Phrases to Freedom: Self-Coaching with Logosynthesis

Logosynthesis™ is a remarkably efficient tool for change and personal growth. The model contains elements from many schools in the field, in a new, effective combination. Logosynthesis also creates a unique space for the spiritual dimension of healing and problem resolution: growth and development are a quality of our deepest human nature. This book describes the ideas behind this fascinating tool and shows you how to use it in everyday life: fear, anger, shame, addiction, relationship issues, stressful experiences and physical symptoms can be relieved. Just by saying simple-sounding sentences, your energy is freed for your mission in life. In the words of a client: “It’s a deeply moving experience to feel the power of the word working in my own being, to experience change so immediately. Time expands and slows down, my flow of thoughts comes to a standstill. An inner space opens up, a space for My Self.” Willem Lammers Logosynthesis™ is a new, remarkably elegant and efficient system for guided change—psychotherapy, coaching, and counseling. It can also be used as a self-help tool. This amazing model contains elements from many schools in the field: energy psychology, transactional analysis, NLP, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, self-psychology and hypnotherapy, in an amazingly effective combination. The author first introduced the model in 2005, and since then it has been continuously expanded. As one of few models, Logosynthesis also creates a unique space for the spiritual dimension of guided change: it helps us understand personal growth and development as a quality of our deepest human nature. As a method, Logosynthesis applies the age-old power of the word as a new, amazing healing tool, a starting point for surprisingly gentle healing of trauma, addiction, fear and stress symptoms. Logosynthesis is based on four axioms, which may sound familiar, but which are new in their combination: 1. Suffering is primarily the result of reduced awareness of our Essence, our core self, and of our creative tasks. 2. Dissociated parts and introjects prevent our being fully aware of and living through our core self. 3. Dissociated parts and introjects are rigid energy structures existing in three-dimensional space, rather than abstract cognitive parts of mind. 4. The power of the word itself dissolves these frozen structures and allows the energy they were holding captive to be reclaimed by your Living Self. In contrast to other schools of energy psychology, Logosynthesis doesn’t use visualization, light, touch, tapping or other kinds of mechanical stimulation of the human energy system. Its method is completely based upon the power of the word as a driving principle to focus intention and manifest change. Simply saying specific words and sentences initiates a very effective goal-directed process, which generates results comparable to those other EP methods. The dynamics of the Logosynthesis process are known from descriptions of the creation process in spiritual traditions, and they’re also associated with magic and mystery schools. The age-old incantation “Abracadabra” supports this principle. Did you know it’s Aramaic and means “I create while speaking?” Logosynthesis teaches clear interventions in the form of specific sentences offered to the client, embedded in a beautifully broad and deep view of human nature. In the words of a client: It’s a deeply moving experience to feel the power of the word working in my own being, to experience change so immediately. Time expands and slows down, my flow of thoughts comes to a standstill. An inner space opens up, a space for My Self. Willem Lammers, MSc, TSTA, is the founding director of ias, a leading training institute for coaches and counselors, in Switzerland. As a licensed psychologist and a consultant to people and organizations, he has been working on the boundaries of body, mind and spirit for more than 30 years. Willem also runs a