“Wait a minute, Doc. Are you telling me you built a time machine?” Imagine if we could trace the roots of our emotions as easily as we recall our favorite movie lines. It’s a little-known fact that the vast majority of our emotional landscape is formed by the tender age …
To better understand this client session with a three year old, see the Part 1 post on this subject. Both clients had their younger selves “frozen in time”. What does that mean? Our psyche protects us by stopping the worst moments of a traumatic event from happening to protect our …
Curing Brain Fog: “Back To The Future” In 2010, I worked with a 40-year-old woman in New Zealand who experienced frequent “Brain Fog.” In this 8-minute recorded audio session you will heard her heal this emotional state in one session: When a client reports “Brain Fog,” it often indicates they …
Hi, I’m Clinton Matheny—though please, call me Clint. Yes, I was an air traffic controller once upon a time (more on that later). Now, I’m dedicated to sharing insights and practical strategies that support emotional well-being. In November 2024, I began adding AI “Deep Dive Podcast” episodes to accompany most …
This 7-minute episode of this “Deep Dive Podcast” recounts a pivotal experience for me and one of my first clients, dating back 40 years ago: As therapists, we hold the extraordinary capacity to spark insight, foster healing, and transform lives. Lucinda’s story is a poignant reminder that within every client …
This 15 minute Podcast will provide background on RTM and why RTM should be one of the number one “Evidence Based” therapy for PTSD Flashbacks and Intrusive memories: In the realm of mental health interventions, there exists a remarkable procedure that has consistently demonstrated its efficacy: the Reconsolidation of …
Why Doing Non-Content Psychotherapy is Healthy for the Therapist This is an 11-minute “Deep Dive” on how to avoid burnout in the psychotherapy profession : Psychotherapy, at its core, is about guiding clients through their emotional and psychological landscapes. Traditionally, therapists delve into the content of their clients’ narratives, …
This 13-minute “Deep Dive” Podcast is about a very effective trauma cure that has had many names – NLP Trauma/Phobia Cure, The Movie Technique, The Rewind Procedure, and currently The Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM): I observed a devastating aviation accident on May 30, 1972, at Greater Southwest Airport. …
This “Reconsolidation” method session on depression took place in 1985. There are two other post on this blog dealing with depression using a different method: https://clintmatheny.com/healing-major-depression/ & healing-depression-disassociation-using-clean-language-16-year-follow-up/ This is a 10-minute “Deep Dive Podcast” on this story: A 28 year old man I will call “Bill” came to see …
This is an 11-minute “Deep Dive” Podcast: Matthew Perry, a famous actor who starred in the TV sitcom “Friends”, had a history of drug and alcohol abuse. He spent over nine (9) million dollars and half of his life in and out of treatment or sober-living centers, had 14 stays …
This is an 18-minute “Deep Dive” Podcast: A trauma is not an experience. It is an emotional response to an experience. A trauma is something that happens to you and that makes you so upset that it overwhelms you. A trauma can also caused depression. What is a trauma …
Note: All postings with a # symbol are “Clean Language” therapy interventions. This is a short 13 minute “Deep Dive” overview of Clean Language : Clean language therapy is a type of psychotherapy that utilizes specifically worded questions and open-ended responses, which allow clients to access the subconscious and explore …
The 13th century poet Rumi wrote, “the cure for pain is in the pain”. Amidst the myriad of complex therapies and interventions, a revolutionary technique stands out for its simplicity and profound impact: FreeSpotting. This method is not just another band-aid for emotional turmoil; it is a transformative practice that …
This article discusses a highly successful method for treating PTSD, in existence since 1980. It has only recently received funding for research to assess its efficacy and potentially recognize it as an “Evidence-Based Practice.” Over the past 44 years, this technique has been known by various names, including the VK …
WARNING: This Is About Sexual Abuse This 10-minute podcast shares my journey of uncovering and healing a 48-year-old repressed memory through a therapy session using the “Clean Language” method: When I was a teenager in the 1960s, I walked out of a movie called, ‘A Town Without Pity’ during …
This Podcast is 8-minutes long and presents a case study with a long-term follow-up showcasing the efficacy of “Clean Language” therapy in addressing trauma-related depression: In 1993, a thirty-three year old woman embarked on a significant journey to overcome her “Major Depression,” which led to a reflective interview nearly three …
