A growing library written by Dr Jorg Thonnissen, Registered Psychologist, covering the science and practice behind the issues clients bring to session — anxiety, stress, habits, weight, relationships, and the deeper workings of the mind.
Losing weight is a challenge that most people face at some point in their lives. In some cases it as simple as eating healthy and…
Confidence & RelationshipsA study shows that children & adolescents high in task or goal orientation have higher self-esteem. Accordingly, Baldwin (2002) believes…
Anxiety & StressA number of researchers have come to the conclusion that some stress management approaches do not yield outcomes that would warrant their…
Confidence & RelationshipsRelationships have the propensity to bring out insecurities that we may have been previously unaware of. There is the potential for so many…
Mind-Body & PracticeThe first thing that we need to understand when we are ill is that it is only common sense to see a medical professional first before…
Anxiety & StressWe all have been 'stressed out' at some point in our lives. In fact, the term 'stress management' has gained much popularity over the last…
Anxiety & StressIn summary, the effects of stress are many and varied and as Koozani pointed out lead to a number physiological or psychological problems…
Anxiety & StressGeneralized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a serious problem that affects a large cross section of society. According to Kessler, Chiu, Demler…
Mind-Body & PracticeWe are often asked about if we also use Neuro-Linguistic-Programming (NLP) as part of our Hypnosis sessions here in Perth and Fremantle and…
Anxiety & StressStress treatment can consist of psychotherapy techniques, pharmacotherapy in conjunction with psychiatric interventions, physiological…
Habits & WeightWorld-wide people are struggling with nicotine addictions making it one of the biggest public health issues. In fact, there are…
Habits & WeightAn eating disorder refers to an abnormal relationship with food and pattern of eating. Most people struggling with an eating disorder will…
Anxiety & StressSocial anxiety is a type of anxiety disorder that is typically characterised by a fear of negative scrutiny by other people (Hedman, Strom…
Anxiety & StressAnxiety disorders include a range of disorders such as generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder, separation anxiety…
Habits & WeightIt is already late February and your best intentions to start exercising and eat healthy have been postponed since you made your new year's…
Habits & WeightWhat brain structure controls thirst and hunger and how is this done?
Anxiety & StressThese days I deal quite frequently with clients who work in the mining industry and as a consequence of their employment condition have to…
Mind-Body & PracticeClinical hypnotherapists can help employees cope with the negative impact of stress and other psycho-social contributors that may lead to…
Mind, Consciousness & PhilosophyFor example, most of us will probably easily identify that we are always somewhat internally torn when we have to make decisions. We all…
Mind, Consciousness & PhilosophyThere is often confusion when it comes to terminology relating to the subconscious, and unconscious minds. Some people use these terms…
Mind, Consciousness & PhilosophyOne could best highlight this Buddhist concept when considering the science of the great evolutionary Charles Darwin. According to Darwin…
Mind, Consciousness & PhilosophyThe practitioner of ND Buddhism recognises that all these phenomena are nonetheless functions of the same mystic law, even though they look…
Mind, Consciousness & PhilosophyAccording to Nichiren Daishonin (ND), through great meditation and insight, Shakyamuni grasped the universal spiritual law of Myoho Renge Kyo…
Mind, Consciousness & PhilosophyNichiren Daishonin (ND) made this argument already 750 years ago, when he stated that the doctrine of Zen has limited benefits…
Mind, Consciousness & PhilosophyThe observer, or true self, that other mindfulness therapies point to is named, in Nichiren Buddhism, as the law identified by the chant of…