The miracle question is a great ‘thought experiment’ and also a creative way to devise on good therapeutic goals
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3 Reframing Techniques to Improve Your Therapeutic Success Rate
All effective therapy involves reframing – because so often a client’s happiness is down to their outlook, not circumstance.
Master Hypnotic Language Patterns in 3 Straightforward Steps
How do you get really good at hypnotic language? Here’s 3 key principles I always use.
How to Treat Insomnia: a 3 Point Checklist
Being a therapist is a little like being a detective sometimes. When people can’t sleep there are always questions we must ask.
How To Encourage Post-Traumatic Growth In Your Clients
Character is built through experience – here are 3 therapy strategies which help your client reflect on what they have learnt from their troubles
3 Reasons I Never Have My Clients Relive Their Traumatic Experiences
Here are three reasons why I never get a client with PTSD to relive their traumatic experiences.
Using the Rewind Technique to Treat PTSD in a Child, Plus Other Examples
I thought you’d like to see this video of Pippa Shay, an Uncommon Practitioner, talking about how she helped a child overcome trauma, along with some other case examples.
PTSD And Depression – Is Trauma Locking Your Client In Depression?
The little known link between PTSD and depression – how to check for hidden trauma in your depressed clients.
Trauma Treatment: Why PTSD & Phobias Are A Case Of Bad Hypnosis
For safe effective trauma treatment, it is vital to understand how PTSD and phobias are affecting your client
3 Easy Questions In Diagnosing PTSD
Diagnosing PTSD can be tricky – here are 3 questions I always ask to find hidden trauma.