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Solutions podcasts
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19 April 2024
This podcast looks at what positive psychology is, and looks at a number positive psychology techniques that can be used to make clients and others feel happier.
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This podcast looks at what positive psychology is, and looks at a number positive psychology techniques that can be used to make clients and others feel happier.
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8 March 2024
In this podcast, we take a look at some past hypnotherapists – although they may not have called themselves that – who have stood out from the crowd and what they did.
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In this podcast, we take a look at some past hypnotherapists – although they may not have called themselves that – who have stood out from the crowd and what they did.
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16 February 2024
This podcast looks at sleep, insomnia, and nightmares. And gives some suggestions of what will help clients who aren’t sleeping well.
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This podcast looks at sleep, insomnia, and nightmares. And gives some suggestions of what will help clients who aren’t sleeping well.
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12 January 2024
Almost everyone likes music, and many people find themselves humming a tune to themselves when doing some boring tasks. People have a favourite genre of music, and many couples have ‘our song’. This podcast looks at why people like music and asks, is it good for us?
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Almost everyone likes music, and many people find themselves humming a tune to themselves when doing some boring tasks. People have a favourite genre of music, and many couples have ‘our song’. This podcast looks at why people like music and asks, is it good for us?
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8 December 2023
This podcast looks at addiction and cravings, and how we can help our clients who are struggling with them.
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This podcast looks at addiction and cravings, and how we can help our clients who are struggling with them.
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6 October 2023
This podcast looks at the different types of grief and strategies people use to deal with bereavement. It also looks at how therapists and individuals can help someone dealing with the loss of a loved one.
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This podcast looks at the different types of grief and strategies people use to deal with bereavement. It also looks at how therapists and individuals can help someone dealing with the loss of a loved one.
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6 October 2023
This podcast takes a look at the interactions between the brain and the body that can affect the way people behave, feel, and even think.
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This podcast takes a look at the interactions between the brain and the body that can affect the way people behave, feel, and even think.
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8 September 2023
This podcast takes a quite detailed look at genetics and the ways that multiple genes can affect a person's mental health.
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This podcast takes a quite detailed look at genetics and the ways that multiple genes can affect a person's mental health.
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18 August 2023
This podcast looks at what self hypnosis actually is and how to use it to make significant changes to your life.
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This podcast looks at what self hypnosis actually is and how to use it to make significant changes to your life.
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8 May 2023
This podcast looks at body budgeting, the prediction machine, neurotransmitters and neuromodulators, brain structure, the glymphatic system, and more.
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This podcast looks at body budgeting, the prediction machine, neurotransmitters and neuromodulators, brain structure, the glymphatic system, and more.
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21 April 2023
This podcast looks at the vagus nerve because it's such a big nerve that goes all over the body and seems to affect so many things that ultimately affect how we feel and behave.
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This podcast looks at the vagus nerve because it's such a big nerve that goes all over the body and seems to affect so many things that ultimately affect how we feel and behave.
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17 March 2023
This podcast looks at the science surrounding the initial consultation and revision sessions with clients, including some useful metaphors.
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This podcast looks at the science surrounding the initial consultation and revision sessions with clients, including some useful metaphors.
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3 February 2023
A look at what post-hypnotic suggestion is, and how to use it
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A look at what post-hypnotic suggestion is, and how to use it
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20 January 2023
A look at the blood-brain barrier, discussing what it is and how it works, and also how it can affect mental health.
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A look at the blood-brain barrier, discussing what it is and how it works, and also how it can affect mental health.
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16 December 2022
A look at at Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), what it is, its history, and how it works.
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A look at at Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), what it is, its history, and how it works.
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18 November 2022
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects around 20% of the population. We look at the symptoms and solutions - focusing on how solution-focused hypnotherapy can help.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects around 20% of the population. We look at the symptoms and solutions - focusing on how solution-focused hypnotherapy can help.
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14 October 2022
A look at what OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) actually is and how to help people with OCD.
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A look at what OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) actually is and how to help people with OCD.
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16 September 2022
It includes some hints and tips on how to build better rapport with clients and tailor each session to your client by successfully working without scripts.
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It includes some hints and tips on how to build better rapport with clients and tailor each session to your client by successfully working without scripts.
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12 August 2022
A look at the ACC, its composition, and its many functions in the brain.
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A look at the ACC, its composition, and its many functions in the brain.
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27 May 2022
A look at the brain, trance, and EEGs (ElectroEncephaloGrams) – best known for showing brainwaves.
