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Presented By: George J. Kappas, MA, LMFT, CCHt

We have been bombarded with comments and requests from our HMI Advanced course students, that they love Dr. Kappas' live therapy sessions at the end of each volume (of HMI Advanced Courses) and that they want more.

Well, here they are. These digitally remastered streaming videos are your time machine and ticket to experience first hand the magic and spirit of being in the classroom with Dr. John Kappas.

This special package contains six (06) two-hour AHA Vintage streaming video presentations featuring Dr. Kappas doing live therapy sessions (with real clients) for the students at HMI between the years 1987 and 1989.

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Enjoy and best wishes,

George J. Kappas, M.A., M.F.T.
Director - Hypnosis Motivation Institute

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Clinical Case History 1 - Dr. John Kappas 1987-09-17

Client

Alan is a 67-year-old male. Physical suggestible/sexual. Retired.

Presenting Issue

Following a shingle breakout on arm Alan developed persistent nerve pain in his arm. He has pursued various treatments with no results and complains of much pain.

Clinical Case History 1 Highlights

• Dr. Kappas demonstrates an entire first session with Alan including interview, induction, deepening techniques, hypnotic suggestions, and more.
• Informative Q&A with Dr. Kappas regarding his demonstrated techniques.
• Dr. Kappas explains the concepts of "hysterical conversion" and body syndromes of the arm including hypnotherapeutic methods of treatment.
• An insider's guide to understanding E&P in long term relationships and facts about the physical sexual male.
• Dr. Kappas discusses secondary gain and self-sabotage in clients, and he shares how to work with this type of client hypnotically.
• Dr. Kappas introduces an innovative hypnotic induction to "sneak" client's into hypnosis.
• Dr. Kappas explains when to use a paternal vs. maternal approach and alternating between them.
• Dr. Kappas demonstrates how to release pain and secondary gain through a paternal and authoritative approach.
• Dr. Kappas reveals the main Principle of Hypnosis and shares an ingeniously simple exercise for depression/sadness.

Special Recommendation: Dr. Kappas dramatically demonstrates an authoritative paternal approach to release pain and secondary gain, a MUST SEE!

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Clinical Case History 2 - Dr. John Kappas 1987-07-23

Client

Stevie is a female in her late 30s. Emotional suggestible/sexual.

Presenting Issue

Neck tightness and constriction in throat muscles since elementary school; additionally, a recent accident damaged nerves in her neck.

Clinical Case History 2 Highlights

• Dr. Kappas demonstrates an entire first session with "Stevie" including suggestibility tests, induction, deepening techniques, hypnotic suggestions, and more.
• Informative Q&A with Dr. Kappas regarding his demonstrated techniques.
• Dr. Kappas shares valuable information about body syndromes, how to treat them, and how to determine if a symptom has a psychological or physical cause.
• Dr. Kappas discusses stages of development and how they affect current life.
• Learn what important questions to ask a client before hypnosis.
• Learn important clues to determine emotional and physical sexuality.
• Dr. Kappas outlines dream therapy and how it can be used for recovering memory and dealing with trauma.
• Dr. Kappas explains and demonstrates the primary induction for emotional suggestible clients.
• Dr. Kappas discusses the differences between maternal vs. paternal approaches in hypnosis and when to use which.
• Dr. Kappas explains the dynamics of his hypnotic suggestions and induction with "Stevie."
• Learn how to make client "resistance" result in deeper states of hypnosis.
• Learn what the most powerful hypnotic suggestion is.
• Learn why Dr. Kappas favors dreams as "truth detectors" over ideomotor response.
• Learn from Florence Henderson how to work with terminally ill clients including powerful hypnotic suggestions.

This case also includes a special Q&A with Florence Henderson about working with terminally ill clients. Florence shares hypnotic suggestions for managing chemotherapy, pain, appetite, sleep, and more.

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Clinical Case History 3 - Dr. John Kappas 1987-12-10

Client

Linda is a female in her late 40s. Emotional suggestible/sexual.

