Unlocking the Power of Mindful Reprogramming for Lasting Change
In a world filled with constant challenges and opportunities for personal growth, many find themselves grappling with the age-old question: “Why can’t I make this change stick?” Enter Catherine Crockett-Witt, a seasoned hypnotherapist with a transformative approach to rewiring the mind for lasting change.
Sitting down with Catherine Crockett-Witt, it becomes evident that her passion for empowering individuals to take control of their lives runs deep. “I want to teach you an observation practice that takes only 15 minutes a day and allows us to reprogram our habits and affect any personal change we want,” she says, with a calm confidence that reflects years of experience in the field.
Crockett-Witt draws an intriguing parallel between humans and dogs, emphasizing the influence of subconscious beliefs on our thoughts and actions. “Just like a dog who gets kicked by a tall, dark-haired man, and then reflexively growls at all tall, dark-haired men that he sees, we too get errors in our belief system.”
The crux of Crockett-Witt’s teachings lies in the realization that up to 95% of our daily thoughts and actions are dictated by subconscious beliefs formed in childhood. “Our powerful subconscious is based on primitive reactions, in stored memories. It’s instinctual, intuitive, and it resists change,” she explains.
In a world where the subconscious often holds the reins, Crockett-Witt is on a mission to bridge the gap between the subconscious and conscious minds. “That’s why I want to teach you how taking the seat of awareness allows us to connect with our conscious and subconscious minds simultaneously, change our brainwave frequency quickly, understand ourselves compassionately, and program ourselves wisely.”
As Crockett-Witt delves into the mechanics of her method, it becomes clear that she is not merely guiding clients through a process; she is unveiling a portal to perceptions and intuitions previously thought unattainable. “I and my hypnotherapy clients get access to perceptions and intuitions we never thought possible before, leading to breakthroughs and, with practice, to easily and automatically act out our desired changes.”
An illustrative example Witt provides is that of a client who revisits a stored memory of longing for his parents’ attention. This memory, combined with the rush of happy chemicals upon receiving approval for academic success, shapes the client’s belief that his value is tied to exceptional results. “Doubt about his intrinsic value grows, and, like a self-fulfilling prophecy, he begins hiding his true emotions, pretending he’s not affected by his son’s apathy, for example, and he shuts down around his wife.”
Crockett-Witt’s approach, however, offers a path to liberation. By observing and emotionally connecting to his loss of intrinsic human value, the client’s inner observer learns he was valuable and the belief he made about his value was erroneous. And he learns to be more open and trusting, transforming his relationships. It’s a testament to the power of rewiring deep-seated beliefs and embracing a more authentic self.
“We can only meet each other at the level at which we’ve met ourselves,” Crockett-Witt asserts, underlining the profound impact that self-awareness can have on interpersonal connections. Her mission extends beyond individual transformation; it’s about fostering communities rooted in the core belief that healing is possible and that each person is inherently valuable and lovable.
In a mere 15 minutes a day, Crockett-Witt envisions a world where individuals come from a core belief that they are capable of healing any trauma and that they are whole, good enough, and lovable. “Can you imagine the type of communities we would have if more people were coming from this core belief?” she asks, painting a picture of a world where automatic responses stem from beliefs in one’s inherent worthiness.
As our conversation comes to an end, Crockett-Witt leaves me with a profound insight: “It’s my mission to help others connect with themselves at new levels via this fascinating mental and emotional observation practice.” In a society often marred by self-doubt and disconnection, Catherine-Witt’s focus on the internal observer offers a beacon of hope and a roadmap for profound personal transformation.
