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You will hear one voice in one ear speaking to one part of your brain, while another voice in the other ear speaks to a different part of the brain. Very unusual, very pleasurable, and very effective.

There are no "questionable" subliminal messages on our CDs. You will find no short-term motivational hype. You will not hear fluffy affirmations or wishful positive statements. Rather, you will hear Paul R. Scheele, cofounder of Learning Strategies Corporation, skillfully guide your mind so that you get the results you want. To improve your life, sometimes all it takes is guidance to evoke your inner wisdom.

Paraliminal recordings increase your personal power by activating your "whole mind" with a precise blend of music and words. Each session is carefully scripted by Paul, trained in neuro-linguistic programming, whole mind learning, and preconscious processing, to give you the best CD for your investment.

Special “Holosync” audio tones, developed by Centerpointe Research Institute, are embedded in the recordings so that you automatically enter the ideal brain state for relaxation and learning.

State-of-the-art digital recording produces a soothing 3-D sound that allows music and voices to project spatially in your head. Truly, nothing else gets results like a Paraliminal CD.

Customers say that these are the best recordings they have ever heard. Judge for yourself. You will soon know why our customers keep coming back for additional CDs.

"Paraliminal" is not "subliminal"

We began publishing Paraliminals at the urging of our clients. They had been using subliminal and relaxation tapes without getting benefits they had been promised. They asked us to develop recordings using the advanced human performance technologies that have made our seminars so popular and effective.

"Subliminal" recordings hide positive statements or affirmations in music or environment sounds. The theory is that if you listen to subliminals for 30 to 60 days you will become whatever the messages say.

You may be pleased to know that there are no subliminal messages on Paraliminal recordings.

Paul R. Scheele introduces each Paraliminal CD with the purpose or programming parameters for the listening session.

Then, Paul skillfully guides you to a state of relaxed alertness while original music plays in the background.

When you are relaxed, music fades and Paul's voice transforms into multiple voices. The left voice generally weaves metaphors for the creative right brain, and the right voice generally leads you through logical change processes for the analytical left brain.

The multiple voices soothe and relax. Do not try to listen to the voices—just enjoy the flow and rhythm.

To finish, Paul's voices become one and music returns as he guides you back to full alertness.

Because of the power of the Paraliminal process, you do not have to listen to Paraliminals nonstop to get results. Follow the guidelines presented in the instructions. Should you ever need help, feel free to contact us.

Principle Educational and Therapeutic Technologies Involved

SALT

The Paraliminal technology can be most readily identified as an application of Suggestive-Accelerative Learning and Teaching (SALT) methodologies. The essence of this set of instructional methods uses an unusual combination of physical relaxation exercises, mental concentration and suggestive principles. These are intended to strengthen a person's ego and expand his or her mental capabilities while material to be learned is presented dynamically with relaxing music (Schuster & Gritton, 1986).

The basic theory behind SALT is that as humans we operate with unity of our conscious and paraconscious mind. Theory also states that suggestion is the key to using our mental reserves to accelerate learning. The use of SALT techniques according to Dr. Caskey (1980), "permits information to be absorbed more readily by the individual by bypassing emotional barriers which accompany most learning activities and it results in a larger percentage of learned material being retained in the long-term memory area of the brain."

With SALT techniques the resulting learning has been found to be faster, more enjoyable, with high retention rates, while the self-concept of the learner is enhanced (Caskey, 1980).

Paraliminal learning sessions have been designed using the theories and methods of SALT, and Dr. Georgi Lozanov's original works in Suggestopedia—which will be described later. The result is a collection of unique learning experiences which accelerate the listener past their blocks and into new ways of dealing with their personal and professional issues.

NLP

The second most significant foundation in the development of the Paraliminal technology is Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Known as "The study of the structure of subjective experience" (Dilts, et al., 1980), NLP is an extension of several sciences. Developed by Dr. John Grinder and Richard Bandler (Grinder & Bandler, 1975, 1976), it has its roots in linguistics, neurology, and psychology.

NLP is a model for understanding the basic processes used by all human beings to encode, transfer, guide, and modify behavior. "Neuro" stands for the idea that neurological processes cause all behavior. "Linguistic" refers to the way that neural processes are represented, ordered and sequenced into models and strategies through language and communication systems. "Programming" refers to the way internal sensory systems are organized for the achievement of specific outcomes. In sum, NLP is "The New Science of Achievement" (Robbins, 1986).