Presenting Issue

Self-esteem and confidence; relationship difficulties.

Clinical Case History 3 Highlights

• Dr. Kappas demonstrates an entire first session with Linda including suggestibility tests, induction, deepening techniques, hypnotic suggestions, and more.
• Informative E&P analysis and discussion of client and her relationship.
• Learn how to determine E&P suggestibility and sexuality through a client's handwriting and how to develop a quick handwriting profile for clients.
• Learn how to identify and work with defense mechanisms.
• Learn how blood sugar and marijuana affect suggestibility.
• Learn how defense mechanisms affect relationship dynamics.
• Learn how to make hypnotic suggestions even more powerful.
• Learn how to build the subconscious self-image.

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Clinical Case History 4 - Dr. John Kappas 1989-08-31

Client

Louis is a 48-year-old female. Emotional suggestible/sexual.

Presenting Issue

Fear blocking creativity and progress in career change. She was raped and has a history of dating alcoholic men.

Clinical Case History 4 Highlights

• Dr. John Kappas demonstrates an entire first session with Louis including suggestibility tests, induction, deepening techniques, hypnotic suggestions, and more.
• Informative Q&A with Dr. Kappas regarding his demonstrated techniques.
• Review of identifying E&P sexuality in handwriting.
• How to determine if a client suffers blood sugar drops.
• How to identify traits of hypersuggestibility in a client.
• The relationship between meditation and hypersuggestibility.
• Important counseling tips about gathering information.
• How to dehypnotize a client.
• What hypnosis really is.
• Why age regressions are not recommended.
• How to take a client through stages of loss hypnotically.

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Clinical Case History 5 - Dr. John Kappas 1988-05-19

Client

Kasie is a 23-year-old female. Physical sexual/somnambulist.

Presenting Issue

Self-improvement, fear of success, history of eating disorder. Kasie is trying to succeed in a modeling career however, she has regrets about leaving school.

Clinical Case History 5 Highlights

• Dr. John Kappas demonstrates an entire first-session with Kasie including interview, suggestibility tests, induction, deepening techniques, hypnotic suggestions, and more.
• Informative Q&A with Dr. Kappas regarding his demonstrated techniques.
• Discover what Dr. Kappas means by "Self-Improvement Therapy:" "the best type of therapy to have."
• Learn about the Mental-Bank Concept: why it is so effective, and how its 5 ingredients work.
• Dr. Kappas illustrates handwriting samples on the board to demonstrate suggestibility and sexuality traits.
• Learn more about "somnambulism" and how to work with it.
• Learn how the "subconscious script" can negatively or positively influence success.
• Learn a special hypnotic alternative to age-regression for rewriting the subconscious-script and healing the past.
• Learn about the power of "precognitive" dreams to change your life.
• And more...

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Clinical Case History 6 - Dr. John Kappas 1989-10-10

Client

George is an emotional sexual/emotional suggestible male with a career in film production.

Presenting Issue

Client is feeling afraid and is not aware of what is causing it. He is blocked creatively. He complains of hopelessness and his condition is getting worse day by day. His career is affected due to this unknown fear.

Clinical Case History 6 Highlights

• Dr. Kappas discusses clues on George's hypoglycemic symptoms along with his low tolerance for stress. He also points out the Passive Aggressive tendencies exhibited by him in his relationship and his career.
• Dr. Kappas deduces the family dynamics and analyses how his sexuality was influenced by his upbringing.
• The discussion moves onto explore other possible reasons that might be indicative of his unknown fear and Dr. Kappas deduces his 'real' fear while giving the reason behind his explanation.
• Dr. Kappas explain why George's efforts for curbing his fear and working on his feelings of hopelessness have made his conditions worse.
• Dr. Kappas outlines the session where the primary goal is to offer hope to the client through just explaining the concept of mental bank programming although Dr. Kappas refrains from starting the client on the mental bank program.
• Dr. Kappas gives a brilliant pre-induction speech where he is indirectly suggesting to the client about how important his participation is for the therapy's effectiveness. Watch him explain the condition of hypoglycemia and hyper-suggestibility and cautiously explain passive aggressive behavior to him.

