How to keep yourself so busy that there is no time left to face your problems (hint - don't!)8/5/2021 'How to keep yourself so busy that there is no time left to face your problems' - I saw this recently on a Facebook post. It was a picture from a selection of mock-up book covers created by a psychiatrist, but I can’t remember for the life of me who to credit for it. If you're familiar with it, do let me know! The idea is that basically, we use busy-ness as a reason to avoid ourselves. I know, right? Hurts. It’s all done on a subconscious level; we don’t realise we are doing it and we don’t know what we might be trying to avoid. There were multiple comments under the picture from people saying things like ‘ouch!’, ‘oh dear’ and ‘wow…’, all realising that for them, it was spot-on.
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I am delighted to let you know that Eden Wellness has been nominated for TWO business awards - one is the JCI Mayo Friendly Business Awards, and the other is the Mayo Style Awards, under the Health and Fitness category. If you'd like to vote for us to WIN, please text HEALTH3 to 57252 @ €2 per text - it would be so greatly appreciated! You can read more about the events by clicking on the images. | Mayo Style Awards will be held in The Bay Leaf, Turlough on 28th August 2018 JCI Mayo Friendly Business Awards will be held in Breaffy House, Castlebar on 7th September 2018 My hypnotherapy training school has also been nominated in the JCI Mayo Friendly Business Awards - fingers crossed both businesses do well on the night! Thank you so much to all who nominated. |
Personal Training
I am also happy to inform you that in September, I am starting a Diploma course in Personal Training with Evolution Fitness. I am so looking forward to it as fitness has always been an important part of my life - and this way I will be better able to help clients who come to me for sports performance and motivation, or those who wish to manage their weight. The course also incorporates an ITEC Award in Nutrition, and this will be wonderful, as fitness and nutrition is so personalised for each individual. I feel this way, not only will I be able to work with the MINDSETS of my clients as I currently do, I will also be able to help them plan ideal food diaries and exercise plans.
Due to this, my hours of practice will be changing and Saturdays will not be available again until January, 2019. I will have appointments available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Due to this, my hours of practice will be changing and Saturdays will not be available again until January, 2019. I will have appointments available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
In the News
The Connaught Telegraph article by Tom Gillespie, about Eden Wellness, BWRT Ireland - please click here
The Irish Times - Writer E.M. Reapy talks about her successful BWRT sessions with Laura - please click here
The Irish Times - Writer E.M. Reapy talks about her successful BWRT sessions with Laura - please click here
BWRT Level 1 Training
I have scheduled the second ever Ireland based BWRT Level 1 training to take place in Castlebar, Co. Mayo on the weekend of 25th and 26th August and there are still places available. This training is open to all mind-based therapists, doctors, hypnotherapists, psychologists and so on. You can read more about the training here and more about BWRT over on the official websites, BWRT, and BBRS.
I think that is all for today - I will keep you informed on the Awards and will post lost of pictures! Thank you again to all who voted for me. Have a great week!
I think that is all for today - I will keep you informed on the Awards and will post lost of pictures! Thank you again to all who voted for me. Have a great week!
You can read about BWRT in today's Daily Mail, either online or in print, by following this link. Well done to fellow therapist, Bob Bees, and of course, BWRT creator, Terence Watts!
If you're a therapist interested in training in BWRT, I offer the only Ireland-based training, and ran the first course in June, 2017. Please get in touch if you'd like more information and to be kept informed about the next available training which will be based in Castlebar, Co Mayo.
If you're a therapist interested in training in BWRT, I offer the only Ireland-based training, and ran the first course in June, 2017. Please get in touch if you'd like more information and to be kept informed about the next available training which will be based in Castlebar, Co Mayo.
It has been a very busy Summer here at Eden Wellness, with all our appointments booked out each weekend and a waiting list of people wishing for help with Hypnotherapy or BWRT. We're also busy preparing for our next Hypnotherapy Practitioner Training course, EICH Ireland, which I run one weekend a month for a total of 10 months, in Castlebar, Co.Mayo. My previous students just found out that they ALL passed their final exam - I don't know who was more proud; me, or them. We're holding our graduation in September, so keep checking in to see photos of the evening, where I'll be presenting the graduates with their TWO diplomas. They are now qualified clinical hypnotherapists and are available for appointments to help with smoking cessation, stress, anxiety, fears, phobias and more and you can find their details here. If you are interested in training as a hypnotherapist yourself, you can find out information and apply here!
