Understanding and Overcoming Emetophobia in Children: A Guide for Parents
Understanding Emetophobia in Children Emetophobia, or the intense fear of vomiting, is more common in children than many people realize. This fear can cause distressing effects on a young person’s daily life, affecting their school, social activities, and relationships. In my Melbourne clinic, I regularly treat young clients who struggle with emetophobia (in fact it’s […]
Understanding and addressing anxiety in children
As a Clinical Hypnotherapist specializing in anxiety in my Melbourne clinic. I often encounter concerned parents seeking guidance on understanding and addressing anxiety in their children. While anxiety is a common emotional experience, its manifestation in children can be subtle and sometimes unusual. Unusual Symptoms of Anxiety in Children; Physical Symptoms: Children often won’t express […]
Saying Goodbye to Needle Phobia with Hypnotherapy
Does the thought of needles make you dizzy, sweaty, or run the other way? They did for Amber* a client who would shudder and cry when she thought about needles. As she sat in the large recliner chair in my Hypnotherapy Clinic and described her fear of needles, I watched quietly as a bright red […]
The dreaded after school meltdown
“What is wrong with my child? I pick him up from school and he completely loses it, yelling, crying and meltdowns over the smallest things such as asking him what he wants for dinner! I’ve spoken to the teacher as I thought maybe he does this at school and perhaps there’s a problem there such […]
6 Ways to reduce your child’s anxiety over the Festive season
Tis the season to be busy…..fa la lalala, la lala la…. December is the time of year we seem to get swept up with trying to complete our to do lists, finishing up work, going to school graduations, parties, buying presents, organising food for Christmas dinner and it goes on. This year has been a […]
The Superman Hack you need now to crush anxiety
Is it a bird? A plane? No…..it’s Superman!!! I know you can see him now with his blue lycra outfit, red cape flying behind him, not a hair out of place. Stopping trains, rescuing citizens, always strong, brave, determined and confident. Since there is no Superman in sight it’s more important than ever we need […]
Could Hypnotherapy help my child?
It may have been used since the start of civilization but modern hypnotherapy is gaining popularity as an effective complementary health modality, used in conjunction with other medical and therapeutic interventions as well as a stand alone intervention and therapy. So could it help your child? Yes!!! Is the short answer. In Fact, some schools […]
How mindfulness can help your child adapt to the new norm
Slowly Covid 19 restrictions are easing which have some of us celebrating and others living in dread! While some celebrate the return of school, seeing friends, playground visits, and small parties. Others are feeling overwhelmed following the rules, unsure about if we will have a second wave of infections, what if I’m infected and don’t […]
My top 5 books to boost resilience, confidence& emotional intelligence in young children
There are so many fantastic books available now for children of all ages that address anxiety, resilience, confidence, self-esteem, happiness, mindfulness, etc. I’ve made a list of my top 5 favourites that may also be yours (if they aren’t already). Have You filled a bucket Today by Carol McCloud is a gorgeous little book that […]
My child is terrified of dying from COVID19
Tips to help your child’s anxiety during the COVID19 pandemic I was driving my 7 year old to school when the news came on the radio. It was the start of the COVID19 pandemic and they were reporting the first deaths in Australia on the radio. My daughter sitting behind me said “mummy I’m scared […]