It was a tragedy, but I didn’t know it at first. In the long-shadowed gloom of a winter evening, Mary painted the painful picture of what had happened to her husband Dave…
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Therapy Session Case Study: Dealing with Anxiety, Stress and Poor Self-Confidence
Therapist and counsellor Dr. Dawn Ferrara gives her perspective on a UPTV client session.
Why I Hope We Can All Be Poor Farmers in 2017
Are we constantly wanting more and more and more without even stopping to use what we already have? Here’s what a children’s story taught me about resourcefulness.
Three Natural Ways to Use ‘Deepeners’ in Hypnosis
Hypnotherapists use the word ‘deep’ to describe a state with a greater degree of perceptual abstraction. Here are three ways we can help our clients go deeper into trance naturalistically.
5 Must-do’s When Treating Postnatal Depression
There are various risk factors and predictors that must be considered in each case of postnatal depression. Here are five points to consider when providing treatment.
Confessions of a Reluctant Workshop Leader
The idea of hosting a workshop for the first time can be terrifying, but it can also bring a wealth of opportunities your way. Read about my first workshop experience and why I’m so grateful for it.
What are the Secrets to Effective Group Hypnosis?
In this guest post, hypnotherapy trainer Joe Kao provides three tips to help you confidently hypnotize groups of people.
4 Techniques for Getting Clients to Carry Out Your Therapeutic Tasks
The way you ‘package’ your therapeutic task request can make all the difference. Here are four ways to improve client outcomes by being a kind taskmaster.
How to Maximize Client Comfort When Using the World’s Most Effective PTSD Cure
Provocative language is important when you’re treating someone with trauma. Here are three specific techniques to use when treating post-traumatic stress disorder and phobias.
How to Help Terminally Ill Clients
Here are six ways you can help terminally ill clients find comfort, relaxation, and resolution.
