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Time Line Therapy

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What is Time Line Therapy?

The therapeutic process called Time Line Therapy is a methodology in which a series of techniques are used to bring about changes on an unconscious level and alter behavior. The intention of this therapy is to help individuals refrain from being reactive to present situations based on past experiences. Time Line Therapy is a reprogramming process that releases the effects of negative experiences and helps a person let go of past influences.

Benefits of Time Line Therapy

  • Promotes iving in the present
  • Reduces fears
  • Manages anger tendencies
  • Releases negative emotions based on stored memories

Health Conditons Treated with Time Line Therapy

  • Anxiety
  • Apathy
  • Chronic illness
  • Depression
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Grief
  • Indifference / Stagnation
  • Procrastination
  • Sadness
  • Trauma / Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome

Timeline of Time Line Therapy

  • 350 B.C. - Aristotle is credited for first mentioning "stream of time" in his book Physics IV
  • 1890 - American philosopher and psychologist, William James, spoke of "linear memory."
  • Late 1970's - NLP Developers, Richard Bandler and John Grinde began combining the theory how memories are stored with hypnotherapy.
  • 1985 - Time Line Therapy created by Tad James, M.S., Ph.D.
  • 1988 - Time Line Therapy book written by Tad James and Wyatt Woodsmall was published. Title: Time Line Therapy and the Basis of Personality Compare Prices
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