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 2 with Dr. John Kappas on Jul 23, 1987
2026-06-05 at 18:35 Pacific Time

This was a great class, I really enjoyed it.
J.A. from Spring Branch, Texas, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 3 with Dr. John Kappas on Dec 10, 1987
2026-06-05 at 18:21 Pacific Time

This case was very helpful because it showed how Dr. Kappas connected suggestibility, sexuality, defense mechanisms, and subconscious self-image in a real first-session setting.
X.G. from Moreno Valley, California, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 1 with Dr. John Kappas on Sep 17, 1987
2026-06-04 at 11:40 Pacific Time

This was a really informative class.
J.A. from Spring Branch, Texas, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 2 with Dr. John Kappas on Jul 23, 1987
2026-06-03 at 12:21 Pacific Time

I learned several things from this. So interesting to see all of the information we've been learning applied in actual practice.
A.U. from Howell, Michigan, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 2 with Dr. John Kappas on Jul 23, 1987
2026-06-02 at 19:53 Pacific Time

This was a very helpful case study and a great reminder of how important observation, rapport, and flexibility are when working with emotional clients.
X.G. from Moreno Valley, California, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 1 with Dr. John Kappas on Sep 17, 1987
2026-06-02 at 09:44 Pacific Time

This was a very helpful case because it showed how Dr. Kappas worked directly with pain, secondary gain, and body syndromes in a clear way. I also liked seeing the balance between maternal and paternal approaches during the session.
X.G. from Moreno Valley, California, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 1 with Dr. John Kappas on Sep 17, 1987
2026-06-01 at 19:19 Pacific Time

Excellent session. Dr Kappas was awesome in his teachings.
L.Y. from Wilburton, Oklahoma, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 1 with Dr. John Kappas on Sep 17, 1987
2026-06-01 at 16:23 Pacific Time

I'm going to miss this school.
D.A. from Plainfield, New Jersey, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 2 with Dr. John Kappas on Jul 23, 1987
2026-06-01 at 07:37 Pacific Time

Great course, great school.
D.A. from Plainfield, New Jersey, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 3 with Dr. John Kappas on Dec 10, 1987
2026-06-01 at 06:09 Pacific Time

Great course, powerful sessions as always.
D.A. from Plainfield, New Jersey, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 1 with Dr. John Kappas on Sep 17, 1987
2026-05-25 at 05:38 Pacific Time

I love watching Dr. Kappas in action. His voice is very calming and his demeanor is very comforting.
C.S. from Bath, North Carolina, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 1 with Dr. John Kappas on Sep 17, 1987
2026-05-24 at 18:33 Pacific Time

Wow! Dr. Kappas was a true talent in his field. It's unfortunate he's no longer with us.
M.F. from Pasadena, California, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 1 with Dr. John Kappas on Sep 17, 1987
2026-05-24 at 06:59 Pacific Time

It's nice to see the master at work and explain what he's doing in real time.
N.N. from Check, Virginia, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 1 with Dr. John Kappas on Sep 17, 1987
2026-05-23 at 18:54 Pacific Time

Very interesting, and the discussions were very helpful.
A.U. from Howell, Michigan, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 1 with Dr. John Kappas on Sep 17, 1987
2026-05-22 at 22:58 Pacific Time

This was interesting. I am seeing what parts can be adapted to a Zoom visit.
S.T. from Phoenix, Arizona, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 1 with Dr. John Kappas on Sep 17, 1987
2026-05-21 at 14:59 Pacific Time

I love watching his videos. They are raw and to the point.
A.H. from Austin, Texas, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 1 with Dr. John Kappas on Sep 17, 1987
2026-05-20 at 11:04 Pacific Time

