The James Braid Society began 2021 with an exciting and innovative first – its very first talk presented to a mainly UK-based audience from across the Atlantic.

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It was delivered via Zoom by Californian hypnotherapist Edward Philipp via Zoom and focused on the use of Emotional Control Tools (ECT) in therapy.

Edward began his talk demonstrating a couple of simple-to-use techniqus based on using fingers to give clients the ability to control, process, or eliminate negative emotions in the moment. Similar in some ways to the tapping processes of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT).

He expain that this method can quickly and easily reduce stress, emotional build up and potentially even conflict. The end goal is better emotional, spiritual and physical health.

Using the fingers he explained, was not only simple but similiar to natural hand wringing, thumb sucking, and fidgeting so it can be used covertly in public situations.

He has found that by teaching ECT, people can speak within a few moments with their fears and anxieties reducing to the extent that they are completely comfortable standing up in front of an audience and speaking.

"it virtually always calms clients and wows them with observable change which makes them highly receptive to hypnosis," says Edward.

"My goal is for them realise their own resourcefulness and to have a take-away they can continue to use and even share with friends, coworkers, and family."

With the help of two volunteers in the online audience, Edward demonstrately effectively his methods of stress control which he has taught to a wide range of groups including fellow therapiss and non-therapeutic organisations.