Learn what hypnotherapy is and how it can help you
by Rebecca Welch “Get Over Yourself” MILTON ERICKSON, KAY THOMPSON AND THE NATURE OF THERAPEUTIC HYPNOSIS – GETTING BACK TO BASICS As a trainee hypnotherapist, I regarded Milton Erickson with awe. I don’t think I was alone. The usual way in which the “founding father of modern hypnotherapy” is regarded is as an enigma, a … Read more
by Bruni Brewin This story started when the client, who I’ll call “Will”, came to see me about a problem with his heart. Will’s historyWill’s heartbeat fluctuated from 30 beats per minute to 200 beats per minute. (A normal range is somewhere between 70-80 beats per minute.) His doctors had strongly advised him that he … Read more
by Katherine Zimmerman Darcy, an attractive woman in her mid-30s, came to me to overcome her fear of public speaking, specifically in her French class. She reported that even though she knew the proper words her mind would go blank, she would cry, feel flustered, and her face became red. Although speaking up in French … Read more
by Michael O’Sullivan Hypnotherapy is a relaxation based therapy, it is therefore an ideal method for helping people to deal with a wide range of stress and anxiety related problems, among others. Essentially what a hypnotherapist does is to use the natural processes that allow a problem to develop in the first place and to … Read more
by Michael O’Sullivan Names and identifiable details have been changed in order to protect client confidentiality. John was 42 years old when I saw him. He said he was unable to use trains or the tube (metro). He had no problems with buses, trams, coaches or driving in cars. Although he became extremely nervous on … Read more
By Derek Palmer D.Hyp GQHP Sometime during 1994, I developed a verruca on the sole of my left foot. Having previously anatomically hosted one or two warts which had appeared and then disappeared of their own accord within months and mindful of the fact that verrucae are members of the wart family, the new visitor … Read more
by Antony J. Edwards What is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of the intestines that leads to cramp-like pains, gassiness, bloating, and noticeable changes in bowel habits. The symptoms of IBS can be different in each sufferer. Some people with IBS suffer from constipation, that is to say difficult or infrequent … Read more
by Brian Green These articles were originally first published as a column in L.A. Health Magazine, under the title, A Hypnotherapist’s Casebook. A Hypnotherapist’s Casebook. No 1. Hypnotherapy for Healing A little over ten years ago I was between jobs. I had been working in Psychiatric Hospitals and other Institutions, as an Admissions Counselor, Chemical … Read more
by Brian Green Though we have one mind, there are usually considered to be two sections of it: the conscious and the subconscious. The subconscious was termed by Freud the unconscious. He only saw it as a negative, a swamp of primitive drives and aggressive impulses. Perhaps his was. Hypnotists, au contraire, regard it as … Read more
by Ian Sherred People, it seems, can be phobic of just about anything and everything, as any internet search will tell you. Lists of phobias are often presented in a slightly voyeuristic, isn’t-that-weird sort of way. Yet for those who actually suffer from phobias, there is much more to it than odd entertainment value or … Read more
by Dr Bryan Knight “Should the practice of hypnotherapy be restricted to doctors?” Definitely not. Physicians cannot even agree among themselves about hypnotherapy. There has been an ongoing feud within medical circles since the beginnings with [Dr] Mesmer. In the early years of the last century, surgeons were jeered at, even struck off their registers, … Read more
by Katherine Zimmerman We all have parts. I’m not referring to body parts here but parts of our personality. Have you ever said to someone, “a part of me really wants to take that new job but another part is afraid to make the change?” Or, “a part of me really wants to lose weight … Read more
by Michael O’Sullivan A tongue in cheek look at our profession The plethora of qualifications and designatory letters after many a hypnotherapists name can be a cause of some confusion to members of the public and indeed, other healthcare professionals. Even should the reader know what the various letters mean, in some cases they may … Read more
by Del Hunter Morrill, M.S, C.C.H There is an old saw that “speaking in front of others” is the second most terrifying thing a person has to do in his or her life. If it is the second, then what is the first? Some say death, and some say burning alive. What is it about … Read more
by Del Hunter Morrill, M.S., C.C.H. This particular paper has to do with understanding the natural and universal healing laws and how hypnosis and hypnotherapy relate to them. Its intent is to express the ways in which the mind affects our body and its health; and how hypnosis can be used to free people from … Read more
by Del Hunter Morrill, M.S., C.C.H. A man who had been a “golden-boy” as a child and who became a successful businessman as a young adult, suddenly and without explanation falls into a deep and overwhelming “funk.” [His name for it.] An elderly woman is deeply unhappy. Twice widowed, she marries a third time, but … Read more
By Nick Church Following a degree in Philosophy in the late seventies, I began teaching English as a Foreign Language. Over a four or five year period I taught at schools in England, at a petroleum refinery in Algeria, and at a university in Spain. I also went back to university in London for post-graduate … Read more
By Dr Georgina Cannon Imagine a stress-free wedding. It can actually happen. Brides and grooms are able to relieve wedding day stress through hypnotherapy. Your wedding day can be the day you’ve always dreamed of – without all the added worries! The amount of pressure on brides to be perfect is enormous, especially on what … Read more
by Karen Martin No-one is immune from an invisible killer which stalks silently through every office, factory floor and work-place. It doesn’t discriminate against age, sex, race or occupation and its grip tightens as the social and economic pressures of 21st century life increase. An epidemic of stress-related illnesses has driven unprecedented numbers of the … Read more
by Karen Martin Whilst it’s true that most of us are a long way off needing to take the 12 steps programme, a goodly proportion of the adult population of this country unwind at the end of the day with a glass of something. And that’s not just the occasional day but most if not … Read more
By Mubashar Latif “Does anyone know the position of hypnosis in Islam?” “I did ask and was told it was haram….the reason being that it was likened to a state of intoxication, in that you have voluntarily given up your control over your mental faculties….And Allah(swt) knows best”. This was the reply to the above … Read more
