The Alarming High Cost and Frequency of Loneliness in the U.S. Most Americans are lonely. Health insurer Cigna’s 2018 U.S. Loneliness Index* found a lack of meaningful relationships and companionship among 325.7 million Americans. Nearly half of those in this national survey reported feeling lonely, left out and isolated from others either always or sometimes. Only about half, 53 […]
Clinical Hypnosis Treatment Has Proven Success for IBS
February 7, 2017 by
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract often listed among the top ten presenting problems in primary care settings. Estimates are that 10-15% of adults in the United States suffer from IBS. A similar prevalence is seen in many other countries. Those suffering from IBS usually experience recurrent abdominal […]
Hypnosis in Clinical Psychotherapy
February 7, 2017 by
BACKGROUND FOR THE USE OF CLINCAL HYPNOSIS The use of hypnotic techniques by the helping professions has increased steadily in recent years, because hypnosis is gaining widespread acceptance as a safe, reliable, effective and comfortable alternative or adjunct to other, more traditional methods. Hypnosis is also proving invaluable as an aid in speeding recovery from […]
ADD Classroom and Home Accommodations for the ADD Brain
March 8, 2016 by
Current research by the Council for Exceptional Children indicates that nearly 10 percent of school-aged children struggle with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Both in the home and at school there are many easily recognizable signs. Inattention Impulsiveness Hyperactivity – mental or physical Disorganization Unfinished assignments Careless errors Weak short term and working memory – not taking in […]
COPE Program to Help Teens and Adolescents Manage Depression
January 12, 2014 by
Each national tragedy involving a young person with symptoms of a mental health disorder renews interest in providing all youths with better access to mental health care. Thank goodness because: Adolescence is a period of risk and opportunity. The young person’s brain is undergoing massive reorganization between ages 12 and 25. These brain developments make […]
