Witness Prep Services
Clear Convincing Testimony advances your case
Distracting, annoying, Confusing testimony kills it
We have tools to decrease the stress response, tone down the detrimental emotional response and modify behaviors to help You get your witness prepared to present in a more compelling manner
The baseline issue is biology. The more stress people are under the more their neuro-circuitry becomes chemically overwhelmed, short circuits and the more they mentally decompensate.
The more they decompensate the more baseline stress behaviors show through and the more mental compromise occurs (e.g.decrease of logical thinking, impaired memory and recall, loss of emotional discipline &/or social decorum, nervous tics,) AND the less you can simply tell them what to do or work with them. It just doesn't sink in.
All of this translating into the rapid progression of the more and more unconvincing your client becomes.
It is well proven that with proper training people can be taught to retain control and composure,
Lifearts faculty has been teaching these skills to Police, Fire, EMS, Elite Athletes, Performing Artists and witnesses in court cases for over 2 decades.
We can help you evaluate and reeducate on annoying or bothersome verbal and body language communication styles, repatterning of behavioral quirks and nervous tics, and stress reduction techniques to allow your client to be the most appropriate and believable on the stand they can be.
At [Your Company Name], we specialize in helping witnesses present themselves with confidence and clarity in any legal setting. Effective testimony can make or break a case, and that's where we come in. Our tailored witness preparation services focus on eliminating distracting behaviors, enhancing verbal communication, and improving body language—ensuring your witnesses convey credibility and authority.
We work closely with each individual to:
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Manageme Stress: We teach specific skills and tools that can be used before, during and after their testimony to reduce and control the stress response. (Several of these are taught to military in SERE POW training)
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Minimize Nervous Habits: We identify and address behaviors that may undermine their credibility, such as fidgeting, speaking too quickly, or avoiding eye contact.
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Enhance Verbal Communication: Through focused stress reduction and experiential learning techniques, we help witnesses avoid jargon and stay on focused and on-point under pressure.
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Improve Body Language: We guide your witnesses to project confidence and control, from posture to facial expressions, so they come across as trustworthy and composed.
Our proven techniques assist your witnesses to be prepared to face tough cross-examination and stay composed in high-stress situations. We believe in a holistic approach that builds both confidence and competence, setting your team up for success.
Partner with us to ensure your witnesses speak with clarity, integrity, and authority.
It is important to have a second attorney or a member of the legal staff in the room for the preparation session. “Even if you don’t have the luxury of being able to bring in an extra attorney, have a paralegal observe and assess how the witness comes across,” says Brooker. “A good paralegal will be able to tell you if the witness talks too quickly or has any verbal or physical mannerisms that could be distracting to the testimony.”
Neuro-EMotional Wheel
Allow 20 min
Witness Preparation: Strengthening Testimony
A strong case can fall apart if a key witness stumbles under pressure. Witness preparation ensures that testimony is clear, confident, and credible. Jury consultants work with witnesses to refine their communication style, control body language, and respond effectively to cross-examination. Attorneys can also test different ways to frame a witness’s testimony so that jurors find them relatable and trustworthy. Whether it’s an expert witness explaining technical concepts or a lay witness recounting an event, the way testimony is delivered affects how jurors interpret it.
Preparing a witness for deposition requires more than just telling them to “tell the truth.” A poorly prepared witness can damage a case, create confusion, or even contradict key facts. Attorneys must take the time to ensure witnesses understand what to expect and how to respond effectively. Many common mistakes can lead to an unsteady or unconvincing testimony. Avoiding these errors can make a significant difference in the outcome of a case.
A deposition is not a conversation; it is a formal legal process where every word matters. Witnesses who do not listen carefully may answer questions they do not fully understand or provide unnecessary details. They should take their time before responding, making sure they understand each question before answering. If a question is unclear, they should feel comfortable asking for clarification.
