A fear is something that produces discomfort, but typically doesn’t stop someone from doing what they want. Example: feeling anxious about going up to a high floor in a skyscraper, but still being able to go into the building and take the elevator to any floor. A phobia, on the other hand, produces a more severe reaction: just the thought of going into the skyscraper causes anxiety and the decision not to even try entering it. So, a fear is manageable. A phobia causes you to alter your life and feel incapable of doing what you want, when you want to do it. A phobia is like a thief: it steels your freedom.
 

See section on Conquering General Anxiety and Panic Attacks on this website.

3.   What’s Dr. Glassman’s background?

Education

Harvard Medical School Mind/Body Institute - Postdoctoral Clinical Training

Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ - Postgraduate Fellow

Columbia State University School of Social Sciences - Ph.D.

Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons - M.P.H.

Rutgers University - B.A.

Certifications & Registrations

Board Certified - Neuro Linguistic Programming

Board Certified - Human Performance Enhancement

Registered - International Association of Counselors & Therapists

College & University Guest Lectures

Harvard University Medical School (Conference on Anxiety-Related Disorders)

Newton-Wellesley Medical Center (Harvard-affiliated)

Columbia University School of Public Health

Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons

Cornell University Medical School

New York University School of Medicine & Dentistry

The New School for Social Research

Mount Sinai School of Medicine

University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey

Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine and Dentistry

Palm Beach Atlantic University

Union County College

Bucks County College

Rutgers University

Books & White Papers

The Alpha Solution (Random House Publishers - 2007)

Witness to the Pain: When Dads Hurt Moms They Hurt Kids, Too (iUniverse)

The Stress of ICU Nursing

Fear of Eating After Choking on Food

Jane Doe’s Obsession with Self-Mutilation

MRIs: Mapping Brain Function (world conference keynote speaker, May 2005)

Drug-Free Relief From Fears & Phobias: The Glassman Neuro Immersion MethodTM

The Anatomy of Anxiety

Adjunct Faculty Appointments

New York University 1987-1991

DeVry University 2002 - 2003

Columbia University Medical School - Guest Lecturer 2004 to present

University Student Mentor

Rutgers University Leadership Development Program

Research Affiliation

Columbia University Medical School Center for Neurobiology & Behavior

Corporate Speaking Engagements

Exxon Corporation

Merck & Co.

Johnson & Johnson

IBM

Lucent Technologies

iUniverse On-Line

New Jersey Hospital Association

United Way

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

Community Speaking

Girl Scouts of America

Columbia University Alumni Association

Hadassah International (numerous chapters)

Chamber of Commerce (various cities

The Exchange Club International

The Women’s Club of Smoke Rise

Optimist Club (numerous chapters)

Morristown Hospital

Overlook Hospital

AARP

Rotary International

National Association for Mental Illness

NJ Association of Women Business Owners

JCC MetroWest and West Orange, NJ

Diabetes Association

Memberships

International Association of Counselors and Therapists

National Federation of Neuro Linguistic Programming

Harvard University Postgraduate Association

Columbia University Alumni Association

Rutgers University Alumni Association

The New York Academy of Sciences (former elected member)

Clinical In-Service Presentations & Hospital Grand Rounds

Numerous hospitals and medical centers. Complete listing upon request.

Volunteer Service

Member, Dean’s Advisory Council - Rutgers University 2001- 2007

Trustee, National Children’s Leukemia Society 1993-1995

Trustee, Touro Foundation, Newport, R.I. 1991-1993

Vice President, Family Intervention Services 1987-1990

Trustee, Community Oncology Program 1985-1987

Pro-bono lectures to nonprofit groups

Professional Interests

Fears, phobias and anxiety-related disorders

Mind-body integrative therapies

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI brain mapping)

Neuroplasticity via Neuro Linguistic Programming

Disease prevention

Awards

Palumbo Scholarship for Science

United States Public Health Scholarship

Braunstein Prize for Science

Beth Israel Medical Center Distinguished Service Award

International Association of Counselors & Therapists - Researcher of the Year

Media Interviews

Dr. Glassman has been interviewed by newspapers, radio stations and television stations in dozens of cities, including St. Louis, Anchorage, Boston, Cleveland, Los Angeles, New York, Newark, Chicago and Dallas, to name a few.

