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Children say:
"Thank you for making me feel happier." "I held a spider with my sister. It tickled me but I didn't mind." "I did my special breathing, rubbed my fingers together like you showed me, and I just got up and sang in front of my whole class." "I don't say that "I don't want to go to school" because I really want to go now." "Thank you for helping me stop being scared of the dark." |
Parents say:
Wonders of wonders, he did his homework yesterday with no moaning! He is so much happier. Thank you so much.” "She has fallen asleep on her own with your recording since we saw you." "I just wanted to say thank you so much for the session. He is noticeably happier and less anxious and also finding to much easier to get to sleep. It really has made a huge difference." "You must be a magician, he is so much happier " |
Children
Children respond enormously well to hypnotherapy, accustomed as they are to frequent day dreaming and using their imagination. For example, younger children respond especially well to story telling using metaphor, and older children to using their imagination in guided visualisation.
The Kid Fix
Children have creative imaginations, spending much of their day imagining different scenarios, playing make believe, acting out characters and role playing.
Their powerful imaginations mean that they find it easy to enter a light trance which is simply the same sort of day-dreaming state they dip in and out of for much of the day. This state of mind is very receptive to the positive suggestion in hypnosis.
With younger children the session might simply consist of a chat, some imagination work and a story.
Older children are often happy to close their eyes and be guided in visualisation exercises. The process is gentle, positive and enjoyable.
In all cases, there is an emphasis on boosting confidence and self esteem, on empowering the child to make positive changes in their lives - for the child to move forward and feel happier.
Their powerful imaginations mean that they find it easy to enter a light trance which is simply the same sort of day-dreaming state they dip in and out of for much of the day. This state of mind is very receptive to the positive suggestion in hypnosis.
With younger children the session might simply consist of a chat, some imagination work and a story.
Older children are often happy to close their eyes and be guided in visualisation exercises. The process is gentle, positive and enjoyable.
In all cases, there is an emphasis on boosting confidence and self esteem, on empowering the child to make positive changes in their lives - for the child to move forward and feel happier.
The Sessions
Sessions vary enormously depending on the character and age of the child, and the nature of the problem. They tend to be a little shorter for young children, perhaps 40-50 minutes. The child will be given a short recording of the hypnosis (this may simply be a 10 minute story or relaxation exercise) and "homework" to listen to the recording.
Parents are welcome to sit in on the whole session, or part of the session, but should be aware that the focus will be very much on the child and his or her emotions. Parents are, of course, then welcome to speak to me directly.
Parents are welcome to sit in on the whole session, or part of the session, but should be aware that the focus will be very much on the child and his or her emotions. Parents are, of course, then welcome to speak to me directly.