Investment in erroneous beliefs can cause a false sense of comfort. Here are four honest ways to deal with client denial.
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Working with Resistant Clients: 5 More Tried and Tested Tips
Language and attitude is vital when helping clients transcend their self-sabotage during therapy.
Treating Depression: 3 Vital Steps
Many therapists and counsellors don’t feel confident treating depression. But we can make all the difference in the world and here are three ways to start.
3 Top Tips for Keeping Therapy on Track with Parents and Families
Solution-focused hypnotherapist Dan Jones shares three therapeutic strategies for working with the parents of a difficult child.
Stopping Clients Drinking Too Much Wine
The habitual, psychological element to an addiction may be much stronger than any physical addiction. Here are five ways to help your clients limit nightly wine drinking.
Socratic Questioning in Depression Therapy
Here are three ways to cut through a client’s negative rumination and ask healing antidepressant questions.
Treating the Angry Client
When left untreated, destructive anger can steal friendships, partners, jobs and even health. Here are five calming tips to tame the beast within your angry clients.
How to Use Hypnosis in Emergencies
Certified Emergency Hypnosis Trainer William Johnson shares five emergency hypnosis techniques.
My 5 Favourite TED Talks
I learn best by watching, and these five Ted Talks are my personal favourites.
Are You Accidentally Hypnotizing Your Clients?
Why I encourage all therapists to learn about hypnosis, even if they aren’t planning on delivering hypnotherapy.
