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Farewell and Thank You

I actually had not anticipated writing any more essays. Only a certain number of times can I repeat advice and instructions. Looking back over the...

A Stroke of Fortune

I rarely write about people who have had strokes. My stroke clients often respond well. I started working with stroke clients eight years ago on a...

How Public Can We Be?

The Evolution Production Co. wondered if I would be interested in appearing on a reality show called “Vanderpump Rules.” Why? What did they want? A...

Where Have You Been?

A client I had not seen since her only session in 2014 called for a second appointment. What had taken so long? Three reasons, she...

Change Is Not Only Good for Diapers

I am sick and tired of the selfishness constantly displayed by some people: Here are some examples. A lady claims to be disabled. The licenses...

One Is Not a Magic Number

A new client was short on funds and wanted me to help her i only one session. Here is what she wanted resolved: Chronic pain relief Restless...

Looking for Cause? Start with Diet

A desperate client was on the line, suffering insomnia, fibromyalgia, depression and anxiety. Medication offered no relief. She knew it was not the answer. This was...

A Food Fight with Yourself

A young Korean girl, an emotional overeater for the past 20 years, called for an appointment. Would hypnosis help? I have had much success with overeaters. Would...

Diet Plus Hypnosis Equals Cure

An ER nurse with a high-stress job asked for help when she found she had a tendency at work to eat a lot of...

We Are Slaves to Routine

We look for routine in our daily lives. This gives us comfort. As a hypnotherapist, clients have very different reasons for seeking me out. What...