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Calming the body so the mind can respond differently Anxiety can make even a capable, strong person feel as though they are no longer in control. Your heart may race, your breathing may become shallow, your thoughts may speed up, and your body may prepare for danger—even when…
Low self-esteem refers to having a generally negative overall opinion of oneself. It involves judging or evaluating oneself negatively and placing a general negative value on oneself as a person. People with low self-esteem often harbor deep-seated, basic beliefs about themselves that are unfavorable. Here are some characteristics…
It’s common to feel burnt out towards the end of the year due to increased workloads, deadline pressures, and the desire to wrap up the year on a high note. End of year burnout is fatigue that manifests itself towards the end of the year. It is as…
Emotional stress can be challenging to manage, but there are several ways to cope with it. Here are some ways. Identify the source of your stress: Try to identify the root cause of your stress. Once you know what’s causing it, you can take steps to address it….
More recently, post covid, I have come across more and more cases of isolation and this can have profound effects on the human body and brain. It can lead to changes in sleep cycle, hallucinations, depression, and problems with decision-making and memory storage and recall. Socially isolated people…
Intuition is the ability to understand something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning. It is a critical skill in the workplace because it helps people make quick decisions based on their experience and knowledge. With the introduction of AI, intuition becomes even more important because it can…
Hypnotherapy is a natural state of mental and physical relaxation where someone’s conscious mind is bypassed and a person becomes more open to positive suggestions for change. In this highly suggestible state, it is also possible to alter perceptions of pain, create natural anesthesia, and manage chronic pain…
Do you feel fearful, insecure, doubtful, shameful, lost, or lonely? Do you suffer from low self-esteem, moodiness, or depression? Are you an adult that is carrying a wounded inner child within? As an adult, does that wounded child pop out or act out in childish ways; impulsively, impetuously,…
Social anxiety, also known as social phobia, is a mental health condition that causes persistent fear of social situations. Research has found that hypnosis is an effective tool that you can use to reduce your social anxiety. It can help you develop better ways of managing your fears,…
Hypnotherapy is a form of therapy that uses hypnosis to assist clients recover memories that they may have forgotten or repressed. Hypnotherapy can be used in assisting survivors of childhood abuse to restructure their memories of abuse to give them a greater sense of control, and in addressing…
You’re riding a dinosaur through the hallways of your middle school when your teeth begin falling out one by one. A deceased relative links arms with you so you can fly through the night sky together. Suddenly, you’re hurtling toward the earth, and before you hit the ground,…
Limiting core beliefs are false beliefs that we hold about ourselves, others, or the world around us that limit our potential and prevent us from achieving our goals. These beliefs are often formed in childhood and can be unconscious or subconscious. They can be about anything from our…
If you are thinking of giving up smoking, this article could be for you. Smoking tobacco is both a physical addiction and a psychological habit. The nicotine from cigarettes provides a temporary and addictive high. Eliminating the regular fix of nicotine will cause your body to experience physical…
Obsessive thoughts and compulsions can be challenging to deal with, but there are several effective ways to manage them. One of the best ways to stop obsessive thoughts is to address your anxiety overall. This can be done by seeking therapy, practicing meditation and mindfulness, and finding ways…
Fear is a natural emotion that is triggered by a perceived threat. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including past experiences, genetics, and environmental factors. Hypnotherapy is a technique that can help individuals overcome their fears by accessing their subconscious mind and changing their thought…
Hypnosis and meditation are two distinct practices that involve changing the mindset in different ways. Hypnosis can be defined as a state of focused attention in which people can be more responsive to suggestion. On the other hand, meditation can be defined as the use of a technique…
What is CBT? Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps people learn how to identify and change the destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on their behavior and emotions. CBT is based on the idea that psychological problems are based,…
Setting boundaries in a relationship is an important step towards maintaining healthy and balanced interactions with your partner. Here are some tips on how to set boundaries in a relationship: Know what you want: Before setting boundaries, it’s important to know what you want in a relationship. Communicate…