It was a pretty old video but I understood it well I think.
T.H. from Sweetwater, Tennessee, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 1 with Dr. John Kappas on Sep 17, 1987
2026-05-15 at 23:02 Pacific Time

Dr. Kappas is marvelous. I wish I would have been able to work with him.
S.Z. from Apache Junction, Arizona, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 3 with Dr. John Kappas on Dec 10, 1987
2026-05-15 at 09:12 Pacific Time

I really, really enjoyed this episode.
J.F. from Hagerstown, Maryland, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 3 with Dr. John Kappas on Dec 10, 1987
2026-05-14 at 20:07 Pacific Time

I found that sometimes a person may seem to be either emo or phy yet they are really the complete opposite of who they are showing.
J.L. from Louisville, Kentucky, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 2 with Dr. John Kappas on Jul 23, 1987
2026-05-14 at 17:23 Pacific Time

Enjoyed watching Dr. Kappas let the class try to figure it out.
J.L. from Louisville, Kentucky, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 1 with Dr. John Kappas on Sep 17, 1987
2026-05-14 at 12:47 Pacific Time

This was a fun lesson to watch. It's interesting to watch Dr. Kappas be fluid as the client was showing resistance.
J.L. from Louisville, Kentucky, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 2 with Dr. John Kappas on Jul 23, 1987
2026-05-14 at 11:49 Pacific Time

These cases are very much detailed, informative, and good to understand and grasp.
J.F. from Hagerstown, Maryland, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 1 with Dr. John Kappas on Sep 17, 1987
2026-05-14 at 09:41 Pacific Time

Oh I love these series!
J.F. from Hagerstown, Maryland, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 3 with Dr. John Kappas on Dec 10, 1987
2026-05-13 at 07:08 Pacific Time

Very impressive and amazing.
V.K. from Los Angeles, California, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 1 with Dr. John Kappas on Sep 17, 1987
2026-05-12 at 21:55 Pacific Time

It was interesting to see how Dr. Kappas used conversation and physical observation to figure out what was really bothering the client. That his pain was more a psychosomatic than anything else. The client seem to feel more useless or less necessary because he was no longer working and needed the pain in his arm to justify it to himself. Also how Dr. Kappas used his knowledge of how to identify the clients suggestibility to apply the paternal method of suggestibility.
C.M. from San Diego, California, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 1 with Dr. John Kappas on Sep 17, 1987
2026-05-08 at 22:56 Pacific Time

Good. It was good. Very good.
L.G. from Bayonne, New Jersey, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 2 with Dr. John Kappas on Jul 23, 1987
2026-05-08 at 20:45 Pacific Time

Very impressive and detailed.
V.K. from Los Angeles, California, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 1 with Dr. John Kappas on Sep 17, 1987
2026-05-06 at 23:28 Pacific Time

Shockingly good, very powerful.
V.K. from Los Angeles, California, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 1 with Dr. John Kappas on Sep 17, 1987
2026-05-06 at 21:03 Pacific Time

Excellent lesson. I enjoyed it very much.
M.P. from Porcupine, South Dakota, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 3 with Dr. John Kappas on Dec 10, 1987
2026-04-26 at 16:42 Pacific Time

I loved this session. Thank you so much!
T.M. from New Braunfels, Texas, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 2 with Dr. John Kappas on Jul 23, 1987
2026-04-26 at 14:26 Pacific Time

I love watching Dr Kappas teachings! They are priceless. Thank you!
T.M. from New Braunfels, Texas, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 2 with Dr. John Kappas on Jul 23, 1987
2026-04-25 at 21:17 Pacific Time

Lessons are always in depth and insightful.
M.P. from Ogden, Utah, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 3 with Dr. John Kappas on Dec 10, 1987
2026-04-25 at 16:56 Pacific Time

This recording is very interesting since sexuality type was hard to pin down at first. Seeing an emotional release was also great to see.
H.H. from Raymond, New Hampshire, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 3 with Dr. John Kappas on Dec 10, 1987
2026-04-22 at 20:10 Pacific Time

