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It is well documented, and has been clinically proven (London & Cooper 1969), that children are more responsive to positive suggestions than adults. Most research suggests that this responsiveness tends to diminish as they reach adolescence, perhaps due to social demands to be less fanciful, or more realistic.
Relaxation techniques used in adult hypnosis can be very effectively adapted to children, and in fact many hypnotic techniques have been found to be quite valuable with pre-school children. (Gardner 1977)
The relaxation techniques employed by Rosemary Santos in our SleepTime CD's could indeed be (and often are) utilised by enlightened child psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, and even dentists, to help settle children down.
The relaxation techniques are calming, safe and effective, and very enjoyable for children to experience. |
Rosemary Santos
Dip.Prof.Counselling;
Dip.Stress Management;
Dip.Holistic Healing;
Dip.Clinical Hypnotherapy;
C.M.A.C.A; F.M.A.S.C; I.M.A.S.C.H. |
It is important to realise that the child is not being hypnotised, but rather, is simply being coaxed into a state of relaxation (learning how to relax their mind and body), being told a story, and listening to positive affirmations which will build confidence and self-esteem.
A key aspect of these CD's is the use of the child's imagination. They are frequently asked to imagine interactions with other people, their favourite animals, or even their favourite places. These CD's will take on a special meaning for your child.
Rosemary Santos is a qualified professional health practitioner, a member of the Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists (ASCH), and a member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). She is also a registered supervisor with the ACA. |
