Hypnotherapy: Technically, hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis therapeutically to resolve a mind-based issue. Most people know hypnosis as entertainment, “making” people quack like ducks; play imaginary instruments; be Elvis; feel as if it’s really cold, hot or their skin is crawling with ants; act like they are eating the best ice cream ever or accepting an Academy Award. Almost all of that is real. What is seen in movies and books is often false. People can’t get stuck in hypnosis, even if the … [Read more...] about Hypnotherapy, Coaching: How They Work Together
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Communication has Changed Forever
The ways of interacting were already changing before the COVID-19 pandemic. Zoom (like Kleenex means any brand of tissue, Zoom can mean any kind of online meetings) meetings have been becoming more common. Businesses saved money on airfare and hotels, business people spent less time in airports, on the road and in hotels and more time at home. Now with most people spending almost all their time at home, online meetings are the norm. Returning to the road warrior lifestyle seems unlikely. In … [Read more...] about Communication has Changed Forever
Try a Little Tenderness
It’s February, Valentine’s Day – and it’s all about love. Usually, this is about love for others, expressed through flowers, chocolates, massages and nice cards. There is also a gift to the self that allows giving greater love to others. Humans seem hardwired to look for the negative. This serves as a survival purpose. Being aware of threats to existence is crucial to living to the next day and continuing the species. The next level is being alert to the negative, things which cause injury to … [Read more...] about Try a Little Tenderness
Quitting is Winning
The Great American Smoke Out is Nov. 21, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. The following information is according to the American Cancer Society: “More than 34 million Americans still smoke cigarettes, and smoking remains the single largest preventable cause of death and illness in the world. Smoking causes an estimated 480,000 deaths every year, or about 1 in 5 deaths. And more than 16 million Americans live with a smoking-related disease. While the cigarette smoking rate has dropped … [Read more...] about Quitting is Winning
Keeping the Driving Mind Focused
In Flagstaff, on July 27, a brand-new Subaru was given away in a raffle. The price of the entry? Just pledging not to text and drive. This was the third year the “It Can Wait NAZ” program has given away a car and other prizes to encourage people not to text and drive. It is that important to stop distracted driving. One of the motivations for this local program is three-year-old Zaadii Tso, who was killed by an inattentive driver on Feb. 22, 2015. For more information, check out the Zaadii … [Read more...] about Keeping the Driving Mind Focused
Treating Phobias with Hypnotherapy
Overcoming phobias is a common issue seen for hypnotherapy. The following list is from clients seen at Flagstaff Hypnotherapy. A person with arachnophobia (fear of spiders) was the first official client of that practice. Other phobias treated in the clinic include fear of: heights, flying, germs, snakes, needles, blood, pain, tight spaces (including being in an MRI or similar device), wide open spaces, being in vehicles, driving over bridges, crowds, dentists, medications and public … [Read more...] about Treating Phobias with Hypnotherapy
Focusing on What You Want
When someone is told, “Don’t think of a white elephant,” usually, they visualize a white elephant. The reason is that while the conscious mind is great at language, the subconscious is not. The conscious mind works with logic, symbols, letters, numbers, language and math. The subconscious mind works with images, senses, emotions and the physical body. The subconscious does NOT work well with language. Although grammatically correct as a sentence, “Don’t think of a white elephant,” the … [Read more...] about Focusing on What You Want
Choosing Your Time Travel Experience
Except in science fiction, time travel doesn’t seem possible. The truth is, we time travel all the time. In fact, that’s probably how we spend most of our time. Every time we are lost in a memory or dreaming about or dreading something in the future, we are time traveling. If you think about it, in that moment, we might be sitting in a chair in a class or at work, driving or lying in bed. Yet, our mind is miles and years away. Much of the time when we time travel, it’s a negative … [Read more...] about Choosing Your Time Travel Experience