This is my second posting with follow ups on healing “Depression” with “Clean Language”. This is 9-minute “Deep Dive Podcast” on a 2006 session that cured my client’s depression : The first posting was using Clean Language on Metaphors to heal depression (see the link at bottom of page) …
Over 60 years ago, the song and movie score “What’s It All About?” were introduced to the world, echoing a timeless question: What’s it all about? What is your purpose in life? This is a 7- minute “Deep Dive Podcast” into your purpose of life: The question “What …
We each operate with a personal emotional palette—5 to 7 core emotional states that quietly shape our daily experience. These aren’t fleeting moods; they’re the baseline tones that color nearly every thought, reaction, and interaction, unless something truly out of the ordinary is happening. The first step is simple but …
I have been using “Clean Language” interventions that were developed by David Grove and co-developer Cei Davies Linn for over thirty- one years. Unfortunately, this very eloquent modality has not received the attention it deserves in the therapy community. This might be helpful: what-is-clean-language-therapy/ In 1994, Nancy was my first …
My Journey with Clean Language Therapy In 1993, I had the privilege of learning “Clean Language” from David Grove, a therapist from New Zealand. This innovative approach, known as “Clean Language Therapy,” quickly proved itself to be a powerful method for helping clients heal from traumatic memories. My confidence in …
Back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, I successfully worked with 10 kids that were diagnosed with ADHD by psychiatrists (sometimes without seeing or talking to their patient ). Their parents had not purchased Ritalin and were looking for other avenues. Over the past 20 years I have also …
Over 26 years ago, I unknowingly used a therapy technique called a “Pattern Interrupt” with my beloved uncle, a World War II veteran haunted by PTSD. My uncle, then 83 years old, was a USMC World War II veteran who had battled PTSD for over 53 years due to a …
Most therapists have worked with adult clients that were amnesic to certain parts of their past that were caused by childhood traumas. Have you ever worked with a person that was totally amnesic to their identity? This condition is called “Retrograde or Dissociative Amnesia”. This is a 7-minute “Deep Dive” …
This is a 15-min “Deep Dive” Podcast on why you voted as you did in the 2024 election: “Sorting for Self” vs. “Sorting for Others” has offered me valuable insights into how individuals process information, make decisions, or and relate to the world around them. After reading this post, you …
This is a 17-minute “Deep Dive Podcast” about four (4) very unusual emergencies : I served as an FAA air traffic controller from 1967 to 2004, and I’ve worked as a psychotherapist since 1984. As the title suggests, I truly believe I was both the unluckiest and the luckiest …
This story describes how a repressed traumatic memory was triggered and resurfaced three decades after the event, and it explores the impact of this repressed memory on friendships I’ve cherished. This is a 12-minute “Deep Dive Podcast” on these two events: …
I received this email below in December 2023, on a client’s use of the “Placebo Procedure”. This is an 11-minute “Deep Dive” audio on her experiences in curing her eczema: It only takes a few minutes to do this procedure. Watch the other 3 posts on the power of …
Around 1978, I watched the TV BBC Program Series “7 Up” on the PBS. It was a video documentary based on a group of 7 year old kids from different social/economic backgrounds in the UK. Thereafter, the producers did video followups with these interviewed kids every 7 years. The latest …
“In a healing journey, pain and emotions are like transient whispers of the heart; once mended, they often fade into the silent archives of our being.” Clint Matheny Since beginning my “Fear of Flying” practice in 1985, and mainly using the Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) procedure, I’ve made it …
Three and a half decades ago, a client approached me with a question: could she retrieve memories of her mother from before she was four years old? She had lost her mother to pneumonia at that tender age and retained no conscious recollection of her, save for the funeral. She …
I am going to teach you a few techniques to interrupt a panic attack. First you should get a diagnosis that you were actually experiencing an emotional panic attack. First see your primary care provider to determine if you are having panic attacks, panic disorder or another condition, such as …
