Mark Andreas / Writing
Writing on the inner terrain
Essays on how people actually change: the methods, the stories, and what fifteen years of this work has taught me. Practical, experiential, and honest about what the work does and doesn't do.
Short pieces on how people actually change. Case stories from the work, and what fifteen years of it keeps teaching me.
Dealing with Relationship Stress
Most people experience areas of stress in their important relationships. Sometimes they may even objectively seem like "little things" to worry about, but if
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Intro to Core Transformation
In the past I've done more writing than videos, so I hope you Enjoy this recent video Intro I gave on Core Transformation:
Read →Core Transformation for Trauma/PTS
“Core Transformation has changed my life! After many years of talk therapy that did nothing, I am amazed at the dramatic shift I’ve had not only in the areas
Read →A Metaphors of Movement Case Example: "At Sea"
I’d like to share some of the interesting elements that came forth in the Metaphors of Movement personal transformation training I taught in Boulder in 2019.
Read →Intrusive Negative Thoughts
“I felt liberated by the process. And it didn’t just affect that relationship we worked on, but changed my whole state of consciousness.
Read →"Don't Let Me Down!"
Metaphoric Conversational Coaching
Read →Metaphors of Movement Training
Some of you are already familiar with the fascinating and often potent work called “Metaphors of Movement.” After studying directly with developer Andy Austin
Read →My Father, Mentor, and Dear Friend
It’s pretty amazing when your parents are your most important mentors and colleagues, and also two of your best friends.
Read →Shedding an old Skin
“This session I worked with my issue of extreme tiredness (chronic fatigue). Since the session I have been energetic and "full of life." I eat moderately and
Read →How to Deal with a Defiant Teenager
The above video is a very small sample of the in-depth principles outlined in my book Waltzing with Wolverines
Read →Why not ask "Why?"
"Why" is a common word that we use a lot, but which can be very misleading and unhelpful.
Read →You Don’t Deserve Love (and how knowing this will improve your life)
Tale of the Day: Deserving
Read →How a Petite Woman Diffused an Armed Man's Murderous Rage with just Words
Last August I gave a 1-hour workshop at a conference in Las Vegas on the power of story as a tool for creative conflict resolution.
Read →How to Deal with Bullying
Standing up for the underdog
Read →How to Deal with Ego
Most people agree that ego is a problem, and big egos are a bigger problem. But how do we deal effectively with the egos we bump into in our lives?
Read →Improve Your Communication: Clarity through Curiosity
Sometimes all that’s needed is the right kind of listening
Read →Transforming Fear with Core Transformation
I met over Skype (this was before Zoom) with a young woman living in Italy who was afraid to sign up for the study abroad program she wanted to go on.
Read →Working with Youth: Humor and Fun
If it ain’t fun, you ain’t doin’ it right!
Read →Metaphors in Coaching and Therapy: Keys to Your Inner Experience
The above video is just a very small sample of the full Metaphors of Movement process developed by Andrew T Austin.
Read →How to Have Fun
Last week I was re-reading one of my favorite nonfiction books, “Surely You’re Joking, Mr.
Read →Communicating Through Mini-Metaphor
“But the fear keeps me safe...!” “I can’t let go of the anger or I might get hurt...!”
Read →Client Rapport through Metaphor (how to be clairvoyant)
I recently presented a fascinating and very unique way of working with metaphor at the American Council for Hypnotist Examiners (ACHE) Conference in Pasadena,
Read →Where do you want to HAVE your “problem?”
Our problems are solutions
Read →Automatic Change: No Insight Required
Recently I had a client come to me because of a “big black sea of emotions.” Frank told me he felt tense, like he didn’t even want to “go there.” I began by
Read →Reversing Physiological & Emotional Responses in Minutes
How to rewind out of a bad experience
Read →Lowering Anxiety and Blood Pressure
Bringing extreme blood pressure back into balance.
Read →Changing how you Behave
In the following short video I reenact a humorous and inspiring story of a very creative response to a potential mugging—from my colleague Michael Perez.
Read →How to Talk to (& Trust) Teenagers
He sat stewing in the passenger seat as we headed to the airport, a deep frown on his face.
Read →Nonviolent Communication Made Simple
An article I originally wrote for Steve Andreas'sNLP blog:
Read →Prefer to talk it through?
Tell Mark what you'd like to change. No cost, no pressure, just an honest sense of fit.