Here is the first in our series of weekly posts to answer your questions.  Keep sending your questions to askdraudrey@gmail.com or go to www.anxietycontrolcenter.com to find more tips and techniques. (Excerpt from email) Dear Dr. Sussman, I thoroughly enjoyed your seminar this Saturday and would love to meet with you for a consultation. . .

The 60 Seconds to Calm exercise works great to quiet a racing mind, and to reduce anxiety and fear.   The detailed written directions are below. We also have an easy to follow video. We recommend watching the free video the first time you do the exercise: 1.  It is easier to follow when Audrey leads

Exciting News: The Anxiety Control Center and a few of our clients were featured in an article written by Regina Schaffer. She writes about different uses of hypnosis.  To read the article click on the link:  SJ Magazine – Hypnosis.

Today Audrey is talking from the big house, workshop area at the Writer’s Retreat in Costa Rica.   She is answering questions about getting unconscious information to work for you. She also discusses a technique from an earlier post for opening the mind by changing the questions we ask ourselves. Click on opening the mind to

Today I’m once again taking a short break.  I’ve been having so much fun working with an amazing group of screen writers. We’ve been talking about using the power of the mind to move past limits.  At the Retreat this year we are in Costa Rica.  It’s really hot, humid and beautiful here, so of

Dr. Audrey talks about Hypnosis. Have you ever wondered if you can be hypnotized?   The truth is that almost everyone can be hypnotized.  In over 27 years of practice as a hypno-therapist I have found that those who are able to keep an open mind, and want to be, can be hypnotized. When clients first come

I enjoyed our  Q & A session this morning,  and I thank everyone for being there.  Many had the courage to ask hard questions about fear and worry.   And I’ve also received a few emails from the “quiet” people thanking me for holding the session. One of the questions I didn’t have time to answer

Stress at Tax Time – You Can Stop Negative Thoughts By Audrey Sussman PhD It seems that no matter where you go you will hear people talking about how stressed they are about getting their taxes ready. Have you ever thought about how amazing it would be if you could create a calm, tranquil state

There are many ways to reduce stress.  In the  following exercise we will be changing negative  thoughts and images to change the anxiety/stress  cycle.    By making changes using the conscious part of your mind,  you can begin to re-program your reactions.   The beauty of this exercise is that it can help change old patterns of

This month a number of letters and emails came in, from our clients, thanking the hypno-therapists at the Anxiety Control Center for their help in getting their “lives back”.   There were many similarities in what people said, so the following are bits and pieces from different emails and letters.  I hope what our clients