I am happy to announce my latest book Enhanced Social Confidence is now available at Amazon in both print and digital versions. (see link below) It is based on my personal journey of having been shy, socially awkward kid to a reasonably confident adult. This was in large part due to what I learned during my training to become a professional hypnotist. The book gets into the hows and whys that certain people feel less than comfortable in social settings and then gets into practical steps you can take to move forward. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ2G146W ..read more

I recently restarted creating bite-size self-help videos again after a long hiatus. You can view the playlist down below. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhG0Zx6ZPZkrOk0qDrcqtWazbNwetArNF ..read more

What are You Smiling About? Here is an easy add-on that costs nothing and can enhance any self-regulation tool you are using whether it’s affirmations, visualization, or breathing for stress control. A gentle smile. Psychology pioneer William James (1842-1910) championed the notion that if you change your physiology, you can intentionally alter your mood. For example: a person who lacks self-confidence will unconsciously assume a slumped over posture that mirrors their inner insecurity. Yet a more confident individual will most likely stand or sit more upright and tend to look up. While not a ..read more

Natural Stress Reset Class, Thursday, 3/23/ 23 at 7 PM. Many of us have felt out of sorts and stressed due to the unfortunate series of events during the past few years. Left unchecked, stress can wreak havoc on your well being and quality of life. It can also be a major stumbling block when you are trying to change an unhealthy habit. In this small group class you will learn effective strategies to help you take back control. It will be held in the 2nd floor conference room at my office building in Point Pleasant Beach. To learn more please visit https://www.njhypno.com/upcoming-events ..read more

On Thursday, February 23 at 7 PM I will be offering my first group program of the new year. This class is suitable for a person who is a complete newcomer to hypnosis along with those in need of a refresher course. During this small-group program you will learn little known secrets of behavior change along with a guided hypnosis experience. To learn more visit https://www.njhypno.com/upcoming-events ..read more

Once upon a time there was a regular guy who struggled with a couple of unhealthy habits. He really had a lot to live for, especially because being a good father to his young kids was so important to him. Everyday he vowed to change, yet he would always get derailed sooner than later. Because of this, he would beat himself for lack of willpower and began to feel rather hopeless. Where was this leading? However, one day on a lark he called a professional hypnotist who had an office nearby for a free discovery call. He had always thought hypnosis was kind of weird and quirky, but he had heard i ..read more

I would like to announce a new service that may be of interest to someone you know. Although vaccinations and improved treatment protocols have reduced the mortality of Covid-19, there are many who still struggle with lingering aftereffects after the virus has left the body (aka-long Covid). This can include can include symptoms such as fatigue, muscle and joint pain, loss of mental focus, and a pessimistic attitude. There symptoms are also seen in conditions such as fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and can be stubbornly vexing. Mind/body healing practices like hypnosis have been pro ..read more

What can a secret of top athletes do for you, even if you are an avowed couch potato? An old-time expression is putting in the time for ‘skull practice’ in addition to physical workouts. Skull practice is where you visualize the skills and outcomes you desire as if they were already an accomplished fact. Numerous experiments have been done where athletic performance has been greatly enhanced by imaginary practice, either alone or in conjunction with physical activity. This is effective because your nervous system cannot distinguish between a real experience and one that is vividly imagined. I ..read more

“The sculpture is already complete within the marble block before I start my work. It is already there, I just have to chisel away the superfluous material.” - Michelangelo The quote above by renowned sculptor Michelangelo (1475-1564) has relevance beyond the world of fine art. Just as Michelangelo would have a vision of what he wanted to create, chances are you have an image of who you could be, an "ideal self." What comes to mind when you think about how your life would look when you are enjoying good health of mind and body, positive relationships, and success in your chosen career? So wha ..read more

Below is a demonstration of a light-hearted technique you can practice and use to help yourself snap out of a negative headspace. https://youtu.be/2S8MDUAbJJE ..read more