hypnotherapy best practices

Daydreaming. It seems innocent enough. Who among us has never taken a break from the here and now to indulge in a fantasy scenario or pleasant reverie? Occasional daydreaming is harmless enough, but there are times when it goes way too far, and begins to interfere with a balanced, happy life. 
 

It’s that time of year. As January begins, people almost robotically address that question, “What’s your resolution for the new year?” Clients, and those of us who work to support their mental health, have a list of things we would like to change.  
 

As a mental health professional, it’s likely that you’ve had discussions with your clients about their goals for the new year. People want to lose weight, stop engaging in bad habits, begin new, positive routines, reduce anxiety, and in general, do things that will improve their lives. 
 
In a similar way, you have goals

“Peace on Earth” is often bandied about as a wish for the holiday season, and it is definitely a general desire for most people all year long. Despite the popularity of that idea, we all know that bringing peace to the whole planet is a job no one human, or even 8 billion of them working in concert, can hope to achieve. 
 
However,

Therapists want to help people, and reach out to as many as they can possibly assist. There are times, though, when even the most ardent mental health professionals get stuck. That’s when it’s time to make some changes! 
 
Whether you’re in an agency role, making first steps to developing your private practice or simply hoping to re-ignite

Clients aren’t the only ones complaining about the immense pressure to spend more money at the end of every year. Even if you’re not a big holiday shopper, end of year expenses such as taxes, medical bills,charitable donations, and winter utilities can make the happy holidays feel like living in a financial pressure cooker.

Problems with finances

The holidays are supposed to be joyous and gratifying - at least that’s what we’re told. Gathering with family, reuniting with relatives, laughing and feasting, are all supposed to be fun.  
 
For many, however, holidays can be extremely upsetting. Most therapists can attest to this, based on the number of clients whose angst

“It’s only a little bit.” “It helps me to sleep better.” “I take it to ease my neck pain.” “Doesn’t everybody do that?” “It’s not really affecting my life all that much.” These are some of the things
clients say about the ways they “numb out,” that is, seek temporary respites from reality. While moderate use of substances that soothe stress and ease

In the realm of mental health and therapy, the mind-body connection has garnered increasing attention in recent years. It's now widely accepted that our mental and emotional well-being can significantly impact our physical health, and vice versa. As a result, mental health practitioners are continually seeking innovative ways to address both mental

Hypnotherapy has long been a subject of fascination and skepticism in the realm of mental health. Often associated with mysterious mind control and dramatic portrayals in movies and TV shows, it is frequently misunderstood. However, beneath the surface lies a well-established therapeutic approach with science-backed applications that can significantly