“Let go of anxiety’s grip, and watch as peaceful slumber wraps you in its comforting embrace.”
Self-image impacts every personal & work relationship we enter. It is built upon perceptions we consciously or unconsciously carry regarding ourselves and how we believe others perceive us. These perceptions form the foundation of our sense of, or lack of, self-esteem & self-respect. If your self-confidence could use a boost, my sessions will give you real-time, self-esteem shifts that can favorably adjust your perceptions fast. Below you’ll find a sample case study on how I helped my client to address unidentified anxiety and improve sleep.
A Case Study in Addressing Unidentified Anxiety and Improving Sleep
Background:
Emily, a 28-year-old marketing manager, was referred to me by another client for counseling and hypnotherapy because she wanted to address her unidentified anxiety and improve her sleep quality. Despite leading a successful career, Emily was experiencing persistent feelings of unease, restlessness, and difficulty falling asleep. The root causes of her anxiety remained unclear to her, but she recognized the need to address whatever needed to be addressed to restore her peace of mind and rejuvenate her sleep patterns. During the initial consultation, Emily provided insights into her struggles, describing her anxiety symptoms and sleep difficulties. She expressed concerns about the impact of her sleep deprivation on her overall well-being, work performance and personal life. Emily acknowledged her desire to identify the underlying causes of her anxiety and develop strategies to improve her sleep quality.
After a deep discussion, Emily identified 5 goals and she committed to a series of sessions:
1. Emily genuinely wants to uncover the root causes of her unidentified anxiety and develop coping mechanisms to manage it effectively.
2. Emily desires to establish healthy sleep patterns, enhance her ability to fall asleep and wake up feeling refreshed.
3. Emily wants to calm her mind, reduce restlessness and eliminate racing thoughts that contribute to her anxiety and sleep difficulties.
4. Emily commits to learning relaxation techniques and stress management strategies to counteract the effects of anxiety and improve sleep.
5. Emily agrees to develop a consistent self-care routine that prioritizes her mental and physical well-being.
With these goals identified, Emily and I began meeting weekly at first then every other week. Every session began with 15-30 minutes of talk therapy followed by 20-30 minutes of hypnotherapy.
– Rapport building with Emily was focused on creating trust via open, honest communication.
– Through guided discussions and hypnosis, I assisted Emily in identifying potential triggers and exploring underlying causes of her anxiety. This process involved talking about past experiences, thought patterns and old, lingering subconscious beliefs. We confronted the relevance of each of these in her current life.
– Creating custom hypnotic messaging specific to Emily’s goals, she voluntarily entered into a state of deep relaxation. By using hypnotic suggestions to help her reframe anxious thoughts, she began to experience inner calmness and noticed that overall anxiety levels were reducing.
– During our hypnosis sessions I incorporated specific sleep-focused techniques to help Emily relax her mind and body, promote better sleep quality and establish a healthier sleep routine.
– I also taught Emily various relaxation techniques that she could use anytime she felt the need to refocus and reduce anxious thoughts. This included deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery. These techniques are all helping her manage stress, while also promoting relaxation and alleviating her anxiety symptoms.
– Through hypnosis sessions, I assisted Emily in identifying and challenging any negative thought patterns or cognitive distortions that had been contributing to her anxiety and sleep difficulties. Positive affirmations and empowering suggestions were introduced to reframe her mindset and promote positive thinking. She also was taught the tools to do this herself anytime, anywhere.
– Together, Emily and I developed a personalized self-care plan that included activities such as mindfulness exercises, physical exercise, journaling and engaging in creative hobbies. Emily enjoys photography and often chronicles her day by taking pictures. We sometimes use these photos to start off our therapeutic discussions. These practices are helping to promote her overall well-being and aiding in anxiety reduction and better sleep.
– Regular follow-up sessions are scheduled to confirm Emily’s progress, reinforce positive changes and address any setbacks or concerns. Techniques learned during hypnosis are being integrated into her daily life to ensure long-term success.
Dedicated and committed to her personal development and growth plan, Emily is consistently applying what she has learned from our perception analysis discussions and hypnotherapy sessions. Due to her dedicated practice, Emily is experiencing the following outcomes:
✔️ Her anxiety triggers have been identified and Emily has a better understanding of their root causes.
✔️ Her sleep quality has improved and she has the ability to fall asleep more easily.
✔️ The restlessness and racing thoughts that plagued Emily have been minimized and the result is a calmer and more relaxed mindset in most situations.
✔️ Her relaxation skills and stress management techniques have been significantly improved.
✔️ She consciously agreed to a consistent self-care routine to prioritize her mental and physical well-being. We subconsciously supported this goal with hypnotherapy sessions. Emily feels this combo has given her the tools for greater health and wellness. She has also developed quite a following on her social media pages of others who enjoy viewing her nature photography.
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Thanks for visiting! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience
I am a perception analyst and hypnotherapist who works with private clients — both individuals and companies all over the world — to help them achieve greater understanding as to how conscious & unconscious perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. Text me 212-825.3210
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