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.
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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.
Using Hypnotherapy with Children
In this guest post, Clinical Hypnotherapist Lynda Hudson shares the knowledge she has gained during 20 years specializing in hypnotherapy for children.
The Slave Driver Inside – Treating OCD
How can I be a more accomplished therapist when I’m working with OCD clients?
3 Simple Steps for Improving Your Clients’ Sports Performance
At 19, kickboxer Sean was told by doctors he’d never fight again. Of course, he didn’t listen…
3 Core Psychotherapy Techniques Life Coaches Can Use
Help clients move forward quickly with these three life coaching techniques.
Uncommon Knowledge’s Explainer Videos
Relationship insecurity, public speaking fear, hypnosis, and depression explained with these 90-second explainer videos.
Is Addiction Physical or Psychological?
What are the differences between physical and psychological addiction? In actual fact, many so called physical addictions are really just learned associations. Here’s how to challenge the erroneous beliefs that cause clients to feel trapped by their addictions.
Crisis Intervention: 5 Critical Steps
What causes an emotional crisis and how can we successfully manage it? Here are five ways to handle a client in crisis, so you can feel confident in your crisis intervention skills.
