Joining A Gym This New Year? Be More Confident In Yourself It is no surprise that new gym memberships peak in January. At the start of a New Year, people are committed to living a healthier lifestyle, and they wish to put the over-indulgence of the festive period behind them. If you are thinking about … Continue reading Joining A Gym This New Year? Be More Confident In Yourself
Month: December 2019
I just had the absolute pleasure of attending the 13th International Congress of Ericksonian Hypnosis and Psychotherapy. For those who know my interests in Milton Erickson, this should come as no surprise that I really enjoyed my time there. I was greeted very warmly by Bill O'Hanlon and I learned I was known by Dr … Continue reading Erickson Congress
It's a common cliche ... a man swings a pocket watch at the end of a chain, using a deep voice to command "you are getting sleepy, so sleepy. Your arms are heavy, your eyelids are closed. You will never smoke again ...". This is the traditional version of hypnosis, one where an authority figure … Continue reading Milton H Erickson (pt 2)
Sometimes episodes in early life shape a person's destiny. Such was the case for Dr. Milton Erickson, a pioneer in hypnotherapy. He was born into a tiny farming community in 1902. Living in a town of around 300 people, his early education was basic. He struggled with dyslexia and was tone deaf. But his world … Continue reading Milton H. Erickson
There is a large body of research on the efficacy of hypnosis as an alternative therapy for treating a wide range of health issues. However, despite the support that this technique has received from a wide body of empirical studies, the therapy is not widely used compared to other treatment methods. Research shows that only … Continue reading Attitudes about Hypnosis