I received this wonderful email from one of my online coaching students. I was touched by her words and decided to post it in hopes that others will also join this supportive group of people. Excerpt from an email one of my students wrote to me after our 4th online coaching class: Student: “What you
It’s Tish here, one of the hypnotherapists at the Anxiety Control Center. Many people who know me, know that I came to this career because I suffered with panic disorder for many, quite frankly, too many years. I tried various traditional ways to get rid of it, but only had limited success. It was not
Stuck in the airport and can’t get home. Airplanes not flying, your dream vacation is ruined. The Volcanic ash caused so much upset for anyone traveling at the time. As I listened to the news about all the people stuck in airports because of the cloud of volcanic ash, I began to hope that none
At the Anxiety Control Center we specialize in the relief of panic, anxiety, fear, worry, sadness, procrastination, anger, IBS and Migraines. In my 30 years of practice and research I’ve developed a unique approach that has freed thousands of my clients from these problems. In the article that follows I’ve put together ideas, and questions you can use when looking for someone to
The problem with just saying how wonderful you are, or that everything will be all right is that unless the belief is changed they don’t ring true. For instance if a person has a belief that they can’t do things “right,” no matter how many statements to the contrary, the belief doesn’t change. Therefore the
This is part two about how trying to use positive self talk doesn’t work. Unless we change the underlying belief that feeds negative feelings it can lead to frustration and self blame. When Sandi would get down on herself her mom would remind her of all the wonderful things she did. She’d remind Sandi
Sometimes repeating positive statements can backfire. When a person doesn’t believe the statements, it can create even more frustration and self-blame. The following is a true story of how Sandi (fictitious name) was hurt by well meaning advice to use positive statements to improve her self-concept. Before seeing Sandi for her first appointment her mother
According to the U.S. Department of Health, over three million people suffer from panic attacks. Symptoms include: * Racing or pounding heart * Shortness of breath * Dizziness, lightheaded, or nausea * Flushes or chills * Shakiness inside * Fear of losing control or doing something embarrassing * Terror * A feeling that something catastrophic
It’s amazing the things I hear every day in such common places as restaurants, bookstores, or even in the doctor’s waiting room. There are so many people out there who suffer from panic attacks or know someone who does. Just the other day, I overheard a conversation between a few women, one of whom couldn’t
Have fun doing this exercise, as you beginning to train your mind to create positive future images. These images can then be used in later exercises for setting off a “touch anchor” or for another technique call the “map across.” So here is your mind-expanding exercise, read all the directions first: Answer the following Questions:
