The practice of hypnosis has been around for hundreds of years, but has recently been added to the growing list of alternative practices used in private clinics to treat ADHD. The use of hypnosis offers a more direct path, so to speak, into the mind to help make changes in deep-rooted behaviors. Suggestive hypnotherapy is completely different from the traveling stage hypnotist performing tricks for audiences, like having a volunteer cluck like a chicken. Rather, clinical hypnosis tries to access parts of the brain that have not been available to change since they have not been addressed through traditional therapy. A more direct path is sought into the mind to help make changes in certain behaviors that affect a person with ADHD. This is achieved through narrowing the focus of concentration, facilitated by the hypnotherapist. Once this focus is narrowed, the hypnotherapist then retrains the mind to use symbols and colors to help focus the mind on concentration, memory and then action. Action being, that which is controlled through the environment. Many people with ADHD, especially children, tend to be kinesthetic learners. Meaning, they need movement in order to learn or pay attention. Often they will be seen tapping their pencils, their hands or standing up and sitting down while listening to a teacher or the person talking to them. They are able to “absorb” information through movement or action. This can be distracting to other people. By teaching the person to focus on a symbol or a color they may use this symbol kinesthetically, in their mind, help them to focus on what they are learning. I also recommend they hold in their hand a stress ball; this allows them to kinesthetically learn without distracting others. It is my belief that individuals with ADHD are gifted. They have the ability to multitask and often get bored doing one thing at a time. Unfortunately, we live in a world in which learning does not complement this type of mind. Instead of changing the way these special people think, hypnosis can teach them to use their innate gifts and to function in the western world. There are many books available that provide teachers, parents and individuals with different techniques that can assist with the treatment of ADHD. Two books that I would recommend, “The Indigo Child” and “Left Brained Children in a Right Brained World.” These books can help people to better understand how those affected with ADHD can fit more comfortably into today’s society.
Performing magic tricks for people is always fun. I can honestly say I will never get bored or tired of doing magic tricks for people as long as I live. There is something about getting that reaction of disbelief from people. Having that satisfaction just for a moment that what your spectators just witnessed you do, may have indeed been real magic. To be able to put doubt in their head, even know they know it really is just a trick , they some how start to question themselves that maybe, just maybe, you truly are magical. Just to watch someone s eyes, the laughter, and even the odd screams, it is something I will always cherish and continue to appreciate when I perform magic tricks. But there is something a little more special when doing magic tricks for specific people. The people that I am referring to are kids.
The Imagination of Kids
Magic tricks and kids is quite a combination. Kids seem to have a very different perception of the world than adults. What goes on in their little minds, I don t think we will ever understand or grasp but it is pure entertainment and just plain innocent fun. For instance, when I performed a very famous coin trick for a little boy, the boy was maybe 6 years old, his expression and the words that came out of his mouth were priceless. I made the coin disappear in front of his eyes and did the classic move of pulling the coin out from his ear. Well, this boy s mouth went as wide as the moon, I mean I could of just put my hand in his mouth and easily removed his tonsils for him, hopefully he won t need that done down the road, but it s those type of reactions that I love. Then, the words that end up coming out that mouth are even more priceless. Something that you can never prepare yourself for, and I quote, Wow, can you pull more money out of my ear so I can buy a new bike! . Well, I couldn t stop laughing for about a minute, I am not sure if he understood what just happened but it s instances like these where reality just doesn t matter, just pure innocent fun.
Magic in their Eyes
Kids alone, just being themselves, bring their own type of magic to us. One place that comes to my mind is Disney World. When kids see or hear about Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck, their eyes light up, a smile comes to their face, just a magical glow all around. I get this same look when I pull a rabbit from a hat, or make a worm crawl out of my pocket and onto my arm. It s really not hard to make kids laugh and be astonished at what you do. You know they are not out there to try and figure out how you did that or try and spoil your magic trick, they are there to be entertained, they are there for the magic.
About the Author
Dion Semeniuk is the owner of the popular online magic shop, This is Magic! To learn more about magic tricks and to receive your very own free magic trick videos so you can do magic also, visit http://www.thisismagic.com
There is nothing on earth worse than exam nerves. For those who suffer from them, it can be downright debilitating. That crippling muddle of fear, confusion, and self-doubt that can make turn the easiest questions into mind-bending exercises of memory and thought. These crushing anxieties seem like they will turn your brain inside out right when you need it to stay clear and focused on the task at hand. Fortunately, there are cures for exam nerves. Hypnosis can provide you with the ability to relax and concentrate on your tests.
When you are about to begin a test, the exam nerves can kick in and start to make your mind seem like it is shouting a thousand things at you all at once. With hypnosis, you can practice some relaxation exercises that will allow you to calm your mind and help it concentrate. After all, hypnosis is very deep state of relaxation coupled with suggestion. By practicing mild self-hypnosis before a test, you can relax your mind before it undergoes the stress of a test. And, with some suggestion built in, you can ensure that your mind will stay calm and focused throughout the exam.
However, for those who suffer from a particularly debilitating form of exam nerves, hypnosis from a trained professional can provide you with the suggestions you need to perform come test time. Your mind is not working properly when exam nerves kick in. A trained hypnotist can provide you with the suggestion and post-hypnotic suggestion that will reprogram your mind to stop misfiring when you need it to run correctly. By calming that part of you mind that goes a little too fast before a test, the rest of your mind will be clear for the questions and problems that like before you. This will ensure that you will no longer freeze up when you need your mind to work at peak capacity.
Curing exam nerves is possible with hypnosis. If you fear the fear that comes before every test, you can help yourself succeed. Then, no longer hindered by a crushing fear of both the exam and your reaction to it, you can put yourself back on track to academic achievement. Don’t continue suffering. Let hypnosis help you conquer your exam nerves.
About the Author
http://www.about-hypnosis.com teaches you how to use hypnosis to improve your life. Hypnotism can help with weight loss, stopping smoking, fear of public speaking and more. You can also learn to hypnotize yourself.
