The Transparent Hypnotist

Location: White Rock, BC
Cyber Location: www.vanceromane.com

1. Are you a full time hypnotist, a part-time hypnotist, a professional who incorporates hypnotism occasionally in your other practice, or are you a hobbyist?

FULL TIME since 1971. Part time since the 1960’s.

2. Do you specialize in any type of hypnotism?

SMOKING CESSATION, WEIGHT MANAGEMENT, STRESS MANAGEMENT. Other areas occasionally.

3. Is there any form of hypnotism that you do not practice and why (i.e. entertainment, past-life regression, pain management)?

No areas outside my expertise, or those best handled by physicians or psychologists.

4. Do you use self-hypnosis regularly in your life? If so, how?

Yes, dental, including tooth extraction; stress management, sleep, energy, motivation, etc.

5. Describe your hypnotism office or work setting.

We use about 1500-2000 square feet overlooking the ocean for computers, a recording studio, storage of books and recordings, etc.

6. Describe a typical day in your life.

I usually start off the day with some stretching, a little time on a weight machine, checking email. Most of my time is spent working with my office staff planning seminars, recordings, speaking to clients, researching hypnosis and related areas in my large hypnosis and mind power library with books dating back to the 1800’s. The rest of my time is spent visiting cities across Canada with seminars, with time set aside for family.

7. Where did you get your training in hypnotism and are you certified by any organization?

At age 9, I began reading everything I could find in the library on hypnotism, as I found the area of study fascinating. I attended many hypnosis courses and workshops including Maurice Kershaw in 1969; Dr. Freda Morris; Dr Gilligan and Dr. Carter in Ericksonian Hypnosis, and many, many others.  Dr. William Bryan, Jr.M.D. was also very influential in my training. I also attended many NLP courses. I have completed programs as a certified master hypnotist and hypnotherapist. I am a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, for many years, and have attended some of their conventions, as well as have been a guest speaker there.

8. What is the most fabulous hypnotism technique you use or prefer?

I find the Dave Elman methods combined with direct suggestions and indirect Ericksonian hypnosis to be most effective.

9. What was the worse moment you ever experienced in a hypnotism setting that ended up being a valuable learning experience?

I was about 13, and had just hypnotized a couple of school friends. They would get in a fight, and I would just snap my fingers and they would drop to the floor. I decided to implant a post hypnotic suggestion to Helmut that when I said the words “Spanish Armada”, he would instantly drop into hypnosis. It was very late at night and I whispered very quietly to Vince about “Spanish Armada”. I was very far from Helmut, but somehow he heard this. When I got home, the phone rang. Vince said that Helmut had gone back into hypnosis. I had to go back to Vince’s home to arouse Helmut from hypnosis. I was scolded by my parents for the late phone call. I quickly learned that the subconscious has a lot more sensitive hearing capabilities than the conscious mind.

10. Do you have any words of advice to potential clients or other hypnotists that you would like to share?

Ask your hypnotist about his experience in the area you wish to work upon, and with hypnosis in general, his training, and stay in touch with your inner feelings of comfort to work with that person. As for hypnotists, do not make promises like you will lose weight FOREVER. Do not treat medical or psychological conditions unless you have training in that area, you are a physician or a psychologist or working under referral. That includes depression. Be quick to refer people to the appropriate professional. Do not expect to get rich with hypnosis. Very few do. It should be a passion for the field and to help others. When I started hypnotizing in the 1960’s, it was rare to see any women in the field. Now there are many gifted women working with hypnosis. It was also rare to find any hypnotist in the telephone book. Now there are many. It is good to see those changes. Everyone should learn the priceless gift of self-hypnosis.