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Bastarache
Brainwave Suggestibility Scale (BBSS)
“Where brainwaves and suggestibility meet”
For years the American School of Hypnosis has led the way in hypnotic advancement
by combining
the basic hypnotic depth scales with the 4 main brainwave states. This has helped our
practitioners immensely in recent years by being able to know
exactly where to guide their clients to effectively attain specific goals.
Here We Grow
Again!
INTRODUCING:
Our newest helpmate
in advancing the success
of the hypnosis process. The BBSS
Scale below has taken our previous process to a new level in helping
you to better understand the workings of the human mind. The
more you can understand your mind, the better you can utilize it to
attain your goals of eliminating disorders and creating new positive
attributes.
We have found this information to
be so enlightening and helpful within our training facilities
worldwide that we would like to share it with everyone to help as
many as possible. I'd like to invite you to take the time to
study the information below to see how it may be able to help you
and
your clients.
Enjoy,
Rene A. Bastarache, CI
Founder, American School of
Hypnosis
Director,
American International Association of Hypnosis
Author of 10
self-help and hypnosis books
Intro Video
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The BBSS Scale
The majority of people when confronted with the term "brainwave
frequencies" have thoughts of Science Fiction movies. It is as
alien to them as Quantum Physics would be to a three year old.
Others understand it as a measurement of speed or frequency of
the the brain but that’s usually as far as they get into it.
By understanding more about what is going on within the various
brainwave stages and especially by being able to correlate it with
a suggestibility depth scale you’ll be able to assist your clients
more than you could have imagined possible.
You’ll understand exactly where to take them to best accomplish
their goals and what is going on in their mind while it’s happening.
It’s similar to having a road map or instructional guide for the
human mind. If you want to relax, then simply go to Alpha and if you
want deep, rejuvenating sleep then go to Delta. If you are a peak
performance athlete, go to High Beta and the list goes on…
Brainwave
Frequencies
Imagine billions of neurons in the brain, each having receptors and
transmitters connected by flickering electrical impulses or
currents. They would appear very similar to the current you would
see between the two filaments of a light bulb to create
the current which brings forth the light. This flickering is where
the term “brainwave” come from and its speed and amplitude is what
can be measured. They are measured in what is known as cycles
per second (cps which is the oldest term) or Hertz (Hz) named after
Heinrich Hertz, the German scientist who defined the cycles. 1 cps =
1 hz. These signals or waves can be measured by the use of an EEG
(electroencephalogram). This EEG has sensors, which are placed along
the scalp of the head that monitor the activity produced by the
firing of neurons within the brain. Your brain contains about 100
billion neurons, Each neuron can be connected to about 10,000 other
neurons which adds up to about 100 trillion connections in your
brain. If you were to enlarge it, that would be more electrical
connections than the entire city of New York and probably even the
entire state for that matter. Different brainwave frequencies have been shown to correspond to
different activities of the mind. Since we have many thoughts and
activities happening at the same time all brainwave frequencies are
being experienced simultaneously with one being dominant at a
specific moment. You may be consciously doing math which would require Beta activity
but at the same time you may be relaxing and remembering past events
which are stored in the Alpha Brainwave state. Also at the same time
as your brain is firing neurons in charge of keeping your heart
beating and lungs breathing just to name a few.
This chart is to be used as a gauge or helpmate but not to be taken
as factual or absolute. There is no black and white where it comes
to brainwaves. There are much areas of grey to consider.
Example: Even though the delta brainwave is known for right brain
activity; when you are in a Delta meditative state and receive
personal enlightenment or answers to a situation you have been
thinking of, you are at that moment in alignment between left and
right brain simultaneously. As you can see, things can change
according to your mental activity or purpose. This chart is designed
to give you more of an idea of what can occur in the various brain
states.
Understanding the Chart
This chart differs than the traditional brainwave chart or depth
scale in two ways. First it includes both mediums working
interactively so as to help the practitioner to better understand
what occurs in each level and where to bring their client. By
combining the extended brainwave chart and suggestibility levels of
the Arons Depth Scale together we’ve created a more scientific and precise approach to
attaining the desired result.
Secondly, brainwaves in the past have normally been viewed as a
linear chart from Beta at the bottom to Delta at the top leaving out
all of the higher brainwave activity. This had been done due to the
lack of understanding of the higher brainwaves as well as the lack
of research done on them. Most EEG machines were not able to read
them as easily as the lower states.
Through recent research in the field of brainwaves with EEGs
combined with our own extensive studies in the field of
hypnotherapy, quantum physics and metaphysics we have come to find
that rather than being linear, they are indeed more as circular in
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BBSS Scale
EPSILON
.025 - .5hz
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This state is totally opposite of the Lambda state but exhibits
almost the same qualities.
No noticeable heartbeat, respiration or pulse is perceived by
doctors. |
Suspended
animation
Out of body
experience |
Coma
state-shutdown of non-vital systems Highly increased
immune system |
for accelerated
healing Decreased awareness of the physical world |
DELTA
.5
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3.5hz
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Release of HGH known for anti-aging, wrinkles, sagging
skin, muscle tone
Low blood pressure, respiration, heart rate, metabolism
and body temperature |
Dominant in
newborn infants to age 2 Release of *RAS paralyzing
effect No mental processes Universal
consciousness Life between lives conducted here Body heals three times faster minimum
Superconscious
level |
Profound
anesthesia Deep motionless sleep No emotional
processes Source energy Extrasensory perception
Detached physical awareness
Telepathy |
Dreaming Stops
Dreamless sleep Complete timelessness Spirit World
Astral Projection Negative hallucinations
Vivid childhood
memories |
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THETA / DELTA TRANSITION
3.5 - 4hz
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Dreaming stops |
Awakening ESP skills Intuition |
Somnambulism |
THETA
4 - 7hz
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Paralyzation of
the body in sleep through the *RAS
Dominant in children from 2
– 6 years old
Immune system is
fully operational
Heightened problem-solving ability Improved stress
tolerance Mental & astral projection
Beginning of anesthesia – pain control
Total amnesia |
REM rapid eye
movement
Higher dream state
No stress due to
timelessness
Heightened
Imagination
Ideal area for
Painless childbirth &
Contact with
spirit guides
Hallucinations
Traumatic
memories stored |
Dreaming sleep
state
Enhanced creativity
Super learning
Shamanic
journeying
Dental work
(analgesia state)
ESP activation
Psychic surgery
/ psychic healing
Long-term
memories stored |
____________ALPHA
/ THETA TRANSITION
7- 8hz ______________
It is a light sleep of moving the pillow, blankets and
your body to get comfortable |
Balancing point between
Mental and Emotional
Daydreaming begins
Critical reasoning impaired |
Glove analgesia
The line between amnesic & mnesic
Reduced Stress/Anxiety |
Hypnogogic state
Past life regression
Physical and verbal catalepsy Induces sleep, tingling sensation |
ALPHA
Alpha 8 - 12hz
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Simply
closing your eyes blocks out 80% of Beta activity and immediately
changes the electrical activity of the brain
Left brain-right brain (inner / outer world) synchronization Best level to reprogram the subconscious |
Dominant in
children from 6 to 12 years old
Short-term memories stored
Inspiration begins
Beginning of heightened but
detached awareness |
Animal primary
brainwave state Accelerated learning
Enhanced
creativity
Beginning of the
hypnotic state |
Gateway to
meditation
Light catalepsy
Relaxation
begins
Acceptance of
suggestions |
BETA
12 - 25hz
___________The
Conscious/Subconscious Bridge___________
Busy activity such as: Studying, Working, Concentration, Problem-solving & Making judgments |
Dominant
in children from 12 years old and up
Linear thinking
Quick thinking |
Higher focus
Attentiveness - Alert mentally
Outward awareness |
Left brain activity
Focusing on the five senses |
NOTE:
Too much time in the
Beta / Hyper-Beta State can
cause anxiety,
stress, and paranoia, which
can lead to
muscle tension, depression, high blood pressure and
insomnia among other sleep disturbances and health
problems.
A lack of Beta activity can also cause emotional
or mental disorders such as depression
and even ADD. |
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The
human figures to the right signify you and the rest of humanity. The shaded areas above and below signify your scope of
consciousness. Notice how they expand and crossover each other in
both directions as they leave your Beta state. In Beta your
consciousness is not influenced by others so the shaded areas do not
touch. As soon as you enter Alpha they begin to overlap.
That is where your consciousness begins to be influenced by others
in the way of intuition which becomes even more pronounced in the
way of ESP and so on the more it crosses over the further it gets
from Beta. Complete overlapping can be seen in Universal
Consciousness or Source.
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HI-BETA / GAMMA TRANSITION
25 - 35 Hz
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*Endorphin and *HGH
release (See definitions below) Stressful behavior Excessive "tunnel vision"
(Cannot
see what is happening in your own life even though others seem to
see easily.)
GAMMA
35 - 70hz
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Higher
awareness
Peak concentration
Release of excessive *dopamine |
Critical Mass (Highly
open to suggestion)
Enhanced
problem-solving abilities
Beginning of
mystical experiences |
Heightened mental activity
High performance
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HYPER-GAMMA
70 - 100hz
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ESP abilities
Heightened sports performance
Natural anti-depressant / mood booster |
Heightened instinct and intuition Anesthesia – pain control Hallucinations |
Increased self-awareness Accelerated endorphin release |
LAMBDA
100 -
200hz
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Seems
to ride on the low frequency wave of Epsilon creating a circular effect |
Associated
with wholeness and integration Shamanic journeying through hyperventilation
Profound anesthesia – pain control |
Associated with extreme mystical experiences Out of body experience |
Negative hallucinations Suspended
animation |
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Related to the BBSS Scale Above
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State |
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Description
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Best level
for: |
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Level
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Hypno-Coma /
Super
Healing: |
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No visible sign of pulse or heartbeat.
Body shuts non essential systems to conserve |
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Out of body experience
Rejuvenate body
Immune system fully operational |
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Profound Anesthesia /
Negative Hallucinations: |
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End of RAS paralyzing -
Motionless
sleep |
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Life
between lives
Healing
Major surgery
HGH hormone release
Psychic readings & predictions
Healing & restoration from
major
disorders, diseases or injuries |
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Basic Anesthesia /
Hallucinations: |
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Somnambulism begins |
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Automatic writing
Out-patient anesthesia
Re-opening traumatic memories |
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Analgesia / Amnesia: |
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Sleep state - Loss of time and memory
RAS paralyzing
effect begins |
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Regression
Past life regression
Progression
Painless childbirth
Dental work
Parts therapies
Panic attacks
Awakening ESP skills |
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Hypnogogic State
(Between sleep and wakefulness) |
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Catalepsy - Heavy: |
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Physical and verbal blocking - Nearly complete
control of the muscular system |
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Most subjects other than healing,
spiritual contact / travel and regression related should be
conducted in levels 1, 2 & 3 including: |
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Catalepsy - Medium: |
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Arms, legs, physical - Control of major muscle
groups |
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Smoking Cessation
Weight loss
Stress reduction
Success motivation |
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Catalepsy - Light: |
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Eyes being closed and relaxed - Simple muscle
control |
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Creativity
Relaxation
Study Habits
Memory retention
Test taking
Nail biting
Bed wetting |
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NOTE:
Your course includes
scripts, techniques and various methods to bring yourself or your client to
the specific levels required.
The diagram of the Iceberg below may help you to better understand
the relationship between the mind, brainwaves and the Universe
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Conscious - This
is separateness of consciousness where your thinking is of yourself
and business of your life. You are the observer and the world
is the observed. It is the very tip of the iceberg that is
seen above the water.
Sub Conscious
- This is where your consciousness begins to connect to others.
Your thoughts are now larger than your own. It involves
emotion, intuition and increase only. It is positive in nature
and part of the bigger picture. It is similar to the entire
iceberg, even what is "not seen" visibly.
Super Consciousness - This is
the total connectedness of consciousness. It is where there is no
more observer and only the observed. No distinction. It is
timeless, limitless and all inclusive. It is a place of
thought and energy. It is revitalization and extreme
relaxation. It is similar to the entire iceberg, the water,
the fish, the sky and everything else in existence.
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Opposite Similarities
Observing the brainwave chart below you will see that there are great
similarities on each side of the spectrum between the slow and quick
counterparts of brainwaves opposite each other. While we would like
to show perfect symmetry of both sides as that is our nature as
humans to place things in tidy little packages; they are in fact
very flexible. Take the time to study each side to see the many
similarities. You will notice extreme opposites acting the same on
many instances.
