As most of you who read my blog know, I have been writing my newest book on anxiety relief called “Quieting the Mind.”    I’m planning on getting it ready for publication while I’m at the Writer’s Retreat in Costa Rica June 20 – July 10th.  When the book is published you will have a

I received many questions from people who are struggling with sudden anxiety and fear that seems to “pops” in from out of the blue.   Last year while I was at the Writers Retreat I created a video post to answer this question so I’m posting it again today. Click here to watch the video answer

CHANGING THE WORRY HABIT Stress, anxiety and reactions such as worry and fear can be caused in 3 different ways: 1.  Scary thoughts that move through the mind. 2.  Repressed emotions that are chained to present day events. 3.  Bodily reactions such as a pounding heart, clenching stomach or muscle tension. There are many different

If you’ve been reading my posts in the last few weeks, you know that one of the goals I set for the New Year was to provide useful information for people who want to stop the distress of anxiety, fear, worry and panic.   Each post starts with information I think you’ll find helpful.  

Excerpt from Articles in the Quieting the Mind Series: Action Step Three: It is possible to learn to use your mind to stop uncomfortable, automatic reactions to stress.  In this step and the ones to follow you’ll be learning how to use your mind in a very different way.  One that creates feelings you want rather

Audrey Sussman PhD’s Quieting the Mind Series. It is possible to learn to use your mind to stop automatic reactions.  In this article and the ones to follow you’ll be learning to use your mind in a very different way, one that creates feelings you want, rather than ones that cause fear, overwhelm, grief or

We had a great turnout at our February “Self-Hypnosis to Ease Anxiety and Worry,” Workshop.  A the end of this post you will find a link to a sample of the “Standing Meditation Technique.” If you are interested in being a participant at future workshops please sign up for our email list, and we will

  WHAT  IS  HYPNOSIS ? It is a process that uses imagination and an inwardfocus to open the doorway to the unconscious. Hypnotic techniques enables a change of state which is needed to make lasting change, and tap into reserves of potential. WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM USING HYPNOSIS? People who are intelligent and who have an active

New Year 2014:  To all my clients: After so many emails thanking me for miraculous changes I wanted to send a message back to all of my former, current and new clients. Thank you so very much for sharing your accomplishments and joy with me. It takes a lot to come in for the first

A.  Feeling Panic, Worry, Fear or Anxiety: Start with these action steps:   1.  Gather more information. 2.  Recollect what was going on just before you felt the symptoms: fear, panic, worry, sadness, depression. Note for people who have sent in questions about the need to binge on food or alcohol.   3.  It is