Hypnosis By Doctors

Hypnosis By Doctors We offer a Free, educational and fun Screening about how hypnosis can benefit you. Dr. Clinton W. Dr. Harvey E.

The purpose of our practice is to help ordinary, everyday people with ordinary, everyday problems. Smith, Psy.D is the founder of Doctors Hypnotherapy Center and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has been engaged in private practice and corporate seminars since 1992. He has more than 25 years of varied experience in mental health clinics, psychiatric hospitals and as a university professor. Dr. Smith blends practical psychological tools and solution-based alternative methods. Dr. Smith can put you back in control over unhealthy habits to achieve results quickly and effectively. Our programs simply utilize the power of the mind, relaxation techniques, NLP and integrated medicine tools of the mind and body to obtain optimum health. Dr. Smith has conducted hundreds of group seminars on addiction, smoking cessation, weight control, stress management and pain management. Moreover, he has provided consultations on the psychology of sales, time management, memory improvement, procrastination and alcohol dependence. Dr. Smith is a board certified hypnotherapist and a NLP practitioner. He was, for more than 10 years, the only certified hypnosis instructor in Alabama for the National Guild of Hypnotists. Dr. Smith trains other counselors, psychologists, physicians and nurses to become certified as a hypnotherapists. Vaughn, Ph.D has 16 years of diverse experience as a licensed professional counselor and a hypnotherapist. Dr. Vaughn is a marriage and family therapist and an ordained minister. He is a gifted motivational speaker and is the author of the Awareness Therapy Handbook.

Anxiety Relief with Hypnosis Discover Calming Solutions
04/10/2026

Anxiety Relief with Hypnosis Discover Calming Solutions

Does your heart have brain cells?
04/09/2026

Does your heart have brain cells?

The discovery of the intrinsic cardiac nervous system (ICNS), often called the “heart’s little brain”, has fundamentally changed our understanding of the human body. In 1991, neurocardiologist Dr. J Andrew Armour identified approximately 40,000 neurons within the heart that function similarly to those in the cranial brain, allowing the organ to learn, remember and make autonomous decisions.

Contrary to the belief that the brain is the sole command center, communication between these two organs is heavily weighted toward the heart. Roughly 80% of the fibers in the vagus nerve carry information from the heart to the brain, while only 20% send signals in the opposite direction.

Signals from the heart travel directly to brain regions responsible for emotion, attention, and sensory processing, such as the amygdala and thalamus. This neural network is sophisticated enough to maintain a rhythmic heartbeat even if all connections to the brain are severed, as seen in heart transplant patients.

While “gut feeling” is a common phrase, research suggests many of these intuitive responses are actually cardiac neural processing happening in real-time. The heart’s neural network can perceive and respond to information before the conscious mind or even the cranial brain fully processes the stimulus.

In controlled experiments by the HeartMath Institute, the heart was found to react to future events-such as showing physiological changes before a disruptive image appeared-up to six seconds before the event even occurred. This “bottom-up” feedback means your chest-level “knowing” is based on complex data processing by 40,000 neurons that monitor hormones, pressure and even electromagnetic fields before your logical mind can formulate a thought.

Trusting your “gut” or heart is often recommended because this system is optimized for fast, survival-oriented patterns that your slower, logical brain might initially overlook or rationalize away 🙌🏻

SOURCE: https://columbiasurgery.org/news/your-heart-has-brain-its-own

MOVEMENT more important than psychotherapy for children through their teens.
04/07/2026

MOVEMENT more important than psychotherapy for children through their teens.

Movement is often considered the best way to protect a child’s mental health because it serves as a powerful, nonverbal outlet for emotional expression and a biological “medicine” for the developing brain. While therapy often treats existing symptoms, regular physical activity helps prevent them by building long-term emotional resilience and neurological strength.

Children often lack the complex language needed to explain their feelings. Movement allows them to nonverbally “discharge” built-up tension, stress or frustration that might otherwise manifest as irritability or emotional outbursts.

Physical activity also triggers the release of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which stabilize mood and motivation. It also increases endorphins, which act as natural stress-busters. Consistent movement supports the development of the prefrontal cortex, the area responsible for impulse control, decision-making and focus. This helps children respond to stressors thoughtfully rather than purely reactively.

Activities like climbing, jumping, or rhythmic swinging help the nervous system shift from a “stressed” or “activated” state back to a calm, balanced one. Mastering new physical skills - whether in karate, dance, or simply navigating a playground-gives children a sense of achievement and mastery that directly boosts their self-confidence. Daytime activity burns excess energy and helps regulate body temperature, leading to deeper, more restorative sleep, which is foundational for mental stability.

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04/06/2026

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