Neglecting to Address Body Language and Tone
Words are only part of the testimony. A witness’s body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice can influence how their statements are perceived. Nervous habits, defensive postures, or excessive hand movements can make a witness seem unreliable or uncertain. Preparation should include feedback on nonverbal communication to ensure the witness appears calm, confident, and credible.
Not Explaining the Role of Objections
Witnesses sometimes become flustered when they hear an objection. They may assume they did something wrong or change their answer unnecessarily. Explaining the different types of objections and how to handle them can prevent a witness from reacting in a way that undermines their testimony.
Get the Best Results with Expert Witness Preparation
A well-prepared witness can strongly influence a jury’s decision making. Without proper guidance, even the most truthful witness can stumble under pressure. Magna Legal Services provides expert witness preparation to ensure clear, confident, and effective testimony. Contact us today to set up a strategic preparation session that will help your witness succeed in deposition.
BRAIN PATTERNS
I have a master’s degree in cognitive psychology and I’m kind of a geek about how our brains operate. So, bear with me as I explain how to figure out when enough is enough. It’s all about building new neuropath-ways in your witness’ brain. It’s kind of like building a highway to a specific destination. Once you know how your witness’ brain is operating, it’s much easier and quicker for you to help them develop game-changing testimony.
START-STOP APPROACH
Witness’ problems come in two parts: (1) they need to stop or reduce a behavior and (2) they need to start a new behavior. When you come across problems with your witness, be aware they are probably deeply engrained in your witness’ brain. It takes time and practice to stop old patterns. And it takes time and practice to embed new ones.
This approach works for a wide range of issues. You might need your witness to stop rambling and instead start giving clear, concise answers. You might need your witness to stop blaming everyone else and start accepting responsibility. You might need your witness to moderate their emotions.
Kinesiology is a holistic approach to wellness, is comprehensive and systematic in its approach, and integrates body, mind, and spirit. Kinesiology touches on all aspects of human life and includes the proven techniques from many different areas such as quantum physics, metaphysics, psychology, biology, philosophy, ecology, traditional Chinese medicine, evolving Western medicine, or homeopathy.
Kinesiology is a simple tool that uses the body in form of muscle feedback to analyze the body’s overall functioning, recognizes energetic imbalances and offers a gentle, non-invasive method of correction. Kinesiology helps the mind get "unstuck" and thus can be applied in any area of your life where you desire change, it assists you in achieving your goals, enhances overall performance, releases past physical and emotional traumas, and restores balance and normal function in the body.
Body Language Beyond Numbers
Sure, it’s neat to slap a percentage on the importance of body language, but the exact percentage often can’t be determined. Instead, let’s turn our attention to these important pieces of info:
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Context is King: One size definitely doesn’t fit all in the world of body language. A raised eyebrow might mean skepticism in a boardroom, playful flirtation on a date, or confusion in a classroom.
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Cultural Differences: Body language isn’t a universal language. What’s polite in Peoria might be offensive in Osaka. For instance, a thumbs-up is generally positive in the US but can be insulting in parts of the Middle East.
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Coexistence: Words and body language don’t exist in separate bubbles. They go together. When they match, the message is reinforced. When they clash, it creates intrigue or confusion.
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The Power of Presence: Ever been around someone who just commands attention without saying a word? That’s presence, and it’s a perfect example of how body language works beyond simple gestures.
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Facial Microexpressions: These lightning-fast facial expressions can reveal true feelings before a person has a chance to mask them. While not foolproof, learning to spot these microexpressions can give you valuable insights into what someone’s really thinking.
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Don’t Over-interpret: While body language is powerful, it’s not mind-reading. Crossing arms might mean someone’s closed off… or just cold. Misreading these cues can lead to serious misunderstandings.
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Authenticity Over Technique People can often sense when you’re faking it. Instead of trying to manipulate your body language, focus on genuine engagement. Authentic connection beats rehearsed gestures 99% of the time.
