Self-Care and Calmer Living

Following on from the very successful course held in January, I am really pleased to say that here is another chance to learn more about how you can function more effectively and find more enjoyment and happiness from life.

This offers you the opportunity to relax, reset and rewire.
Life can be very challenging at times, so learning to respond better, and be in a better frame of mind is really important.
This course will introduce you to some simple yet very effective tools to take back more control of you and your life.
The Course comprises four, one hour sessions, commencing on  Thursday 10th October between 8 – 9pm, held at Longthorpe Village Hall, Peterborough PE3 6LU. Subsequent sessions will be on Thursdays at 8pm, October 17th, 24th and 31st.
The first half of each session will comprise a section of presentation from myself on topics including neuroscience (how – and more importantly why – our brains operate as they do), sleep, exercise, mental well-being and learning how small changes can enable us to take back more control of our lives and who we really want to be.
The second half of each session will be a guided relaxation, giving you time just for yourself to chill out and reset both physically and mentally, supporting your mental health and allowing you to clarify how you would like to move forward in your life.
If would more information, or to book, please email me at:
info@timjhhypnotherapy.co.uk
or get in touch using the Contact Form on this website.
The cost of the course is £40.

Neurodiversity

The month of March hosts Neurodiversity Celebration Week so it seems a good time to write a blog on this subject.

I am a parent of a child who has been diagnosed as autistic. As a result I have had one experience of neurodiversity. It has shaped how we operate as a family but that is true for any family or group of people learning to co-exist in harmony.

As a term, neurodiversity can lead people to make assumptions and think of stereotypes. 

Neurodiversity, as the name states, presents in many different forms and to many varying levels of intensity. So really, as with the statement that every individual person is different and unique in their own way, it is simply that the impact of neurodiversity can be more noticeable because the differences that neurodiversity brings are often outside the experiences of neurotypicals.

Autism is one of the more publicised manifestations of neurodiversity, but it also includes ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and tourettes among others. 

As a species, we can sometimes be less understanding about other peoples differences, and we can be prone to making assumptions. What we might regard as normal, does not necessarily apply to others, but our primitive brain may often interpret “difference” as “threat”. A neurodiverse person will have a different understanding of “the world” from us perhaps, but then again, so does someone who is colour blind! 

In a society that is geared around “social norms”, all the noise and stimulus and effort to try and make sense of feelings and phrases, neurodivergent people will struggle with “conforming” and in turn struggle with anxiety, confidence, sleep and other issues of mental health.

Neurodivirsity offers challenges for those who are neurodiverse. The brain is wired a bit differently from neurotypicals. Learning to recognise the differences, accept them for what they are, and learning how best to use them is the challenge. A really important aspect is to recognise that being neurodiverse is certainly not a “disability” but is actually a strength that can be harnessed and applied and should be acknowledged as such. It shouldn’t be something to try and hide because that would be to diminish who we are. 

Solution focussed talking therapy can significantly support people to understand how their brain works. This then naturally moves to recognising that there can be more acceptance and appreciation. Helping clients to identify solutions and establishing strategies and patterns that work for them as individuals can be a real revelation. Over, time with understanding, it can become possible to reframe what were seen as issues to being positive traits and strengths. In turn, this can help individuals develop greater self confidence which is amazing.

Where appropriate, I will work with the families of neurodivergent clients too. They need support to understand that how they approach and respond to life can also have a significant impact on their own wellbeing, which in turn impacts the family as a whole.

Self-Care & Mental Wellbeing Sort Course – January 2024

I’m happy to be able to announce the dates for my latest Self-Care & Mental Wellbeing short course.

Booking is now open for a four week course to commence on Thursday 11th January at 8pm and the following three consecutive Thursdays (18th, 25th, & 1st Feb). This is an “in person” course being held at Longthorpe Village Hall, Peterborough PE3 6LU. Each session will last one hour, half of which will comprise a section of presentation from myself on topics including neuroscience (how – and more importantly why – our brains operate as they do), sleep, exercise, mental well-being and learning how small changes can enable us to take back more control of our lives and who we really want to be. The second part of each session will be a guided relaxation, giving you time just for yourself to chill out and reset both physically and mentally, supporting your mental health and allowing you to clarify how you would like to move forward in your life.

The cost of the short course is just £40 and places are limited. If you actually want to achieve those New Year resolutions to change things, this course is for you. If you are tired of constantly being in demand, under pressure & drained, just invest in these four hours and you will benefit massively.

To book simply complete the contact form on this website quoting “Self-Care January 24” and I will send you full details.

I look forward to meeting you in person in the New Year. It will be a good start for 2024.

Welcome to my new website

I’ve been active on Facebook since 15th July 2022 and now I have added this website to support my digital footprint.

Tim JF Hypnotherapy logoActually this website is more intended to inform and support those who are considering hypnotherapy or who are looking for help to live their lives better. Reaching out for help and investigating the options is a really important milestone and I hope that you find this site both interesting and informative.

I am developing my business in a time when the number of people needing support seems to be expanding beyond the capacity of our existing services. If I can help people to find and obtain the support they need then I will be very happy. Feedback is welcome and will help me to reach out more effectively.

Enjoy today, and take every opportunity to find the positive in your day.