Let me begin by being very up front: If you feel that you are not ready to do what’s required, please don’t even consider starting this process. You have to "see it through" to experience maximum benefit. I want to help you, but you must do your part.

Here’s what’s required:
First, you must want to conquer your fear/phobia. In addition, there are two steps to the process.

Step 1: You’ll need 1 or 2 private sessions (most people need just 1 visit).  You do not have to come into the office; this can be done by phone and mail.

Step 2: You’ll need to fall asleep listening to a CD for 14 nights in a row. The CD must remain on "continuous play" throughout the entire night, so it repeats over and over again. The CD will be custom-recorded specifically for you and your fear/phobia. The CD will consist of a pleasant male voice narrating a story. There’s no music on the recording. Generic CDs are never used in this practice; every CD is customized to the individual client. Succeeding requires reinforcement by using the CD at home throughout the night. You will not have to use the CD forever, but you will need to use it for at least two weeks.

5.  How many appointments are needed to conquer a fear/phobia? 

1 or 2 private sessions. These can be done either in the office or by phone and mail. The initial session takes about 60 to 90 minutes. Most people do not need another appointment. However, if a second appointment is needed, it takes about 30 to 60 minutes for the second visit.

6.   How is it possible to conquer a fear/phobia with only one or two appointments? 

The phone or office session represents just the start of the fear/phobia resolution process. The majority of the benefit you’ll derive comes over the two-week period to follow. This is the period of time you’ll be using the customized reinforcement CD. Details about how this process works will follow, so please continue reading.

7.   What kind of results can I expect? 

With a maximum of two appointments, 92% of people experience complete resolution of their fear/phobia. The remaining people (8%) experience a significant improvement in their fear/phobia symptoms. This means that 100% of Dr. Glassman’s clients benefit from the Neuro Immersion Method.

8.   What happens during the initial visit? 

Most of the time, you’ll be talking with Dr. Glassman. Everything you discuss remains between the two of you. After your extensive conversation, he’ll ask you to relax in the waiting room for about 15 minutes. During this time, Dr. Glassman will record a CD specific to you and the reason you came to see him. When he’s finished recording the CD, he’ll hand it to you along with a Compliance Sheet. The Compliance Sheet will contain very important information regarding the proper use of your CD. Following the instructions on the Compliance Sheet is vital to achieving optimal results.

9.   What’s the likelihood of needing a second appointment? 

Fewer than 20% of people need a second appointment.

10.  What percentage of people need the second appointment? 

Fewer than 20 out of 100 people (under 20%) need the additional appointment.

11.  How will I know if I need the second appointment? 

If your fear/phobia is gone, there’s no need for another visit. If your fear/phobia is improved, but not completely gone, a second session is recommended. Fewer than 20% of people need a second appointment, so, you’re likely to need just one session.

12.  What happens at the second visit? 

You’ll talk with Dr. Glassman about the amount of benefit you’ve experienced after using the first CD for 14 nights. Then you’ll relax in the waiting room and he’ll make another CD for you, this time using a different technique. You’ll leave the office with a new CD. He’ll instruct you to use the new CD for 14 nights in a row. At the end of the 14 night period, you will have experienced the maximum amount of benefit that can be derived from the Neuro Immersion Method.

13. What will I hear on the CD? 

The CD consists of Dr. Glassman’s voice. Your job is simply to put the CD on, listen to the story, and let it lull you to sleep for 14 consecutive nights.

14. How can playing the CD while I’m asleep be of any use to me? 

You’ll need to put the CD on at bed time. You’ll need to use a CD player that is capable of repeating a CD so that it remains on "continuous play" throughout the entire night. All you do is listen to the CD and let it lull you to sleep. Leaving the CD on throughout the night allows the subconscious mind to “absorb” the story at the “part” of the brain from which the fear response is controlled. Are you familiar with the term Fight-Flight Response? That’s the built-in response mechanism that allows you to flee when you sense trouble. When you confront your fear or phobia, that mechanism kicks in. That causes a response: anxiety. That anxiety is what stops you from freely doing what you want, when you want. The more this series of events occur, the more afraid you become. AVOIDING WHAT YOU FEAR CAUSES MORE FEAR, AND THEREFORE, MORE AVOIDANCE. That’s the cycle you’re in, yes? By leaving the CD on all night, you are exposing the part of the brain -- the subconscious, where the Fight-Flight Response is -- to the very thing you fear. By time you experience a few hundred repetitions of the CD, your subconscious is convinced that the Fight-Flight Response is NOT NEEDED in the situation that causes you the anxiety. This approach is why the Neuro Immersion Method is so effective.

