Great public speakers dominate crowds and command the respect of their audience and you can too. Continue reading “Glossophobia – Fear of Public Speaking”
Glossophobia – Fear of Public Speaking
Can I be Hypnotised?
Yes, provided you would like to be hypnotised. My good friend Derryn says, every time the conversation turns to hypnosis “I’m too strong in the mind to be hypnotised.” Every time that this happens I patiently explain that it isn’t a battle of wills or mind control. Obviously, Derryn is too strong minded to listen to me (or strong eared). Continue reading “Can I be Hypnotised?”
Fear of Flying
Last time that we flew to Cairns from Brisbane, I was seated beside a lady who feared flying. She didn’t announce that she was fearful – it was painfully obvious that she was in distress but she seemed able to manage it.
During taxiing, she sat up straighter, gripped the armrests until her knuckles were white and was breathing rapidly. She was pale, her eyes widened and she began to sweat.
I stated to her that she appeared distressed, introduced myself as a hypnotherapist and asked her if she’d like some hypnosis to help her to cope.
Fear of Hypnosis
I often encounter people who are fearful of hypnosis, sometimes they are downright petrified so let’s dispel the myths.
Hypnosis involves trance and as humans, we are regularly in and out of trance in our normal day’s activities. Showering, driving, daydreaming, watching tv and reading can all involve trance. When we’re in trance our brainwaves slow and we’re somewhat oblivious to events around us as we concentrate on the task at hand. Hypnosis is simply an induced trance where suggestions are given for a benefit. Continue reading “Fear of Hypnosis”