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A look at the brain, trance, and EEGs (ElectroEncephaloGrams) – best known for showing brainwaves.
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6 May 2022
A look at what's called the primitive emotional brain, what it's made up of, and how it works.
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A look at what's called the primitive emotional brain, what it's made up of, and how it works.
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25 March 2022
A look at the what makes us happy. We also look at the surprising things that don't make you as happy as you hoped, for as long as you expected. And there are some tips on how to become happier.
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A look at the what makes us happy. We also look at the surprising things that don't make you as happy as you hoped, for as long as you expected. And there are some tips on how to become happier.
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18 February 2022
A look at how to help clients who aren't making any progress towards their goal or seem focused on their problems rather than solutions.
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A look at how to help clients who aren't making any progress towards their goal or seem focused on their problems rather than solutions.
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21 January 2022
A look at New Year’s resolutions and how to successfully keep them, and also how to successfully make positive changes in yours and your clients’ lives.
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A look at New Year’s resolutions and how to successfully keep them, and also how to successfully make positive changes in yours and your clients’ lives.
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17 December 2021
A look at how anger works and how to keep your temper during the festive period (and other times, of course).
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A look at how anger works and how to keep your temper during the festive period (and other times, of course).
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19 November 2021
A look at the Miracle Question, how to ask it, and some follow-up questions to use. We also discuss dealing with 'difficult' answers.
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A look at the Miracle Question, how to ask it, and some follow-up questions to use. We also discuss dealing with 'difficult' answers.
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15 October 2021
A look at rapport and rapport building. What is it exactly, why is it important, and how can we use it to help our clients?
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A look at rapport and rapport building. What is it exactly, why is it important, and how can we use it to help our clients?
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A discussion about techniques and scripts that can be used to help someone who is a smoker or vaper to become a non-smoker.
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21 June 2021
Some facts about food and weigh loss, and some suggestions about how to work with clients to help them to attain their goals.
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Some facts about food and weigh loss, and some suggestions about how to work with clients to help them to attain their goals.
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28 May 2021
A look at the symptoms of depression, and what's happening inside the brain of people with depression. A look at the lack of neuroplasticity theory, and why the old serotonin models are no longer widely held.
A look at the link between inflammation and depression, and how diet can reduce the risk of depression.
Finally a look at the ways that solution-focused hypnotherapy can help people with depression.
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A look at the symptoms of depression, and what's happening inside the brain of people with depression. A look at the lack of neuroplasticity theory, and why the old serotonin models are no longer widely held.
A look at the link between inflammation and depression, and how diet can reduce the risk of depression.
Finally a look at the ways that solution-focused hypnotherapy can help people with depression.
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23 April 2021
A look at the ways the gut microbiome affects the brain and the ways that the brain affects the GI tract housing the microbiome. It also looks at the gut-brain axis, the types of organism in the biome, and their effects on weight, depression, and much else.
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A look at the ways the gut microbiome affects the brain and the ways that the brain affects the GI tract housing the microbiome. It also looks at the gut-brain axis, the types of organism in the biome, and their effects on weight, depression, and much else.
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26 March 2021
What to look for in scripts (language patterns). And, how to write them.
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What to look for in scripts (language patterns). And, how to write them.
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26 February 2021
A look at how pain works in the body (including the pain gate theory), research into the effects of hypnotherapy on pain, and ways of helping clients experiencing pain.
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A look at how pain works in the body (including the pain gate theory), research into the effects of hypnotherapy on pain, and ways of helping clients experiencing pain.
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22 January 2021
A look at phobias in general, needle phobia in particular, and how solution-focused hypnotherapy can be used to help people struggling with a phobia.
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A look at phobias in general, needle phobia in particular, and how solution-focused hypnotherapy can be used to help people struggling with a phobia.
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Talking Solutions podcasts
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8 April 2024
This podcast has an interview with Nicola Griffiths about OCD
Nicola Griffiths shares her vast experience of dealing with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). She explains what it is and isn't, how OCD impacts a person's (and their familiy's) life, and how solution-focused hypnotherapy can help.
The useful links mentioned in the podcast are:
MIND has a very helpful page on how people can help friends/relatives suffering with OCD: https://tinyurl.com/AfSFHpodcast13
OCD-UK provide advice, information, and support services for those affected by OCD: https://www.ocduk.org/ocduk
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This podcast has an interview with Nicola Griffiths about OCD
Nicola Griffiths shares her vast experience of dealing with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). She explains what it is and isn't, how OCD impacts a person's (and their familiy's) life, and how solution-focused hypnotherapy can help.
