Generally, children are brilliant at hypnosis. They spend far more time than adults in an unconsciously creative, imaginative state. This makes it easy for them to follow hypnotic strategies applied in an age-appropriate and relevant way.
In recent times, there has been growing concern about the mental health of children and adolescents. NHS services are stretched, schools are not always equipped to provide support and parents struggle to find good advice and effective solutions.
During their developing years, children are exposed to uncertainty, lack of control and change, all potential triggers for emotional stress which can restrict the ability to learn and thrive. As yet, we don’t have the structures or systems in place to put mental health front and centre of education so that resilience, resourcefulness and adaptability are prioritised alongside academic study.
With a bit of training and guidance, children can leapfrog developmental challenges and land on their feet ready to tackle the next hurdle and the next. Hypnotherapy is a wonderful preventative tool for safeguarding the young from the psychological consequences of the pressure they’re under. During those crucial years of growth and change, we develop habitual responses to the stresses of daily life which can lead to lifelong mental health issues.
A timely hypnotic intervention can ‘recode’ the neurology of a developing brain to manage anxiety before it becomes hardwired to damage health and wellbeing. This can be beneficial in so many ways. Below is a list of issues that can be addressed or relieved with hypnotherapy:
- Bedwetting
- Nail biting
- Hyperactivity
- Concentration issues
- Phobias
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Anger management
- Getting on with siblings
- Blended family conflict
- Exam nerves
- Eating issues
- Confidence
- Dyslexia
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Athletic ability
- Compulsive behaviour
- Creativity enhancement
- Physical coordination
- Phobias
- Grief and loss
- Headaches
- Nausea and emetophobia
- Insecurity and lack of confidence
- Learning problems
- Low self-esteem
- Memory problems
- Nervousness and nervous habits/tics
- Pain
- Performance anxiety
- School problems
- Shyness
- Sleep disorders
- Social anxiety
- Speech difficulties
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Thumb-sucking
- Weight issues
- Gaming addiction
- Social media anxiety
