Posts Tagged ‘anxiety’
Hypnosis in the treatment of anxiety- and stress-related disorders
Self-hypnosis training is a fast, cost-effective, non-addictive, and safe option in place of medication to care for anxiety-related conditions. Multiple experimental pieces of literature on self-hypnosis in treating anxiety and stress-related disorders, including anxiety associated with cancer, surgery, burns, and medical/dental procedures, have been published. Research has also provided findings regarding self-hypnotic treatment of anxiety-related…
Read MoreFinding therapy and support can be confusing
It’s nice to have somewhere to talk about your difficulties, but is that the reason for therapy? As a Registered Nurse and a Hypnotherapist, this is one of the frustrations I often hear when people schedule their appointments. These conversations either occur when I have someone arrive for their initial screening or while I am…
Read MoreHow Do I Know If I Have Anxiety?
Do you have anxiety? … or are you just a little nervous? How do you know whether your anxiety is serious and needs more attention, or whether it is not that serious, and you are just a little nervous about something? Do you want to know what you could do to manage your anxiety if…
Read MoreWhat Does Anxiety Feel Like?
When you feel fear, it’s may not be significant, and, in fact, could be helpful at the right moment. But if spirals out of control, the effect can be shocking.
Read MoreHypnosis Reduces Anxiety in the Dentist’s Office
Fear of dentists is a universal phenomenon. Some people can feel so anxious about dental surgery that they avoid going for regular check-ups. While pharmacological sedation offers a temporary respite, it does not help with the underlying phobia and anxiety. Hypnosis, on the other hand, is a powerful drug-free alternative that provides not only sedation…
Read MoreChildhood Stress (for Parents)
Childhood Stress (for Parents) Sometimes I wish I was a kid again, don’t you? I would play all day long, have fun, not go to work, and not worry about paying bills. However, the world of children is not necessarily free of worry. When I am helping kids, I listen to their stories and observe…
Read MoreHow Can You Protect Yourself from Stress?
When you turn on the TV or check your newsfeed, chances are you’ll be hit with some sort of a negative story. Although statistically, violent crimes in American are falling, we’ve probably never felt so much tension and anxiety about our safety. According to the Pew Research Center, less than half of all violent crimes…
Read MoreLife is Not Always What It Seems
Sometimes life is not what it seems Sometimes our senses deceive us. What we think and perceive is gathered through our senses then sorted within our brain to create a useful interpretation of our world. But our senses are not perfect. Clarifying information is beneficial and allows us to determine what is the essential data…
Read MoreWeight Loss is Faster Using Hypnotherapy
Are you struggling to shed some extra pounds, lose a little weight? Do you find it difficult to muster enough energy to hit the gym? Do you use food for comfort? Have you tried every diet possible and failed? You’re not alone. Obesity is one of the most significant health challenges of the 21st century.…
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