How it Works
Precise Stress Management teaching
Focused Behavior Modification
For maximum benefit please allow yourself another 30 minutes or so on your own
to relax in the park or cafe after your session
Initial Session
1 hour
Purpose is to assess client's base line behaviors, learning styles, and their place of strength. Once this is clearly identified to client ,and legal team, teach both to recognize when the client is in control and early recognition of when they are starting to creep out of control. thus putting them in control versus them being in control of the client.
establish what their CenterPoint or grounded state/position is. Once identi
Full Protocol Balance
1 hr/session*
This is the most comprehensive an in-depth kinesiology protocol that exists. It address the global function of the being specific to 1 issue or facet by evaluating over 350 specific micro-circuits to improve their function.
Any Balance we do is goal orientated. In this case goal will be very specific to their experience as a witness. If there are specific issues to be addressed we may tease them out individually
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"I pause before I answer any question" or "I allow people to finish talking and pause before I answer any question"
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My answers are specific to only exact question asked"
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I am confident and in control when being questioned"
Whats involved: This is a participatory Balance. You will be mentally and physically engaged through the whole process. By using muscle testing as a bio-feedback mechanism we are able to quickly, easily and comfortably find the root cause of a behavior and remove the negative emotional connection to it. Thus the trigger is actually de-activated and removed, client is de-stressed on that particular topic and client is taught how to remain in control.
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These stress release techniques have been used in crisis situations including violent patients in Psych ER
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Performance enhancement techniques on Elite Athletes (IronMan, et al.), Stage performers (Cast of STOMP) and Opera stars.
*Build hourly. Usually completed with in 1 session, but on occasion may take a second session to complete. It is reserved for complex or long standing issues.
Ken Campbell spent his summers, and many other weekends, at his grandmothers in the country where he was with horses every day. It was quite common for him to be asked to care for them when their owners were away. He has enjoyed ridding trail in both NY and Colorado. As a College Professor Ken made it a point to teach every class about working on horses which always included live demos. Students were always impressed at how receptive the horses were to energy work and how quickly objective change would occur.
In addition to horses He has worked extensively on human elite athletes, including IronMan Medical Staff, and performing artists including the cast of STOMP, and singers from the Metropolitan Opera.
Testimonials
Anxiety & Stress
Calm vs Anxiety
I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help and time you spent with me! I deeply appreciate it. I am feeling such an inner sense of calm and peace which I haven’t felt for many many years. I had one of the most calm, serene, calm weeks of my entire life! I feel wonderful. I don’t have words to thank you enough!
—O.A. Queens NY
Anxiety relieved
I want you to know how much you helped me today. Your work really moved the severe anxiety and panic I was in the grips of. I made it home ok and the rest of the day went very smoothly. You were a lifesaver today and for that I am very grateful!
– M.M, Long Island, NY
Increasing happiness with kinesiology
That was an incredible session yesterday. Thank you so much! I felt so much happier after it. It is also very interesting to see the different dimensions of what your work entails. I personally love the lying down on the table bit. But seriously, you are clearly so talented and gifted in your work. You are definitely living your life purpose.
– H.K. Business owner
Work stress diminishes with kinesiology
I was experiencing enormous amounts of stress around my work. During the session I was gradually able to experience a lifting of the weight of stress I was carrying. The headache I had walked in with diminished and my overall sense of weakness started to dissipate.
Since my visit with Erin I continue to go at an enormously fast pace yet I am able to maintain a positive attitude towards my work load and have a real sense of accomplishment. I have even been able to tackle some very difficult aspects of my business that in the past I would have immediately felt defeated by. In general I feel much more lively, capable and hopeful.
– A.M. Gallery Owner
Emotional Freedom
Kinesiology – first therapy to make a real difference
I am so thankful that my doctor suggested I try Kinesiology. It is the first type of therapy that has really made a difference for me. It addresses issues on the physical, mental and emotional levels and provides me with tools to deal with ongoing issues, gives me a sense of power, and enables me to live my best life.