The useful links mentioned in the podcast are:
MIND has a very helpful page on how people can help friends/relatives suffering with OCD: https://tinyurl.com/AfSFHpodcast13
OCD-UK provide advice, information, and support services for those affected by OCD: https://www.ocduk.org/ocduk
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5 February 2024
This podcast has an interview with Andy Workman
Andy Workman has been a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist for over 14 years. He’s also a Supervisor, author, motivational speaker, and broadcaster. His book, Cavemen and Polar Bears, is prescribed reading on many Hypnotherapy courses, and he presents Professional Development workshops on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD.
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This podcast has an interview with Andy Workman
Andy Workman has been a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist for over 14 years. He’s also a Supervisor, author, motivational speaker, and broadcaster. His book, Cavemen and Polar Bears, is prescribed reading on many Hypnotherapy courses, and he presents Professional Development workshops on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD.
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5 December 2023
Overcoming the stresses of the season
We’re talking about how the holiday season can be ... well, a little less sparkly and perfect than the adverts and lifestyle sections of the glossies might lead us to believe.
We’ll also be sharing tips on how to overcome the stresses of the season and even, perhaps, to enjoy it, and at the end there’s an opportunity to switch off as Sally takes you on a destress relaxation.
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Overcoming the stresses of the season
We’re talking about how the holiday season can be ... well, a little less sparkly and perfect than the adverts and lifestyle sections of the glossies might lead us to believe.
We’ll also be sharing tips on how to overcome the stresses of the season and even, perhaps, to enjoy it, and at the end there’s an opportunity to switch off as Sally takes you on a destress relaxation.
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10 October 2023
This podcast has an interview with Adam Eason.
Adam Eason is a hypnotherapist, a lecturer on Bournemouth University’s MSc Hypnosis in Research, Medicine, and Clinical Practice, and has his own weekly podcast called Hypnosis Weekly. He’s been associated with research into hypnotherapy, and has written several books, including, Hypnosis For Running and The Science of Self-Hypnosis: The Evidence Based Way to Hypnotise Yourself. He’s also a founder member and Director of Education for the UK Hypnotherapy Council (UKHC).
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This podcast has an interview with Adam Eason.
Adam Eason is a hypnotherapist, a lecturer on Bournemouth University’s MSc Hypnosis in Research, Medicine, and Clinical Practice, and has his own weekly podcast called Hypnosis Weekly. He’s been associated with research into hypnotherapy, and has written several books, including, Hypnosis For Running and The Science of Self-Hypnosis: The Evidence Based Way to Hypnotise Yourself. He’s also a founder member and Director of Education for the UK Hypnotherapy Council (UKHC).
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2 August 2023
This podcast has an interview with Sophie Fletcher.
Sophie Fletcher is a Hypnotherapist, trainer, coach, and author. She has a particular interest in women’s health and wellbeing, writing for both the national press, and also authoring several bestselling titles including "Mindful Hypnobirthing" and "Mindful Momma". She has recently turned her attention to the later phases of women’s health, and her latest book, Mindful Menopause, is available (as are the others) from all the major book retailers.
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This podcast has an interview with Sophie Fletcher.
Sophie Fletcher is a Hypnotherapist, trainer, coach, and author. She has a particular interest in women’s health and wellbeing, writing for both the national press, and also authoring several bestselling titles including "Mindful Hypnobirthing" and "Mindful Momma". She has recently turned her attention to the later phases of women’s health, and her latest book, Mindful Menopause, is available (as are the others) from all the major book retailers.
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5 June 2023
This podcast has an interview with Phil Harris.
Phil Harris works in community services with young people and those with complex needs, developing services, directing projects, training, and writing books and blogs on the subject.
Hear what he has to say about establishing the client's relationship with the problem; how naming emotions switches off emotional systems (amygdala); why super therapists should be theoretically promiscuous; and the importance of seeking routine feedback; and much more.
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This podcast has an interview with Phil Harris.
Phil Harris works in community services with young people and those with complex needs, developing services, directing projects, training, and writing books and blogs on the subject.
Hear what he has to say about establishing the client's relationship with the problem; how naming emotions switches off emotional systems (amygdala); why super therapists should be theoretically promiscuous; and the importance of seeking routine feedback; and much more.
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26 April 2023
This podcast has an interview with Susan Rodrigues and Stuart Taylor.