NOTE: It has even been found that that on the slow frequencies of Epsilon
waves there appear to be riding the very fast paced frequencies of
Lambda thereby helping us to close the circular gap. Although the
circle may not be exactly symmetrical it can be seen as looping. It
may even be oval or even flexible as a rubber band. That is the
beauty of the human mind. There are so many possibilities and for
every answer found there are even more questions that arise. |
Lambda 100
- 200+hz
Shamanic journeying
Out of body experience
Suspended animation
Negative hallucinations
Profound anesthesia – pain control
Hyper Gamma 70 - 100hz
ESP
Critical Mass
Natural anti depressant
Hallucinations
Anesthesia – pain control
Gamma 35 – 70hz
Release of more dopamine
Enhanced problem-solving abilities
High-Beta / Gamma Transition 25 – 35hz
Release of HGH anti-aging hormone
Tunnel vision |
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Epsilon
.025 - .5hz
Out of body experience
Suspended animation
Coma state-shutdown of non-vital systems Super-healing
Beta 12 – 25hz
Busy activity
Focusing on the five senses
Problem-solving
Left brain activity |
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Delta .5 – 3.5hz
Profound anesthesia
Release of HGH anti-aging hormone
Detached awareness
Universal consciousness
Body heals three times faster minimum
Negative hallucinations
Theta / Delta Transition
3.5 - 4 hz
Awakening ESP skills
Theta 4 – 7hz
Heightened problem-solving ability
No stress - Beginning of timelessness
High-endorphins - to replace stress
Intuition
Anesthesia – pain control
Hallucinations
Alpha / Theta Transition7- 8hz
Daydreaming begins
Fine line between amnesic & mnesic
Catalepsy
Alpha 8 – 12hz Block out 80% of
Beta
Inspiration - creativity
Left brain-right brain synchronization
Relaxation - calmness |
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Helpful Definitions
*HGH: Human growth Hormone:
As we get older, decreasing quantities
of HGH results in many aging symptoms including:
loss of muscle tone,
increased weight gain,
loss of stamina,
sagging skin and muscles,
wrinkled skin
sluggish memory
and many additional functions associated with aging.
HGH is produced naturally by the pituitary gland in the center of
our brain. When we are in deep, dreamless sleep in the delta level,
the pituitary is stimulated to produce more HGH which is why we feel
refreshed and rejuvenated when we get a good nights sleep. Lack of
this hormone can result in aging, mental imbalances, sickness and
disease.
**RAS - Reticular Activating System
(definition)
A part of the reticular formation that extends from the brain stem
to the midbrain and thalamus with connections distributed throughout
the cerebral cortex and that controls the degree of activity of the
central nervous system as in maintaining sleep and wakefulness and
in making transitions between the two states)
Dreaming takes place in primarily in the Theta State. Here the
Reticular Activating System (RAS) goes into a special function in
which it literally closes off the muscular control signals from the
brain to the body. The body becomes essentially paralyzed.
Occasionally stray electrical discharges are able to trickle past
which accounts for minor twitching of the fingers and toes. It is
during the dreaming state that Rapid Eye Movement - REM, is observed
where the eyes move under the closed eyelids.
One of the reasons this function of the RAS may occur in the
dreaming state is to protect the unconscious body from harming
itself by actually acting out on it’s dreams. When there is an
intermittent slip of the brainstem where not all of the signals from
the brain are shut off from the body entirely the body may begin to
Sleep Walk.
Once the sleep cycle reaches Delta, the RAS area of the brainstem
releases the hold between the brain and the body's muscles. At this
point the body still remains completely still through the whole
period of Delta sleep. Not because the body is paralyzed by the RAS,
but because the body is now in it’s most relaxed and calm state.
*Endorphins (definition)
Endorphins function as neurotransmitters. They are produced by the
pituitary gland and the hypothalamus during exercise, excitement,
pain, consumption of spicy foods, love and orgasm. They resemble
opiates in their abilities to produce analgesia and a feeling of
well-being.
The term endorphin rush has been adopted in popular speech to refer
to feelings of exhilaration brought on by pain, danger, or other
forms of stress. When a nerve impulse reaches the spinal chord,
endorphins are released which prevent nerve cells from releasing
more pain signals. Immediately after injury you may feel a sense of
power or control over yourself that will allow you to continue with
your activity for an extended time.
*Dopamine (definition)
Most importantly, dopamine is central to the reward system. Dopamine
is commonly associated with the pleasure system of the brain,
providing feelings of enjoyment and reinforcement to motivate a
person proactively to perform certain activities. Dopamine is
released by naturally rewarding or over stimulating experiences such
as food, sex, gambling, excessive lights and commotion as in a
casino, use of certain drugs and neutral stimuli that become
associated with them. |
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