How to Spot a Subconscious Block Before It Derails Your Client's Progress

If you’ve ever wondered why a client stops showing up, avoids your emails, or suddenly says, “I’m not sure this is working...” — you’re likely witnessing a subconscious block in action.

These blocks aren’t about mindset. They’re about safety. And if the nervous system doesn’t feel safe to change, no amount of logic or planning will override it.

Red Flags of Subconscious Resistance

Here’s what to look out for:

• A client who says "yes" in session but does the opposite after

• Avoidance, delay, or overthinking next steps

• Overwhelm or shutdown when things are going well

• Emotional flatness or lack of engagement mid-process

What’s Really Going On?

The subconscious mind is trying to protect them. It may believe that growth = threat. That visibility = danger. That health = losing identity.

These beliefs are not conscious — which makes them hard to catch unless you know how to assess for them.

The Solution: Emotional Pattern Testing

With ERT, you can assess the nervous system before starting a plan — and uncover whether there is emotional resistance already present.

You can then:

• Identify where the client is blocked

• Process the emotional pattern directly

• Create a new, safer path for change

This means fewer no-shows, less sabotage, and faster client results.

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