Criteria for Assessing the Validity of IMR Responses Emotional and Physiological Memory These can be seen first through changes in respiration, pulse rate, and emotional reactions. These occur very rapidly and must appear before a designated finger lifts to show … Continue reading →
Hypnotic Regression For some therapists and some clients, regression to the cause of an anxiety issue is a solution that works well. Some believe it is vital to prevent symptom substitution. I believe that it is a valid option which … Continue reading →
Professionalism in Advertising This article was written many years ago and was originally published in HypnoGenesis. The sentiments are still relevant. It’s a Sunday night in May, and I have just finished teaching in Inverness and I am now in … Continue reading →
 Presuppositions of NLP Below is a list of convenient assumptions that underlie the use of NLP. They are basic precepts that the practitioner needs to incorporate into their interactions with their clients in order for the NLP techniques to be … Continue reading →
Abraham Maslow According to the optimistic perspective of Abraham Maslow, whose IQ was once measured as 195, the prime direction of human psychological development could and should be towards fulfilling potential. Self-actualisation is seen as the pinnacle of human development. … Continue reading →
Ten Point Plan for Dealing with Stress 1. Learn to recognize when problems are developing and what the early warning signs of stress are for you. Do you get a headache, can’t sleep, and feel irritable? 2. Be prepared to … Continue reading →
Diet and Nutrition and Stress Following on from my blog yesterday on the importance of exercise on stress, on a basic level food is needed for survival. It contains the nutrients that support bodily functions, the 6 basic being:- ⢠Carbohydrates … Continue reading →
Exercise and Stress Following from by blog yesterday on the importance of sleep, our bodies are designed to be physically active on a regular basis. No need to be a super athlete, but daily activity is all that is needed. … Continue reading →
Health, Diet & Sleep These are a very important factor in stress awareness and management and should not be overlooked. By the nature of the job we do, we need to be more careful about our diets and sleep patterns … Continue reading →
Managing Stress Skills and Techniques The goal of stress management is not to eliminate the stress response, but to determine and control individual optimal stress levels. I.e. where stress works for the person and not against. It is fundamental to learn to assess … Continue reading →
