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for Harold Crasilneck
Catherine Fine
July 7, 2008
Sherry and family,
I will always remember Dr Crasilneck with fondness and admiration. He was a thoughtful, precise and caring professional, but most importantly he was a giant of a man. I will miss him terribly.
David Herl
June 30, 2008
Harold was a terrific role model for me. He was always generous in his support and guidance in my teaching/consulting activities , especially with residents and attending staff, at a large teaching hospital. His passion and energy were truly inspirational to all professionals who met him.
Dr. Nancy Logan
June 28, 2008
What an inspiring scholar, clinician, teacher, and gentleman (in all the best meanings of the word) was Harold! What a dedicated husband he was to his wife, Sherry, a classy, brilliant, talented, beautiful, and gentlewoman in her own right. As a society, his hypnotic practices and contributions will be forever advanced by his work. As friends, we were blessed personally and professionally by both of these remarkable people. Sherry, our love, care and prayers go out to you for the large hole left in you life for your "larger than life" husband. I trust that in trance or out, you will sense his love and connection to you as he watches over you.
Dr. Richard Garver
June 28, 2008
We just heard of Harold's passing and immediately felt the loss of such a dear friend, a 'brother', valued mentor and colleague. We so enjoyed each others' family and all the wonderful memories of our many years of teaching together. We so enjoyed hosting Harold for the Distinguished Visiting Professor Programs at the Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center. Harold and Sherry were inseparable always and even now forever. You both helped me through the loss of a spouse, and now Nancy and I reach out with our thoughts and prayers to Sherry in this difficult time. Early on, Harold was such a tough task-master when I took my ABPH Boards! But after that the fun began- the Dallas Summer Musicals, the "automatic writing", and so many 'hypnotic' adventures. Harold was a 'one of a kind' - what a legacy he leaves for all of us. We feel blessed for having shared a part of Harold and Sherrys' life in so many ways.
Nancy E. Perry, Ph.D.
June 28, 2008
I just learned of Harold's death. He was truly a mentor to me. I met him in the late 70's when he was one of my first teachers. His passing is a great loss to all who knew him. My deepest condolences.
Mary Pratt Miller, PhD
June 26, 2008
The loss of Dr. Crasilneck leaves a vacumn in our profession. I was privileged to have him at the first ASCH workshop I attended 12/1999 in Tampa. He not only taught me but inspired me with his knowledge and especially his enthusiasm for the art and science of using clinical hypnosis. Since then his teachings both at workshops and on videos have helped me to grow personally and professionally. He will be sorely missed.
Patricia Donly
June 25, 2008
Dear Sherry and family: I am deeply saddened and feel a keen sense of loss upon hearing of Dr. Crasilneck's death. The many nuggets of hypnotic expertise he shared during numerous ASCH workshops have helped hundreds of my patients over the years, as now they help my granddaughter during her painful final battle with leukemia. He will be missed. With deepest sympathy, Pat Donly
Brenda Hawkins, Ed.D.
June 25, 2008
I was greatly saddened to hear of Harold Crasilneck's passing. He was such an effective, memorable educator in hypnosis, and I will always remember his demonstrations and the funny anecdotes that he would sometimes throw into his lectures. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Karen Olness
June 25, 2008
Hakon and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Harold Crasilneck. He was a remarkable and inspiring teacher and a wonderful colleague. We express our deep sympathy to Sherry.
Hakon and Karen Olness Torjesen
Mary Rath
June 25, 2008
Dr. Crasilneck actually saved my life in 1992 when I underwent his “Bombardment Technique” for severe intractable chronic pain. His inspiration led me to a mid-life career change that is ongoing as I complete my PhD in Clinical Psychology. Of course, I am an avid member of ASCH and hope, in my own small way, to continue his work on the use of hypnosis in chronic pain management. Thank you Harold, I will miss seeing you at the meetings.
Jamie Zabukovec, Psy.D.
June 25, 2008
I am saddened to hear of your loss. Harold was a positive force in the therapeutic community here in Dallas, and in the hypnosis community world-wide. He will be greatly missed.
David Spiegel
June 24, 2008
Harold was a gentleman and an expert. He brought credit to the field of hypnosis, warmth and support to his colleagues, joy and love to his family, and tremendous support to his patients. He graced us with his presence and I mourn his passing.
Monica Stokes, M.D.
June 24, 2008
Dear Sherry and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I had the opportunity to meet and be taught by Dr. Crasilneck at two of the national ASCH meetings. He was generous with his time, knowledge and spirit. I will certainly miss him and hope he is now experiencing the joy of possibly learning the answers to everything he didn't already know (including how deeply he touched so many humans while he was here).
