Free Relaxation Session
Please read the information on this page carefully prior to proceeding to the recording
Switch It Off And Chill Out
Reducing
Your Exposure to Bad News Stories Can Reduce Feelings Of Anxiety
In 2008 I carried out a study to research the impact of repeated negative messages in the media, specifically via radio, television and newpaper news articles on levels of anxiety, stress and feelings of general well being in individuals. I first became interested in this area long before qualifying as a therapist, when witnessing my young son’s responses to repeated images of the Twin Towers plane crashes which were shown after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The television coverage was repeated so often during the days following the attack that within a couple of days, he was convinced that hundreds of planes had crashed into hundreds of buildings and had found this highly distressing. Obviously, once I realized this, I switched off the TV and explained that this was not an everyday occurrence, but because “everyone was so upset” about the incident, it had been repeated on TV over and over again.
The study concluded that individuals suffering from stress who expose themselves to media through out the day may benefit from switching off TV's and radios which repeat (mainly negative) news stories on an average cycle every 15-20 minutes.
I was awarded the National Council For Hypnotherapy's Researcher Of The Year Award for this piece of work which also formed the basis of my dissertation for my Diploma in Hypno-Psychotherapy.
Location
Consultations
Su Ricks-McPherson (Three Counties Hypnosis & Psychotherapy)
The Abbey
Market Square
Daventry
NN11 4XG
Telephone
0844 736 2904 (low call rate number)
Directions
NB The Abbey is located at the entrance to St Johns car park located on Abbey Street, offering 3 hours free parking.
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Free Guided Relaxation Taster Recording - Please read this information and follow the instructions below
For best results, listen to this recording using headphones.
You should not download or distribute this session as it should be used in conjunction with the information on this website.
You must not use this recording if you suffer from any of these conditions which are contra-indicated for hypnotherapy;
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Any Psychotic conditions eg: * Dementia * Delusion * Mental disorder * Schizophrenia * Manic disorder * Paranoid state * Brain injury
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These conditions are treatable with hypnotherapy, however I will seek approval from your GP; * Bi Polar disorder* Manic depression * Anxiety disorders * Phobic disorders * Hysteria disorders * Phobic disorders * Obsessive-compulsive disorder * Dysthymic disorder * Fatigue, psychogenic * Somatoform disorders * Somatization disorder * Neurosis * Personality disorders Alcohol or drug dependence * Eating disorders
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If you suffer (or have suffered) from any of these conditions you may receive hypnotherapy (for other purposes) howver I will seek approval from your GP; *Epilepsy *Heart conditions *Any conditions which have been treated with electro-convulsive therapy * Brain injury of any kind
Therefore if you suffer from any of the conditions listed above, it is inappropriate for you to use the free relaxation session on this website.
If you do suffer from asthma and choose to proceed please ensure you have your inhaler to hand and stop the session if you experience any discomfort. You should also avoid listening to this relaxation session whilst driving, operating machinery or at any time when your full attention is needed. Remember that there are many different levels of hypnosis and you may experience a range of depth in any one session.
You will retain complete control whilst in hypnosis and are able to adjust your position, think of other things and be aware of normal life going on around you whilst you relax. So in preparation take a few moments to consider a change you would like to make, or a goal you would like to achieve and write it down on a piece of paper – you might like to pause this recording whilst you consider this.
Next, find a comfortable position either sitting or lying down, remembering that you can adjust your position at any time in order to feel more comfortable and can stop at any time; If you choose to stop the session before it concludes, remember to do this slowly by counting up from 1 to 10, bringing yourself back to full awareness before you open your eyes.
When you have read the information above, please complete the form below, which will provide instructions on how to access the relaxation session. Please note that I NEVER pass on any personal contact information to third parties.
0800 756 6558
