Posts Tagged ‘hypnosis’
Finding 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 Does Hypnosis Work
Hypnosis has navigated between two sides. Some viewed it as quackery, though more individuals began to use it as therapy. It is beginning to move ahead faster and more effectively as an alternative treatment for many illnesses and difficulties. One study found that hypnosis could improve memory, though the improvement level could depend on…
Read MoreIndulge yourself in powerful life changes
Do you know anyone who is so self-focused that they seem to dwell on everything that was going wrong in their lives? They may not quit talking about their difficulties. Perhaps you wondered what was wrong with that person that their lives were so out of control as they experienced one crisis after another. They…
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 MoreHow Often Have You Heard Yourself Saying: “Yes, I Want To Stop But I Have Not Been Able To?”
Do you know you were not born a smoker? Of course, you do! One day you chose to smoke, and now you continue to smoke. Do you know why? Maybe you do, or maybe you do not. But only you can make a change but you have to be ready. There are no magical cures –…
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.…
Read MoreAre Your Words Helpful or Harmful?
As a nurse, it was suggested after I graduated from my first four years of nursing school, that I read Florence Nightingale’s original writings. I was not required as a student to read her writings. The language of nursing was first revealed by Florence Nightingale (1859) in her book “Notes on Nursing” when she stated…
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