Doctor Kinder looked about 50 years old with salt and pepper hair and a well-trimmed beard and moustache.Doctor Kinder looked about 50 years old with salt and pepper hair and a well-trimmed beard and moustache. He had an expensive dark suit on and wore silver-rimmed glasses. He motioned her to a chair in front of his desk and seated himself. "First of all, Mrs. Dudley, I have to tell you that I am not a medical doctor. I have a PhD in Psychology and I assure you that I have been successfully using hypnosis to help my patients for many years." "I understand, Doctor" Jillian smiled. "The fact is that Louise Palmer referred you to me. She said you'd be able to help me to quit smoking. I've tried for years and have never been able to stick with it. I'm normally very active, with aerobics and tennis, and smoking is just one nasty habit that I'd give almost anything to break." "Yes, yes. I understand. Louise Palmer... hmmm. Yes, Louise and I have met on a number of occasions. A delightful woman... Mrs. Dudley, do you mind if I call you Jillian?" "Please do." "Thank you, Jillian. I want you to feel comfortable with what we're going to do here. It is essential that you understand the process and are relaxed and receptive. What we're going to do here is to reinforce your own desires to stop smoking. It's a filthy disgusting habit and your life will be far better after you've quit. This process is nothing to be afraid of. It is a little like sleeping and a little like daydreaming. You will feel very relaxed and safe here." "Actually, I do feel pretty comfortable with the whole process, Doctor. |