About Us
Part
One--Author Personal Statement
Part
Two--Author Qualifications
Part
One--General Statement
The information in this website comes from 2 places: (1) In-depth
academic research and (2) Extensive personal 'research'.
I (CDH) suffered from depression for well over 20 years. I had several
episodes of major depression. There was a long period of time in when I
simply didn't care if I lived or died. And, there were a couple of times
where I almost did die thanks to the help of various 'recreational' substances.
Funny how depression can make you not care how much you might hurt those who
love you.
When a person is stuck deep in the quicksand of earth-crushing depression, it
really is impossible to conceive of life without being depressed. People
who have not been depressed really don't know how ridiculous it is to say to a
depressed person: "Just cheer up. You've got so much to be thankful
for. You live in a great country, etc...."
I am not denying the validity of the above statement that a person does have
a lot to be thankful for. I am simply pointing out to those who don't
know, that it is futile to speak in a 'normal' language to a depressed person.
This website is dedicated to those people who can't even begin to imagine not
feeling the everyday, oppressive, overwhelming, grayness of depression.
My message to you is there is a way to a better life.
There is a different world waiting for you.
Never Give Up.
C. Devin Hastings
"My professional background
includes work with clients who have succeeded in overcoming situations ranging
from nail biting to bulimia. I love what I do. My goal is to facilitate a
persons discovery of their healing inner resources.
As far as I am concerned, a
therapist is a teacher and a guide. I teach people about their mind as it
relates to the hypnotherapeutic context.
Then, I guide them to that area of
their mind where they can engage in very powerful, positive self-persuasion."
--C.Devin Hastings
Part Two--Author Qualifications
Christopher Devin Hastings has over 20 years experience practicing hypnosis
in its applications to help others. He holds advanced certification with three
of the most prestigious hypnotherapy schools in the United States. Devin also
holds a degree in electronics and was certified in satellite ground equipment
technology by the U.S. Army.
Devin presents nationally and internationally on
the uses of hypnosis and NLP for diabetes and anxiety disorders.
2003 recipient of the Ormond McGill Award.
Fellow of The Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy.
2001 recipient of the prestigious Hypnosis Research Award. This award was given
in recognition of Devin's pioneering work in the successful applications of
hypnosis to diabetes.
Hospital Certified Hypnotherapist. Certification granted by one of America's top
100 hospitals, Winchester Hospital, Winchester, Massachusetts.
Registered and Certified Master Practitioner & Instructor of Neuro-linguistic
Programming with the National Federation of Neurolinguistic Programmers.
Featured presenter on the proven medical applications of hypnosis at the
National Guild of Hypnotists convention. This is the world's largest and most
comprehensive hypnosis convention.
Certified Instructor of Hypnotherapy by the Hypnosis Research & Training Center,
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Registered and Certified Advanced Hypnotist with the National Guild of
Hypnotists.
Registered and Certified Fitness Instructor with the Fitness Institute
International of Boca Raton, Florida. Devin combined his Instructor training
with his training as a licensed massage therapist and his extensive knowledge of
vitamin supplement therapy to help clients dramatically improve their health.
Author of Depression and Hypnosis: Tranceformation Information.
Author of the professional educational video series NLP & Hypnosis, Volumes I
& II
Author of the popular training seminar, Emergency Hypnosis: How To Successfully
P.A.N.I.C. TM In Any Emergency Situation.
Author of the advanced NLP-Hypnosis training video, Past Lives and Safe Places:
A Journey To Forbidden Lands.
Author of the unique and ground breaking training video, The 10 Steps to
Controlling Diabetes.
Author of a first-of-its kind training program, New Answers for Diabetes: Become
A Certified Diabetes Motivational Coach. This is a very intense and
comprehensive two day seminar which trains therapists on the advanced
applications of hypnosis, NLP, Transactional Analysis and Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy and their applications to help diabetics very effectively manage their
diabetes. In some cases, Devin's coaching methods have helped clients to
significantly reduce their medications. (with their doctor's approval).
Author of 10 Success Secrets To Permanent Weight Loss. This is an informative
and fun to watch video seminar demonstrating little known marketing techniques
as well as advanced methods for helping clients to permanently lose weight.
Author of The Information Kit for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. This is an
audio program guiding other therapists on the applications of NLP and hypnosis
to helping those suffering from OCD.
Author of Impotence: The Hidden Pain. This program is designed to teach
therapists a caring and highly effective approach to a very difficult issue.
Author of several excellent marketing audio programs helping other therapists to
effectively and inexpensively market themselves while helping others.
Co-author with Dr. Kevin Hogan of the textbook The Hypnotherapy Handbook.
As a Type II diabetic, Devin has used his skills and experience to pioneer new
techniques of management for diabetes. His unique approach was published in
Diabetes Interview, a leading diabetes journal.
Devin has been featured on WESH TV Channel 2 News
Orlando and Host of 'The Hypnosis Hotline' on 740 WINZ AM News radio. Devin has
also used hypnosis to successfully lose over 40 pounds of weight and to have 9
fillings drilled and replaced without any chemical anesthetics.
Questions or Comments? devin@depression-hypnosis.com
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