Posts made in November, 2012
The Placebo Effect – The Power Within to Heal
Derren Brown recently did a programme on the placebo effect. It showed just how powerful our beliefs are to heal us and help us get over our problems. It also gives an indication of the mechanisms by which hypnotherapy can be effect changes that have dramatic effects. The placebo effect is where an inactive substance improves a patient’s condition, based solely on the patient’s belief that it will be beneficial. And these are not just perceived benefits, but measured, physical effects; and the greater the belief, the greater the effect. This process is well known by drug companies, and also a real bugbear to them, as they have to try and separate out the healing...
Read More‘Still Me’ A book to support children who are ill
My children’s book ‘Still Me‘ is now available on Amazon. Still Me is a book written to help reassure and empower children who find themselves experiencing illness. It aims to help them handle strong emotions and connect with a sense of safety and comfort, from deep within themselves. This book reconnects children with who they really are, whatever might be happening to their bodies, and includes imaginary journeys to safe, fun places that can be used as resources to escape and heal during difficult times. It also reminds children of the things that they can do, despite any present limitations. Suitable for children aged 5-10 years old and beautifully...
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