Paraliminal learning sessions employ the NLP technology in several ways. First, in the development of special linguistic structures to ensure ideal suggestions are presented. Second, in the creation of specific therapeutic patterns to enhance the process of learning and change. Third, in the actual delivery of messages on the CDs. This includes the choice of voice qualities, music phrasing and tonal marking, as well as the selection of sensory specific language.

Summary

SALT and NLP technologies share the common goal of using communication to accelerate the process of human learning and change. Both are equally concerned with the medium and the message. Both stress the importance of process rather than content. And central to both models is the use of therapeutic and educational suggestion.

The Paraliminal technology is an application of these two technologies, combined with sophisticated digital audio imaging effects and production techniques. Testimonial accounts of the benefits are plentiful. To give credence to client results, the various components of each technology will be examined in the pages that follow.

The next section will present the elements of SALT technology then the elements of NLP employed in Paraliminal learning sessions will be examined.

Suggestive-Accelerative Learning and Teaching

Early in this century, Professor William James in his essay, "The Energies of Men," said that very few people live up to their full potential. "As a rule," he wrote, "men habitually use only a small part of the powers which they actually possess and which they might use under appropriate conditions."

It wasn't until much later that a systematic effort in the field of human memory and learning bore out what Dr. James had realized. In the 1960's the extensive research of Dr. Georgi Lozanov, a Bulgarian psychiatrist, developed a new approach to accelerate learning and use the superpowers of mind. He applied elements of suggestion techniques and relaxation to classroom learning and termed the methods Suggestopedia (Lozanov, 1971). In America these methods have become known as suggestive-accelerative approaches to learning (Schuster, et al., 1976).

These techniques have been shown to be, "successful in increasing the amount of material learned in a given time or reducing the amount of time necessary to learn new material in a wide variety of subject matter areas at almost all educational levels" (Caskey, 1980).

Elements of SALT

There are several elements to SALT methods that we will examine in relation to the Paraliminal technology. They are:

10 Principles
Whole Brain Education
Imagery
Music
Suggestion
Relaxation

These elements of SALT technology will be examined, one at a time in the pages that follow.

• 10 Principles
Ten interdependent principles support SALT methods as described in depth by Dr. Owen Caskey (1980). They are:

1) "A comfortable, attractive learning setting increases acquisition and retention." Paraliminal learning sessions make use of this by encouraging the listener to create just such an environment prior to listening.

2) "A relaxed state (physically and mentally) enhances learning and retention." Paraliminal learning sessions induce such states prior to the learning session.

3) "Bilateral hemisphere input into the brain (whole-brain learning) increases acquisition of new material." Paraliminal learning sessions are recorded in stereophonic 3-D sound, giving independent messages to each ear. (See more on this in the next section on whole brain learning.)

4) "Simultaneous use of the conscious and unconscious learning (double-planeness) makes learning easier and more productive." Paraliminal learning sessions have linguistically structured, indirectly suggestive messages to engage the paraconscious mind, while delivering direct suggestion to the conscious mind.

5) "An organized methodology (components and sequence) overcomes the anti-suggestive barriers which reject or inhibit new learning." Paraliminal learning sessions deliver specific step-by-step instructions to lead the listener through the learning process.

6) "Methodology emphasizing didactic, psychological, multisensory, and artistic elements increases learning and retention." Paraliminal learning sessions make specific requests of the listener. In addition, valid psychological principles are used for content along with 3-D special effects, environmental sounds and original score music used to create a unique internal sensory environment.

7) "Enhancing of psychohygenic conditions focuses concentration, while a musical background relaxes, resulting in increased recall and long-term memory." Special attention is given to offer strong self-esteem building messages on all Paraliminal learning sessions. The music is especially written and arranged to create optimal mental concentration.

8) "Retention is increased if information is viewed as being creditable and from an authoritative source." Promotional literature uses testimonials and stresses the legitimacy of the underlying technologies. Also promoted is the credibility of Learning Strategies Corporation and the academic credentials of the CD's author.

9) "A positive and encouraging learning atmosphere increases learning and retention." Paraliminal learning sessions have been carefully scripted, to the subtlest detail, to ensure positive wording and goal orientation.

10) "Success in learning heightens self-concepts and promotes personal adjustment and self-confidence." The increments of progress in learning are kept reasonable to ensure success with each listening.

