Academic Research: Hypnosis for pain management
Over recent years there has been a significant number of published academic research papers into the effectiveness of hypnosis for pain management. The following provides just a few examples. A simple internet search will identify more. A Literature Review Examining the Effects of Hypnotherapy for Chronic Pain, Rebecca Anbar, the College at Brockport: State University […]
Five good things about using guided self-hypnosis audio downloads
Before we get to the five good things, it’s important that we are clear about what hypnosis is and what it definitely isn’t. Contrary to how it is sometimes portrayed hypnosis is NOT ‘mystical’ or ‘magical’ and being hypnotised does NOT involve mind control, unconsciousness or sleep. Hypnosis is a completely nature human condition that […]
Self-Esteem v Self-Confidence
Self-esteem and self-confidence are NOT the same thing and it’s important to make a distinction. Self-esteem is how we perceive ourselves; what we think about ourselves and how much we value ourselves and the overall image we have of ourselves. Our self-esteem is made up of thoughts and opinions, often formed in our early years, […]