Double Hypnotic Induction

A double hypnotic induction is when two sets of instructions are given at one time.  Hypnotherapists accomplish this several ways:

Two hypnotherapists work together giving suggestion one at a time and building off of each other

Two hypnotherapists each speak into one ear and give suggestions at the same time

One hypnotherapist uses one tone of voice for one set of suggestions [...]

Special Place

Special place is a technique that you will use while in hypnosis to allow your conscious mind to become engrossed in a safe, comfortable place of your own design.  While you will be deeply relaxed when visiting your special place, you will be aware of what is going on around you.  If something outside of you [...]

Fear Release: Step 1 – Worry List

As identified by Dr. Grantly Dick-Read, MD, breaking the Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome is an important part of preparing for a calm birthing experience.  Thinking about your fears related to birthing and being a parent isn’t necessarily high on anyone’s list of things to do.  But if you don’t do it now, chances are that you’ll spend even more [...]

Fear Release: Step 2 – Conscious Fear Resolution

After you’ve completed your Worry List or the Emotion Release Worksheet (see “Fear Release: Step 1 – Worry List“), you’re ready to start consciously resolving your fears.  We’ll also be supporting your fear resolution unconsciously both in class and through your bonus Birthing Zone CD.  We can also work on unconscious fear resolution on a one-on-one basis.
To [...]

Breastfeeding Support Group

This small group program helps mothers who want to breastfeed their babies and are challenged by an assortment of issues.  A certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) will assist you and your baby in a small group setting.  An example of the challenges we can help with:

Difficulty with latching
Slow or inadequate weight gain
Weight checks
Sore or painful nursing
Low [...]

Time Distortion

Among other things, hypnosis is a deep state of relaxation.  One of the benefits of this relaxed state is that the perception of time becomes very flexible.  This can be used in many beneficial ways.  For example, if you are having trouble sleeping and feeling well rested (a common pregnancy side-effect) you could use a hypnosis [...]

Practice With and Without Movement

When you first begin your relaxation practice, you’ll want to find a comfortable position and you’ll likely stay in that position for the entire practice session.  When you don’t move around much, it makes it easier to get deeply relaxed, especially when you’re still new to hypnosis.  
In addition to adding distractions when you get more skilled at getting [...]

Verbal Anchor

A verbal anchor works in a similar way to a physical anchor.  You follow the same kind of pattern of getting into a peak state, this time you are saying something unique and then repeating the process as you are building the anchor.  Once you’ve sufficiently built the anchor, all you have to do is say the verbal anchor to help [...]

Practice With and Without Distractions

When you first begin your relaxation practice, you’ll want to create a supportive environment.  Dim the lights, create a quiet environment, get into a comfortable position and you may even want to turn off the phone.  As you become skilled in getting deeply relaxed, it’s good to start including some distractions into your practice sessions.  The purpose [...]

Pre-Birth Parenting: Playing with Your Baby

Pre-birth parenting is an important way to let your baby know that he or she is welcomed and loved.  It’s important to involve both parents in pre-birth parenting.  Siblings and other family members can also participate.  Babies react to the feelings of the mother and to the external environment.  This video of a what appears [...]