by Adam Eason | Jul 22, 2024 | Uncategorized |
A method used and taught by clinical psychologist and researcher Arnold Lazarus, he referred to as the step-up technique that was often used as a decatastrophisation methodology. He’d gradually step-up the level of challenge in the client’s mental imagery...
by Adam Eason | Jul 16, 2024 | Uncategorized |
During a recent class, while explaining some of the wide range of mental imagery techniques we use in the clinical setting as hypnotherapists, I discussed one way to break free from the grip of painful memories and heal from post-traumatic stress. We learn from Judith...
by Adam Eason | Jun 25, 2024 | Uncategorized |
I was recently discussing with a friend at the gym (that’s you Coach Meg) the impact of ventilationism in different cultures and the profound effect it has upon that wider society (Japan vs the US, for example). However, when it comes to emotions like anger,...
by Adam Eason | Jun 19, 2024 | Uncategorized |
A great many people associate hypnosis and hypnotherapy with being relaxed. Many therefore assume that in order to be hypnotised, they must be relaxed, and if you struggle to relax, you might therefore assume you’ll struggle with hypnosis. However, evidence...
by Adam Eason | Feb 26, 2024 | Uncategorized |
Adam discusses how avoidance and escape from anxiety or irrationally fear-inducing scenarios creates negative reinforcement of the problem. Here in this example, the person who became uncomfortable at the top of a lift of a tall building, then finds comfort and reward...
