Today's case study is an interesting but long one, so go grab a cuppa :) Background Clare was a 13-year-old girl who developed a severe school phobia after being bullied by older students at her school. She refused to go to school and experienced panic attacks, nausea, headaches, and non-specific stomach pains whenever she thought about school. She also had low self-esteem and felt isolated from her peers. Her parents tried to persuade her to go to school, but she became angry and defiant. They consulted a psychologist who suggested hypnotherapy as a possible treatment. At the beginning, she rated her anxiety about going to school as 9 out of 10 (with 10 being extremely anxious). Hypnotherapy sessions Clare agreed to try hypnotherapy after learning that it was a safe and natural … [Read more...] about Case Study: Hypnotherapy Successfully Helped 13 Year Old with School Phobia
Stress management
Cope with Stress and Anxiety in 5 Simple Steps
Introduction Stress and anxiety are common and normal reactions to the challenges and uncertainties of life. They can help us cope with difficult situations and motivate us to perform better. However, too much stress and anxiety can have negative effects on our physical and mental health. Below, we mention our 5 top common-sense tips to help you manage stress and anxiety. Step 1: Identify the sources of your stress and anxiety What are the things that cause you to feel stressed or anxious? It could be anything from work, school, family, health, finances, etc. Write down your stressors and rank them according to how much they affect you. This is the order in which you will tackle them. Step 2: Plan ahead and prioritise Having a plan can help you feel more in control and less … [Read more...] about Cope with Stress and Anxiety in 5 Simple Steps
Free self-hypnosis guide added to our store
Do you want to transform your life with the power of your mind? Imagine being able to overcome any challenge, achieve any goal, and feel happier and healthier than ever before. Of course, a professional hypnotherapist can help you achieve faster and deeper results. However, you have the potential to achieve your goals with self-hypnosis; a simple and effective technique that anyone can learn. And we have a special gift for you: a FREE guide to self-hypnosis that will teach you everything you need to know to get started. In this guide, you will discover: - What hypnosis and self-hypnosis are and how they work - How to use self-hypnosis to change your habits, beliefs, and emotions - How to overcome common obstacles and misconceptions about self-hypnosis Don't miss this opportunity to … [Read more...] about Free self-hypnosis guide added to our store
Mindful Mondays: Awaken your breath
Stand in mountain pose (shown). Position arms by your sides, palms forward, with thumbs facing outwards. Inhale and sweep arms upwards and overhead until hands meet abover head, with palms touching. Exhale as you slowly lower arms to your sides. Deepen and lengthen breathing and try to feel the pause after each breath. Repeat 5 to 8 times. Find out more Find out more about mindfulness in our previous post where we kicked off Mindful Mondays. … [Read more...] about Mindful Mondays: Awaken your breath
We have launched a YouTube channel
Today marks the official launch of our Hypnotic Universe YouTube channel, featuring our debut video. Take a tranquil drone tour of various global destinations, accompanied by soothing piano melodies. Experience it for yourself here. If you'd like to suggest our next video, please leave a comment, or contact us. … [Read more...] about We have launched a YouTube channel
Mindful Monday: Intensive Observations
In today's Mindful Monday we're doing a simple exercise, which you may carry out basically, anywhere. Step 1: Choose an object to focus on. It may be a leaf, a stone, a flower or plant, if you're outdoors. Or a desk, cup or glass., if you're indoors. Step 2: Have a really good look at it. Notice it's shape, colour, texture, corners, where one surface meets another, how the light reflects of its surface. If a man-made object, or something that has been processed in some way, consider how it was made and what processes might be involved. Find out more Find out more about mindfulness in our previous post where we kicked off Mindful Mondays. … [Read more...] about Mindful Monday: Intensive Observations
Managing Depression : The Importance of hypnotherapy’s role in managing depression
Hypnotherapy is an increasingly popular tool for managing clinical depression. Why? By tapping into your subconscious mind (the automatic part of our brain), clinical hypnotherapy can help you access emotions and memories,that you may have been unable to reach before. With this new perspective, you can gain insights and ideas for managing your depression in a more effective way. Clinical hypnotherapy is also being used as a self-help tool for people who want to take control of their mental health. It helps them understand the underlying causes of their depression and gives them the tools they need to take action on it. Furthermore, clinical hypnosis has been found to be helpful in reducing anxiety levels and improving sleep quality, which are both important elements in managing … [Read more...] about Managing Depression : The Importance of hypnotherapy’s role in managing depression
April is stress awareness month
Did you know that April is stress awareness month? Stress is a major source of mortality and morbidity in the average Western population. We can transplant hearts and grow vital human tissue in a lab, yet people are still dying of stress-related illnesses. It feels like the world has gone mad. We wanted to share some easy ways of dealing with stress. We'd love to hear about your favourite stress-busters in the comments too! So, without further ado, here we go. 1. Listen to music or watch a movie. These are 2 easy ways to distract yourself, and they're often free too. You Tube is my go-to source of music. Sure there are ads, but I'm ok with that. Spotify is another good source of free music. 2. Eat well and take exercise. This is another good stress-buster and does not need to … [Read more...] about April is stress awareness month
