Among the array of learning disabilities that exist, dyslexia happens to be one of the most common, and perhaps the most widely known. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reported that 80 percent of all those identified as learning-disabled suffer from dyslexia. Unsurprisingly, its popularity makes it the most carefully studied of all the learning disabilities. Scientific inquiries have revealed that dyslexia is a learning disability characterized by difficulty with reading, writing, and spelling, all of which are foundational skills in our educational system. Thus it is often seen as a grave ordeal—a challenge that can feel insurmountable to many children and adults alike.
Read moreRewiring the Mind: How NLP, Hypnosis, and Time Line Therapy® Empower Children with ADHD
If you have ever nursed a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you will agree it can be challenging raising a child with ADHD. Their impulsiveness, inattention, and hyperactivity - the 3 core symptoms of ADHD - are often difficult to curtail and they significantly impact various aspects of their life; from school performance to daily routines, virtually no aspect is spared. Because of this, they come off as disorganized, distracted, poor time managers, and poor planners to people around them. For years, experts have focused on behavioral strategies and medications to control the symptoms and quite understandably so because it is believed that ADHD is largely genetic, occasionally environmental in its origin; however, studies are beginning to show that unresolved emotions, limiting beliefs, or past experiences can cause children to manifest symptoms of ADHD and can even add layers of complexity to this already difficult condition.
Read moreOvercoming the Fear of Driving: A 5-Part Series on Beating Your Fear of Driving Part 5: Taming the Fear of Being a Passenger
Welcome to the final installment of our series dedicated to unraveling the fear of driving and harnessing the transformative power of hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Time Line Therapy® (TLT). We've reached the final stop on our road trip to conquering fear of driving! So far, we've explored how hypnosis, NLP, and TLT can help people who are afraid to get behind the wheel. In this segment, we shift our focus to the often-overlooked perspective of passengers. The reality is a lot of people break out in a cold sweat just thinking about being a passenger, and, believe it or not, this is a surprisingly common too. Thus we would explore how these therapeutic modalities can offer solace and empowerment to those grappling with fear from the passenger seat.
Read moreOvercoming the Fear of Driving: A 5-Part Series on Beating Your Fear of Driving Part 4: Confronting the Fear of Driving from the Driver's Seat
There are many reasons why someone with a license might avoid driving. Indeed, many reasons why the freedom of the open road would be less conspicuous to a driver than the reality of the presence of unpredictable drivers on the road, and the sheer responsibility of being in control, leading to a fear that wasn't there during driving lessons.They include negative past experiences with other drivers, a lack of confidence in one’s skills, or even a general anxiety about being in control. These reasons, which have been explored in one of the previous parts of this series, ultimately leave people with a valid license that continually gathers dust in wallets and a lingering feeling of "what if?"
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