Colouring for Adults

 

Colour Away your Stresses

Believe it or not colouring-in is taking the world by storm. No-longer just for kids...Adults have taken to this past time with great enthusiasm. It is reported that 6 of the top 20 best selling books on Amazon.com are colouring books for grown ups! My favourite is Millie Marotta's Animal Kingdom - A Colouring Book Adventure.

Switch Off

If you have ever given it a go, you will know that it is immensely rewarding. So many of us find it difficult to switch of and do 'nothing'. Colouring is proving to be an enjoyable past time across the UK - de-stressing and allowing us to find a simple creative outlet. Not all colouring books are just for colouring in - some of them include a doodling section which allows the colourer to freely express their creativity.

The concept is so simply that a colouring book and pencils (or fine point pens - which seem to be popular) can be taken anywhere - no mess - no fuss - and easy to pick up where you left off last time. I sound like I am selling! But I am truly a colouring in advocate.

Psychological Benefits of Colouring In

Clinical psychologist Ben Michaelis says "There is a long history of people colouring for mental health reasons," Michaelis says. "Carl Jung used to try to get his patients to colour in mandalas at the turn of the last century, as a way of getting people to focus and to allow the subconscious to let go. Now we know it has a lot of other stress-busting qualities as well."

Colouring and Mindfulness

So not only is colouring in fun! But it has relaxation and health benefits. Colouring in has been compared to mind meditation. Mindfulness is certainly a buzz word and there are many studies looking at the benefits of mind meditation. For many though - focused attention in a busy world is something difficult to achieve without practise. Focusing your attention through colouring in is a simple process - and even if your concentration is momentarily broken, it is easy to return your attention to the task in hand. You are in essence returning your attention to the moment aka mindfulness.

Colouring Benefits

Less Stress - Less Anxiety

"Numerous studies have put France among the world’s top consumers of antidepressants, and with the colouring book craze publishers may have hit on a way to fight stress and depression that avoids the side effects of popping pills"

Pen or Pencil?

In June last year it was reported in the telegraph that the colouring trend was sweeping France - predominantly popular with french women.

"Women - publishers say the vast majority of adult colourers are female - have formed groups on Facebook and other social media where they proudly post their work and share tips on new books or where to buy the best crayons. Cynthia Riviere, who administers a Facebook group of more than 1,000 colouring book fans, says she spends at least an hour a day filling in the gaps with coloured pencils."

My personal favourites are these fine point Colouring Pens.

I hope you have been inspired!

Gemma x

 

Natal Hypnotherapy™ Preston

Hypnobirthing Preston

Enjoy awarding winning Natal Hypnotherapy™ sessions at Bartle Hall

2 x Day Sessions 10am - 2pm (Available Tuesday and Wednesday)

Relax in the warmth & elegance of Bartle Hall. Set in 16 acres of gardens and woodland, Bartle Hall is renowned as one of the Northwest’s premiere luxury venues. Natal Hypnotherapy™ sessions held in the Windsor Suite. Price includes Tea & Chef's Homemade Treats.

You will immediately feel 'away from it all' in this tranquil environment!

Take extra time to reflect on your Natal Hypnotherapy™ experience by enjoying Afternoon Tea at 2pm.

For full details please see Calm & Contented Hypnotherapy

Does Hypnobirthing work?

Does hypnosis mean I will have a calm birth?

Hypnotherapy is becoming main stream. If you are pregnant, hypnobirthing might be an option that you are considering... But will Natal Hypnotherapy™ meet your expectations?

At Calm & Contented Hypnotherapy the first thing I do is find out more about you and your expectations - this is even before you have enrolled on the course.

I am happy to chat at length about your ideas and expectations of birth. Many women have lots of questions before they commit to hypnobirthing.

 

Nothing in life is certain. If I had a magic wand - I would say 'Yes! Hypnobirthing will work for you and you will have the beautiful experience that you are hoping for'. Unfortunately, Clinical Hypnotherapy doesn't cover the same material as the magic circle does and I don't own a magic wand.

