Providing Psychological Healthcare Since 1983
Some Thoughts on Utilizing Your Insurance Benefits
During the past decade there have been major changes in the way your insurance benefits are managed. As a result of these changes, you may want to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of using health insurance in paying for treatment.
Advantages of Using Health Insurance
The advantage is clear. Health insurance subsidizes the cost of your treatment. For many individuals, health insurance makes treatment an affordable option.
Potential Disadvantages of Using Health Insurance
There are three areas of concern related to using your insurance benefits. These areas… Continue reading
Clinical Hypnosis: A Brief Introduction
By Naomi S. Goldblum, PhD
One aspect of my clinical work that generates a great deal of interest and curiosity is my use of hypnosis. In this brief introduction I want to explain what hypnosis is and how it can facilitate therapy. I will also address common misconceptions about hypnosis that often interfere with using a very helpful therapeutic process.
Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state of mind. People experience hypnotic states in situations when they are deeply absorbed and internally focused. Naturally occurring instances of hypnosis, also frequently… Continue reading