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The practice of hypnosis has been around for hundreds of years, but has recently been added to the growing list of alternative practices used in private clinics to treat ADHD. The use of hypnosis offers a more direct path, so to speak, into the mind to help make changes in deep-rooted behaviors. Suggestive hypnotherapy is completely different from the traveling stage hypnotist performing tricks for audiences, like having a volunteer cluck like a chicken. Rather, clinical hypnosis tries to access parts of the brain that have not been available to change since they have not been addressed through traditional therapy. A more direct path is sought into the mind to help make changes in certain behaviors that affect a person with ADHD. This is achieved through narrowing the focus of concentration, facilitated by the hypnotherapist. Once this focus is narrowed, the hypnotherapist then retrains the mind to use symbols and colors to help focus the mind on concentration, memory and then action. Action being, that which is controlled through the environment. Many people with ADHD, especially children, tend to be kinesthetic learners. Meaning, they need movement in order to learn or pay attention. Often they will be seen tapping their pencils, their hands or standing up and sitting down while listening to a teacher or the person talking to them. They are able to "absorb" information through movement or action. This can be distracting to other people. By teaching the person to focus on a symbol or a color they may use this symbol kinesthetically, in their mind, help them to focus on what they are learning. I also recommend they hold in their hand a stress ball; this allows them to kinesthetically learn without distracting others. It is my belief that individuals with ADHD are gifted. They have the ability to multitask and often get bored doing one thing at a time. Unfortunately, we live in a world in which learning does not complement this type of mind. Instead of changing the way these special people think, hypnosis can teach them to use their innate gifts and to function in the western world. There are many books available that provide teachers, parents and individuals with different techniques that can assist with the treatment of ADHD. Two books that I would recommend, "The Indigo Child" and "Left Brained Children in a Right Brained World." These books can help people to better understand how those affected with ADHD can fit more comfortably into today's society.

Kim R. Zapf MHt

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Awareness Institute, Director: Kim Zapf, MHt, Toledo, OH or Lambertville, MI

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