For centuries, hypnosis was regarded as a ‘dark art’ or just ‘mystical mumbo-jumbo’. And despite its long scientific, as well as anecdotal, pedigree, many people still ask, “Yes, but does hypnosis work?”
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How To Boost Client Motivation In Therapy
Frustratingly, client motivation to change isn’t always 100%. Here’s how to help them meet their therapy goals…
What Is ‘The Observing Self’ And Why Is It Such A Powerful Therapy Tool?
The ‘observing self’ helps us understand the workings of our own minds.
How Did I Get Away With Saying THAT To A Client?
Telling kids’ stories to adults in therapy sessions sounds risky. In this video I describe how I do it so it’s therapeutic.
The Most Important Psychological Insight I Ever Learnt
Pattern matching helps us negotiate reality and works for our survival, while at the same time can cause us emotional complications through faulty pattern matches.
How a bit of Uncommon Knowledge keeps our team happy and motivated
How we use the Primal Human Needs at work.
Dream Analysis: 3 Quick Ways To Figure Out What’s Bothering Your Client’s Unconscious Mind
Dream analysis is often simplistic and one size fits all. Here’s a guide to why your clients dream, and ways to figure out what their unconscious mind is trying to express.
How I use the Primal Human Needs to live a balanced life
How Roger uses the Primal Human Needs to stay healthy
How Therapists Can Earn A Steady Online Income – And Get More Clients Into the Bargain
Discover the 3 steps to creating a website that works, even if you’re barely computer literate…
How To Stop Your Clients Catastrophizing About The Future
Subtle gentle ways to change your clients’ thinking style so they stop catastrophizing about the future