Scientific Research on the Silva Method

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"I would have to say the most amazing thing is when I find something I or my husband lost and could not find anywhere. The first time I tried finding something by going to "Alpha" is I was amazed that it worked so well. Then my husband had to find a book someone lent him and I found it the same way. Then there was another book and I found that one as well (it was extremely well-hidden...never would have found it unless we were cleaning out boxes! He calls me a witch (good one, mind you)...he can't believe it either."

~ Mona Dee

Silva techniques to heal

"Dr. Norman Shealy took the Silva course, evaluated its potential and began sharing its techniques with his patients. Dr. Norman Shealy is the director of the Pain Rehabilitation Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This center is known for its care of patients who are suffering from severe pain and emotional stress.

Dr. Shealy conducted an investigation of the ability of psychics to do what he termed "medical diagnosis." His findings are very encouraging, for the results he obtained showed that the psychic's accuracy was 89% on physical disorders and 75% on personality disorders. An article by Anita Black appeared in the March 29 edition of Milwaukee Sentinel entitled "Neurosurgeon's Patients Help Themselves." (SILVA Mind Control NEWSLETTER VOL 5 #5 1974)"

~ Dr.Norman Shealy from La Crosse, Wisconsin

Research

"A research project conduct by Dr. George Maycock at Appalachian State University in North Carolina demonstrated that students who completed the Silva training showed a significant increase in creative and intuitive-functioning. Of the 30 students who participated, 25 showed gains in intuitive abilities. Four of the other five (who did not show improvement) were already functioning in a high intuitive mode before the training. Intuition is valuable for students- and for adults too. One researcher found that 70 percent of gifted or high-IQ students were predominantly intuitive, while only 39% of students in regular classes were intuitive."

~ Dr. George Maycock from Appalachian State University in North Carolina

Research on Three Fingers technique

"According to Dr. Harry E. Shanton, who conducted a research project at the University of Tasmania in Australia, declared in his article published in the Journal of the Society of Accelerative Learning and Teaching, "It would seem reasonable to conclude that the Three Fingers Technique (one of the popular Silva techniques) is able to facilitate short-term improvement in second high school students' examination performance." The students who had learned the Three Fingers Technique improved their scores by nine percentage points."

~ Dr. Harry E. Shanton from University of Tasmania in Australia

Performance Enhancement Through Visualization
Performance Enhancement Through Visualization

"In a landmark research study, Cecelia A. Prediger of Nyack Junior High School, New York, documented for the first time the dramatic amount of total improvement, as measured by goals scored, that takes place when athletes combine mental
rehearsal and physical practice.
Studies by other researchers had demonstrated that mental practice at the Alpha level has almost as much benefit as the same amount of time spent in physical practice.
The study confirmed their research, and went on to show an electrifying increase in goals scored when the total practice time is divided equally between mental and physical practice."

~ Performance Enhancement through Visualization and Mental Rehearsal, Cecelia A. Prediger, Published by Silva International, Inc., 1987. from Nyack Junior High School, Nyack, New York, 1987.

Behavior
Behavior

"Basic Lecture Series participants moved toward patterns indicating greater acceptance of their own behavior and a decrease in self-criticism."

~ Development of Self - Image Research, Dr. James Motiff, Psychology Department from Hope University, Holland - Published by Silva International, Inc., 1974.

Self Satisfaction
Self Satisfaction

"How one feels about his or her identity is illustrated here. The Silva group learned to be far less critical and negative about themselves."

~ Development of Self - Image Research, Dr. James Motiff, Psychology Department from Hope University, Holland - Published by Silva International, Inc., 1974.

Social Self-Image
Social Self-Image

"Self-image is of great importance in social interaction. Improvement in this area correlates with the ability to deal with people more satisfactorily"

~ Development of Self - Image Research, Dr. James Motiff, Psychology Department from Hope University, Holland - Published by Silva International, Inc., 1974.

Self Image: Identity
Self Image: Identity

"This factor deals with an individual's total concept of "What I Am." BLS students learned to value themselves more highly."

~ Development of Self - Image Research, Dr. James Motiff, Psychology Department from Hope University, Holland - Published by Silva International, Inc., 1974.

Family Self Image
Family Self Image

"Basic Lecture Series participants perceived themselves as better able to get along with and care for members of their own families"

~ Development of Self - Image Research, Dr. James Motiff, Psychology Department from Hope University, Holland - Published by Silva International, Inc., 1974.