Ivan Bilash
June 24, 2008
It is with a heavy heart that I learned of Dr. Crasilneck's passing. I remember him as a gentleman who made his work look so simple. At one workshop I asked him how he managed to so effectively create anaesthesia with a volunteer. His answer: "he's just a good subject". I will not forget this kind humble man and his stetson.
Edwin Stickney
June 24, 2008
My life was forever changed at the Intro Medical Workshop that Harold and Jim Hall conducted at Newport Beach Hotel in November, 1973.
The use of hypnosis in my General Practice influenced my relationships to patients in general, and its specific use in obesity, quitting smoking, and as a powerful alternative to tranquilizers was crucial to success in many cases.
I considered Harold to be my "hypnotic father."
He will be missed by countless of us who have been so influenced by him.
F. Ralph Berberich
June 24, 2008
I believe I was the last individual to receive the AJCH Crasileck award during his lifespan. While I was not privileged to meet Dr. Crasilneck in person, I would like to transmit my gratitude for his contributions and continue to know him through his work. He was clearly a towering figure and cherished man.
Philip Accaria
June 24, 2008
Dear Sherry and Family,
Please know that it is my honor and pleasure to have known and to have taught with Harold. May your memories of him be filled with joy, happiness and everlasting love. I extend to you all my deepest condolences. Namaste, Phil
Ralph McKinney
June 17, 2008
Dear Shery and Family,
We were very saddened to hear of Harold's passing. He was a wonderful man and you were a wonderfully devoted couple- a true inspiration to all of us.
I always enjoyed time with Harold. He was not only the consummate professional and mentor to many of us, but he was a true gentleman- gentle in every way and as powerful as they come. He described himself as a cowboy and I will always think of him that way- like the picture you painted for your Christmas card, Shery. He was like a 2nd Dad to me. I will miss him greatly.
I will be keeping you, Shery and your family in my prayers and thoughts.
With love and sympathy
Ralph and Barb McKinney
Sheryd Jackson
June 13, 2008
I feel honored to have met and worked with Dr. Crasilneck. He was an inspirational teacher and role model who will be greatly missed.
Alexander Levitan, M.D.
June 13, 2008
He was a "mensch" and an example for all of us. He was a brilliant and caring teacher and great fun to teach with. I can see him teaching "O-WA-TA-GOOSE-I-AM" to little children where he is now.
He made a difference in people's lives.I miss him and loved him.
Mark Weisberg
June 12, 2008
Dear Sherry,
I am so sorry to hear about Harold's passing. He was a friend, a great role-model, and an inspiration.
Fondly,
Mark Weisberg Ph.D.
Joan Murray-Jobsis
June 12, 2008
Dear Sherry,
After so many years of knowing you and Harold, the news of his death comes as a sad loss.You both have been wonderful friends, and Harold's contributions as a teacher and a clinician will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of loss.
Joan Jobsis
Peter Bloom
June 11, 2008
Dear Sherry,
Marcia and I send our deepest sympathy to you on your loss of Harold. We hope that during this time of personal grief, you will take strength from knowing what enormous contributions you and he made to the field of clinical hypnosis. We are all fortunate that through his writings and teachings, future generations will continue to benefit from his wisdom and experience.
Rick Voit
June 11, 2008
I am so very sad to hear that we've lost Harold. What a terrific man, teacher and soul. I am so grateful to have met him and spent time with you, Sherry, and Harold. He extended his kind, strong hand to me with support and true caring. I will cherish those few memories and miss his presence. My thoughts and love are with you, Sherry.
Mel Gravitz
June 11, 2008
Dear Sherry and Family,
It was with much sadness that I heard the news about Harold. He was a good friend and a splendid colleague, and he will be sorely missed.
If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Mel
PEGGY BURKE{GOLD}
June 10, 2008
DEARSHERRY AND FAMILY ,YOU PROBABLY DONT REMEMBER ME BUT I LOVED HAROLD AND HE WAS A GREAT DR ,I WILL MISS HIM TERRIBALY .
Claire Frederick, M. D.
June 10, 2008
All of us in the hypnosis communiy have been learned and grown because of Harold. His strength, courage, and intellect have led clinical hypnosis far along its steep grade.
Sherry, please accept my deepest condolences for your self and your family. If I can be of any help to you, please let me know.
Elisa and Jeff Eliasoph
June 10, 2008
Dearest Sherry, Jonathan, Susan, and Family,
Harold was one of the sweetest, kindest men we ever had the privilege of knowing. He so loved you all. He helped more people then most of us could hope to help in ten lifetimes. He truly helped to heal the world. He stays forever in our hearts. Heaven is a lucky place now.