The story Dr. Glassman is narrating will vary depending on your specific fear/phobia. Neuro Immersion Method desensitizes only the specific fear or phobia reaction you’re experiencing. It will NOT desensitize you to, say, the need to run out of a building that’s on fire! The Fight-Flight Response remains undisturbed, in such urgent situations; this is vital to human survival.

Many years ago, psychologists developed a desensitization therapy which has been the standard non-drug approach to fears and phobias for decades. Neuro Immersion Method is faster, much cheaper (about 1/10th the cost) and has a higher success-rate (nearly double).

15. How loud should the CD be? 

Just loud enough to hear it, but not loud enough to keep you from falling asleep as it plays.  Just think of it as a bedtime story and let it lull you to sleep.  It's that simple.

16. Do I need to wear headphones or earbuds all night? 

You can if you wish. Or you can just listen to it from the speaker on your CD player. Or you can use a pillow speaker. This is a speaker that slips into your pillow case or you can just place it next to your pillow. The speaker is plugged into the headphone jack on the player.

17. How long will I need to use the CD? 

You need to use it for 14 nights in a row.

 18. I’ve had a fear/phobia for many, many years... is it too late for me? 

Succeeding with Neuro Immersion Method has nothing to do with how long you have had a fear/phobia.

19. I take anti-anxiety medication because of my fear/phobia. Will this impact my results? 

Many people with fears and phobias take anti-anxiety medication. This does not affect the results. Do NOT reduce or stop taking any medication unless instructed to do so by a qualified physician.

20. I take medication because of my fear/phobia. Will Neuro Immersion Method help me get off of my anxiety medication? 

About 70% of clients no longer need their anti-anxiety medication after experiencing the benefits of Neuro Immersion Method. Most of the remaining clients (about 30%) are able to reduce their dosages. Some percentage of clients still need their medication because it helps them with symptoms unrelated to their fear/phobia. After completing the Neuro Immersion Method, you can talk to your physician about changing your dose of anti-anxiety medication. Do NOT reduce or stop taking any medication unless instructed to do so by a qualified physician.

21. Can I do this by phone instead of coming into the office? 

Yes, your appointment can be handled by phone. The success-rate is the same whether you come into the office or do this by phone.

22. How does the phone appointment work? 

Just like an office appointment, a phone appointment is scheduled for a specific time. Dr. Glassman will call you at that time. Once the phone consultation is finished and you hang up, he’ll record your CD. It will be mailed to you with the Compliance Sheet. The Compliance Sheet will have very important information on it regarding the proper use of your CD. Following the instructions on your Compliance Sheet is vital to achieving optimal results.

23. Is the success-rate lower if I don’t come to the office? 

No. The success-rate is the same whether your appointment is conducted in the office or by phone.

24. Can I speak with, or email Dr. Glassman before my appointment? 

Of course. Linda can arrange for you to speak with him by phone at 908-301-0039. Or you can write him anytime at DrRonGlassman@yahoo.com

 25. Can I speak with, or email Dr. Glassman after my appointment? 

We want you to do so! After using your CD according to the Compliance Sheet, we want to know how you’re doing. You should never hesitate to call or write anytime. Of course, we want you to call or write with results after using your CD for the required 14 nights.

26. Is there a fee to speak with Dr. Glassman by phone, or for him to answer questions by email? 

There is never a fee to ask questions via phone or email.

27. Whom do I call if I have a question that wasn’t answered here? 

Call Linda at the main office in Mountainside, New Jersey. The number is 908-301-0039. Linda’s job is to answer your questions. Linda will patiently and professionally respond to as many questions as you’d like to ask. You will never be obligated to make an appointment. You will never be pressured into purchasing anything. You have our word on this. If after speaking with Linda you feel comfortable proceeding, simply ask her to make an appointment. If after speaking with Linda you are not interested in making an appointment, that’s fine, too. The ultimate decision to move forward is always yours.