The life-changing power of words: Kristin Rivas at TEDxRainier
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- What idea can transform your world? Through two sentences that changed her life, Kristin Rivas, a hypnotherapist, recounts her journey from crippling mental illness following the death of her sister to healing and liberation, all through the life-changing power of words.
Kristin Rivas is a Certified Hypnotherapist practicing in Seattle. She is a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, the International Medical, Dental, and Hypnotherapy Association as well as the International Association of Counselors and Therapists.
This talk was given November 9, 2013 in Seattle at TEDxRainier, a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences.
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Hands down, the best TED talk I have watched. Appears to me, The Lord and The Holy Spirit are working through a good doctor.
I think your sister would have been proud to see you deliver this talk in such a courageous manner - thanks
So, so glad God sent a voice to be heard, proud of your accomplishment, great example how words can make difference..
Musica Urbana
No ''would have been proud".....but IS proud !!!
I get it that you probably have faith and that's ok, but pushing the idea as a statement is not as respectful to diversity. I don't intent to sound like the bad guy here but just like your faith should be respected the possibility of other people's points of view should be respected too, so imo it would be better to add a note considering the possibility of someone else to have different beliefs, even something subtle like a "I belive she IS".
I feel so sad hearing your story. Your power of overcoming your situation will give hope to the hopeless. Thanks for sharing.
I’m just crying over here - beautiful story. Courageous woman - very thought-provoking and powerful!
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“We can’t lose the future. And none of us are guaranteed or entitled to it”
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We are made up of energy, and energy can neither be created nor destroyed. This is beautiful. I know my dad is still with me. He has been gone now for 13 years, but I have during the course of these years, felt his presence so clearly, that it has brought me great joy; a feeling that I cannot recreate in myself. I can remember it, and feel grateful for it, but I cannot create joy in myself. That is a gift, from a superior power that has allowed my dad to interact with me on very special occasions when I have needed help. Thank you Heavenly Father. Thank you Kristin for sharing this experience with us. There is power in words, for by them creation came into existence, and I am excited to learn more about this as I continue on in my life, here and after here. : ) I am grateful for that doctor who was able to turn the key who helped you be okay. I am happy I listened to this talk.
One of the most insightful, powerful and extraordinary talks I have ever heard in my 30 years of listening to speakers. What a beautiful human being you are! Thank you for sharing your story and inviting me to look at those areas of my life where I get stuck in the past. I'm glad this showed up in my feed 5 years after you delivered it.
I agree, beautiful story and talk. All is possible if you utilize the power of your subconscious mind.
" i N S i G H T F u L " .........that was my word too
This is a very powerful talk! One section of Hypnosis treatment healed her a few years diagnoses and all the Dr. appointments. We all need a life change sentence and the Dr. who healed her mind.
I watched this video 3 weeks ago after a friend posted it on Facebook. I instantly went to Kirstin's web site and booked a complimentary session at her office in Seattle. While at the session I liked what I heard and decided I had the time and money and wanted to do a full session that same day. Holy cow. Over the last 9 months I have done a lot of self development in various ways and methods. THIS is the SINGLE most IMPACTFUL thing I have done. I haven't had a chance to email Kristin but I really need to. We did a one time session and she didn't pressure me to come back a bunch she just said see how you feel and call me in a couple weeks if you want to. Sometimes people just need one session. I have been SO productive in my work and I feel differently and act differently now about a personal situation I have had going on. I swear to you - she is PHENOMENAL and this stuff works. I'd done hypno for small things in my past (over the last 10 years) and this was completely different. I also listen to the recording she sent me home with every 3 or so days because I love it. Her language, what she says, her examples, everything is just amazing to me. I want to write some of the words she uses on my mirror in the bathroom- they are that good. I find myself saying "Damn she is good!" and "I love this woman" as I listen to her work. She is so natural and doesn't use scripts and I didn't feel weird or uncomfortable at all. Kristin and her work is literally a gift from God. If you have any opportunity to see her in Seattle at her office, I am sure it will change your life. I am amazed at the results and she has made a significant difference in my life and it was immediate. I definitely want to go back and tackle other things I want to improve in my life.
