by elaine | Dec 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
The human brain is a beautiful thing. Designed to keep us alive, safe, breathing, and connected, we can thank our brains for these gifts. If you are reading this blog, you likely live in a safe community with enough food, clothing, community, and shelter and find it...
by elaine | Nov 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Can you imagine using hypnotherapy instead of anesthesia for major surgery? We all know pain is processed through the brain, but how can we use hypnosis to reduce physical suffering? In Herbert and David Speigel’s book, “Trance and Treatment,” he describes a...
by elaine | Nov 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
You likely have heard of hypnotherapy but have never experienced it. Unfortunately, the only exposure most Americans have is stage hypnosis performers. They recall some kid on the football team jumping up and down and excited that they won the lottery whenever they...
by elaine | Oct 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
All humans procrastinate. Just knowing this will help. Procrastination is not an identity flaw that needs to be “fixed” but part of being a human in the modern age. Our brains are drawn to do what is easy and want to avoid anything emotionally...
by elaine | Oct 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Why is self-compassion so tricky? All the memes on IG about “love yourself!” can make you want to puke. They seem so unrealistic and almost passive-aggressive. First of all, most of us are endlessly self-critical. And It is impossible to be constantly...
by elaine | Oct 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Witching Hour You get home from work. You are mildly hungry, mildly tired, and dazed during the transition from work to home. In search of a boost of energy or an escape from your restless unease, you open the fridge door, searching for something. Not sure what,...
