Articles & Publications
Managing Boredom
Boredom, the whisper of disgust It can seem confusingWhy something good for youCan feel so repellent Like a task you valueOr a project aligned with your goalsStill feels… unbearable You want to careBut you can’tNot in that moment You want to do ANYTHING ELSE… You know it mattersBut everything inside says“This is pointless. Flat. Intolerable.” …
Fertility
Hypnotherapy has been explored as a complementary approach to enhance fertility, particularly in conjunction with assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF). Several studies have investigated its potential benefits:
Involuntary Smiles
How many activities are you engaged in That cause you to smile involuntarily? e.g., Bird watching e.g., Swimming in the ocean e.g., Walking or patting a dog (that is on a leash, and the owner is picking up its poo please!) e.g., Interacting with children What we are looking for Are activities that both overwhelm …
Anxiety Meter
In this video, we’ll explore what happens to your mind and body when you experience anxiety. From the racing thoughts and overwhelming worry to the physical symptoms like a pounding heart and shortness of breath, we’ll delve into the various ways anxiety manifests. You’ll gain insights into the common triggers and learn about the psychological …
ADHD Treasures
Excerpts taken from Delivered from Distraction, Ted Hallowell The best way to think of ADD is not as a mental disorder but as a collection of traits and tendencies that define a way of being in the world. There is some positive to it and some negative, some glory and some pain. If the negative …
Emotion Body Maps
A MAP OF EMOTIONSA study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Published – November 27, 2013
Thinking Styles
Everyone experiences unhelpful thoughts to some degree, but when a person is doing this automatically and consistently, these thoughts can lead to emotional distress. Below are some examples of unhelpful thinking styles – as you read through them, you may begin to notice some unhelpful thoughts that you tend to have.
Porn addiction, Gambling, Smoking, Sex Addiction, Disordered Eating.
Addiction You might like to ask yourself:What is the function of this behaviour?What does it serve? You might also like to ask:How did it arrive?And what keeps it going now? Then you might like to ask:How much do I really want to give it up?Am I giving it up because I want to – or …