Page 11 - hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is one of the most sought after clinical trainings in the world. And it is one of the most requested forms of treatment by patients and clients.  After teaching hypnotherapy for over 30 years to tens of thousands of therapists internationally, we have discovered that therapists

Entering into psychotherapy, or any method of honest self-reflection, demands a willingness to lose something as well as to gain something. Personal growth often involves “loss”: the loss of illusions I have believed in order to avoid the truth. Perhaps I have constructed a self-image that is too flattering, or just the opposite I may have believed

Visualization through hypnosis, as taught by The Wellness Institute, can improve an athlete’s mental attitude, increase confidence and improve performance, sometimes even more than actual physical practice. One study shows that Olympic swimmers and downhill skiers who spend

Authority issues in the therapeutic relationship: Transference and Countertransference

Surprise, surprise! Therapists are human just like their clients, often with very similar issues. This is why Freud, Jung and others brought to our awareness the concepts of transference and countertransference. They

“About one hour into a long drive, typically on a highway with a straightaway, you start zoning out and your reaction time slows down," according to Joshua Maxwell, an ergonomics engineer at Hyundai-Kia Technical Center. "Your brain goes into an auto-pilot phase." When a driver is in this mental state it is possible to travel many miles

Authority issues arise in two distinct situations: when a person or institution has power and authority over another, and/or when I am the person with authority. In general, modern psychology has struggled to effectively deal with this pervasive issue. And yet, it is at the bottom of most relationship conflicts in our society. In psychotherapy situations,