A Dynamind Glossary

Declaration: Stated expectation that the problem is not permanent and that relief is possible. Part of the Dynamind Statement.
Directed Breath: Shifting attention from one place to another while breathing.
DMT: short for Dynamind
"The Dynamind Locksmith": A form of DMT in which a Symkey is used to release an Emlock. Generally inserted between the Declaration and the Layer Release.
"The Dynamind Motivator": A variation of DMT in which the Declaration takes the form "I have the power to (feel good), yes I do. Make it happen; make it so!" See also Motivator
Dynamind: The name of the technique; a contraction of "dynamic mind." The "Dynamind Technique" may be contracted to "DMT."
Emlock: "Emotional lock," an emotionally-based resistance to change.
Intensity Scale: An imagined scale describing the intensity of a symptom, with "0" equal to no symptom and "10" equal to unbearable. Most used for demonstration purposes or by practitioners with clients before a session and after each round to increase awareness of changes in the symptoms.
Issue: A specific problem in addition to the first or main problem.
Layer Focus: A specific symptom in a specific layer of tension.
Layer Release: The relieving of one or more layers of tension by touching certain points on the body.
Layers: The apparent stacking of physical tension in the body.
Motivator: The motivation for continuing a specific behavior. See also Dynamind Motivator
Opaque Layer: Tension which masks a deeper layer of tension.
Round: One sequence of the steps used in practicing Dynamind.
Statement: An acknowledgement of the problem, a declaration of expectation, and a specific directive.
Stress Reaction: a group of behaviors which arise in response to stressors.
Stressor: any event or experience which exerts stress on the mind or body.
Switch: Anything which initiates a stress reaction.
Symcharge: A symbol used to reinforce intention and motivation.
Symkey: "Symbolic key," an imagined symbol designed to change an Emlock.
Symptom: The specific experience of the effects of tension.
"Tap it in": Refers to reinforcing intention and motivation with Dynamind.
"Tap it out": Refers to resolving a problem with Dynamind.
Tension: physical tension which results from resisting stressors.
Transparent Layer: Tension which allows awareness of other layers.
Unlocking: The changing of a symbol of the symptom.