In the last post I started discussing the “set up” for successful hypnosis.  Today I’ll continue with some of the basic steps you might have in your first hypno-therapy session including the hypnotic “set up” for easy trance work. I’ve received a few e-mails asking me to add some specific exercises for opening up the

I’d like to thank all of you who have sent me emails asking for more details about the techniques Todd used to get past the fear, depression and anxiety.  (previous post May 2012). And to those e-mailed questions about your own unique issues,  I know it takes a lot of courage to put these fears

The interesting thing about Ericksonian Hypnosis and Neuro-linguistic Programming is that you don’t feel hypnotized.  You feel in complete control. The memories that come up, and the changes you make you remember, after you are no longer in trance state. The reason hypnosis works, even when you are totally awake and aware, is because of

I had a client, I’ll call her Amy (not her real name), who came to the Anxiety Control  Center because of panic attacks and migraine headaches.  She is now free of migraines and panic no longer an issue, but that is not what this post is about. I was thinking about her today because one

I hope you enjoyed Tish’s posts the last three days.  She’ll be back with more soon.  I’m Audrey Sussman and today I’ll start with the 1st in a  4 part post.  I’ll be talking about the use of pain to break negative habits. I actually do NOT use or recommend the use of pain.  In

Unhappy With Your Life? It Could Be Negative Mantras. Dr. Audrey talks about Negative Mantras Have you ever doubted yourself or been hesitant to speak out when others have ideas in conflict with yours? Have you ever procrastinated because you were afraid you just couldn’t do something perfect enough?  Have you ever wondered why people

Our newest hypno-counselor Lisa Kilburg RPh,CCP,CH. is doing a series of posts about hypnosis, trance and hypno-counseling.  We hope you enjoy her answers and that you’ll write in with questions of your own. She will have openings in her schedule for new clients in September.  Please send your questions to our email by clicking here. 

The following is a question I received from Pete (factitious name).  He came to see me for hypno-therapy recently, after years of struggling with frustration, and feeling stuck.   In the next few days I will post some of the answers and exercises I suggested to Pete’s request for help. First a little background about Pete:

HOW TO CHOOSE A THERAPIST There are many therapists and many specialties. So many in fact, that it might seem a daunting task to choose one.  To make this important task easier, follow these simple steps. 1.  Seek a person who specializes in the issue you are dealing with.   If you have anxiety, panic attacks, 

Creating Powerful Attitudes   Remember those times when you were confident, calm, energetic or motivated? You can learn to tap into the positive resources you have within you and gain a wonderful ability to control how you feel at any time. Although there are certain circumstances you can’t control, you can do something to change