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