– C.K. Dancer
Kinesiology was better than therapy for me #1
My Dr suggested I make an appointment for kinesiology as he thought I was “emotionally overloaded.” At my first appointment I discussed my level of anxiety. Erin worked with me on this subject and when I left the office and to the present day I haven’t experienced that same level of anxiety. I was astounded by how instant it was. The shift in my emotions continued on after my appointments. I feel what can happen on an emotional level during one hour of kinesiology could take years in therapy (if you’re lucky). I’ve continued to work with Erin on different emotional issues I have to much success.
– T.D. Designer
Kinesiology was better than therapy for me #2
I just wanted to drop you a note about my session yesterday. I felt great when I got out, I just felt like a massive shift had occurred. I came home and was telling my husband “this stuff is lightning years ahead of therapy, therapy has you dredging up all this stuff and a lot of the time you will leave feeling awful. But kinesiology can pin point the issues and annihilate them, when you leave you feel wonderful” I just don’t get why more people aren’t doing it? I feel so optimistic about the future.
– T.D. Designer
Gratitude for kinesiology
Thank you for doing a balance on me. It was very educational. You manifest brightly in spirit and as a function of healing. Much gratitude for you and this work.
– G.M. Podiatrist
Easily Releasing the Past
Releasing grief
Thank you so much for the session, Erin! I am definitely feeling some movement around the grief stuff and I feel like a spot light has been shined on some dusty places in my psyche. I’ve used some of the centering techniques you showed me and they’re great. They definitely help me come out of a frantic head-space when I’m leaning in that direction so what a gift.
– L.B. Artist New York
Letting go of the past
I would like to thank you for the kinesiology session the other day. Erin was so sweet and nice and I had a really relaxing hour. I felt good in the car ride home, but I thought that was just because I stopped running 10 mpg for an hour.
Something happened the next day…
I have saved every abusive, nasty email from my ex husband for 4 years. I have saved every piece of paper from all three courts I have been in for the past five years.
I threw them away. I deleted the e-mails and I was free. Not entirely, free and I didn’t throw away everything but I was on a spree and I must confess, it felt really good. I didn’t realize until an hour after this spree that this must have been a result of my session the day before. An anxiety attack this morning was eased by touching my forehead. LOL. I still cant believe this worked, but it did!! Thanks!!
– F.K. Nutritionist, Long Island
Releasing emotional blocks from the past
As a massage therapist, I am interested in experiencing all types of bodywork, and I had the opportunity to try a Kinesiology session with Erin Davis. I had attended an Introduction to Kinesiology lecture at the Center, and was intrigued by the theory and comprehensive approach. I experienced a mini-session with Erin after the lecture and found the muscle testing techniques fascinating.
The next session with Erin I had no idea what we would work on, nor did I have any expectations on what might happen. Erin began by asking me how I felt, and if there was something specific I would like to focus on. I had been laid off in June of 09 and was experiencing feelings of fear related to my job loss and uncertainty regarding the future of my career. Imagine my shock at Erin’s discovery that these feelings had its roots during my childhood! I was quite stunned and became overwhelmed emotionally, but Erin assured me that this was now a great chance to clear the problem.
Erin led me through several physical techniques for calming and identified the meridians that needed clearing. I spoke specific affirmations while performing unusual exercises which left me feeling unburdened and centered. I felt tired after the experience, but for days I felt a wonderful sense of peace. I had thought that many sessions with Psychologists had resolved my childhood issues, but talk therapy was obviously insufficient. My musculature still contained this traumatic information.
I expressed my gratitude to Erin for this breakthrough, but she humbly said I had myself to thank for being open to the process. I absolutely recommend Kinesiology to anyone interested in clearing away past wounds, allowing the true, clear self to emerge.
– C.A. Licensed Massage Therapist