Monthly Archives: March 2014

Hypnotherapy can be an effective method for coping with stress and anxiety. In particular, hypnosis can reduce stress and anxiety before a medical procedure, such as a breast biopsy. Hypnosis has been studied for other conditions, including: •Pain control. Hypnosis … Continue reading →

DEFINITION: Hypnosis, also referred to as hypnotherapy or hypnotic suggestion, is a trance-like state in which you have heightened focus and concentration. Hypnosis is usually done with the help of a therapist using verbal repetition and mental images. When you’re … Continue reading →

Treatment for sleep terrors isn’t usually necessary. If your child has a sleep terror, simply wait it out. You might gently restrain your child and try to get him or her back into bed. Speak softly and calmly. Shaking your … Continue reading →

For children, sleep terrors tend to decrease by the time they’re adolescents. However, if you have concerns about safety or underlying conditions for you or your child, you may want to consult your or your child’s doctor, who may refer … Continue reading →

COMPLICATIONS: Sleep terrors aren’t necessarily a concern, but regularly disrupted sleep can be. It can cause excessive daytime sleepiness, which can lead to difficulties at school or work, or problems with everyday tasks such as driving. Harming oneself or others … Continue reading →