By Dr Georgina Cannon Can you imagine that studying can be fun and that learning can lead to a life-time of pure joy? It is possible to change your beliefs and experiences about studying and get turned into learning. How?Through hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy can help you develop and use effective study habits, motivate you to study, … Read more
By Terry Doherty From elite athletes to Sunday joggers, the ability to maintain energy levels and drive to succeed can wax and wane on a regular basis. Training schedules reflect goals and plans. A marathon schedule, for example, often contains several types of runs. During the week interval training takes precedence when time is limited. … Read more
by Michelle Beaudry, CHt The past cannot be undone. What you change is how you feel about it. Make The Change Happen How are you going to do it, my friend? You’re all done feeling wretched all the time, you know forgive does not mean forget, you are soooo ready, but you need a plan. … Read more
by Lynn Ward Don’t let “One trial learning condemn you to a life sentence” It’s that time of year again, nights are drawing in, Strictly is back and shops are full of oversized pumpkins. As a child, Halloween meant bobbing for apples and ghost stories in the dark. Today it’s all about dressing up in … Read more
By Roman Buchok B.A. C.Ht. There are many and varied explanations about the nature and purpose of both meditation and hypnosis. From time immemorial the activity of directing awareness and focusing attention in the pursuit of understanding and healing has been practiced by all races and in all cultures. In fact normal waking awareness itself … Read more
by Nadine Aurel The CognitiveOS Hypnosis, a mind therapy developed by Luca Bosurgi during 20 years of clinical experience, is a healing strategy based on working with the spirit to control and troubleshoot the mind. This may sound far from clinical to many, suggesting philosophy over science; a notion hardly accepted by most scientists and … Read more
by Chris Connelly Since qualifying in Clinical Hypnotherapy I’ve found the topic of Past Life Regression (PLR) generally gets mixed reviews within the hypnotherapy profession. Most often or not Hypnotherapy schools teach Past Life regression as a single unit within a framework of many other topics, if at all. When during my diploma I came … Read more
by Linda Simmon The current movement of “integrative medicine” encourages us to focus on maintaining a state of optimal mental and physical good health rather than simply attempting to alleviate symptoms as they pop up. According to psychologist Jon Kabat-Zinn (founding director of the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Center for Mindfulness in Medicine), the … Read more
by John Hayes How embracing the notion of existential anxiety can help connect us with our clients Existential anxiety, also referred to as death anxiety, has recently become the focus of much attention in the worlds of counselling and psychotherapy. One of the most high profile psychotherapists, Irvin Yalom, dedicates his most recent publication to … Read more
by Alice Penion An idea that takes root in the subconscious mind has no capacity for reasoning and MUST be discharged in motor action – whether a good or a bad idea. Essentially every single word uttered to a subject in a hypnotic state such as those experienced in any meditative or relaxation yoga practices … Read more
by Antony J. Edwards Naturopathy teaches us that the human body is capable of maintaining immunity from disease by the application of certain rules, namely, right diet, right exercise, and right mental attitude. Unfortunately, with the need to feed more people necessitating an increase in food production, our basic foods have become contaminated – hence … Read more
by Paul Gustafson RN BSN CH BurlingtonHypnosis.com Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastro-intestinal (GI) condition with no known cause or cure. Symptoms include diarrhea, constipation, cramping, gas, pain or bloating. Symptoms run in cycles lasting for days, months or years. IBS can be disabling and force many sufferers to feel like prisoners in … Read more
by Paul Gustafson RN BSN CH BurlingtonHypnosis.com Did you know that we all have the ability to enhance self-healing, increase comfort and improve nutrition, exercise, communication and flexibility? This article explains clinical hypnosis and how it can bring relief to clients suffering from arthritis. Hypnosis is easy to learn, you can do it on your … Read more
By Michael Mahoneywww.healthyaudio.com Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a heterogeneous condition with varying severity and symptomology. At least one in four of the general population is affected at some time in their lives (Jones 1992, Harvey 1983, Cook 1987). Despite the condition being classed as ‘non-serious’, it has serious cost implications to the UK National … Read more
By Marilyn Gordon, BCH, CI What Does Transformation Mean? Transformation is a process of moving from darkness into light. It’s a darkness-into-light shift in consciousness that can happen at any moment. Through it you can make dynamic shifts in understanding to move pain, grief, anger, sadness, and trauma into new ways of being. Everything that … Read more
by Diana Powley The law to ban smoking in public places will come in next year and we need to prepare now, says Diana Powley, a leading UK hypnotherapist and founder of Habitbreakers Smoking will probably be banned in all pubs, clubs and workplaces in the whole of the United Kingdom from summer 2007. It … Read more
by Paul Gustafson RN BSN CHBurlingtonHypnosis.com When people set aside the usual myths and misconceptions associated with hypnosis good things usually happen. Recently, hypnosis has been getting some positive national exposure increasing the publics general awareness of its health related benefits and its role as an increasingly popular frontline holistic healer. Hypnosis is non-invasive, soothing … Read more
by Paul Gustafson RN BSN CHBurlingtonHypnosis.com Most of us know all about daydreaming or zoning out. It is that unique moment in time when we lose all connection to whatever is going on around us. We may be present physically but we feel as though we are millions of miles away. That is an example … Read more
by Paul Gustafson RN BSN CH BurlingtonHypnosis.com Obesity is a national epidemic. 58 million Americans are overweight and 80% are more than 25 lbs overweight. 70% of heart disease and 80% of all type II diabetes is directly attributed to obesity. 15% of children are obese and 70% between the ages of 6-8 believe that … Read more