Nicole F Thanks for sharing!
Nicole F.... ok nicole/kristin
i like it this riyal story
I'm 43 now, I last my best friend/cousin when I was 17 years ago, and a favorite uncle just last year. Both experiences were devastating for me. I've always wondered if hypnotherapy might help me get past wishing I could have saved them. Thank you for your feedback, it's nice to hear of someone commenting on her work. I wish I could come to Seattle. God bless her and her courage to share her story. Thank you for sharing yours.
Thank you for sharing your testimony of having worked with her! I believe you when you said “her work is literally a gift from God,” because she wouldn’t have gone through all she did, if God didn’t intend to use her for this work to give back. I believe this was her destiny & the predetermined path for her life. So awesome you got to experience it 1st hand.
Here I am in Jamaica, at work on TH-cam and ran into a TED talk the other day. Ever since I cant seem to stop watching them. I love this one.
This is profound and one of the most moving TED talks I've seen. Thank you Kristin.
Something very similar to Kristin’s experience happened to me when I was 26 years old. I started experiencing blinding headaches, convulsive seizures that were not epileptic, and an inability to walk without falling. After all the tests, the doctors were not able to come up with a diagnosis other than psychosomatic disorder. They never gave me the term conversion disorder, but I find this very useful. Even now, at age 51, I still have occasional tremors, and I have resigned myself to them being a factor of stress and exhaustion. However, I’m going to look into conversion disorder and hypnotherapy. Thank you, Kristin.
Thanks for sharing, Diana! How are things for you one year after your post?
@@stephenpitkin5492 I’m doing very well, thank you! I was able to get my anxiety and depression under control, and that helped a great deal. Still haven’t looked into conversion disorder and hypnotherapy. I’ve had many changes in my life over the past year, and I keep forgetting to look into it. Thank you for the reminder!
Hii, How are things now?
I hope you are all better now 🤍
@@asii84 I’m doing much much better. Thank you so much!! I hope you’re thriving.
@@asii84 Hello and thank you for the kind message! I am doing well now. I hope you are thriving, too.
She has a powerful mind, thankful she found a way regain her connection.
How brave of Kristin to be able to share this with such a huge audience. (P.s i was tearing up the whole time she was trying so hard to hold back her tears.)❤❤❤
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! Recently, I've also found the power and magic of words we tell to ourselves and to others. Self-love and self-care is something that we need, and caring self-talk is the key to self-love, and rising up our energy. We humans are so vulnerable and not all the time we have somebody to take care of ourselves, and look after us, so the best way is to learn how to take care of yourself, be like a caring "parent" and friend to yourself. One way is to be kind with yourself. Outward expression of power of words regards other humans and our close ones -we can give love and care, and help others by being careful what words we use, cause words have power over people. We can choose how to use this power...
I honestly cried 😢 listening to what she went through. I'm so happy she shared her story! Inspired me 😉
Very inspiring. My mom needs to see this. Maybe this could help her with her battle with childhood situations that has led her to mental illness and alcoholism. Thanks for sharing.
check out the video by 'Marisa peer' about being enough.I found her videos have changed the way I look at pain.
Ticiania Cruz I wish I could see her for similar reasons as well. I am in New England though.
Hello Ticiania, while I am sad for what has happened with your mom, I am kind of relieved to know that my mom is not the only one. Would you happen to know of any support groups or education to help me to learn and try to help my mom? I am not sure how to search for help on this debilitating matter. Thank you, I hope you are well. 🙋
@@leticiazaragozafitnessinst1805 Alanon
I'm praying for you and your mother. I'm a recovering alcoholic with a psychiatric disorder, largely due to issues from my childhood. People can get better.
