The Hidden Magic Of The Animal-Human Relationship | James French | TEDxBologna
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Published 2023-11-02
In the talk, James shares the insights they have gained over the last 20 years of assisting animals and people with mindfulness. He uncovers the hidden magic of the animal-human connection.
The talk is divided into three areas of interest:
1. Building Trust and Connection
2. Changing Behavior
3. Creating a State of True Cooperation
The stories shared reflect a remarkable interpretation of how we can all learn a great deal about our own trust, behaviour, and cooperation by understanding the key ingredients that constitute the magic of helping animals!
"James and Shelley are the pioneers of the Trust Technique, a method of mindfulness between animals and people that establishes a deep connection and promotes healing for both.
This innovative approach carries a profound message of hope and understanding, benefiting thousands of individuals and their animals worldwide.
James and Shelley have made this unique gift accessible for anyone caring for animals through their online courses.
Additionally, they support a purposeful community of Trust Technique Practitioners, spanning over 30 different countries.
Their mission is to promote a compassionate and considerate way of building trust and connection, ultimately creating a better world for both animals and people." This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
All Comments (21)
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Absolutely incredible. Being a long time meditator as well as a clinical psychologist, I have to say that his approach works both on a practical, theoretical and intuitive level. This should be in schools and tought for human to human interaction as well.
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Every time I see these videos and listen to James, it makes my heart sing! And the best thing about it - James and Shelley have found a way to teach their approach and made it possible for people like me to live our dreams by not only applying it with our own animals, but even spreading it with others 🥰
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James is amazing. I first met him around 15 years ago, and he is the real deal. He has taught me so much, helped my own pony so much some years ago, and his methods do really work. No question.
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How blessed are we for James and Shelley sharing this wisdom with us. I use it everyday. I’ve helped so many horses and cows . In all my years studying how to help horses this is THE BEST and most productive progressive technique I’ve learnt. I want the world to know about it. James is a true Angel of our times and is creating the change our animals and this planet so desperately needs 🙏 My gratitude is forever 🐴🕊️
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I use the Trust Technique with all my animals and it creates an amazing connection! Once your animal realizes you are delivering this peace and calm, they seek it from you. Huge gratitude to James and Shelley for developing this program and making it accessible to learn. ❤
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James and Shelley changed the way I approach life for the better, they are incredible souls and give a huge sense to things! Working with them was the most magical experience of my life, which I will never forget.
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I hope you feel my deep gratitude. Thank you for sharing this with the world! For me it’s not only about connecting with animals, it’s about peace, starts within and shines out to all other beings, THE MAGIC OF PRESENCE!
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The Trust Technique has completely changed my life and how I interact with animals. As a traditional dog trainer, I felt something was missing. This is the piece - the authenticity - the connection and the cooperation. I learned that the sky is the limit with what we can do with animals andthey with us by using mindfulness. The healing I have witnessed has been a treat.
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I could hear James for hours, everyday! It is so wonderful! Great job as always!
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My life has completly changed since I discovered his method. Now I'm a practitioner of Trust Technique in France and I discover myself and animals in so many news ways everyday. I feel my emotionnal intelligence becoming stronger, my intuitive connection to animals clearer, more simple. On top of this I found out who I really am and I'm connected now on a deeper level to my own soul. I am full of gratitude for that trigger in my journey with animals. I recommend you to live once in your life present moment that way and I wish you to find your own way to be with animals thanks to it. With acceptance, allowing yourself to be authentic with your dark and light sides. Decide it's OK to make mistakes and be a learner, become true to yourself. Animals will show you the way to reconnect to the world around you peacefully, as much as you will show them. Thank you again James. I love my job, Trust Technique was the missing peace to enlight my practice and life.
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This is absolutely incredible. The work that James does is very, very unique and special - and SO needed. Thank you, James!!
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Thank you James, Shelly and all those that practise and teach/share the Trust Technique. You are truly a blessing to mankind and to the animal kingdom. ❤️
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animal lovers appreciate and understand this 💕❤
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I love watching James and Shelly. Their lessons and videos are an endless source of inspiration in navigating life with animals and people. I love when they say "slower is faster" in using the Trust Technique. It is a mantra I live by in all of my interactions with difficult emotions, my own and others'. There is no greater joy than seeing my own calm state transform another being's experience of life from fearful to peaceful to playful. What a gift.
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I have so many incredible stories since I took James's course. People dont believe me.
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9:04 wait… THATS THE SAME THING WE- NO WAY! (I’m a Dog trainer) you have taken the calm baby step approach and changed my entire perspective on how it works… 😦 I’m speechles
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I have been following James for some years. He is putting all the Buddhist teachings in plain sight. I find his work wonderful not only because he helps many beings but also shows each time how we make a difference by just being, in a way my mind cannot refute.
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I subscribed to The Trust Technique a number of years ago and was so positively impacted that I bought the full course for my daughter and granddaughter in California. There is something about James' being that translates so well for me in regard to love, non-judgemental mindsets and my appreciation for the Present Moment. His teaching is somewhat aligned with some of our most innovative thinkers such Eckhart Tolle, Dan Millman and others. Learning the Trust Technique has helped me to be a better meditator, a better friend to animals and humans, and hopefully a more peaceful and loving human in our shared Universe. Thank you James French... you made a great difference in my life as well as many animals.
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I am always fascinated by James French. All his video courses are so helpful even for those who already have a deep relationship with their pet.
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I visited this wonderful centre in 2016, and was amazed at the kindness and totally relaxed atmosphere within this area. James French is a genuine and warm hearted human being with the Trust Technique helping the world for both animals and people.
