The Thrill of Success

Do you ever have clients who do not keep you posted on their progress of change? I'd say many of us do. I know several hypnotist who consider clients they do not hear from as being successful. I'm not sure why this is? It seems like possible denial.

I try to keep an open door for past clients, always asking them to keep in touch, let me know how it is going, good days and bad days, etc. Now granted some do take advantage of this, and I think it is great. But then there are those I wonder about who do not respond to emails or phone calls following up.

Yesterday though, I had a new client who said she was recommended by a friend of a friend. She finally told me who (didn't know the full name, only a few sketchy details, but enough for me to know who). It was a client from a year ago who suffers from all sort of maladies related to the lungs, which cause immense depression. Medication she is on makes her very sensitive to light, so she, once a very outdoorsy person, now has to live life in the dim confines of her house, which she describes as a prison. Pretty glum. My heart broke for her at the time, but I thought it was great that she was taking a step forward to do something. For anonymity, I'll just say she had an addiction problem, and she wanted to kick it. Apparently she did after our session, which was the intent and expectation. It's just really good to get positive feedback.

So, clients, please realize that most of us hypnotists are interested in what is happening with you, good or bad. You bring us in on some pretty personal information, and we become invested in your outcomes. Please let us know how it is going.

And hypnotists, sharing your successes and pitfalls can always be a great help to others. If you care to share, please do so. Clients, too.