Mindful Moments Therapies

  Results day is often described as a day of achievement, celebration and new beginnings.  But for some young people, it can feel like something much bigger, heavier and far more emotional. It can be a day filled with excitement and anticipation, but also anxiety, fear, uncertainty, disappointment, relief, pride, grief and even numbness.  For a parent or carer, it can be difficult to understand why reassurance such as, “It is not the end of the world” or “You can always resit your exams” does not seem to make things feel better. You may know that there are other options.  You may know that one set of results does not determine a person’s future.  You may know there are different routes into further education, training, employment and the things they hope to do. But knowing those things does not necessarily make the feelings disappear.  Because for a young person, results day may not simply be about whether they achieved the grades they needed.  I...

Exam anxiety is a common issue many students face, characterised by excessive worry, nervousness, or fear before or during an examination. This can significantly hinder performance, turning a cycle of anxiety and underachievement into a daunting challenge. However, approaches such as hypnotherapy, coupled with Breathwork and the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), offer powerful tools to break this cycle, paving the way for success with calm and focus. Hypnotherapy: Unlocking Your Potential At the heart of overcoming exam anxiety is hypnosis, a transformative tool that facilitates deep relaxation and mental clarity. By guiding clients into a state of focused awareness, hypnotherapy allows direct communication with the subconscious mind. This is crucial, as the subconscious is where many of our fears and anxieties reside, including the dread of exams. During a hypnotherapy session, tailored suggestions are introduced to reshape negative thought patterns about exams. These suggestions are...