Tag Archives: hypnotherapy

Are there Scientific Studies Showing Hypnotherapy Works?

Recently a statement was made to the media in Florida that there is no science backing up the validity of hypnotherapy (not quoted directly by any means). If this interests you I invite you to my website page: “How Does It Work?”  Here I present a very brief elementary summary of how hypnosis works in my main area of concern; accompanied by links to real scientific data and articles (at which sites you can surf until your eyes fall out reviewing related studies).

Yes, there are actual scientific studies (with real control groups and data) showing hypnosis works in clinical therapeutic settings regarding stress, pain, and actual increased immune response. Especially when related to cancer patients.

May require a referral or supervision by a licensed health care practitioner. Must be practiced by a trained Clinical Hypnotherapist from a licensed school WITH the appropriate certifications. Also, not all certification organizations are the same (you can find the required qualifications from the organizations that certify me – see Kim’s Story page at the bottom for links)

For more information about hypnotherapy I invite you to explore this web-site: PivotalHypnotherapy.com

Have a fabulous day!!

Kim Croft, MS, MBA, CCHt

What Next? October Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer awareness month in the United States. The push is on education and awareness…and breast cancer screening. The screenings (aka mammogram) are important. In fact, my radiologist said I was the “poster child for annual mammograms” because if he had not seen the previous year’s mammogram and just saw the most recent report he would not have really noticed anything. A biopsy brought the most conclusive results.

To go one step further, that mammogram, sonogram, and biopsy showed possible encroachment in a small area of the left breast (lower quarter). The post surgery pathology report showed it was actually more extensive and aggressive than originally thought.

I am so grateful – and more grateful that I am able to reach out to others on this journey.

My problem with Breast Cancer Awareness month is this – get screened, yes…but what do you do when you receive the unexpected report? How does that patient cope with all the new information, questions, options, and decisions while experiencing stress and emotional shock? In fact, everyone in their personal circle will be in emotional distress.

Is there anyone who has been there who can help? Not with the medical side, not even just the emotional side…what about the human side? the human ecology side?

There is now.

Kim Croft, the Breast Cancer Recovery Coach, CCHt
Orlando, FL 352-449-9485