Case Studies
The following case studies are an overview of the various conditions that Linda Clarke has been able to successfully address
Utilizing Imagery To Rehabilitate Injury Rehabilitation
Utilizing imagery to enhance injury rehabilitation. When an athlete suffers an injury it immediately elicits fears, limited or no participation. Depression and hopelessness can soon set in. Time away from sport can be offset by substituting “mental practice” by visualizing sport skills, rehearsing strategic plays or game plans, and reviewing past successful performances. In injury rehabilitation, imagery aids the athlete to organize goals and provides the motivation to achieve those goals. Each athlete’s focus is productively channelled toward what they can do, as opposed to what they can’t. Imagery is an effective, positive, and useful method proven to encourage injured athletes during this tough phase. Imagery that incorporates relaxation, visual, emotive, and healing techniques is a great way to help athletes on the road back to playing their sport. Wise use of imagery techniques can shorten the recovery period and minimizes the psychological damage to the athlete. Imagery allows the athlete to participate actively in the progression and assume ownership for recovery.
read moreComplaining Rewires Your Brain for Negativity
Complaining Rewires Your Brain for Negativity. Research shows that most people complain once a minute during a typical conversation. Complaining is tempting because it feels good, but like many other things that are enjoyable — such as smoking or eating a pound of bacon for breakfast — complaining isn’t good for you.
Your brain loves efficiency and doesn’t like to work any harder than it has to. When you repeat behaviour, such as complaining, your neurons branch out to each other to ease the flow of information. This makes it much easier to repeat that behaviour in the future — so easy, in fact, that you might not even realize you’re doing it.
You can’t blame your brain. Who’d want to build a temporary bridge every time you need to cross a river? It makes a lot more sense to construct a permanent bridge. So, your neurons grow closer together, and the connections between them become more permanent. Scientists like to describe this process as, “Neurons that fire together, wire together.”
read moreThe Benefits Of Controlled Breathing
Breathe. Exhale. Repeat: The Benefits of Controlled Breathing
Take a deep breath, expanding your belly. Pause. Exhale slowly to the count of five. Repeat four times.
Congratulations. You’ve just calmed your nervous system.
The Benefits of Controlled Breathing
Controlled breathing, like what you just practiced, has been shown to reduce stress, increase alertness and boost your immune system. For centuries yogis have used breath control, or pranayama, to promote concentration and improve vitality. Buddha advocated breath-meditation as a way to reach enlightenment.
Science is just beginning to provide evidence that the benefits of this ancient practice are real. Studies have found, for example, that …..
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The case studies featured below are the experience of individuals; They may not be your experience.
read moreHealing Anger, Aggression and Jealousy
David came to see me because he was suffering extreme anger, aggression and jealousy towards his partner of 2 years. This behaviour was totally out of character and was jeopardizing his relationship with not only his partner, but also her family.
read moreHealing Phobias with Hypnotherapy
Mary had a fear of doctors, treatments and the medical environment generally. At the time she came to see me she was pregnant and wanted to resolve this problem prior to the birth. She was due to have…
read moreHypnoBirthing Case Study – The Birth of Lisa
Lasea and Marco – parents of Lisa – attended my HypnoBirthing® course in June 2010. Lasea sent me a testimonial about HypnoBirthing® as she would like to share her beautiful and awesome experience
read moreUnderstanding Yourself Through Dreams
Henry had had a number of dreams which he wanted assistance in interpreting. There were about 10 dreams which he e-mailed to me prior to his appointment. I planned to assist with uncovering their mean…
read moreThe Meaning of Disturbing Dreams
Frances came to see me to uncover the meaning of several disturbing and recurring dreams she was having. On reviewing the dreams I found that they all had a common theme of being judged by others.
read moreHealing Troubled Relationships
Jill came to see me because she had difficulty in controlling her outbursts of anger. Her Mother, in particular, irritated her. She had always had a feeling of not belonging.
read moreDealing with Unresolved Issues
Rosemary came to see me because she was having recurring disturbing dreams about loss. The dreams had 2 common themes – the loss of her daughter, or her Fiance leaving her.
read moreResolving Feelings of Inferiority
Dennis came to see me because he lacked self-confidence. He perpetually worried about what others thought of him. He did not like to dance at night clubs – even when he was with friends and girlfriend…
read moreStudying and Exam Anxiety
When I was younger I had difficulty in studying. I could never get myself to study for long periods of time or focus on work of importance. I would find anything else to do rather than study and when …
read moreUsing Hypnotherapy for Weight Loss
Regression revealed that Lisa was not comfortable expressing her feelings. Lisa took herself back to the first time she ate when she was unhappy. She was 8 years old and her Mother was sick.
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