Hello, and welcome! I am delighted to present to you the first group in Philadelphia created for actively practicing the dynamic sciences of the mind. IN SHORT, THIS GROUP IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING YOUR ABILITY TO PREFORM IN FRONT OF PEOPLE. We will hold practice groups, in field activities, and workshops on various topics such as persuasion, psychology, creating rapport, and much, much more. Interested? Read on...

"How do you get better at something? Practice, practice, steroids, and practice..."

I originally thought to start this group as a result of becoming a certified hypnotherapist. If you or anyone you know is a salesperson, actor, therapist, athlete- or any other occupation that requires peak performance and flawless presentation- you'll appreciate that these things require consistent drilling and feedback in order to reach your personal best on new levels.

MENTALISM, DEFINED:

Mentalism: the doctrine that mind is the fundamental reality and that objects of knowledge exist only as aspects of one's reality ("Huh?" What them words mean, is that we may use certain tools to influence the mind, and reality- that is, to influence our own potential, the beliefs of other people, and the relationships we have with others.)

WHAT THIS GROUP IS ABOUT:
-Hypnosis: stage, conversational, street, or therapeutic
-Neuro-Linguistic Programming (sales, therapy, influence)
-Improvisational acting
-Influence and persuasion
-Profiling
-Meeting and attracting a potential partner
-Public speaking

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN

As I mentioned before, you improve your skills through practice. If you've ever been interested in the above topics, or currently practice them now, you'll know that these things require repeated drilling in order to smooth your performance. You need to learn the frameworks, master scripts, and then forget them in order to make them as natural as possible.

I also mentioned steroids. HUMAN INTERACTION is that supercharged fuel that will give you those super-charged results you're looking for. Give the bathroom mirror and Mr. Pillow a break, and come practice in a supportive environment with others who are aware of what you're talking about and can help you improve your delivery.

We will hold practices, feedback sessions, exercises, and workshops, as well as facilitate a Google discussion group for field reports and technical questions, and also generate little simple homework assignments to keep the learning fresh throughout the week on your own time. Talking with others, drilling, and performing are the tools you need to be the best. By committing to this group, you're taking a big step towards increasing your motivation, getting over any doubt or insecurity, and living a more capable and dynamic life.

I originally started searching for a group on Meetup.com after becoming a certified hypnotherapist, in order to practice my skills and get feedback. But what I've found was that there weren't any groups on Meetup thus far that meet the need for this demographic. So I started one.

WHAT YOU SHOULD TAKE AWAY FROM ALL THIS:

This is a group that will meet officially and unofficially for practicing various social skills. The common purpose is to practice some skill you need to use regularly and get feedback from others. Think Toastmasters, but more dynamic. Like Toastmasters meets Fight Club ;-)

It will include both discussions on Google, casual practices between members, and in-field practice.

You can come at any time for any activity, and you aren't required to be regular (unless you think that this will enable sluffing off on your part, then participate as often as you can). Come and go as you please. It works just as well, because feedback from relative strangers is so valuable for these things. We're glad to have you.

TO INQUIRE, COMMENT, AND/OR JOIN:

I ask you fill out some basic demographic questions. This is not only to aid us in knowing what you're about, but also to help us adapt as a group to fit YOUR needs, and make them a bigger part of our activities.

You don't have to fill this out, but it helps if you do, and you'll likely benefit more from having defined some goals for yourself.

Feel free to give us your info, even if you're not sure you'll be able to be a member, and at least you'll be informed on happenings.