Chat Wednesday 9 PM - 11 PM Eastern Time











     Free Group Phone Counseling With Capt Tom Wednesday 10 PM - 11 PM Eastern Time



    • dial (712) 432-3900


    • when asked, enter the conference ID 9352101 followed by the # sign










    ==========


     

    Patrick Tackles Fear Of Turbulence

     

    Patrick writes, "About 60 people, two-thirds of them flight attendants, are
    injured by turbulence annually in the United States. That works out to
    about 20 passengers. Twenty out of the 800 million or so who fly each
    year in this country. Repeat: 20 out of 800 million. (Despite such
    numbers, turbulence remains the No. 1 concern of anxious fliers.)"


     

    Patrick
    is right. Stats won't help. Why? Three things. First, even if injury happens rarely and only to a person not wearing a seat belt, an anxious person still says, "It could happen on my flight, and it would be frightening."

     

    So though there is no physical danger, the anxious flier sees emotional danger - being frightened. They just don't want something to happen that makes them afraid even if they know it is safe. It's like an amusement park ride. It doesn't matter that the ride is physically safe, because it is frightening. That makes it "emotionally unsafe".

     

    And finally, the strategy many people use when
    flying is to keep everything about the flight out of mind. That
    works until there is turbulence. Turbulence intrudes, and make it impossible for the person to keep the flight out of mind. Turbulence makes the strategy fail. If the person has no other way of staving off anxiety, high
    anxiety or panic results.


     

    The
    answer is to increase emotional strength so you can fly without
    pretending to be elsewhere. And for people who already have the SOAR
    materials and are still troubled by turbulence, you need to give up pretending you are not on a plane
    when you are. Redo the strengthening exercise including everything that is normal on the flight, including turbulence. Give
    up trying to ignore it. Pay attention to turbulence. Note the movements.

     

    Read this article. This is the key to
    getting used to turbulence.



     

    Read Patrick's column at this link. 

     

    ========== 

     

    Pilots Use The  Toilet When The Seat Belt Sign Is On


     

    That's when the toilet is free. Though I would not try the rear toilet in turbulence, the toilet in the front of the place is rarely hard to use during turbulence. A newsletter subscriber send this email.


     

    There was some turbulence and I actually laughed because as soon as the fasten seat belt sign came on, who should walk out of the cockpit and into the restroom but the pilot!  Then he and the flight attendant stood around talking while the plane was (seemingly, though my bottle of water told me otherwise) bouncing around as if they were on solid ground.

     

    Other than a brief thought that I wished he were in the cockpit in case anything really did go wrong, I actually found the whole thing pretty amusing thinking about your tapes and actually seeing first hand how you were right on about what the pilots do and think during turbulence.

     

    Anyway, as always, thank you for your program, your frequent updates, and your kindness and understanding. I know so many people tell you this, but let me also say again that you have made a huge difference in my life!

     

    ==========


     

    A "Smashing Success" 

     



    Hi Tom,

     

    Yesterday I took my very first plane trip (from southern CA to northern CA) and, thanks to you and your program, it was a smashing success.  Maybe smashing isn't the best choice of words for this!

     

    I used your technique before boarding and it got me to walk (although zombie like) onto the plane.  Once the plane took off, I was amazed how well I felt.  I only needed the in-flight technique once.  I even sat by the window and watched it all...take off, mid flight and landing and was fine!

     

    What helped me most of all was all your logic about how safe planes are today.  I knew nothing of all the backup systems and how accidents beget corrections so they don't happen again, etc.  And your answering personal questions really helped immensely. 

     

    I honestly don't believe I could have done this without you.  I am 60 years old and had no intention of ever flying.  Now a whole new world has been opened up to me.

     

    I just got off the phone with my daughter and we are planning a flying trip together.  I am amazed. 

     

    I must also add that I am claustrophobic, but being next to the window helped a lot, rather than trying to pretend I was on a bus as a friend recommended.

     

    And the slight turbulence I felt didn't phase me because of your assurance that planes are built for turbulence, and that inspecting a plane after turbulence will reveal no signs of damage because they are made for this.


     

    Thank you, more than words can say,




     

    ==========






    SOAR Will Work For You Too



    SOAR was established in 1982 because no programs existed that could
    help people with moderate to severe difficulties. Even today, no other
    program offers help that is effective except for mild difficulties. No
    matter how difficult flying is for you, we can help.




    • Call me at 877 332-7359 between 10 AM and 6 PM Eastern time or

    • Set up a time online at http://soar.genbook.com

    • No Charge. No Obligation. Just get the information you want.



    Or Enroll Right Now And Get This Over With



    You will feel better as soon as you make the decision.





    • The full length SOAR Video Course on 11 DVDs provides the maximum help possible.

    • More info.



    Accelerated Courses

     

    Flying tomorrow or the day after? Be ready to fly in 90 minutes with Rapid Relief.


    Flying in three to ten days? Get comprehensive help with SOAR Complete Relief.



    • Accelerated courses give you the most help possible in the time you have available.

    • A twenty-minute private session and unlimited group counseling sessions are included.

    • What you pay is 100% transferable to the SOAR Video Course 11 DVDs.


    Start viewing on your computer screen in two minutes.




    • Get a compact version of the SOAR Course.

    • Load it on your laptop, iPod or other media player. More info.


    ==========


    Unsure Which To Choose


    If
    you are unsure which is best for you, please call me at 877 332-7359 so
    we can talk it over. You will feel better as soon as you decide to act.



    We are always here to help. As you go through the program, call or email whenever you have a question or a concern. 

     

    ==========

     

    A Good Article On How The Brain And Stress

     

    Research shows that chronic stress reduces the brain's "executive function" ability. But a short vacation from stress helps bring this ability back to normal. See this link.


     

    ==========







    Discuss Or Schedule An Individual Session -- Call 877 332-7359



    Call between 11 AM and 6 PM Eastern Time (same time zone as New York)



    You'll reach me easily. The toll-free number rings my cell phone.



    • find out how I can help you with flying

    • discuss the possibility of a counseling session

    • set up a time that fits your schedule


    Outside the U.S. and Canada call 203 258-4803



    • a twenty-minute session is $60.00 if not enrolled in a course.

    • one twenty-minute session is free if enrolled in any course.

    • additional twenty-minute sessions are $60.00.

    • two one-hour sessions are included in the SOAR Guaranteed Program


    Schedule An Individual Session Online



    Note: Times Listed Are Eastern Time (same as New York)