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Self-Hypnosis: Alternative Anesthesia for Childbirth

By Debra Ketterhagen, Leona VandeVusse and Margaret Ann Berner — 2002

The purpose of this article is to inform nurses about the use of self-hypnosis in childbirth. Hypnosis is a focused form of concentration.

Read on pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Unexpected Consequences: Women’s Experiences of a Self-Hypnosis Intervention to Help with Pain Relief During Labour

Self-hypnosis is becoming increasingly popular as a means of labour pain management. Previous studies have produced mixed results.

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Does hypnosis work for anxiety, depression, and fear?

The idea behind hypnosis revolves around altering a person’s brainwaves, allowing them to tap into resources within themselves that they cannot reach when fully conscious. Research shows that the approach can help some individuals manage their anxiety.

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Mental Health and Hypnosis

Hypnosis is usually considered an aid to psychotherapy (counseling or therapy), because the hypnotic state allows people to explore painful thoughts, feelings, and memories they might have hidden from their conscious minds.

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How Hypnosis Can Help Ease Panic Disorder Symptoms

Although hypnotherapy has been around a long time, it is sometimes considered a CAM therapy and has grown in popularity for the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. The following describes more about this approach to treating panic disorder.

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Can Hypnosis Treat My Anxiety

Anxiety disorders affect 40 million Americans each year, which makes anxiety the most common mental illness in the United States. There are many well-known forms of treatment for anxiety disorders including cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, medication.

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An Introduction to Raising Sons

In a post #MeToo world, many parents of young boys are anxious to find a better way forward for their sons. Luckily, there are many things parents can do to foster a positive environment in which their sons can flourish and thrive, and be proud of who they grow up to be.

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How to Spot Depression in Young Children

We tend to think of childhood as a time of innocence and joy, but as many as 2 to 3 percent of children from ages 6 to 12 can have serious depression.

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder: What Parents Need to Know

While some disruptive behavior is normal, a pattern of hostility and defiance may warrant a closer look.

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What Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

When disruptive behavior drives a wedge between parents and children

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Resources for Parents of Kids with Oppositional Defiant Disorder

What to Do After an ODD Diagnosis

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