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• Whole Brain Education

In the last decade, an enormous amount of literature has been written on the subjects of Left Brain, Right Brain and Whole Brain Education. Based on the research on hemispheric specialization, (Benson, 1985), (Watzlawick, 1978), (Williams, 1983), (Segalowitz, 1983), (Springer, 1981), (Clark, 1986), (Blakeslee, 1980), (Porac, 1981), (Corballis & Beale, 1983), (Fadely & Hosler, 1983), Paraliminal learning sessions have been designed to offer independent messages to each hemisphere. This is accomplished through the selection of hemispherically relevant content, hemispherically compatible linguistic structures and vocally modulated delivery of the messages.

According to research, the left hemisphere's main function is translation of perceptions into logical, semantic and phonetic representations of reality. It also serves to communicate with the outside world on the basis of logical analytical coding.

Paraliminal learning sessions deliver into the right ear, the message for the left hemisphere since the ears are neurologically cross wired (Corballis & Beale, 1983). These messages include specific descriptions of linear, sequential processes like the step-by-step procedures of particular NLP change processes, and detailed and logical explanations of various concepts and concrete experiences.

The right hemisphere is highly specialized in the holistic grasping of complex relationships, patterns configurations and structures. Its associations are non linear (via, free associations).

On the Paraliminal learning sessions, the messages given to this hemisphere, through the left ear, follow right hemisphere language patterns. According to Dr. Paul Watzlawick (1978), and Linda Williams (1983), these include: condensations, figurative language, giving bits of the whole, ambiguities, puns, allusions, visual imagery, fantasy, evocative language, metaphor, and multisensory language.

• Imagery

Imagery is perhaps the most potent tool in the process of accelerating learning in humans. Largely underestimated by most educators and learners, imagery holds phenomenal potential for revolutionizing education. More importantly it is an awesome force in directing the process of change.

As Dr. Eric Klinger (1981) puts it, "Clinical evidence indicates strongly...that modifying imagery modified the models or schemata that underlie subsequent behavior." He goes on to say, "...working on a person's imagery gives us direct access to the processes necessary for change. It would make imagery techniques among our most powerful techniques for intervening in people's lives." (p. 10)

Each Paraliminal CD makes full use of imagery in many ways. They employ sophisticated refinements on the instruction of guided imagery. For example, the Paraliminal technology encourages full-sensory imagery, distinguishing associated imagery from disassociated imagery when appropriate (Bandler, 1987).

• Music

Music is processed primarily in the right hemisphere (Gordon, 1970). Studies have found that the type of musical background can play a significant role in various learning tasks (Lozanov, 1971), (Bordon & Schuster, 1976), (Schuster & Mouzon, 1982).

Paraliminal learning sessions are produced with all originally scored music, arranged following the specifications outlined by Lozanov teacher-trainer Peter Kline.

• Suggestion

The proper creation of suggestion is well outlined in the literature of SALT (Schuster & Gritton, 1986), in the NLP works of Bandler and Grinder (1975, 1977), (Grinder & Bandler 1981), and in the hypnosis literature on Dr. Milton Erickson (Haley, 1967). Among the considerations used in the development of Paraliminal CD scripts, one of the most significant was to distinguish between direct and indirect verbal suggestion. In most cases, indirect suggestion is used.

Types of indirect suggestion used in Paraliminal learning sessions include: truisms, implied causatives, simple binds, focusing questions, double binds, yes sets, compounding suggestions and complex contingent suggestions. The importance of employing these techniques of suggestion is that the paraconscious mind follows the instruction without arousing resistance from the conscious mind (Erickson, et al., 1976).

• Relaxation

Relaxed states of alertness are critical to the suggestive-accelerative learning experience. Evidence of this is found in much educational research. As Schuster and Gritton (1986) concluded, "Students generally learn better when they are relaxed thoroughly and consistently...than when they are anxious and nervous." (p. 83)

Consistent with these findings in education (Clark, 1986), as well as with findings in therapy (Grinder & Bandler, 1982), Paraliminal learning sessions rely on creating relaxed states of mind. This is accomplished primarily through therapeutic suggestion and the use of progressive relaxation (Jacobson, 1957).

Summary

Suggestive-Accelerative Learning and Teaching methods are at the cutting edge of human development technology. Paraliminal audio cassette learning technology is a direct application of the principles set forth by SALT researchers.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming

In addition to collaborative books by Grinder and Bandler and their respective writings, other authors have written extensively on the subject (Robbins, 1986), (Lankton, 1980), (Gordon, 1978), (Cameron-Bandler, 1985), (Cameron-Bandler, et al., 1985), (Jacobson, 1983, 1986), (Meese, et al., 1985) to name just a few. However, this paper will not examine the underpinnings of the NLP technology. Rather, it will focus on where the Paraliminal technology has borrowed from NLP.