RIP Bethany :(
Thank you for sharing such powerful life changing story. You are a strong powerful woman. Don't ever think otherwise.
I lost my brother to suicide 12 years ago. The pain that resonates through me is the most difficult experience I've ever encountered. I know the words that, he didn't make it. I am now thinking about how maybe, maybe, I don't have to re-live it constantly. By the way, my name is Emily, this is my partners account. I just want you to know, that I am thinking, and I think maybe, just maybe I can heal. So thank you.
Thank you for sharing this pain with us Emily. I'm so sorry this happened, and is possibly still happening to you. If you can, picture hundreds of caring loving humans helping you, carrying this burden with you and in the midst of these one finds you and releases you entirely of its weight leaving you in enveloped in love and order. Blessings, much love, kindness, and strength from many beings. We are not alone.
-Justin
The life changing power of words!
One idea can change the world and rewrite the rules of the world!
Stunning speech by Kristin Rivas!
Sharing this out. This set my on my path to become a hypnotherapist. Almost a year in, I am healing so many people. So excited this is at 1 million views now.
bonnaroo4 Thank you sharing about your story and your work! I was hoping my story could have that effect so I appreciate your comment. I’m so glad you’re helping people...here’s to changing lives!
After hearing Kristin's story plus some other recommendations, I started training in RRT (rapid resolution therapy) which is the method she used and now works with. It is indeed, extraordinarily powerful.
Kristin, this is beautiful. You are an amazing person and gifted speaker. I am honored to know you and share in your admiration of Jon Connelly and his Rapid Resolution Therapy magic too :-)
Hallo
I see so much of myself in your story.. for me it was emdr therapy that gave me the ah ha moment. I’ve been feeling stuck currently and this is just what I needed. I am an artist and you’ve lit the fire under me to give back through my art. Thank you, I will move forward now. Thank you 🙏
Kristin, you are a living angel on earth!
My heart is so happy for you, your healing, and your true success!
So beautiful.
Amazing story Kristin! You rock my friend and will continue to be an inspiration to the world.
i have been doing ted talk marathon the whole afternoon and boy they are wonderful... i am listening to your talk now at about 11pm manila time... i was really sleepy until you get to the part when you enumerated your symptoms... i have most of them except the seizures, doctors can't find anything wrong but i knew i was sick and i remember that they started about two years ago when my grandmother died... i am no longer grieving but i always find myself replaying the scenes of the day of her death and asking how i could have changed it...if you'd ever see my comment, know that i am very grateful for i have now understand my situation and perhaps i can do something about it. thank you very much because i find a little freedom and a place to start to find a cure.
Kristin Rivas thank you so much! I wish you more blessing
Hi... I hope your condition has improved since the time of your comment. However I would like to suggest to you that you look for a psychoanalyst.
So how are you doing today 2 years later
@@amaudiobooksmoz A professional who is qualified to deal with trauma and has a track record to getting great results is the key. I saw that Dr. Connelly founder of Rapid Resolution Therapy, which uses hypnotherapy, had tons of video testimonials from satisfied clients. I had actually been to a psychoanalyst myself and found it unhelpful causing an increase in distress/symptoms. So whether someone pursues EMDR, hypnotherapy, Rapid Resolution Theray, etc. I’d recommend they deal with someone who is well trained, experienced and comfortable at resolving trauma as quickly and painlessly as possible :)
Made me cry, great talk
Me too
Really moved by this speech.. testimony in every way. The magnitude of the events, their severity and the miracle like healing that took place by way of a science I don't know a lot about. The most impact however came from the authenticity and beauty of the wonderful caring human being presenting publicly such an incredibly private part of her life. Many thanks Kristin and best wishes for your future! Coltrump🇳🇿
Powerful ... most powerful thing I've ever heard ... when she said the dr wouldn't say I'm glad most of you could show up today ... that hit hard ... especially with my fear of death n dying ... life changing sentence just heard !!! Thank you Kristin from the bottom of my heart... ❤
Thank you for having the courage to share with us this very helpful and insightful experience of yours. I'm certain that your sister is pleased that you've used her passing to inspire you to help other in her honor.