I was happy to contribute to the latest edition (August 2017) of the Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy Journal - I took part in their Q&A section of the magazine. The APHP is a professional body whose members show that they meet certain criteria governing their training, expertise, insurance, supervision and Continual Professional Development.
I was happy to contribute to the latest edition (August 2017) of the Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy Journal - I took part in their Q&A section of the magazine. The APHP is a professional body whose members show that they meet certain criteria governing their training, expertise, insurance, supervision and Continual Professional Development.
Well it’s been a busy few months here as I embark on a couple of new projects!
As many of you are aware, I trained as a BWRT® practitioner a couple of years ago, and the therapy is so successful I have dedicated a separate website to it, as it is completely different to hypnosis. So, as well as Eden Wellness, I now run BWRT® Ireland, offering appointments in the same health centre, and also over the phone and via Skype. As BWRT® can be offered in this way, my hours of operation are spread throughout the week, held mostly in the evenings.
In May, I attended a Reiki I workshop, which I absolutely loved. I followed it up with Reiki II last weekend, and am in the process of practicing, organising and getting ready to offer it as part of Eden Wellness’ treatments. I did my training with the brilliant Anam Nasca, at Atlantis, Castlebar.
But, the main thing I have been focussing on lately is setting up my very own Hypnotherapy training school. I have now set dates for a Professional Practitioner Course, which will take students from complete beginners to completely ready to set up their very own Hypnotherapy businesses. I am very excited about this new venture and hope that you will be too! The course is very well known, as it has been taught in the UK since 1999 at the Essex Institute. It is taught in other countries around the world, but this is the first time it will be available in Ireland. Written by Terence Watts, UK professional therapist (also creator of BWRT® amongst many other therapeutic techniques), The Professional Practitioner Course starts in September 2016 and is being held in the beautiful Breaffy House Resort, Castlebar. Spread over the course of 10 months (one weekend per month), it is ideal if you have work and family commitments, and the weekends will be wonderful journeys of self-discovery, growth and empowerment as well as educational.
So, why study hypnotherapy?
My own journey toward hypnotherapy started a few years ago. I had always been interested in the workings of the mind, and studied Psychology A-Level before going on to study it at university. My path changed for a while when I went on to study Linguistics and Literature, but I still felt there was something else I should be studying. In 2004, I took up a foundation course in hypnotherapy to get a deeper understanding of the workings of the mind, and was instantly hooked. I then signed up to the Professional Practitioner course, then the Advanced Professional course, and haven’t stopped since!
Hypnotherapy can give you a greater understanding into your own mind and the reasons you feel and think the way you do. It can provide you with tools to enhance your potential, stop unwanted behaviours, increase confidence, clear negative emotions, to name just a few things. Practicing as a therapist is hugely rewarding, as you empower clients to recognise their own strengths and qualities. After you qualify, you will probably be drawn to studying the subject in a much greater depth, or to explore other areas entirely. You will be entering a new world of growth, learning and personal development which, I have no doubt, you will just love.
As a hypnotherapist, you will be able to work for yourself, choosing hours that suit you, so you can work around your family, or alongside an existing job. You can choose what areas you would like to work in, perhaps deciding to specialise in particular subjects.
Overall, whether you choose to continue your hypnotherapy path after qualifying is up to you, but you will have a valuable tool for life, which you can use daily for yourself and for your family. You will be able to train your mind to think in a way you would prefer to think, you will be able to choose your thoughts carefully, and you will be far more mindful as to how every action you take, every thought you think, and every word you speak, all have a profound effect on your life.
As many of you are aware, I trained as a BWRT® practitioner a couple of years ago, and the therapy is so successful I have dedicated a separate website to it, as it is completely different to hypnosis. So, as well as Eden Wellness, I now run BWRT® Ireland, offering appointments in the same health centre, and also over the phone and via Skype. As BWRT® can be offered in this way, my hours of operation are spread throughout the week, held mostly in the evenings.
In May, I attended a Reiki I workshop, which I absolutely loved. I followed it up with Reiki II last weekend, and am in the process of practicing, organising and getting ready to offer it as part of Eden Wellness’ treatments. I did my training with the brilliant Anam Nasca, at Atlantis, Castlebar.
