Hypnotherapy tackles ADD/ADHD

Jan 19, 2001 - © T. Darlene Cheek, CHt.

Spend time with your child and encourage positive self-talk: You will be able to do for your child what no therapist in the world can do because you're with them the majority of the time. In the world of ADD/ADHD, there is a lot of negative self-talk, especially when first diagnosed. ADD/ADHD clients often repeat the same thing over and over again, and if that is a negative comment, it can leave a vast amount of negative messages in the subconscious mind. When you're with your child and hear them putting themselves down, encourage them to turn the comment into something positive. If we believe we are smart and can do anything, then we can!

Don't accept ADD/ADHD as an excuse for doing poorly: It is easy to fall into the habit of saying, "Oh, Jimmy isn't doing well in school because of his ADD. He can't help it." If you believe this, Jimmy will believe it! Find out what your child enjoys about school and build on that. If your child knows that it is possible to make changes and has the confidence to do it, they will make the effort. There are many case studies of children with ADD/ADHD where they were making D's and F's at the beginning of therapy and were able to improve their grades to C's and above. Don't give up, and your child won't give up.

Self-Esteem: We've mentioned this several times in this article for a reason. Hypnotherapy is a fabulous tool for raising the self-esteem. Our self-esteem is the foundation of everything we do in this life. If someone feels great about him or herself, they're a force to be reckoned with! A child with a high self-esteem won't be affected by negative comments from other children. They can learn to set goals within their range and reach them. Once your child knows their strengths, has a positive attitude, and feels good about him or herself, the world is a whole new place.

Test taking: This is another area that can be tough for the child with ADD/ADHD. The hypnotherapist will be able to help the child relax and calm their mind before a test by using what is commonly called an anchoring gesture. Hypnotic suggestions can be given with an associated gesture such as tugging the earlobe or touching the thumb and forefinger together to make a circle. This technique helps bring the child into

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