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Recently I have read that most people hold their stress in their pelvic floor muscles and if you learn how to relax these muscles, you can interrupt the stress response. These tight muscles can cause not only psychological issues such as feelings of anxiety, they can cause physiological issues such …
“People like people like themselves or people they would like to be like.” Author unknown In 1985, I attended a twenty day communications and therapy workshop in Houston . The course was spread over ten weekends and on the first day we spent a few hours on “Rapport”.The definition of …
Check out the 13 minute AI podcast “Deep Dive” by Google LM, which explores the emotional state of “Peace” from my writings below: In 1988, I attended a five-day advanced Ericksonian hypnosis workshop in New Orleans. One morning we were asked to get into groups of three and to use …
We humans have an unconscious way of storing time. I’m sure you have heard these statements: “ Put that behind you and get on with the future”, or “I’m looking forward to seeing you”. After reading this post you will have a better understanding of how you store time on …
Ever feel stuck in a habit you wish you could break? What if the key to change wasn’t willpower, but a simple shift in identity? Let’s explore the Swish Pattern-a powerful technique to rewire your brain for lasting transformation. This 8-minute “Deep Dive Podcast” dives into the probably most effective …
You have core beliefs that guide the decisions you make. They affect how you interpret the events in your life and they influence the way you think, behave, and feel. This post is about changing a core limiting belief (imprint) you made up before you were eight (8) years old. …
Tom Stone started using this very effective therapy modality that he calls, “ The In Technique ” over twenty years ago on painful emotions (PTSD, grief, anxiety, etc). I have used it for over ten years. Tom and I both believe that when we were infants we learned to avoid …
I started using the Eye Movement Integration procedure (EMI) around 1991. It is a brief therapy technique that is effective in treating acute and post-traumatic stress, also phobias, the symptoms associated with addictions and negative or self-limiting thoughts. EMI is a neuro-therapeutic method for accessing and integrating traumatic memories and …
By using the Dynamic Spin technique, you can free yourself from negative thinking or self-criticism. You can also reduce or eliminate any physical discomfort, self-doubt, or emotional barrier that prevents you from achieving your goals in a short time. The best way to test this technique is to apply it …
Reimprinting by using the“Back To The Future” approach and “Clean Language” techniques can be transformative, offering a way for individuals to address and heal from deep-rooted challenges, thereby enabling them to transcend their past limitations without reexperiencing the traumatic memories. I provide tissue free therapy sessions. As a premier technique, …
Transforming Your Inner Dialogue – Practice Compassion Towards Yourself And Be Your Own Best Friend: This is an 11-minute “Deep Dive” Podcast on how to be your best friend: Many of us experience a constant stream of inner dialogue, while others may have very little. Let me guide you on …
What if cruelty isn’t always monstrous, but simply a result of misaligned perspectives? This is a 14-minute “ Deep Dive Podcast”: The question of what causes human evil—cruelty, indifference, and acts of harm—has haunted philosophers, mental health workers, and theologians for centuries. We’ve blamed ideology, trauma, biology, and social conditions. …
Perceptual positions are the ways we perceive ourselves and others in any situation. There are three main perceptual positions: self, other, and observer. Each position has its own advantages and disadvantages, but they can also be misaligned or distorted, leading to confusion, conflict, or dissatisfaction. In this article, I will …
This is a 14-minute “Deep Dive” podcast that explores the concept of the “Second Perceptual Position” or “The Other Perceptual Position “. Are people at any given moment in time doing their best? Maybe they are ! Have you ever been so angry that you did or said something that …
First I have to explain the two (2) most important perceptual positions in which we experience the world. 1st Position: being in our body, seeing what we see now/or what we saw then through our own eyes, hearing what we hear through our ears, and feeling what we feel now/or …
Do you have a strong sense of self? If so, you’re less likely to join a cult. Read on to learn more. This is an 18 minute “Deep Dive” podcast into this area of your identity: My language patterns in this post might seem unusual. You may want to have …
This is a 10-minute Podcast on the Yellow Brick Road: And here’s why – “The Wizard of Oz” has probably been seen by almost every adult over forty years old in the western world. It was produced in 1939, has shown on TV since the 1980’s, and everyone remembers …
