Helping Children With Their Problems
As any parent will know, despite what others may think, you do not have a problem child but a child with problems. However, solving those problems can be far from straightforward and easy for a caring parent. And when different options have been explored but have not worked, it can seem hopeless. So what has hypnosis got to offer?
I think it boils down to three things:
- Firstly, children make great hypnotic subjects – they have imagination and often it can be the misuse of that imagination that is the source of a problem such as anxiety and phobias… or not being able to get to sleep… or not fitting in with other kids.
- Secondly, they are less critical and more open to suggestions than an adult conscious mind – the judging, logical, rational part – would reject point blank.
- Thirdly, children tend to believe in magic and that magical things can happen …and the great changes brought about through hypnosis are often ‘magical” in nature.
I have helped children aged 8 and upwards to overcome:
- lack of self-confidence
- the emotional impact of bullying
- thumb sucking, nail biting and bed wetting
- eating disorders
- painful shyness
- sleep problems
- difficulty in concentrating
- tics and other involuntary movements
- obsessive compulsive disorder
- anxiety and depression
- anger
- fears and phobias – of the dark, spiders, clowns, balloons, dogs, flying, growing up, school, exams and more
I have also worked with children who wish to improve their sporting performance and not be overwhelmed by competition nerves.
A parent is present throughout a treatment session. Each child and each case is different and so the starting point is to have a conversation and see if and how I can help. If I think hypnotherapy may not be the right solution. for the child I will say so. There is no cost or obligation to sign up for treatment. I am a parent and grandparent so I am always happy to listen and understand if a parent gives me a call.
