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What is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnosis is the induction of a state of consciousness in which a person loses the power of voluntary action and is especially responsive to suggestion or direction.

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The word hypnosis is used to describe the purposeful induction of a trance like state. Read more here.
Does Brain Training Work?

Have you ever played any brain training games? If so, you may agree that most people do seem to improve the more often they play the games. 

This, however, holds true for any activities that we undertake regularly - the old adage that 'practice makes perfect'.Read more here.

Introducing Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

I often use cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) in my work with children and young people. The therapeutic approach offers a useful framework for tackling a range of issues, from social anxiety, to depression, to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). CBT aims to help a client become aware of distortions to their thoughts which may be causing psychological distress. CBT also aims to help a client become more aware of behavioural patterns which are reinforcing their thinking, and to correct them. Read more here.

Weighted Therapy for children with autism – free ebook with foreword by Gary Lavan

I was recently asked to write a foreword for a book on the use of weighted therapy for children with autism. The book has just been released – and is available as a free download from Sensory Direct here. There is a hardcopy version in the pipeline. Here’s an extract from my foreword…...

"I am aware of very few titles that address weighted therapy directly, and none that cover the topic in such an easy-to-read manner as this guide does. Knowing the potential benefits of weighted therapy is essential to teachers and other professionals in both special education and mainstream schools……..my hope is Read more on YourPsychology Blog
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