I thank you Kristin Rivas for sharing your story openly, presented in a very inspiring way.
My own life-experience suggests many similar insights and more, and I think it is very important
to take it seriously. We all 'inflict' ideas and concept on each other and we all handle these things
differently. Sometimes the message come from a place of manipulation, compulsion or greed...
... sometimes from wanting to help and share. Sometimes it plays out really well, sometimes it's
devastating, and yet again, sometimes it merely incurs food for thought. But to avoid the common scenario today,
where the 'which is which' is anybody's guess and outcome surprises us more often than is really comfortable,
we need a lot more knowledge in these areas.
I think the thing we need to understand better is how very different we actually are. How profound the difference
really is between communication done both compatibly and in synchronicity as opposed to randomly and lacking
in adaption to the intended receiver. Not to forget, we need to realize how important it is to be responsible about
this, since it can also easily become a tool for those with less of an honest agenda.
But most of all I think I would like to see us all learn early in our life, what am I and how do I make the best of this.
What an amazing story. Thank you so much for sharing such an impactful story. Through my tears of listening to your story I feel so inspired. What an honor it has been to listen to you speak. We are all spiritual energies and I am sending you all of my positive vibrations of Love wherever you may be 💙
Dear Kirsten, Thank you for standing up and giving this talk. I think everyone should hear it. It’s moved me deeply. Thank you
Wow, what a wonderful comment. Thank you and I wish you well 🙏
I am so sorry about your sister ♡. I cannot even begin imagine what you feel and how strong you are. Thank you for this beautiful presentation
One of the best explanations of the power of hypnosis. Outstanding presentation.
Awesome, Kristin. I believe we have met at a training. Your testimony was moving. It's amazing that the few words we speak when with clients make such an impact. I have been doing this for 30 years and I still am shocked that it works!! Hahaha. Good job on the TED. Hiope we can meet again some day.
Thank you so much for sharing. Your a truly beautiful soul. I watched the vid hours ago and haven't been able to stop thinking about your experience. I'm sorry for your struggles. They most certainly have have made you a stronger beautiful sole. I suffer from severe PTSD as well as major depression that's recurant.
Again thank you so much for sharing. Extremely inspiring.
This is absolutely eye-opening! I feel quite blessed to have stumbled upon such a profound message. Thank you for sharing.
WOW, how awesome! Kristin is a Rock Star, I'm so happy to hear that you have gone on to do so much good in the world. Your sister is smiling down upon you.
Beautiful, and inspiring, Positive-encouraging perspective always helpful!
Excellent talk Kristen! Extremely well done but also an amazing story. Proof that our words matter intensely. Thank you!
lots of love and blessings to you Kristen.... I wish ur life becomes as beautiful as a flower in a garden ....
Simply profound! I love your courage and drive Kristin! Much continued success 🙏
Your words r inspiring. losing a loved one is never easy. God bless. Have a great life.
From pain to poetry. I am so ecstatic to hear your story. Keep inspiring us
You did amazingly great! I know your sister would be proud of you. Thanks for sharing your story!
Very courageous young lady. To bring up these past shocking incidents that effected her at one time is very brave of her
This is amazing! I am in tears watching it. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for sharing!
You made me cry beautiful young lady 😢
Thank you Kristin for sharing. I cried while listening to this.
The waves of relief and sorrow I got from her are truly life changing... wow ❤
I'm so moved... thank you.
Beautiful TED talk. What a wonderful way to share your sisters memory and your story on grief.
I support the Inception of Positive Epiphanies. I love this!
Well that was just heart rendering and mind-blowing and to be so vulnerable and bold and courageous an open and honest with your trauma and your depression and your PTSD is a testament to your authenticity of Who You Are and the depth and the riches that the good Lord gave you such a Eureka moment with the hypnotist and now you can go and he'll rejuvenate and bless and Empower other ones to reach the epiphany thank you so much I think I would like my sister to go see a hypnotist she has been so traumatized by childhood things and she's always in a fight and flight and she's back smoking and she just doesn't know how to do this I think you've given us a transformational moment and idea to work with a hypnotist in our area here at Michigan State University and if anybody knows anybody in Michigan please let us know
On addendum to my my first response just pleased with I ask of you to continue to know that you are making a positive difference in our world and that you are transforming lives and you're inspiring and uplifting and encouraging so many including me with the power of your words and the idea that you so eloquently can put into someone's mind and ideas to transform the world thanks for the good work God bless
Thank you so much because you have blessed and helped me more than you will ever know. I say thank you again and stay blessed.
Thank you kristin. Your talk is so helpful.
This is one of the best TED talks I have ever seen.
I learned so much listening to this talk. She explained grief so well. Her story and recovery brought me to tears. I feel this talk can help many.
An inspirational angel in disguise reflecting on emotions , heartache, and survival - thank you so much for sharing on faith , hope, commitment, discovery and survival- God bless
The words spoken here were life-altering, literally ❤️
One of the reasons why the death of her sister had such an important impact is because her dad told her about it when she had just woke up. Our brain is very receptive in the morning when we wake up and when we go to sleep at night, because of the relaxed state of the delta waves. That’s why it is important to control what your mind consumes in the morning. Like for example checking out your phone and reading the news can trigger stress and anxiety for the rest of your day. So I guess when she heard about her sister it triggered a traumatic stress for the rest of her life.
Wou thanks for this information
Powerful presentation and revelation from her.
I'm so grateful I saw this today. This is very inspiring.
Love and peace from LA CA. Excelent. You probably REACHED many other sisters in the world. Thank you! Your sister would be smiling with love at your living.....
Your talk is inspiring and thoughtful.
Thanks for this beautiful message.
kind words are necessary and you have to mean it as well, may be you can say less bad word even though you are very angry that might save the day from disaster, so words are that powerful, like when you say kind words and mean it, it is powerful and when you are angry and say less mean words that saves you from disaster, words are that powerful. And also there is again, action speaks louder than words. Words are powerful to certain level or certain situation.
when you mentioned the daily nightmares about trying to prevent your sisters death, I related to it . I went through this for a whole year non-stop. Those nightmares made me feel very sad . Thanks God its over. I wish I had sought treatment . Its PTSD, I know that now, but didn't at the time.
In 1992 I almost pass away because of my healthy brain in a very sick body that couldn't work together. Stress will kill you, the problem is, that YOU don't know when. The killing can take years, Stress is like the pages of a book one after another with a different chapter. Just be careful at work, in your family life and with everything that goes around. Get to know your body, The first symptom is always how well or how bad you REST in your sleep.
For the last year I've been grieving the death of a niece. I cry myself to sleep watching her tribute video. Recently I decided to seek help, I realize I'm going through depression with suicidal thoughts. I woke up to this inspiring video. Thank You!
Chanting the sacred word HU (like hue) helped me survive depression due to the death of my son (by suicide). There are many YT channels w// the HU (hu - god) Or go to Eckankar,org . This sacred sound is for anyone, on any path, and it can & will work miracles if chanted w/ love. Ask for spiritual help & Watch for your niece in your dreams; she is alive & well on the other side & loves U as well.
Your message is so inspirational and touches right to my heart. You did an amazing job Kristen and I look forward to seeing more from you; ) XOXO
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Thanks Kristin!
This resonated with me. Thank you for reframing.