There are three major areas in which Paraliminal learning sessions use NLP technology. These include:

Linguistic Structuring
Specific Change Techniques
Delivery of the Messages

In the pages that follow, these major areas of application will be summarized.

Linguistic Structuring

In their landmark book, The Structure of Magic, Vol. 1, (1975), Grinder and Bandler describe the linguistic structures which prevent and accelerate human communication and change. Ill-formed linguistic structures tend to be wrought with common deletions, distortions and generalizations. Such language patterns tend to prevent people from gaining access to the rich resources within.

On the other hand, well-formed linguistic structures tend to be goal oriented and shape a positive framework for accessing one's internal resources (Grinder, 1973). In constructing the scripts for the Paraliminal learning sessions, proper well-formed linguistic structures are used to keep the listener goal oriented and positive.

At times, the language is "artfully vague" (Grinder & Bandler, 1981) following the patterns of Dr. Milton Erickson. This allows the right hemisphere the maximum room for personalizing the content of the representations made in the mind. This phenomenon based on the "pars-pro-toto principle" (Watzlawick, 1978), lets the right hemisphere have immediate recognition of a totality on the basis of one essential (unspecified) detail.

Paraliminal learning sessions also use linguistic structuring to help block the left hemisphere from interfering with the change process. This is accomplished by the use of: illusion of alternatives, symptom displacements and problem reframing. These techniques prevent self-sabotage from the conscious mind. [Such sabotage is often used as a primary justification for the use of subliminal technology in personal development CDs (Dixon, 1981).]

Specific Change Techniques

In the therapeutic community, Grinder and Bandler have been heralded for eliciting extremely accurate representations of perhaps the greatest change masters of our time. Their models include the work of Virginia Satir of family therapy, Dr. Fritz Perls of Gestalt therapy, Dr. Gregory Bateson of psychology, and Dr. Milton Erickson, M.D., of hypnotherapy. In Dr. Erickson's forward to Grinder and Bandler's book on his work (1975), he states, "...it is a much better explanation of how I work than I, myself, can give."

The Paraliminal learning sessions use many of the actual change patterns described in the works of NLP. Several include: reframing, new behavior generation, collapsing realities, anchoring, chaining states, future pacing, stepping into resource, submodality manipulation and timeline therapy.

Each change technique is described in a step-by-step fashion to the left hemisphere of the listener. The listener is given the opportunity to follow along by filling in relevant content from his or her own experience at each step in the technique.

Delivery of the Message

• Vocal Variety

Vocal variety in the delivery of instructional material has been an integral part of suggestive-accelerative learning and teaching techniques (Clark, 1986), (Schuster & Gritton, 1986), (Lozanov, 1978), (Caskey, 1980). Intonation and rhythm are cited as key variants.

Dr. Erickson brought the art of delivering suggestion to a high level of refinement (Grinder & Bandler, 1981). Paraliminal learning sessions use a melodious, sonorous voice trained by years of clinical experience and voice instructors to be ideal for the application.

(It should be noted that this is a huge distinction from "Hypnotic" self-improvement tapes that rely on boring, monotonous delivery of authoritarian commands like, "sleep!".)

• Double Induction/Confusion

Upon first listening, two independent messages coming into different ears can be confusing. This confusion is actually an integral part of the Paraliminal technology. Developed over years of clinical research, Dr. Erickson refined what he called his "Confusion Technique".

It is essentially a way of playing with the communication in order to “...introduce progressively an element of confusion into the question of what is meant, thereby leading to an inhibition of responses called for but not allowed to be manifested and hence to an accumulating need to respond.” (Haley, 1967, p. 156)

The confusion technique is primarily a hypnotic technique to bypass the critical mind. Since the critical/logical mind cannot respond, the paraconscious tends to take over, building up a strong potential to respond. This technique was further developed by Grinder and Bandler in their lecturing style during the mid and late 1970's. It was then picked up and refined as a “double-induction” of hypnosis by Drs. Steve Gilligan and Paul Carter in their seminars on Ericksonian hypnosis.

Paraliminal learning sessions, by the nature of their dual-voice effect, create the Ericksonian phenomenon. The resulting positive effects are best achieved when the CD is listened to from start to finish. This allows for the progressive introduction of confusion. One of the key reasons why listeners are instructed to create a “special time” for listening to the CD in its entirety is to enhance this effect.

