A new school semester is beginning and some of you might be thinking of ways to improve your grades or perform better during exam time. If so, now is the time to get started on working towards a better you. Getting an early start will only improve your chances of long term success! There are a number of habits and strategies you can start implementing now to help you get a head start. It is estimated that roughly 20% students suffer from test anxiety. Another 18% can sometimes experience a more mild form of this condition. If it is something that you struggle with, there are many ways you can ..read more

Many individuals deal with chronic pain on a daily basis. It lingers and it persists while you can’t seem to figure out what is causing it. It is estimated that in Canada approximately 18.9% of individuals over the age of 18 live with chronic pain that is long standing and sometimes severe. It can affect your life negatively in many ways on a professional, family and personal level. People living with chronic pain are at an increased risk of developing anxiety and depression along with symptoms of sleep deprivation. Hypnosis and self-hypnosis has been shown to be very effective in some cases a ..read more

Phobias can be classified as a type of anxiety disorder, specifically defined by a persisting fear of an object or situation. They can cause significant and persistent distress in individuals that can interfere with their day to day lives. Roughly 6-8% of the North American population is affected by a specific phobia. Whether it’s an irrational fear of insects, flying, heights, or closed spaces, phobias can be a difficult challenge to manage in your everyday life. There are many ways in which you can choose to treat your phobias, but hypnotherapy has been shown to be particularly effective for ..read more

Everybody experiences a change in mood from time to time. We all feel down and have experienced the “blues” occasionally depending on what is going on in our lives. Maybe something didn’t go your way, or you had a hard day at the office? Most of us bounce back and can shake it off. Depression is different. Depression is a real condition that can last for very long periods of time. Many people living with depression tend to dismiss their symptoms and carry on. How is depression different from the “blues”? How can hypnotherapy help you with depression? It is estimated that about 10% of Canadian ..read more

Smoking is a very addictive habit and can be extremely difficult for people to break. Moreover, it is really the nicotine that smokers become addicted too. Nicotine is a highly addictive drug that has a number of effects on the brain and neurotransmitter pathways. One of the key neurotransmitters it has an effect on is dopamine. High dopamine levels activate “reward” and “pleasure” pathways in the brain making people seek more and more of it because it feels so good and immediate. This article aims to inform you on the dangers of smoking and how hypnotherapy can help you quit it for good. One ..read more

Fibromyalgia affects approximately 2-8% of the population worldwide. The specific causes of fibromyalgia are unknown to-date, but it is believed to be a combination of both environmental and genetic factors that can make anyone more susceptible. Recent scientific evidence provides promising results that support the use of hypnotherapy for the management of fibromyalgia symptoms. This offers an alternative drug-free, safe and effective way to manage this challenging condition. Few people are currently aware of the many potential benefits of hypnotherapy. Stage hypnosis for entertainment purpos ..read more

It is estimated that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects about 10-15% of the population. The direct causes of IBS are not clear, but it can be triggered by a stressful life event. Current medical research strongly supports the management of IBS with hypnotherapy. Why is this important? Why should this matter to you? Hypnotherapy and Hypnosis have been around for quite some time. Despite current popular belief, it is actually a very useful treatment modality for many issues people face in their day to day lives. It is also a great way to help you manage the various symptoms you can experien ..read more

Mindfulness meditation has been around for over 2500 years and originated as an ancient Buddhist practice. Mindfulness is derived from “sati” which has significant elements drawn from Buddhist tradition. Sati is mindfulness or awareness of drawing your attention, on purpose, to the present moment in a non-judgmental manner. In order to practice mindfulness, you must make sure that you are not evaluating your inner or outer awareness and just being as present as you can in the current moment or situation. Essentially getting yourself into a state of stillness. This helps greatly with decenterin ..read more

Clinical pain is a highly studied topic within the medical and psychological field. According to a recent study, 126 million US adults reported having some sort of significant pain within the past 3 months (Milling et al., 2021). This brings with it significant economic and societal costs which urgently need to be addressed in a pragmatic way. Hypnosis for pain management is one of the most studied topics in medicine and has been shown over the years to be a highly effective intervention that helps with coping, redirecting awareness, and reducing pain levels within a clinical population. Pain ..read more

The world of therapy has various ways of approaching treatment. Different therapists approach treatment based on their training and varying client needs. The most commonly used approach presently is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which helps people identify how their thoughts, emotions, physical reactions and behaviour are all related to each other. Becoming self-aware of the process and using various interventions helps change your thoughts and behaviours. This process should eventually lead to more adaptive ways of living and lead to symptom relief. CBT is possibly the most widely stud ..read more