Case study: Can’t accept love

Client’s presenting issue”Laura” wants a close, lasting relationship but tells me that she believes that men will always disappoint her so she doesn’t count on being close to men. She believes that they won’t follow through on their promises....

Case study: Reconnecting to True Self

Client’s presenting issue During our intake I learned that  “Connie” has noticed recently that she almost never feels happy unless she’s drinking. A vivid, active dreamer since childhood, is now has terrible nightmares. She knows that she is holding...

Case study: Learning to Trust

Even after 25 years of working with clients I am truly amazed at how quickly they can make progress. Take “Vanessa” a 30 year old single mom. She reports being pregnant at 16 and on her own by 18 with a baby to care for. As a young adult she finds it hard to connect...

5 Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress

I have purposely kept these stress reduction techniques short and sweet so that you will have time to read this as the holiday season approaches. 1. Breathe Step back from your activities and take 3 deep breaths throughout your day. 2. Practice gratitude Genuine...

Case Study: Recognizing Symptoms of PTSD

Case Study:Recognizing Symptoms of PTSD Joan Courtney, C.Ht. Note: For this study, the name of this client was changed at her request. Quite often you as a hypnotherapist are able to help people with PTSD who would not ordinarily believe in trance work. This can...