Among the array of learning disabilities that exist, dyslexia happens to be one of the most common, and perhaps the most widely known. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reported that 80 percent of all those identified as learning-disabled suffer from dyslexia. Unsurprisingly, its popularity makes it the most carefully studied of all the learning disabilities. Scientific inquiries have revealed that dyslexia is a learning disability characterized by difficulty with reading, writing, and spelling, all of which are foundational skills in our educational system. Thus it is often seen as a grave ordeal—a challenge that can feel insurmountable to many children and adults alike.
Read moreUnlocking Your Mathematical Potential: How NLP, Hypnosis, and Time Line Therapy® Can Help You Overcome Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia is a learning difficulty that affects an individual's ability to understand and work with numbers. People with dyscalculia have difficulties understanding the relationships between numbers and computing them. For many children and adults alike, dyscalculia makes even the simplest calculations seem overwhelming, resulting in frustration, anxiety, and a reluctance to engage with anything numerical even though their intelligence is often preserved. People with dyscalculia are often competent in other learning areas, but when it comes to mathematics, they struggle with basic concepts that others find easy.
Read moreRewiring the Mind: How NLP, Hypnosis, and Time Line Therapy® Empower Children with ADHD
If you have ever nursed a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you will agree it can be challenging raising a child with ADHD. Their impulsiveness, inattention, and hyperactivity - the 3 core symptoms of ADHD - are often difficult to curtail and they significantly impact various aspects of their life; from school performance to daily routines, virtually no aspect is spared. Because of this, they come off as disorganized, distracted, poor time managers, and poor planners to people around them. For years, experts have focused on behavioral strategies and medications to control the symptoms and quite understandably so because it is believed that ADHD is largely genetic, occasionally environmental in its origin; however, studies are beginning to show that unresolved emotions, limiting beliefs, or past experiences can cause children to manifest symptoms of ADHD and can even add layers of complexity to this already difficult condition.
Read moreNLP and Hypnotherapy for Children and Teenager Sports Performance and Confidence: Part 4 - Practical Tips and Exercises for Parents and Coaches and Answers to some FAQs about NLP and Hypnotherapy
In Parts 1, 2, and 3 of our series, we covered the foundational principles of NLP and hypnotherapy, their application in sports performance, and the long-term benefits experienced by young athletes. In this final installment, we will provide practical tips and exercises for parents and coaches to support the mental training of children and teenagers using NLP and hypnotherapy and answer some important and valid frequently asked questions about the therapies. These strategies will help reinforce the techniques learned during sessions and create a supportive environment for continuous improvement and confidence building.
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