As the media pedals an increasingly pessimistic world view, generalised anxiety disorder and depression increase.
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Asperger’s Hypnotherapist Reveals How the Condition has Affected His Life
In this podcast, I talk to hypnotherapist Dan Jones about his experiences living with Asperger’s Syndrome.
Therapeutic First Aid: Step 1
Why the first step in therapeutic first aid has to be relaxation.
Treating Cannabis Addiction
Under the guise of meeting human needs, marijuana steals a great many things. Read, and listen to, my tips for treating cannabis addiction.
6 Soothing Steps for Treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety makes mountains out of molehills, and monsters out of moles. Here are six tips for treating generalized anxiety disorder in your clients.
Approaching Asperger’s
In this guest post, UKCP-registered hypnotherapist Paul Hughes shares some core truths he has learned while specializing in treating clients with Asperger’s Syndrome and high functioning autism.
How to Build a More Profitable Practice by Doing Less
You won’t achieve your practice growth goals by spending 5 hours trying to get the ‘Book Now’ button to align with the line of text below it!
How to Help Smokers Believe They Can Quit in One Session
During a Q-and-A call as part of our How To Stop Anyone Smoking course, I discuss the psychology behind preparing smokers to quit quickly.
Does Hypnosis Work, Really?
Against the comical backdrop of mid-life amateur tennis players, lobs, and mis-hits, I explain to my sceptical opponent why I believe hypnotherapy is an essential tool for all people helpers.
How to Avoid Burnout When Treating Depressed Clients
As a therapist, counsellor or coach you’re at the frontline of other people’s emotions. And if you don’t have the right safeguards in place, you can easily become sensitive to their despair and hopelessness.
