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THREE METHODS OF DESENSITIZATION
This workshop handout includes definitions and descriptions of three methods to overcome anxiety, fear and phobias associated with trauma. The approaches include Implosion, Systematic Desensitization, Expanding Videoscreen Desensitization, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
THE TRANCE CONTINUUM: MEDITATION, BRAINWAVE ENTRAINMENT, AND HYPNOSIS
Great debates repeatedly seem to arise about the nature and properties of hypnosis, especially when compared with other practices to attain altered states of consciousness. For example, repeatedly hypnotists are asked to explain the difference between their practice and that … Continue reading
THE REST IS EASY WORKSHOP HANDOUT
Falling asleep and staying asleep is a matter of lifestyle habits, stress management, mental preparation, and the careful management of intent. This workshop was presented at the 2007 Annual Conference of the Canadian Federation of Clinical Hypnosis in Banff, Alberta, … Continue reading
THE MILLENIUM MENTAL TOOLKIT: SKILLSETS TO NAVIGATE THE AGE OF UNCERTAINTY
This toolkit assembles skillsets for navigating the 21st century world, especially information paradigms, cognitive flexibility, and a view of reality as co-constructed.
THE CONSCIOUSNESS CONTINUUM INCLUDING REM
An outline of the different states in the consciousness continuum, including Beta, Alpha, Theta, REM, and Delta states.
PRINCIPLES OF UKEMI (oo-kay-mee): THE TECHNIQUE OF BREAKFALL
A step-by-step description of the Judo technique Ukemi or breakfall.
HOW IMAGERY GUIDES OUR PERFORMANCE
Imagery is effective in setting up self-fulfilling prophecies of future behavior and performance, both for the imagers and others in their social contexts. These principles apply in skill learning, sports, entertainment performances, business situations, group leadership, couples and families, and … Continue reading
FLOW: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF OPTIMAL EXPERIENCE
Flow is the state in which knower & known, subject & object, all are One, the moment is eternal; unity, blend, distinct calm in the blur of motion and purpose, focused action, observing, selecting, opening, aware, every-moment Zen. This article … Continue reading
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDERS PART II: TREATMENT GUIDELINES FOR PHYSICIANS
This treatment protocol presents simple guidelines for helping patients with PTSD. There are several CBT methods that physicians can use given some training, such as systematic desensitization, EMDR, and assisting the development of a social support network.
SOLUTION-ORIENTED COUNSELLING: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
This list of questions and answers outlines the key features of Solution-Oriented Counselling and the unique services provided by Dr. Young through this model of intervention. Topics include greatest strengths, mission, passion, Ericksonian approach, positive psychology, mindfulness, and spirituality. Each … Continue reading