Some people may feel skeptical about hypnosis for kids, but hypnotherapy for children is completely safe. There is no re-experiencing past memories or negative experiences. It is a solution-centered approach that is child-friendly, with no side effects. Children can benefit greatly from hypnotherapy because a child’s unconscious mind is often the ideal candidate for hypnosis. Their vivid imagination makes it easier to access their subconscious and bring about their desired change. Furthermore, child hypnotherapy can be used to deal with a wide range of issues that leave a profound impact in their lives. It directly resolves the underlying causes of the problems your child is experiencing while keeping them in a safe and controlled environment. Hypnotherapy can greatly improve your child’s self-esteem, morale and wellbeing in the face of adversity. It is an effective treatment for a wide variety of children’s issues from social problems, health and anxiety to symptoms of mental health conditions.
Hypnotherapy provides an outlet for your child’s emotions and solutions to their problems. It is a powerful intervention tool that allows them to eliminate stressors and gain healthy attributes that will help them lead fulfilling lives. The following are some common issues hypnotherapy can help your children overcome:
• Anger and emotional outbursts
• Stress and anxiety i.e. separation anxiety, academic anxiety, speech anxiety
• Confidence and self-esteem
• Fears and phobias i.e. fear of darkness, fear of dogs, fear of water
• Eating issues
• Extreme shyness and social anxiety
• Learning capacity
• Nightmares, night terrors and sleep problems
• Obsessive thoughts and actions
• Pain and health problems i.e. asthma, headaches, stomach aches, motion sickness
• Bed wetting
• Bullying
• Chronic thumb sucking
• Chronic nail biting
• Trauma
• Grief and loss
• Parents’ separation or divorce
Sports confidence and/or performance
If your child needs therapy for any of the above or something else, hypnotherapy can help them resolve ongoing problems so they can enjoy the simple pleasures of childhood. A trained hypnotherapist can help families like yours using proven techniques to empower your child so they can lead happy, healthy lives.
If a child is unable to outgrow fears and worries found in typical young children and this interferes with their school, home or fun activities, they may have an anxiety disorder. If left untreated, it can diminish the quality of their daily life and leave them moody, sad or irritable. Some examples of ongoing stress and anxiety in children include:
While anxiety may show up in children as fear or worry, sometimes it does not present itself in a straightforward manner. Anxiety can make children irritable and angry, which can be difficult to differentiate from normal displays of emotion. It’s important not to dismiss a child’s symptoms even if they are not conventional as children in their developmental years may display a different outward behaviour to mental health conditions than those typically seen in adults. For instance, a previously mild mannered child who turns to frequent displays of anger may not be having a bout of misbehaviour, but is experiencing melancholy and fear. Anxiety may also appear in physical symptoms such as fatigue, trouble sleeping, headaches and stomach aches. Some anxious children keep their worries to themselves and may find it difficult to communicate their symptoms. If you suspect your child is dealing with anxiety, hypnotherapy can help them overcome their stressors and lead them to become confident, resilient and happy children.
At Core Hypnosis, an experienced hypnotherapist can work with your child and provide a solution-focused approach that lets them overcome their problems. Through hypnotherapy, your child can resolve ongoing issues and grow into the person they’re meant to be. If you’d like your child to feel healthy and happy so they can better enjoy their favourite hobbies or spend time with beloved friends and family, try hypnotherapy today. Book an appointment at Core Hypnosis by calling or enquiring online.