Presentations at 12 High Schools in 120 Days

One of the busy (and fun!) times of the year is first semester of the academic calendar.  That's because of the relationships I have with a group of educators who teach at high schools in Montgomery County, Maryland.  They kindly invite me on campus to speak with students about hypnosis as an altered state of consciousness.

Last week was my 12th school visit of the semester as I spent the day at Bethesda Chevy Chase (BCC) High School to guest speak with psychology students.  This was my first time at BCC and the visit with a big-time success.  The kids were engaged in the topic and I attracted an amazing group of volunteers.

Here is what the teacher who hosted me shared about the reaction to my presentation and demonstration of hypnosis:

 

Marc - thanks again for giving up your day to meet with the Psychology students at BCC. I heard a lot of great feedback from the students throughout the day and after school. Many staff members also commented that kids were talking about the experience in their classes. It was a great way to finish before break.  I look forward to arranging your visit next year.

Paul F. Soboslay

B-CC High School

Social Studies Department

AP & IB Psychology

 

A visualization exercise demonstrates the power of the subconscious.  I then solicit volunteers who are interested in experiencing a hypnosis induction.

 

 

Students at Blake High School Get "Psyched" About Hypnosis

I'd like to extend my thanks to the psychology teachers and students at James Hubert Blake High School in Silver Spring, Maryland for how warmly I was received yesterday.  My Hypnotic Experience show attracted a wonderful group of volunteers.

 

 

On-Campus Hypnotic Experience Gets a Thumbs Up

For the past seven years I have donated my time to speak on campus at Montgomery County high schools to students who are enrolled in psychology or health about hypnosis.  My presentation focuses on the power of positive thinking, and its benefits on wellness, confidence, and academic and athletic performance.  I include a basic hypnotic induction for the students who are interested in experiencing hypnosis.

How is my presentation received?

Admittedly, I don’t always get a lot of real-time feedback from the students.  I believe I share a lot of entertaining anecdotes, yet the lack of response from the kids often leads me to conclude I’m not as funny as I’d like to think.

That is why I am very appreciative when a teacher who hosts me asks their students to provide me with feedback.  This isn’t an ego play for me.  Rather, it is wonderful validation that I am helping high schoolers learn and move forward with a focus on the positive.

Here are comments provided to me by psychology students at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown, Maryland after my visit in October.

Thanks to Sharon Gardner, one of the school’s wonderful psychology teachers, for hosting me.

 

 

-Thank you for visiting Seneca Valley High School.  I enjoyed the show and you had me screaming internally when the volunteers flopped over.  You bring a positive vibe, and it spreads throughout the environment.

-Thank you for giving me more knowledge about hypnosis.  I love everything you taught us.  It was so meaningful for me.

-Being hypnotized was a really cool experience, so thank you for sharing that.

-What I found interesting was what you said about football players getting hypnotized to perform better and play without overthinking.

-It was nice seeing hypnosis in real life, other than on TV.  You were really good, and I am convinced that it’s all about our mind and not being controlled.

-Your presentation was amazing.  I really thought your intro and ability to create a safe and comfortable aura for your audience was great.  I was also amazed at the fact that throughout your entire presentation you performed with extreme confidence.

-It was a fun experience, and I enjoyed your jokes.  Being hypnotized was weird, but in a cool and fun way.

-Thank you for coming to our school and showing us how hypnotism actually works and talking about the stigma around it.  Your performance was very interesting to watch.

-I totally fooled my friend when I volunteered.  The jokes weren’t bad either.

My Hypnotic Visit to Northwest High School

Each academic year I donate my time to speak on campus at more than a dozen Montgomery County high schools about hypnosis as an altered state of consciousness.  My presentation includes a demonstration of a basic hypnotic induction for volunteers.

It all started years ago when I sent an Email to Dr. Joe Swope, the psychology teacher at Northwest High School in Germantown, Maryland, with the idea he host me as a guest speaker.  Dr. Swope gave me a shot, which I am forever appreciative of.

It's why I was jazzed to make a return to Northwest High School this past week to visit with Dr. Swope and his psychology students.  Here is what Dr. Swope shared on Twitter, which includes a couple of awesome photos from my day on campus at Northwest.

Incredibly lucky to have Marc Hausman talk to our psychology classes about hypnosis! https://t.co/qWrNBelqc7 #APpsych#Hypnosis @NorthwestJags @mrussellhausman pic.twitter.com/zOGuvOyaJ9

— Joe Swope (@swopepsych) October 27, 2022