Lucy Dodd
June 10, 2008
My condolences to Dr. Crasilneck's family. He was a wonderful teacher and a truly great clinician. He will be missed by all.
Chuck Burbridge
June 10, 2008
Dear Sherry,
My condolences on the loss of one of the hypnosis pioneers. I will never forget his encouragement to me. Do the best that you can.
Dan Kohen
June 9, 2008
Sherry and family - Harold was legendary and taught us all so much. May his memory, like his life and teaching, be a blessing for us all.
Dan Kohen,M.D., Minneapolis
Dabney Ewin
June 9, 2008
Dear Sherry,
Hypnosis has lost one of its greats, and you have lost your precious Harold. We all know you two as a team, and it won't be the same . Our love and prayers go to you at this time, and later we know we will all be telling each other stories about what he said and did that impacted our personal and professional lives.
Lynne Sinclair, Ph.D.,C.Psych.
June 9, 2008
My sincere condolences to Dr. Crasilneck's family. He was a suberb teacher and a truly great clinician. I stand in awe of his achievements and his work ethic.
George Glaser
June 9, 2008
Dear Sherry and family,
I had the good fortune to meet and experience Harold early in my work with hypnosis. Rest assured that Harold's spirit will remain with us all. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.
COL Kathy Platoni, Psy.D.
June 9, 2008
Thank you and bless you, dear Dr. Crasilneck. You will never know how much you have impacted my life. I will be grateful for all eternity. We have lost a legend.
Marlene Eisen
June 9, 2008
It was always an honor and privilege to work with Harold Crasilneck. To me he represented the open-spirited wisdom that marked the leaders in our field. He will be sorely missed.
Ed Mackey
June 9, 2008
Thank you Harold Crasilneck for being a wonderful teacher, mentor and hypnotist. It was a pleasure being hypnotised by you, learning from you personally and from your writings. You live on in my classes and my practice of hypnotism.
Philip Appel
June 9, 2008
Sherry and Family,
My sincere condolences. He was a great teacher and inspiration to us all. Hopefully only sweet memories will be that which come to mind.
Bill & Sally Wester
June 9, 2008
Sherry & Family,
Sally and I are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. Having both lost a spouse we are aware of the deep loss. Harold was my mentor, colleague, friend, and we mutually loved to share hunting stories.
Edward Frischholz
June 9, 2008
Harold Crasilneck was one of the pioneers of Clinical Hypnosis in the 20th and 21st centuries. He will always be remembered and sorely missed.
Ashley Goodman
June 9, 2008
Harold was one of my mentors and role models in clinical hypnosis. He was a true gentleman and scholar.
We will miss him...
David Wark, Ph.D.
June 9, 2008
Like so many colleagues in the field of professional clinical hypnosis, I count Dr. Harold Crasilneck was one of my models. Indeed, two decades ago he was the lead faculty member in my first class in hypnosis. I still remember his calm assurance, and the gracious way he introduced his dear "associate", Sherry. It seemed to me that when he presented at professional meetings, she was always at his side, or very close by. They were a team, but he could be a remarkable soloist. Over the years, as colleagues told stories of his clinical acumen, and devotion to his patients, my images of him expanded. He was like a rock with an old fashioned light house; reliable, always visible, setting a course, and immensely helpful. As the current president of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, I speak for the members of our organization who join me to wish support to his family and multitudes of friends. May his memory give them strength.
Gabor Filo
June 9, 2008
Knowing and having had the opportunity to teach with Harold was an honour . He positively impacted my life as he had many others. My sincerest condolences.
Stephen Kahn
June 9, 2008
Harold was one of the true greats in hypnosis. It was my honor to give him one of the most valued awards in the field of hypnosis, the Living Human Treasure award, which he received in 2007. Thank you, Harold, for all you have done and continue to do as your legacy lives on.
Dr. D. Corydon Hammond
June 9, 2008
Dr. Harold Crasilneck was a pioneering giant in the field of Clinical Hypnosis and world renowned. He was my mentor and I was honored to learn from and be taught by him. Melanie and I cherish our memories as house guests and thank him for being a Godfather to our children. It has been a year and a half since I last saw Harold, and am so glad at that time that we embraced each other and told one another that we loved them. You earned your rest, Harold. Love, Cory & Melanie Hammond
Farris Rookstool, III
June 9, 2008
Harold was one of the finest men I worked with. We worked together while I was with the FBI, and he was one of the best bureau approved hypnotherapist. He was very talented and a total professional. Countless cases were assisted by his abilities to hypnotize witnesses thus enabling them to recall vital details in the case. I will always have the greatest respect and the fondest memories of our time together.
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