Testimonials
Stress, Depression and Phobias
Twenty years ago, at the lowest point in my life, both physically and mentally, I was in desperate need of help. I wasn’t even sure what kind of help I needed. A psychiatrist recommended an anti-depressant, which I took for about six months without any obvious results. Depression and fear still plagued me. In total desperation, I called a dentist friend of mine who had been taught by Dr. Rausch to use hypnosis in his practice of dentistry. This friend suggested to me that Dr. Rausch was by far the best user of hypnosis in the relief of fear, anxiety, and physical and mental pain. I immediately made arrangements to fly from Texas to Ontario, Canada, to see Dr. Rausch. After one two-hour session, my life changed dramatically. My entire outlook was totally different. Anxiety, fear, and pain were replaced by a sense of well being and an ability to deal with whatever might be troubling me.
Bill MacFarlane, Texas
Severe Stress, Anxiety and Depression
In 1982 I attended my first workshop on self-hypnosis with Dr. Rausch. What brought me to this point was desperation. I worked as a Construction Supervisor at that time, which kept me away from home and living in hotels. I traveled nationwide. I put in many hours per day and was under tremendous stress for 10 years or more. I developed severe chest pains, rapid heart beat, grinding teeth, sore jaw and numbness in my fingers and toes. It was frightening. I thought I was having problems with my heart. I was prescribed valium for five years and turned to alcohol in an attempt to deal with my problems. All the medication and the booze did not help. I was admitted to the hospital several times and on one occasion remained there for 14 days. After 14 days they sent me home telling me I had a heart like a horse. The problem was severe stress, anxiety and depression. I went to a well known local psychiatrist and had 10 sessions with him. He provided some insight into anger issues but the symptoms remained and nothing changed. Because of all the stress, I had to give up my job.
I decided to take Dr. Rausch’s course on Self-Hypnosis as a last resort. I was grasping at straws. I was very skeptical but decided it’s a day, what’s one day if it might help. During one particular self-hypnotic technique, I had a very dramatic personal experience that gave me insight and answers that changed my life. I suddenly had control and understood the reasons for my feelings of guilt and all the severe symptoms I had been living with. I felt total relief. I had never felt so good in my life. I felt like a new person. All my symptoms disappeared. The self-hypnotic techniques that I learned at the workshop became an integral part of my life.
I entered the Real Estate field and as a Real Estate agent some of the old symptoms would occasionally return when I was under stress. I can now handle these symptoms immediately, even while driving to an appointment. I can now sleep soundly, which I could never do before. I can now deal with any problems that arise, immediately. I feel much better physically and mentally. I can now deal with people and respond to them more effectively. My home life has improved tremendously. I had not been the easiest person to live with. My wife can vouch for that. She now appreciates me. My whole personality and outlook on life has changed. I am now in control. I now enjoy life.
To anyone reading this all I can suggest is, do yourself a favour. Take Dr. Rausch’s one day course on Self-Hypnosis. You won’t regret it.
Thank–you Dr. Rausch. You have a tremendous gift.
John Hennebry
Pain Control, Rapid Healing and Self-Esteem
In 1981 I was exposed to hypnosis for the first time in a very dramatic way. I needed extensive dental surgery for which general anesthesia is generally used. Because of a medical problem, general anesthesia was dangerous so I chose hypnosis as the alternative.
When I met Dr. Rausch, I had had no prior experience with hypnosis. I was very apprehensive and unsure about the whole situation. I didn’t have any self-confidence and I did not think I was a good hypnotic subject. Dr. Rausch assured me that everything would be fine. After two sessions he proceeded to surgically remove six teeth and insert a complete upper immediate denture without any pre-medication or freezing. The procedure was totally successful. I had no pain or discomfort. I needed no medication for pain after the procedure and healed extremely rapidly. I could not believe it.
During the actual surgery with hypnosis, Dr. Rausch taught me a self-hypnotic technique which not only made it possible to do the surgery without any medication or freezing but also gave me control and changed my life.
Since the experience of deep trance hypnosis so many years ago, self-hypnosis has become part of me. I have used it in many stressful periods of my life to deal with physical and extremely emotional problems.
Within a very short period of time, I lost my mother, my sister, my brother and my brother-in-law. As an alternative to prescribed medication, self-hypnosis made it possible for me to deal with the emotional pain. A particular self-hypnotic technique Dr. Rausch taught me made it possible for me to re-group, re-energize mentally and physically and deal with problems one day at a time. Over the years I have used self-hypnosis frequently in all sorts of situations.
When people ask me about my experience with hypnosis it is very difficult to explain it. Unless people have experienced hypnosis, they find it very difficult to comprehend how simple and effective it can really be. If people could experience hypnosis, they wouldn’t need mind altering drugs. For me, there is nothing I can’t handle. I’m the one that makes things happen or not happen. I am in control.
Thank you Dr. Rausch for helping me change my life.
Shirley Foster
Natural Childbirth and Post-Natal Recovery
I decided to use hypnosis to help with the birth of my two children. I have known Dr. Victor Rausch since I met my husband back in College. We were always intrigued by Victor’s knowledge and expertise with hypnosis and we talked about it with him quite a bit. When I became pregnant, Victor told us of some experiences that he had using hypnosis for the labour and the delivery of babies. I was excited and wanted to be hypnotized for the delivery of my babies. I wanted to make sure I could control the pain of labour.
Two weeks before my first child was born, I had a hypnosis session with Victor. The session was to help me use Self-Hypnosis because Victor would not be present while I was going into labour. I was given cues as to what would happen when I walked through the hospital door. The session went very well and I felt confident about what would happen.
When I arrived at the hospital I was 2 centimeters dilated. I had a contraction monitor and heart monitor for the baby’s heart hooked up to me. The contraction monitor was showing the intensity of the contractions. The nurses were very surprised to see my reaction to the contractions. I didn’t even know I was having a contraction. I felt very in control and was able to relax and let my body do what it needed to do. I was in labour for 1 hour and pushed the baby out in 15 minutes. The recovery from my childbirth was very rapid. I had layers of stitches from my episiotomy but they healed very quickly. I was back into my regular clothing when I left the hospital.
Seven years later with my second child the delivery was even quicker. My water broke at 4:30 in the morning, contractions started at 5:30 and my second child was born at 6:00am. I felt very in control and felt as if I didn’t have to do anything. The Self-Hypnosis allowed me to relax and let things happen naturally.
Dr. Rausch has an amazing ability to teach people how to trust in themselves to allow things to happen.
Athletic Performance and Self-Confidence
My name is Melanie and I am 18 years old. I am an elite gymnast from Sarnia, Ontario and I went to see Vic almost a year ago for some help with my training and competition. Before I saw Vic, I was having difficulty with some fear issues in the gym, and I was constantly filling my mind with negative thoughts which was a great disadvantage for my gymnastics. The session I had with Vic was great – I felt very comfortable and had no problem relaxing. Vic explained everything to me beforehand which made me feel even more comfortable. After the session, I felt re-energized and very positive. It felt like a very long time had passed when really it has only been a very short time.
Afterwards, (the following weeks and up until now) I have been more positive and have been able to work through my fears. Many people have noticed changes in me, including my coaches and parents. Training is more fun, and I don’t stress over the small stuff as much. I have learned to laugh at the little things. Vic has helped me to cope with pain and stress, and also to block out all negative thoughts.
I am very glad that I went to see Vic. I am a better person and athlete because of him and his special gift.
Melanie