Tommy Giorlando
Conference Topic
ERT, Scientific Hypnosis, and Tom Silver
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This session explores the legacy of Tom Silver through the framework he emphasized most: a structured, scientific approach to hypnosis. Tommy will walk you through how Tom Silver's focus on brainwave activity shaped the way he thought about trance, engagement, and responsiveness, and why that perspective still matters for practitioners today. Emotion Replacement Therapy will be introduced at a high level as part of that larger system, giving context to how emotional responses can be influenced quickly without getting lost in lengthy explanations or process-heavy work.
Alongside that overview, Tommy will demonstrate one or two of the techniques Tom used to create immediate involvement and strong responses, showing how they fit within a broader, repeatable model rather than standing alone as isolated methods.
The emphasis throughout is on understanding why these approaches work and how to think about hypnosis in a way that leads to more consistent outcomes. Attendees will leave with a clearer lens for evaluating their own work and a practical sense of how to apply these ideas without needing to overhaul their entire approach. Bonus - Tommy will share at least one of the inductions Tom taught in his training courses!
Bio
Tommy Giorlando, based in Warren, Michigan, is one of only two remaining hypnotists licensed to certify practitioners in the methods of the late Tom Silver. A professional hypnotist since 2006, he works across both stage and clinical settings, blending performance with abstract, practical change work.
In recent years, Tommy has gained increasing media attention, appearing on dozens of podcasts, Fox 2 Detroit, and within various mastermind communities. His work is recognized for its abstract, client-led approach to hypnotherapy and its focus on rapid, experiential results.
He is the author of "Trance-Formed: Hypnosis Through the Lens of Scripture", where he explores life as a Christian and whether hypnosis is compatible with the gospels -and- "Self-Helpnotherapy: Addictions & Compulsions", a book designed to emulate a full hypnotherapy session through a series of reading exercises and word games.
Tommy also leads, trains, and mentors other hypnotists through an online mastermind community. His goal is to get hypnotists off-scripts and working directly and organically with the client's subconscious. He combines the techniques of Tom Silver with his own blend of curiosity driven questions and creative exploration to create powerful results consistently across a myriad of issues ranging from BPD to severe chronic pain.