As a realist, I know that life is unpredictable and it is impossible to make guarantees. I also know that there are measures that can be taken to ensure that life runs as smoothly as possible. 

For example:

• If you want a healthy heart - you could stop smoking
• If you want to lose weight - you could eat healthier food or exercise
• If you want a positive birth - you could take effective birth preparation classes

Positive Outcome

Every women has a different style of birthing, each birth is unique. Natal Hypnotherapy™ teaches techniques that transcend the birth outcome. That is: Natal Hypnotherapy can be used no matter how your birth unfolds. You may be planning a natural birth, but for unforeseen reasons, you may require medical intervention. Natal Hypnotherapy™ helps to reframe your perspective for a positive and calm experience regardless of the outcome.

The peace of mind which Natal Hypnotherapy™ can bring to women before birth is worth its 'weight in gold'. Pregnant ladies all over the world are learning to trust their primal instincts and trust their own bodies to do what women have done since the dawn of time. Some women can feel acute anxiety during pregnancy. Regular practice of hypnosis can help both Mum and Dad-to-be to feel so much more confident, relaxed and in control. So months before your labour and birth, it is entirely possible to feel stress-free and enjoy your pregnancy.

Natal Hypnotherapy™ workshops are accredited by the Royal College of Midwives and the workshops are run in several NHS trusts. In addition Natal Hypnotherapy™ is the preferred method of hypnosis for birth by birth professionals, being recommended by over 3000 birth professionals.

 

If  you are pregnant and considering hypnobirthing: for further information please call Gemma Webster at Calm & Contented Hypnotherapy 07729275909.​

Sceptical Birth Partner? Listen to Paul's Opinion of Natal Hypnotherapy...

 

What do you expect from Natal Hypnotherapy?  

If your birth partner is Sceptical - Expects to lose Control - Thinks its is Cult-like - Thinks he will cluck like a chicken - Expects Tamborines 


Check out Paul - A Dad discussing his Natal Hypnotherapy experience.

"Positive - Uplifting - In Control - Memorable and Wholeheartedly Recommended!"

Hypnobirthing is AMAZING!!!

 

 

 

Hypnobirthing on One Born Every Minute

 

#Oneborn

 

Last night on Channel 4, One Born Every Minute gave Mums-to-be the chance to see how is it completely possible to have a calm and relaxing birth. I must admit One Born isn't my regular viewing, as I believe it fuels fear and reaffirms to women that the should be birthing on their back (This is not the case!).

An active birth can really help women have a quicker labour - if you think about it logically, you are working with gravity as opposed to 'pushing up hill' when on your back. Nadine demonstrated beautifully 'how it should be done' using Natal Hypnotherapy™ techniques. She used the birth ball demonstrating how gravity can help the baby gain an optimum position.

Unfortunately due to editing, not all of the techniques were shown on last nights program, but Nadine's birth was undeniably magical and empowering. Certainly when contrasted to other adrenaline fuelled births in the series. It would have been nice to see 321 relax in action, birth music and so on...

Birth Partner

Last nights episode of One Born focused on the importance of the birth partner. The people that a birthing women meets along the way is integral to her state of mind. Positive support can make all the difference. It was evident that all the birth partners on the show were very loving, but as one midwife stated it is difficult for a birth partner to know how he fits in...

Natal Hypnotherapy™ birth preparation dedicates an entire section to helping the Dad-to-be understand how he can be actively involved in birth and in essence - be useful! Nadine had a calm and peaceful water birth. Paul, her partner chose to get into the pool. That is personal choice - Natal Hypnotherapy™ never prescribes what should or shouldn't be done or, what you are or are not allowed to do. The course is focused around empowering the couple to have a positive experience and deal with labour and birth - no matter how it unfolds.

I hope that for any pregnant women that were viewing - that they are inspired to find out more about hypnobirthing. 