But, the main thing I have been focussing on lately is setting up my very own Hypnotherapy training school. I have now set dates for a Professional Practitioner Course, which will take students from complete beginners to completely ready to set up their very own Hypnotherapy businesses. I am very excited about this new venture and hope that you will be too! The course is very well known, as it has been taught in the UK since 1999 at the Essex Institute. It is taught in other countries around the world, but this is the first time it will be available in Ireland. Written by Terence Watts, UK professional therapist (also creator of BWRT® amongst many other therapeutic techniques), The Professional Practitioner Course starts in September 2016 and is being held in the beautiful Breaffy House Resort, Castlebar. Spread over the course of 10 months (one weekend per month), it is ideal if you have work and family commitments, and the weekends will be wonderful journeys of self-discovery, growth and empowerment as well as educational.
So, why study hypnotherapy?
My own journey toward hypnotherapy started a few years ago. I had always been interested in the workings of the mind, and studied Psychology A-Level before going on to study it at university. My path changed for a while when I went on to study Linguistics and Literature, but I still felt there was something else I should be studying. In 2004, I took up a foundation course in hypnotherapy to get a deeper understanding of the workings of the mind, and was instantly hooked. I then signed up to the Professional Practitioner course, then the Advanced Professional course, and haven’t stopped since!
Hypnotherapy can give you a greater understanding into your own mind and the reasons you feel and think the way you do. It can provide you with tools to enhance your potential, stop unwanted behaviours, increase confidence, clear negative emotions, to name just a few things. Practicing as a therapist is hugely rewarding, as you empower clients to recognise their own strengths and qualities. After you qualify, you will probably be drawn to studying the subject in a much greater depth, or to explore other areas entirely. You will be entering a new world of growth, learning and personal development which, I have no doubt, you will just love.
As a hypnotherapist, you will be able to work for yourself, choosing hours that suit you, so you can work around your family, or alongside an existing job. You can choose what areas you would like to work in, perhaps deciding to specialise in particular subjects.
Overall, whether you choose to continue your hypnotherapy path after qualifying is up to you, but you will have a valuable tool for life, which you can use daily for yourself and for your family. You will be able to train your mind to think in a way you would prefer to think, you will be able to choose your thoughts carefully, and you will be far more mindful as to how every action you take, every thought you think, and every word you speak, all have a profound effect on your life.
December – a time when many of us sit back and reflect on what the year has brought us – whether it’s challenges we have overcome, goals we have reached, or trials that have made us stronger. Whatever it may be, we often put pressure on ourselves to be better, do well, achieve more, and if when February or March comes we have not stuck to those goals, we will probably engage in harsh self-talk, believing we have not got the year off to a good start, and that this has set the stage for the rest of the year.
This time, why not just promise yourself that you will take each day as it comes, and that no matter what each day holds, you make a promise to only allow positive self-talk when you go to sleep each night, and talk to yourself the way we would to your best friend? This will be far more encouraging than telling yourself you've failed in any way, and it’ll be far more likely to result in happier reflections this time next year!
Hypnosis – or in this case, self-hypnosis – is a great way to make sure you stick to this wonderful habit. By repeatedly saying positive things to yourself instead of beating yourself up, you will begin to feel differently. Then, you'll start to behave differently. You'll feel differently. You'll put less pressure on ourselves and will feel happier with whatever your days entail. A simple daily habit that is easy and effortless – and all it really is, is a reversal of what many of us usually do (think negatively).
If there are any anxieties (or anything else) that are in the way, these can be cleared up with BWRT, a model of psychology and psychotherapy created by UK professional therapist, Terence Watts, MCGI. It’s a totally confidential method that does not require you to reveal your private information or personal secrets to your therapist, and it is carried out in a completely conscious state, and for it to succeed only needs you to know what you want to change in your life. BWRT has been approved by the British Psychological Society - find out more on www.bwrt.org
If you have habits, traits or behaviours you’d like to stop, give it a try. Whether it’s giving up smoking, losing weight, getting rid of years of negative emotional energies, increasing confidence and self-esteem, or for a chat about anything else, get in touch and I’ll do my best to help you achieve it - while being kind to yourself every step of the way.
Make 2016 your year, without the added pressure. Be kind to yourself, praise yourself when you do well, recognise exactly what doing well is, and be your own best friend. It will make a huge difference to your life.
I hold appointments in Kachina, Castlebar, every Saturday.