There were lots of emotional ups and downs in my life too, but I still remember that when I was very much depressed and wasn't able to sleep for two consecutive nights, my mother suggested my to write " Gayarti Mantra " in book and while writing few I started feeling sleepy.
The powerful idea I would love to share with all and respected speaker is from "Shreemad Bhagwat Geeta" words spoken by lord Krishna " You are not entitled to claim a prize, Only right you have is to do your job " your work is worship to me "
So, I started to enjoy my work and evey did become rewarding for me...
now I am no more afraid of failure, and I pass on all credit of winning to my God..
Thank you for finding and sharing your gift to the world.
So beautiful, profound and important. Thanks!
Fabulous!! Thank you Kristin ♥️🎈
You're very brave Kristen. Very inspirational too.Thank you for sharing. I hope you have found peace.
Julie
I agree with you. I was a long time religious Christian. When my image was totally offset by my sinfulness, I started to get terrible nightmares. I suffered from guilt and sin till I heard the gospel message from pastor Ook Soo Park. By the revelation of Holy Sprit while reading his book, I realized all my sins were actually gone and do not exist anymore by the grace of Jesus blood 2000 years ago. I still gets nightmares sometimes, not as bad as before, but I have a strength to fight back saying, "hym, my sins do not exist anymore.". This gospel will free hundreds of people who are suffering from sin and guilt, especially veterans. They are suffering in silence, but once they know their sins do not exist anymore, since Jesus washed them away already, they will have peace.
What An INCREDIBLY POWERFUL TESTIMONY Kristin!!! Thank You VERY MUCH For Your Courage In Sharing These Life Changing Experiences With Us!!!! Wishing You a WONDERFUL LIFE!!!! From Istanbul Turkey, Daniel Patrick Young
Beautiful testimony!
In my experience being a genuine person is step one then just having the question is good enough. Somehow through a person, a movie, a Ted talk or just a bird flying by you get the answer. Sooner or later
I feel inspired by her testimony
Came at the right time for me! Thank you!
My goodness this really resonates with me, the last 15 years of my life has been to get back on the path I’m now on, thanks to some great people in the world with a heart of gold including myself in this, then u for capturing my attention 👏💐👍 well done Kristin 🥳🎉🙋💞xxx
Kristin you are totally awesome! This rocked my world and filled me with such hope... thank you! Thank you! thank you - for being so transparent and real - one word sums this up for me personally... HOPE! ------ Blessings.. Sending our love your way... Ben and Mary...
Love this talk
We are very happy to see you here with sound health dear 💞💞💞
Wow, that was powerful. Much gratitude for this :) Thanks for sharing.
such an emotional speech, came straight form her heart.
I think she is emotional with joy because of healing her own life, and the desire to want to help others too
Thank you for sharing your idea!!
Moving speech, great info! Good job Kristin.
Thanks for your story and inspiration.
What a wonderful talk,in many years came across , thanks Kristen,stay blessed.
Simply amazing. I'm moved.
Best story, AMAZING talk!
Thank you Kristin for sharing your story. There is so much valuable information in here for people. So wonderful you found Dr Jon. I didn't end up in a wheel chair, but lots of psychosomatic problems from grief, and it took me years, and much analyzing to arrive at the same understanding. We do believe our memories as if they are reality now and this causes us to circle through intense emotions, which can be so overwhelming they're held in the body. Don't worry about the naysayers - they're not awake yet. Let's hope their jolt into waking up isn't as painful as yours. I'm writing a book, and with your permission I'd love to share your story in that book. :-) Keep shining your light girl - and yes, I believe what is true is your sisters love and it's still with you.
I don't believe in memories people that cry are weak? she is to negative
@@seanstone9523- it's not about weakness or belief; it's physiological response. Not believing in memories is like saying you don't believe in air because you can't see it.
I’m dealing with grief- listening to you... I cry.
Thank you for you inspirational talk!🌺🌺🌺💕
So inspiring so amazing... Such a magical person