Calm & Contented Birthing

It is completely possible to have a positive birth experience. It is such a shame that in today's culture there is the expectation that birth is going to be a scary and horrendous ordeal. Birth is such a precious thing and in my personal opinion (and the 100,000's of women who have used Natal Hypnotherapy™) it can be a wonderful, bonding and empowering event for both Mum and Dad. Even the midwifery staff on the unit were effected by the magic of Natal Hypnotherapy™ - some almost baffled by Nadine's approach and the depth of her relaxed state and in tears at the beauty of the moment.

If you live in Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde or Preston Areas please click here for more information on Natal Hypnotherapy Workshops

Wishing you a Calm & Contented Birth Experience

Gemma x

Unique Gift Ideas - Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde

 

Hypnotherapy - the Mental Massage

The Calm & Contented Hypnotherapy Voucher is the perfect gift for any occasion.

• Congratulations
• Leaving Work
• Retirement
• Thank You
• Sorry!
• New Baby
• Happy Birthday
• Mother's Day
• Valentine's Day 
• Christmas
• Newly Single or Divorce 

 

Or just because your loved one could do with some well earned Rest and Relaxation

In this day and age, many people have EVERYTHING!

Hypnotherapy vouchers are a unique and thoughtful present

You may not be comfortable offering gift vouchers for PMS, IBS, Weight Loss or Anxiety! After all you don't want to cause offence :) The fact is, you don't have to have an issue to enjoy hypnotherapy. The recipient is free to choose how they use the hypnotherapy session.

Many people enjoy the benefits of hypnosis purely for relaxation

 

Hypnotherapy is an excellent antedote to stress, so why not treat someone in your life to the gift of time out. Hypnotherapy is like a mental massage! Techniques such as metaphor and visualisation can really help clients to wind down and switch off and take a well earned break from their daily routine. Calm & Contented Hypnotherapy strives to guide every client towards balance and offers support with changes and lifestyle choices.

You may know someone who is thinking about hypnotherapy - but who always puts themselves last on their own 'to do' list. Calm & Contented Hypnotherapy Gift Vouchers would be a wonderful surprise...

Hypnotherapy is an alternative to massages, pedicures and facials - physical treatments are always blissfully relaxing, but why not treat the mind and emotions to a little TLC?

• All sessions are held in cosy and comfortable treatment rooms
• Based on Fylde Coast
• Gift Vouchers are available in denominations of £10
• £50 per treatment session lasting around 60 minutes
• Vouchers sent out in first class mail - Postage FOC

  
To order please call Gemma Webster: 07729275909 or email: hypnotherapy@calmandcontented.co.uk
 

Hypnotherapy and Infertility

 

 

 Can hypnotherapy get you pregnant?

Hypnotherapy can help with many things. It can't get you pregnant, but hypnotherapy can really help with letting go of any unwanted thought patterns that are holding you back.

Old Beliefs

Many girls have spent years trying not to get pregnant, telling themselves 'It's not the right time' or 'They will be in trouble', so by the time they decide to conceive their mind is already in a muddle.

The Subconscious

The subconscious holds on to everything we learn and doesn't have a concept of time. So if you learnt at 15 years old that you shouldn't get pregnant, the subconscious mind may still be holding on to these thoughts.  25 years later and your subconscious will remember this thought as if it were yesterday. Hypnotherapy can help re-program old beliefs and thought patterns.

You need to relax - ha!

How many times do you hear people say, 'Just relax and it will happen'. Easy to say. Each month that goes by creates more stress and more worry. You are already in a stressful cycle. The demands on modern life mean that time out is a rarity and stress is prevalent in many peoples lives.

Like anything in life there is no guarantee of success,

but it might be worth a try before going down more medicalised routes?

Read Leah Elliotts (Age 40)  Full story "After enduring the pain of going through five miscarriages and feeling like they would never have their own child, Leah decided that it was time to start saving up their money for IVF. But one day, Leah happened to stumble across a magazine article about hypnotherapy that changed everything."

Hypnotherapy can really help you to relax, help with wellbeing and lifestyle choices and put you in the best frame of mind to become pregnant. For more information see www.calmandcontentedhypnotherapy.co.uk