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Today, I’ll delve into the fascinating topic of peri-menopause and how Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy can be a wonderful source of support during this transformative phase. We'll explore the symptoms you might experience and discover how solution focused hypnotherapy can offer relief and help you embrace this journey with a smile. So what is Peri-Menopause Anyway? Let's start with the basics! Peri-menopause is a natural transition that occurs before menopause, usually affecting women in their forties or fifties but it can happen earlier than this). During this time, your body undergoes hormonal changes that bring about a range of physical and emotional shifts. But fear not, I’m here to guide you through it! The Peri-Menopause Symphony: Here are some common notes you might experience: a) Mysterious Menstrual Rhythms: Your periods might become a bit unpredictable, like a wild dance of shorter or longer cycles, heavier or lighter flows, or even occasional missing acts. b) Hot Flushes and Night Sweats: Brace yourself for sudden bursts of heat and night sweats that might leave you feeling like a sauna on wheels. c) Emotional Rollercoaster: Hormonal fluctuations can unleash a whirlwind of mood swings, irritability, anxiety, or even a bout of the blues. Don't worry, you're not alone on this rollercoaster ride! d) Sleep Tango: Ah, sleep, the delicate dance partner! Hormonal changes may tango with your sleep patterns, leaving you tossing and turning through the night. Let's bring back the harmony! Enter Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy: Imagine having a friendly guide to support you during peri-menopause. Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy is just that! It combines the power of hypnosis, positive psychology, and solution-focused therapy to help you tap into your inner strengths and create positive changes in your life. How Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy Can Help: Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy empowers you to focus on your strengths and goals, making the emotional hurdles of peri-menopause feel like a light waltz. Boost that self-confidence and improve your mood! Sleeping Beauty Routine: Need a good night's sleep? Relaxation techniques and guided imagery will whisk you off to dreamland, ensuring you wake up refreshed and revitalised. Building Resilience: Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy equips you with coping strategies and resilience-building tools, helping you gracefully adapt to the changes that come with peri-menopause. Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy offers a warm and supportive approach to help you navigate this transformation. By reducing stress and boosting emotional well-being, improving sleep quality, and enhancing your resilience, solution focused hypnotherapy becomes your trusty dance partner in this waltz of life. Ready to regain control over your thoughts and feelings? For a friendly chat about how hypnotherapy could benefit you or a family member, feel free to contact me via phone, email or use the contact form to send a message. Diane x 💕

The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on the lives of young people, and the ongoing effects are still yet to be seen. There are many ways that the threat of the virus and lockdown restrictions may affect mental health and wellbeing, especially in the young. Children in families with low economic stability may also be affected more acutely, although this is not a general rule. Factors that may lower the mental health of young people over the pandemic include: Social Isolation – being away from school for long periods and unable to mix with friends is significant for children. Teenagers in particular, for whom much of life revolves around their peers, isolation has been particularly hard. With less physical social interaction, for many, it has meant more socialising through screens, such as phones, apps and gaming. While in some ways this has helped young people stay in touch, it may also have contributed to an increase in cyberbullying. Social isolation can lead to depression and is a cause for concern for young people during the pandemic. Worry – chronic worrying raises anxiety levels. During the pandemic, young people may worry about loved ones contracting coronavirus and what the effects might be. They may be concerned about their parents struggling for money if they have been affected economically. If during lockdown, tensions are high, there may be more arguments in the home. This all adds to an atmosphere of worry, raising the prevalence of anxiety and the potential development of anxiety disorders in some young people. Change – for some children, the pandemic arrived at significant points in their life. Some have had exams disrupted, so they may feel they have worked for nothing. For primary school children transitioning to secondary, having had so much time off may make it feel like an even bigger leap. After months of not seeing friends, to suddenly be put back into a ‘large pond’ can feel unsettling. In addition to the coronavirus pandemic, add into the mix the usual physical factors that affect children, teens and young adults, such as growth, hormones and puberty, it easy to see why some young people are finding things difficult. With problematic economic times still to come, many families will be facing uncertainty for some time. This may have a detrimental effect on the mental health of young people, especially those in low socio-economic backgrounds. As an experienced, solution-focused hypnotherapist, I can help provide the tools people need to overcome the obstacles that are holding them back. Whether problems have arisen as a result of the coronavirus pandemic or have been made worse by it, or perhaps some issues run deeper, together we can find a way to move forward and bring about a happier future. Ready to regain control over your thoughts and feelings? For a friendly chat about how hypnotherapy could benefit you or a family member, feel free to contact me via phone, email or use the contact form to send a message. Diane x 💕

Having a baby is one of the biggest joys in life, yet unfortunately for many women, it can be the beginning of a mental struggle. With such a massive life change comes uncertainty and anxiety, as you are now responsible for the health and well-being of a small baby. Add to that the sleepless nights, and it’s no wonder many parents feel the strain. While much of this is a normal part of motherhood, for some it can begin to take over and lead to postnatal depression. What are the Symptoms of Postnatal Depression? Postnatal depression is different from the typical ‘baby blues’ that happen for two or three weeks after the birth of a baby, usually caused by the rebalancing of hormones. Postnatal depression symptoms are similar to chronic depression, but the onset begins after recently having a baby. Symptoms include a persistent feeling of being low, feeling inadequate, or even detached from life and the baby, and this can continue indefinitely. Some may experience distressing, intrusive thoughts about harming themselves or their baby, and this leads to feelings of guilt and fear. While this is alarming for anyone to go through, it is important to know that acting on these feelings is very unlikely and it is simply an unpleasant response to feeling overwhelmed and afraid. Talking to others about your feelings may seem hard, as society expects mothers to be natural at caring for their child. When you open up to friends that you can trust, especially friends who are mothers, you may be surprised at how common it is to have some level of distressing thoughts and low episodes. When to Seek Help If you are feeling low or feeling like you can’t bond with your baby, you may be suffering from postnatal depression. It is important to seek help straight away, as neither you nor your baby should be robbed of the joy that you get from one another. The good news is that there are many options available to overcome this challenging condition. It is always recommended to speak with your GP if you need help with postnatal depression. Your doctor will go over all your options, which may include medication or counselling. Another option that may be beneficial is solution focused hypnotherapy, and that is something I feel can really help make a difference in getting your quality of life back. Solution focused Hypnotherapy as a Treatment for Postnatal Depression Hypnotherapy is a great tool in getting over postnatal depression. Hypnotherapists are trained in helping people deal with life stress and anxiety, making us perfectly positioned to help you understand your fears and give you the coping mechanisms you need. The process of being under hypnosis is very relaxing, and you are always aware of your surroundings. Finding this quiet time to really connect with your emotions helps you gain valuable perspective, and together we can find the best ways to make changes that benefit your life. I’m passionate about helping parents overcome postnatal depression through solution focussed hypnotherapy, enabling them to gain control over their thoughts and feelings and get the joy back into life. If you’d like to see how solution focused hypnotherapy could help you, feel free to get in touch at info@dianejennings.life Diane x 💕