About

The history

Born from Connirae Andreas’ transformative 1979 experience with Milton Erickson, Core Transformation evolved through client experiments, trainings, and research into a method for deep personal change.

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Our journey

Core Transformation began with one profound experience and grew into a global pathway to peace, clarity, and wholeness.

1979

Milton Erickson encounter sparks a quest for lasting transformation.

1989

Breakthrough client experiments crystallize the 10-step process.

1990

First Core Transformation training delivered to NLP professionals.

1994

Publication of Core Transformation: Reaching the Wellspring Within makes the method accessible worldwide.

2019

First peer-reviewed randomized controlled trial confirms efficacy.

2020

Coach Certification program launches.

TODAY

Practiced on six continents for personal growth, coaching, and therapy.

The Moment That Changed Everything

In a quiet 1979 session, Milton Erickson’s simple observation triggered an unexpected wave of peace in Connirae Andreas. The experience revealed: deep transformation is possible

A State That Faded Too Soon

Weeks later, that peace dissipated. Knowing what was possible, Connirae searched relentlessly—yet no approach reliably reached that state for herself or clients.

A New Way of Working with Change

In 1989, she committed to listen beyond existing techniques. Twelve pilot clients, a single line of questions—and eight reported changes they called “profound.” A repeatable process was born.

A Global Movement

From that spark grew books, trainings, research, and a worldwide community. Tamara Andreas now leads flagship programs; Mark Andreas advances global research. Thousands use Core Transformation daily to live from their Core States.

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