by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Apr 25, 2016 | Marriage and Relationships
Last week I introduced you to three people and their stories with the idea in mind of understanding trauma a little better — and what to do about it. The common element in trauma is that a person is shocked and overwhelmed by a great loss. That feeling of shock...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Apr 21, 2016 | Mental Health
Lilly was ten. When she was in school, she could dig into her work and her mind could entertain itself with whatever the subjects were; she loved school. It was when she came home that the problems began. Her father had a temper that would erupt easily. Lilly could...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Feb 1, 2016 | Mental Health
Overcoming mental illness may be started best by no longer thinking of it as “mental illness.” Or “disease,” or a “sickness.” In the world of marriage and parenting, it’s important to think how you will deal with certain...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Dec 9, 2003 | Neuroscience
Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state. Many people believe they can’t “get” hypnotized when, actually, they fall into trance all the time. For example, in boring classes or lectures, you may notice your mind “wandering.” Where does it...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Sep 22, 2003 | Verbal and Emotional Abuse
I use hypnosis daily in helping people heal from past pain. Here are the three components and why they each work: Relaxation The biggest selling prescription drug for the last few years has been Prilosec, created to relieve stomach distress. Why would that be the...