It's interesting the informative aspects for emotions for hypnosis.
J.C. from Lacombe, Louisiana, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 2 with Dr. John Kappas on Jul 23, 1987
2026-04-17 at 14:47 Pacific Time

Interesting to see the resistance from an emotional.
H.H. from Raymond, New Hampshire, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 3 with Dr. John Kappas on Dec 10, 1987
2026-04-16 at 13:36 Pacific Time

Can't get enough of Dr. Kappas.
B.O. from Cupertino, California, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 2 with Dr. John Kappas on Jul 23, 1987
2026-04-16 at 11:04 Pacific Time

Love Dr. Kappas. Great case.
B.O. from Cupertino, California, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 3 with Dr. John Kappas on Dec 10, 1987
2026-04-07 at 08:54 Pacific Time

This lesson was very informative. I appreciated Dr. Kappas’ clear explanations on ideomotor responses, emotional release, and post-hypnotic suggestions, as well as the focus on individualized inductions and mind-body connections.
E.T. from Cleveland, Ohio, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 2 with Dr. John Kappas on Jul 23, 1987
2026-04-07 at 08:46 Pacific Time

This lesson was very helpful. I learned how Dr. Kappas used techniques like age regression, ideomotor responses, and body syndromes, and I appreciated the focus on rapport and the paternal approach.
E.T. from Cleveland, Ohio, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 3 with Dr. John Kappas on Dec 10, 1987
2026-04-05 at 22:57 Pacific Time

Love the class, very impressive class.
D.J. from Houston, Texas, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 2 with Dr. John Kappas on Jul 23, 1987
2026-04-04 at 20:07 Pacific Time

Great class, very important.
D.J. from Houston, Texas, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 3 with Dr. John Kappas on Dec 10, 1987
2026-04-04 at 03:44 Pacific Time

Another great class with Dr. Kappas.
K.C. from Cookville, Texas, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 3 with Dr. John Kappas on Dec 10, 1987
2026-03-23 at 11:26 Pacific Time

This was a highly valuable and clinically rich lesson. It offered a clear, practical demonstration of how theory translates into real-time application, particularly in identifying and working with Emotional suggestibility and sexuality. The integration of handwriting analysis, E&P evaluation, and defense mechanisms added depth and precision to the assessment process. Observing how Dr. Kappas adjusted his approach moment-to-moment, especially in strengthening suggestions through emotional states, was especially insightful. Overall, the session provided strong clarity on building subconscious self-image and reinforced the importance of tailoring techniques to the client’s specific suggestibility and behavioral patterns.
D.S. from Lomita, California, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 3 with Dr. John Kappas on Dec 10, 1987
2026-03-16 at 15:52 Pacific Time

Interesting watching Dr. Kappas doing and explaining hypnosis, he shows a lot of techniques.
K.Z. from Council Bluffs, Iowa, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 5 with Dr. John Kappas on May 19, 1988
2026-01-07 at 00:51 Pacific Time

I learned a lot with how difficult the client was in the session. Great job!
M.K. from Oakland, California, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 3 with Dr. John Kappas on Dec 10, 1987
2026-01-03 at 21:45 Pacific Time

That was a great and important clinical case.
N.A. from Tarzana, California, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 2 with Dr. John Kappas on Jul 23, 1987
2026-01-03 at 18:02 Pacific Time

That was a good experience with emotional sexuality.
N.A. from Tarzana, California, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 2 with Dr. John Kappas on Jul 23, 1987
2026-01-02 at 16:59 Pacific Time

Always a joy to learn from Dr. Kappas!
C.M. from Lafayette, Louisiana, US

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Clinical Case History Package 1 - Case 1 with Dr. John Kappas on Sep 17, 1987
2026-01-02 at 11:45 Pacific Time

There is no greater lesson than that taught by the Master. Always a reminder of how powerful this technique can be!
C.M. from Lafayette, Louisiana, US

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