Hypnotherapy Brisbane | Face the Fear Hypnosis for Kids

Child-Friendly Hypnosis for Courage, Confidence & Facing Everyday Fears

Fear:

Says:

“Don't do it.”

“Get away.”

“Something bad might happen.”

And:

Avoiding:

The:

Situation:

Can:

Feel:

Better:

Immediately.

But:

Sometimes:

Avoidance:

Makes:

The:

Fear:

Feel:

Even:

Bigger:

Next:

Time.

Face the Fear Hypnosis for Kids with Brisbane hypnotherapist Clive Westwood is designed to provide child-friendly complementary support for children learning to approach appropriate everyday fears with greater courage and confidence.

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Being Brave Doesn't Mean Having No Fear

A brave child can still:

Feel:

Nervous.

Have:

Butterflies.

Want:

Mum:

Or:

Dad.

Wonder:

What:

Might:

Happen.

Bravery isn't:

“I'm never scared.”

Bravery can be:

“I'm scared, but maybe I can take one little step.”

That distinction matters.

The goal isn't to eliminate healthy fear.

Fear has an important protective purpose.

The aim is helping children become less controlled by fears that are unnecessarily restricting everyday life.

Make the Fear Smaller by Making the Step Smaller

Imagine:

A:

Big:

Staircase.

A child doesn't need to:

Jump:

From:

The:

Bottom:

To:

The:

Top.

Start:

With:

One:

Step.

Then:

Pause.

Let:

Them:

Discover:

“I handled that.”

Then:

Another:

Manageable:

Step.

This can gradually create new evidence:

“I can cope.”

“I can be nervous and still try.”

“Maybe this isn't as scary as my imagination predicted.”

How Face the Fear Hypnosis for Kids May Help

Child-friendly hypnosis may use:

Imagination.

Stories.

Mental rehearsal.

Relaxation.

Positive suggestion.

And:

Focused attention.

Depending on the child's individual circumstances, hypnosis may provide complementary support around everyday fears involving:

• School

• Teachers

• Speaking in class

• Meeting new people

• Social situations

• Trying unfamiliar activities

• Sports or competitions

• Presentations

• Separation

• Making mistakes

• Being judged

• Other appropriate childhood fears

Practise Courage in the Imagination

Before:

Taking:

A:

Real:

Step...

A:

Child:

Can:

Imagine:

Themselves:

Approaching:

The:

Situation.

Remaining:

There.

Coping:

With:

Nervousness.

And:

Feeling:

Proud:

Afterwards.

Mental rehearsal can introduce the idea:

“I don't need to wait until I'm completely fearless.”

Instead:

“I can take the next safe step.”

Positive Hypnotic Suggestions for Kids

You can be brave even when you feel nervous.

You only need to take one manageable step at a time.

You don't have to make fear disappear before you try.

You can discover that you're stronger than the fear predicted.

You can let trusted adults help when you genuinely need support.

You can feel proud of yourself for trying.

Every safe step can create new confidence.

You can learn from each experience.

You can gradually discover: “I can handle this.”

Parents: Encourage — Don't Force

Facing fears should never mean:

Shaming.

Threatening.

Tricking.

Or:

Forcing:

A:

Child:

Into:

Something:

Overwhelming.

Instead:

Acknowledge:

The:

Fear.

Choose:

Safe:

Manageable:

Steps.

Encourage:

Effort.

And:

Recognise:

Progress.

The objective isn't:

“Stop being scared.”

A more helpful message can be:

“I know you're nervous. Let's work out a small step you can manage.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Hypnosis Help Kids Face Fears?

Child-friendly hypnotherapy may provide complementary support through imagination, relaxation, positive suggestion and mentally rehearsing more confident responses.

Individual responses vary.

Should I Make My Child Face Their Fear?

Children shouldn't be forced into overwhelming situations.

When approaching an appropriate fear is suitable, it should be gradual, safe and manageable, with consideration of the child's age, circumstances and willingness.

Will My Child Lose Control During Hypnosis?

No.

Children remain aware and responsive. They shouldn't be forced to disclose information, close their eyes or participate in anything they don't want to do.

What If My Child's Fear Is Severe?

Persistent fear or anxiety that significantly interferes with school, sleep, friendships, family life or everyday functioning should be appropriately assessed.

Hypnotherapy should complement rather than replace appropriate paediatric, psychological, medical, educational or other professional care.

Hypnotherapy Brisbane | Face the Fear Hypnosis for Kids

Clive Westwood has been helping clients through clinical hypnotherapy since 2013, including children and families seeking support around confidence, anxiety and everyday fears.

Fear:

May:

Say:

“Run away.”

Courage:

Can:

Answer:

“Maybe I can take one little step.”

Then:

Another.

And:

Another.

Until:

The:

Child:

Starts:

Building:

Their:

Own:

Evidence:

“I was scared.”

“I tried.”

“I handled it.”

Bravery isn't having no fear — it's learning that fear doesn't always have to make the decision.

really just let your eyes close Just relax and focus your attention on the rise and fall of your breath With each breath you take you notice yourself

relaxing The more you allow yourself to relax the better you

feel And the better you feel the more you allow yourself to relax

As that relaxation drips throughout your body and your mind I want you to imagine a beautiful flight of stairs And there are 10 steps on this beautiful flight of stairs And each step you take down you find yourself 10 times more relaxed

Starting from now 10 take the first comfortable step down now completely at peace in every way Nine Going down deeper and deeper

down Eight Letting go of all fear All feelings of being scared disappear

Seven Going deeper relaxing feeling calm Six Feeling happy empowered strong Five Halfway down now Feeling safe Circular Much more relaxed than ever before Four Going down deeper and deeper

down Three Feeling at peace completely Two Going deeper and deeper One Almost at the bottom Zero You are now at the bottom of this deep relaxation Feeling safe circular much more relaxed than ever Be

full deep relaxation wash over yourself Just imagine a safe place This can be a real place or a imagination place And you come out of this safe place into a comfortable room A room to become who you want to be a room for great change Feeling brave and confident from now on for the rest of your life Feeling strong and powerful completely as you face each fear calmly with full confidence feeling brave at all times

Now imagine a large bubble and this bubble protects you from all horrible scary things And

you stay in this big bubble feeling love feeling brave and confident as all scary things bounce off and

disappear Knowing that you can easily face every fear And you feel brave and confident at all times Clearing your mind Feeling calm relaxed

Knowing you are strong and powerful

completely allowing

yourself to be brave at all times

as fear was a trick in your

mind But now you understand that you can easily face each fear completely Facing your fears is easy for you now as you believe in yourself as you face your fear completely

just being calm and relaxed in every way And now all of the

changes and

suggestions take place from now on for the rest of your life

All of the changes and suggestions take place from now on for the rest of your life In a moment I will count from 1 to 5 and on the count of five I will say fully aware and all of the changes and suggestions take place One feeling safe calm and relaxed Two being confident at all times Three being brave happy as you know you're strong and powerful Four On next number I will say fully aware and all of the changes and suggestions take place Five Fully aware Open your eyes