The Relax and Learn program uses the psychological technique of MultiSensory Emotional Therapy to help patients change their attitudes, emotions, and behavior by applying the rules of learning to cognitive restructuring and attitude change. The patient, however, is completely in control of the entire process at all times.
First, the patients determine, with the help of their counselors, what thoughts, feelings, behaviors, etc. they wish to change in themselves. They work together to create a list of countering and appropriate positive affirmation statements which will be beneficial to them and that they want to become part of their values and character. The therapist then places these statements in the
Second, The patients choose a videotape and music that are relaxing to them. The therapist assists them in determining which videotapes and music are actually relaxing to them
through the use of biofeedback.
Third, The patient's affirmations are then superimposed on the screen automatically in a sequential and repetitive manner using the Relax and Learn program. Through Behavioral techniques, the therapist also aids the patients in determining if it is beneficial to superimpose the same messages in an auditory manner as well.
Fourth, The patients are now ready to use our special "Relax and Learn Therapy Room" to watch, listen, and accept their messages while watching their favorite video.They sit in our patented Relax and Learn Chair where the music and auditory messages are heard through special speakers in the"Egg Chair." They see the video on a special large screen television.
Fifth, the messages, as well as the background video and the music, are easily changed. Therefore, as the patients progress using the "Relax and Learn Program", they are able to make changes in their affirmations as needed. If the patient desires, a videotape can be made with the patient's messages superimposed on it.Relax and Learn is an innovative, but proven technique in psychology.
Since "We become what we think about and dwell on", Relax and Learn is an effective method for individuals to gain control over themselves. Relax and Learn allows them to change the way they think or feel about someone or something. Once they reach their goals, their quality of life increases substantially.
Recent research indicate that this visual, repetitive method is significantly more effective than subliminal tapes in changing behavior. Since the messages are not subliminal and the patients know what messages they are receiving, they are more relaxed and trustful of the process. This approach also uses many effective hypnotic techniques. However,unlike the hypnotic process,in this process the patients are fully conscious and always in control.
Finally, the patients say that they like this process because of six very important reasons:
2. It is individualized.
3. It is cost-effective.
4. It is enjoyable.
5. It is relaxing.
6. It is effective.