• Pacing

NLP “Pacing” techniques are another way that the delivery of the message is enhanced. Pacing is a technique of matching vocal patterns to physiological experiences of the listener (Laborde, 1984). For example, the listener's breathing rhythms can be paced by the rhythm of the word phrases on the CD. Another example is to comment on tunnel vision occurring as a person is asked to gaze at one spot on the wall. The effect is the development of profound levels of unconscious rapport (Grinder & Bandler, 1981).

• Other Techniques

Another NLP technique used in the delivery of messages includes tonal marking or anchoring. This is the process of assigning a nonverbal stimulus to a specific subjective experiences. Psychologists as far back as Pavlov in the 1800's understood this as stimulus-response conditioning.

Another technique is to specify all sensory systems—visual, auditory and kinesthetic—when guiding the imagery of the listener. The resulting “Full Sensory Imagery”, is superior to single sensory imaging in its impact on the listener's experience (Klinger, 1981).

Summary

The Paraliminal learning sessions rely on the remarkable power and effectiveness of the NLP technology in their script designs and studio recordings. With NLP, the Paraliminal technology capitalizes on the opportunity for truly multi-level communication, using both hemispheres of the brain and tapping the unconscious reserves of mind.

Conclusion

“Human beings possess capabilities of mind, literally beyond genius.”—Dr. Barbara Brown, physiologist, developer of biofeedback.

“We are only now on the threshold of knowing the range of educability of man.”—Dr. Jerome Bruner, Harvard University.

Findings in the literature on human development, learning and therapeutic change, point to a new age of personal and professional growth. Because of decades of pioneering efforts on all fronts, new vistas are being realized that seemed unattainable a few short years ago.

The commercial educational market is currently a multi-billion dollar industry. Innovators in learning and human development technologies are needed. The challenge is to create brain-compatible learning methods that are cost effective, enjoyable to use, and achieve the necessary results. Learning Strategies Corporation has introduced one such innovation with the Paraliminal technology of audio cassette learning.

When someone approaches a learning situation, as purchasers of audio cassettes do, they come with a two-sided mind. As Williams (1983) puts it, “We must encourage them to use it, to develop both types of thinking so that they have access to the fullest range of possible mental abilities.” (p. 190). The Paraliminal learning sessions are the only commercially available audio learning cassettes to do this.

Paraliminal learning sessions apply the new theories and principles recently discovered to improve the human condition. As research continues, greater understanding of the mechanisms of learning and change will undoubtedly be revealed. Then, what potential can be reached by human beings?

The Secret to choosing Paraliminal CDs for your own use

There is probably no easier or more enjoyable way to make changes in your life than with the Paraliminal CDs.

The effects can be dramatic or they can be subtle. Whichever the case, these powerful tools can help make your life much better.

Which titles should be in your self-improvement library? Ideally, get them all, because they are invaluable when life's crises arise. If you cannot afford all of the CDs you want right now, get the ones you feel would benefit you most.

Follow your intuition. Choose the CDs that draw you. You are bound to receive more benefit from CDs that catch your intrigue than you are from CDs you should be listening to.

Many customers recommend beginning with four or five CDs, because it will be easier to see results right away. As you experience results, order additional CDs to build your library. You never know when a CD will come in handy.

All of the Paraliminal CDs complement each other, and they all work well together. Just as there are many ways to get to Chicago, there are many ways to accomplish your goals using the Paraliminals.

If you ever have questions just email or call us. Our coaches are available during Central Time business hours to help you in any way they can.

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Paraliminal recordings can help you make peaceful changes so that you are happy and satisfied. If you do not do something, no one else will do it for you. If you want to change, you have to do it yourself.

Even outrageously successful people use Paraliminal CDs, because they realize they can always improve.

Paul Scheele has skillfully crafted these tools using his unique expertise to assure you receive the results easily and as effortlessly as possible. Paraliminal CDs can help you create a life in which you always look forward to waking each morning.

How to listen to Paraliminal CDs

Unlike subliminal recordings, you do not have to listen to Paraliminals repeatedly. Each CD comes with instructions as well as a special booklet with tips.

Paraliminal sessions average twenty minutes so you do not have to spend a lot of time to make the changes you desire.

To get the full effect, we recommend using stereo headphones.

Finally, CDs that really work!

You can find Paraliminal sessions to be the most pleasurable and effective available

Can't decide which CDs to order? Follow your intuition. You are more likely to experience full benefit when you use CDs that attract you.

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