Why Achieve Alpha? Continued
Placing a little CD or MP3 player with two small speakers in the corner of a reception room sounded like a good idea. The 515 CD was utilized, with session two (alpha/relaxation) running continuously (thanks to the 515’s built-in feature called LoopLogic). We believed the audio tones (which were played at the same volume as the “hum” of a fluorescent light) would gently guide listeners into a more relaxed state. We wanted to see if this approach would help clients experience less brain chatter and remain focused on their scheduled appointment.
Marian Thomas, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Parenting Institute, and her husband Bob, who amongst many other responsibilities finds time to lead the Institute’s light and sound program, agreed to try the 515 in their reception area (which is approximately 10’X20′). The Parenting Institute is a private, non-profit, community based agency that provides counseling and education services in the areas of child abuse, child custody and family court.
We agreed that if the 515 worked in their reception room, it would probably work in any reception room. When you walk into the Parenting Institute, you will see the results of what has been happening throughout our inner-cities. Many have difficulty paying for services, many belong to gangs and many more are the victims of abuse and neglect. Obviously, there is a lot of energy in their reception room.
Over the course of several weeks, Bob observed the actions of clients with and without the 515 running. What Bob saw when the 515 was not on was a lot of movement, a lot of loud talking and general discomfort. When the 515 was running, the room was noticeably more quiet and clients were sitting around comfortably, with some clients reading while they waited (which Bob remarked as being rather unusual). What really caused Bob to realize the 515’s potential was the result of the huge stuffed dog they have in that room. When the 515 was off, that stuffed dog was thrashed. When the 515 was on, that same stuffed dog was cuddled.
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Published by Little Minnie’s Publishing House. ISBN 10: 0966259602. ISBN 13: 978-0966259605. All inquiries pertaining to this book should contact Michael@Mindmachines.com.