BodyMind Therapy

01/09/2024

Practical neuroscience provides a scientific basis for understanding how trauma impacts the brain and how we can effectively heal from it.

One technique that has gained attention in recent years is bilateral stimulation, which involves stimulating both sides of the brain in a rhythmic pattern. This technique is often used in therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is thought to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories more effectively. It can copy and paste a 'recourse' (the sense of calm found from the bilateral eye movement) onto the neural pathway of an old trigger - and rebalance the left and right hemispheres of the brain... Which is important when you realize that states like anxiety reside predominantly in one hemisphere.

In moments of being triggered, we can learn to put a roadblock up for ourselves.

We can activate the parasympathetic nervous system - using simple exercises like EFT, self-directed bilateral stimulation, or shifting into peripheral vision.

Rather than going down the same old reactive road, we can have a pause.

An easy way to re-balance your own hemispheres in a moment of craving, reaction or intense emotion is to take anything you have nearby (car keys, ear bud case, empty cup)... whatever.

Hold the object up in front of you - at the midline of your body.
Take a moment to focus your eyes upon it.
Move the object all the way to the left, without moving your head, follow with your eyes. Move it back across the midline of your body, all the way to your right. Following with your eyes.
Move that object back and forth, left and right - just following with your eyes.
Breathe in and breath out, twice as long.
Most people notice, the thoughts quiet down.

When we can access a moment of inner quiet, and then ask ourselves.. "How do I WANT to feel instead" and then "try on" that new feeling - we are starting to prep the new neural pathway towards the resource that we want to become automatic.

When we sense a trigger and immediately activate both hemispheres of the brain (like in the little exercise above) or when we shift into peripheral vision - it's like we press a pause button that then allows us to access 'choice' and recourses, rather than react.

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26/08/2024

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17/07/2024

Most of you know that I do holistic wellness counseling, Integrative hypnotherapy and NLP work (amongst other wellbeing and personal safety related work). Some of this work involves providing services via a wonderful EAP provider (Ignite) who just published some of my ramblings 😍🙏

24/05/2024

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23/05/2024

"Feeling stuck? Do you find yourself feeling stuck, or perhaps like there is a part of you that wants to change... and a part that is resistant?

You're not alone! Many of us struggle to make lasting changes, whether it's breaking free from old habits, building confidence, or managing stress and anxiety.

But what if you could learn ways to change habits and patterns, to integrate parts of yourself that are in conflict, to combat stress or anxiety and to live your best life?

Our way of working integrates techniques from NLP, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness to help you become all that you can be.

Ready to take control and unlock your full potential? Let's do this! Comment below with one thing you're ready to change about yourself!



"Wow Hannah I was amazed at just how much change was achieved in our first session. Your approach to therapy which seems to combine a deep human connection with neuroscience is a breath of fresh air and I felt we addressed some deep seated issues but in a very safe and pragmatic way. Thank you very much for your Mahi, with your help we have lit the fire of my human potential and I'm really excited to see what comes next!"

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14/05/2024

Have you ever wondered how your unconscious mind and automatic body responses can help you process trauma?

As someone who uses body awareness, Integrative hypno and NLP techniques, I've seen firsthand how powerful this approach can be! By tapping into your subconscious mind and body's natural responses, you can begin to release the emotional charge associated with traumatic experiences.

Think about it: when you're faced with a traumatic event, your body's fight-or-flight response kicks in, storing the memory in a very different way than a typical, everyday experience.
And that's exactly what can make these experiences so hard to shake off!

But, by working with your unconscious mind, you can begin to rewire those responses, allowing you to process the trauma in a more healthy and sustainable way. It's like flipping a switch, and suddenly, those old patterns of fear and anxiety start to lose their grip!

So, if you're struggling to overcome a traumatic experience, I encourage you to explore the power of your unconscious mind. You might be surprised at just how much healing and growth is possible!

Share with me in the comments: What's been your experience with trauma and how have you worked to overcome it?

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12/05/2024

Maybe, consciously - you want that change, but you know that 'conscious will power' won't get you there...

Or else you would have made that change already.

Your un-conscious mind has probably become so good at that action, or way of reacting because it worked for a while, then it became automatic, a habit.
And when it's automatic, a habit, you don't THINK about doing it anymore - it just happens.

We hypnotize ourselves all the time...

If we shut our eyes and think of a presenting to a group...some of us are 'hypnotizing ourselves with a sense of confidence, we pull up a feeling of excitement.. and imagine seeing an engaged attentive group, smiling and interacting.. we see ourselves answering questions with confidence and feeling great...

Others are hypnotizing themselves, imagining a sense of anxiety and agitation, they are seeing a disengaged group, looking bored.. they are seeing themselves struggle with questions and feeling like they have no confidence at all..

Who do you think would do better presenting?

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09/05/2024

Also... How we see ourselves, in our minds eye..
The stories, the 'inner theatre' we play, what emotional states we rehearse when we think of our challenges, and our dreams - create who we are becoming.

08/05/2024

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is such a gem of a human being