Values matter a lot because they shape how we think, feel, and act. They show what we care about most in life and are often called our personal rules or life goals. We might have different goals for different situations, like getting a raise or a new car,…
Can hypnotherapy assist sports people to improve their performance? Additionally, in my opinion, imagery and self-hypnosis techniques can be used by sports people for injury recovery. These techniques are showing promise as a standard part of a sports person’s training program. Hypnosis can be a useful tool for…
Hypnosis is a state of altered consciousness that can enhance one’s suggestibility and access to subconscious memories. However, it does not guarantee that the person under hypnosis will tell the truth or be able to distinguish between reality and fantasy. A hypnotherapist can use various techniques to elicit…
How well does transformational coaching and hypnotherapy work together? Transformational coaching and hypnotherapy are two powerful modalities that can help you achieve your goals, overcome your challenges, and create positive changes in your life. But how well do they work together? Transformational coaching is a process of helping…
Hypnotherapy can help people who suffer from heartbreak and struggle to let go of their emotions by addressing the root causes of their pain, such as unresolved trauma, attachment issues, low self-esteem, or negative beliefs. Hypnotherapy can also help them to release the emotional charge associated with their…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that involves intrusive and unwanted thoughts, feelings, or urges (obsessions) that cause anxiety and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that aim to reduce the anxiety. Hypnosis is a healing modality that uses a state of focused attention and relaxation to access the…
OVID-19 is an unprecedented global pandemic that has had an enormous effect on everybody’s life. People have been unable to see or care for their family and friends who are desperately sick, who may even die, nor can they go out to restaurants or socially gather in various…
Hypnosis in South Africa is still viewed with suspicion and most people have many misconceptions about how it works. Despite this, there are a large number of Hypnotherapists who use it every day to help people to successfully overcome their many problems and issues. These hypnosis practitioners are…
So how do you truly understand the power of rest. Rest should equal restoration in seven key areas of your life. First and foremost, we need physical rest which can be passive or active. Passive meaning sleeping or napping, while active physical rest means yoga, stretching, massage therapy…
Your initial consultation with your therapist is as important as the therapy itself. Your therapist needs to know exactly what they are treating since the only contact they normally have with you is via text, social media, telephone call or email. Why do a consultation? You may believe…
Why is it when we decide to give up on habits that no longer serve us well, that we so often fail at these attempts and eventually we get back to where we started? The truth of it is, we have a conscious and subconscious mind and unless…
I recently went out to dinner with a good friend of mine and whilst we were having dinner I noticed a family in the restaurant, two young boys and of course Mom and Dad. They were celebrating the birthday of one of the boys. So why did I…
Many people who seek hypnotherapy often introduce themselves using their name when attending their first session with their chosen Hypnotherapist. The second most common question they ask is, “how many sessions do you think I will need”? Before a hypnotherapist can determine an estimated timeline regarding how many…
The difference between hypnosis and hypnotherapy is that hypnosis is defined as a state of mind, while hypnotherapy is the name of the therapeutic modality in which hypnosis is used. Hypnotherapy is practiced by a hypnotherapist who is a trained and/or certified professional Source: http://www.goodtherapy.org…
What Is Hypnosis? And What is it not? Quick Reference guide for therapists and clients….
Exciting news! There is a Body & Mind Wellness & Talk day being held at the Kloof Country Club on 27 July. Jackie Higham and I will be hosting a hypnotherapy stand during the day between the hours 10am and 5pm. We look forward to meeting with you…
Low self-esteem is a thinking disorder in which an individual believes they are inadequate, unacceptable, unworthy, unlovable and incompetent. This way of thinking can permeate every aspect of a person’s life and can be very destructive. Anyone who is motivated to help themselves to overcome low self-esteem, can…
Congratulations to Vanitha Chetty Vanitha attended the Mind, Body Spirit wellness festival at Gateway this weekend and won a surprise gift. She has received a free hypnotherapy session focusing on deep relaxation, at my rooms in Durban….
I shared a stand at the Mind, Body Spirit wellness festival at Gateway Wave Park, for the last four days with my colleagues in hypnosis, John Dutton, Petra Nichol and Leanne Pillay. We met some interesting people and it was wonderful to interact with visitors and those who…
Come along and make a connection with us. I have booked our place at the Mind, Body and Spirit Wellbeing Festival that is taking place from 16 – 19 May 2019. This will be held at the Wave Park Gateway and promises to be one of a kind….