The Christmas period is often painted as a time of magic, twinkling lights and festive cheer. But for many people it can bring up painful reminders of missing loved ones, financial pressure and the emotional weight of expectations. If you have ever found yourself dreading the holidays due to feeling overwhelmed than you are not alone. The good news is that solution focused hypnotherapy has some great techniques to help shift perspective and help you embrace the chaos in a positive way.
At its core SFH uses 'reframing' to help you focus on the solutions rather than problems turning the challenges of the holidays into opportunities for joy and connections. For example, if you are stuck in traffic on the way to a holiday party, reframing it involves seeing it as a chance to listen to your favourite song on the radio or chat with a loved one.
During hypnosis with a solution focused therapist this reframing can happen at an even deeper level. More complex problems can be overcome and unhelpful patterns of behaviour can be changed. Neuroscience shows that this approach engages emotional regulation centres, fosters resilience and a positive outlook.
Wishing you positive mental health over the holidays.