Susan Rodrigues is now a senior lecturer in Bristol and Cardiff. She is also Chair of the AfSFH, and Executive Director of the UK Confederation of Hypnotherapy Organisations.
Stuart Taylor is also a senior lecturer for CPHT at Bristol and Cardiff.
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This podcast has an interview with Susan Rodrigues and Stuart Taylor.
Susan Rodrigues is now a senior lecturer in Bristol and Cardiff. She is also Chair of the AfSFH, and Executive Director of the UK Confederation of Hypnotherapy Organisations.
Stuart Taylor is also a senior lecturer for CPHT at Bristol and Cardiff.
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13 February 2023
This podcast has an interview with Dr Chris Irons.
Dr Chris Irons is one of the leading trainers and supervisors of Compassion Focused Therapy, and has worked with Paul Gilbert, the developer of Compassion Focused Therapy, since 1999.
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This podcast has an interview with Dr Chris Irons.
Dr Chris Irons is one of the leading trainers and supervisors of Compassion Focused Therapy, and has worked with Paul Gilbert, the developer of Compassion Focused Therapy, since 1999.
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3 October 2022
This podcast has an interview with Loretta Breuning.
Loretta is Professor Emerita of Management at California State University. Growing up in a challenging home environment, and later becoming a mother and working as a teacher, caused her to question the popular theories of human motivation of the time. This led her to study the brain chemistry of mammals, and she rapidly drew parallels between this and many challenges faced by humans in the modern world. Loretta has made it her life’s work to share this knowledge of our inner mammal ever since, publishing the internationally successful "Habits of a Happy Brain" and other titles, and tirelessly podcasting, blogging, broadcasting and lecturing, including presenting a talk for Action for Happiness. She had just published course comprising 25 short videos called "Rewire Your Dopamine, Oxytocin and Serotonin to Feel Good Now", which distils her method into super-accessible chunks..
Contact comms@afsfh.com for the discount code.
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This podcast has an interview with Loretta Breuning.
Loretta is Professor Emerita of Management at California State University. Growing up in a challenging home environment, and later becoming a mother and working as a teacher, caused her to question the popular theories of human motivation of the time. This led her to study the brain chemistry of mammals, and she rapidly drew parallels between this and many challenges faced by humans in the modern world. Loretta has made it her life’s work to share this knowledge of our inner mammal ever since, publishing the internationally successful "Habits of a Happy Brain" and other titles, and tirelessly podcasting, blogging, broadcasting and lecturing, including presenting a talk for Action for Happiness. She had just published course comprising 25 short videos called "Rewire Your Dopamine, Oxytocin and Serotonin to Feel Good Now", which distils her method into super-accessible chunks..
Contact comms@afsfh.com for the discount code.
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3 October 2022
This podcast has an interview with Guy Shennan.
Guy is a Solution Focused therapist, consultant, author, and trainer based in London. He was first introduced to the solution-focused approach back in the early 90s, when he was a social worker, and he did initial training in Solution Focused Brief Therapy in 1995. Since then he has become one of the world’s leading champions of the SF approach, developing training for students and practitioners, writing, Solution-Focused Practice: Effective Communication to Facilitate Change.
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This podcast has an interview with Guy Shennan.
Guy is a Solution Focused therapist, consultant, author, and trainer based in London. He was first introduced to the solution-focused approach back in the early 90s, when he was a social worker, and he did initial training in Solution Focused Brief Therapy in 1995. Since then he has become one of the world’s leading champions of the SF approach, developing training for students and practitioners, writing, Solution-Focused Practice: Effective Communication to Facilitate Change.
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8 August 2022
This podcast looks at phobias and how solution-focused hypnotherapy can help people with a phobia.
There's also a nice relaxation session at the end.
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This podcast looks at phobias and how solution-focused hypnotherapy can help people with a phobia.
There's also a nice relaxation session at the end.
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6 June 2022
A look at sleep, insomnia, and how solution-focused hypnotherapy can help people get some, all important, sleep.
There's also a nice relaxation at the end of the podcast.
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A look at sleep, insomnia, and how solution-focused hypnotherapy can help people get some, all important, sleep.
There's also a nice relaxation at the end of the podcast.
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4 April 2022
A look at what causes anxiety and how solution-focused hypnotherapy can help people experiencing anxiety. It also includes a 20-minute relaxation session.
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A look at what causes anxiety and how solution-focused hypnotherapy can help people experiencing anxiety. It also includes a 20-minute relaxation session.
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