Removing all stress from our life is impossible. Without a reasonable amount of stress, athletes would not compete; inventors and artists would lose their creativity. The goal is not to eradicate stress but to manage it.

Hypnotherapy is an effective way of dealing with the anxieties that accumulate as a result of everyday stress. Over time, these techniques can restore both mental and physical well?being. People who use self-hypnosis achieve the inner balance that helps keep stress under control. Work performance, relationships, general good health, and self-esteem improve as a result of practicing self-hypnosis.
We often think of stressful situations as being “negative:” illness, death of a friend or loved one, being fired from your job, flunking out of school, divorce and so on. But situations commonly thought of as “positive” produce stress as well: moving to a new home, getting a promotion, going away to college, getting married. Any type or form of change can be stressful.

By quieting down the body and mind, hypnotherapy sets into motion a chain reaction of physiological responses, such as hormonal change and changes in immune system function. Hypnosis reduces the effects of stress on the body by thwarting the “flight or fight” response, lowering heart rate and blood pressure and relaxing muscle tension. These changes, in turn, stimulate other positive changes such as lowered production of stress hormones and an increase of protective T-cell production by the immune system. It seems clear that a calm, centered body and mind can only benefit your health and well-being. A better, more balanced outlook on life improves your relationships and your day-to-day sense of purpose and accomplishment.

Please contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment.