Hypnotherapy is an alternative therapeutic approach that uses relaxation techniques, focused attention, and guided imagery to help children manage anxiety. It aims to reframe anxious thoughts and instill positive coping mechanisms in a child’s subconscious mind.
Hypnotherapy has been used successfully to treat various anxiety-related issues in children, including:
Unlike medication, hypnotherapy relies on natural cognitive and emotional processes.
Children learn to manage their own emotions, giving them a sense of control over their fears.
Some children show improvement in just a few sessions.
Many children experience better rest and concentration after sessions.
Studies have shown that hypnotherapy can be an effective intervention for childhood anxiety. A review of clinical studies found that hypnosis helped reduce symptoms of anxiety, particularly in cases of medical and procedural anxiety.
A 2018 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis indicated that children respond well to hypnotherapy because of their natural ability to engage in imaginative thinking.
