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Dementia Companioning

Relief for Dementia Patients and Their Families

When dementia enters someone's life, it brings about profound changes, affecting both the individual and their family. Uncertainty and fear often give rise to anxiety, stress, and overwhelm for all involved.

Fortunately, hypnotherapy offers a potent and evidence-based approach to alleviating the distressing symptoms of dementia, regardless of its stage.

Dr. Simon Duff, a forensic psychologist from the Department of Clinical Psychology at Liverpool University, conducted research on the effects of hypnosis on individuals living with dementia. His findings revealed that those who received hypnotherapy demonstrated improvements in concentration, memory, and socialization compared to other treatment groups. Additionally, relaxation, motivation, and daily functioning showed enhancements with hypnotherapy.

While Duff's study primarily focused on individuals in the early to mid-stages of dementia, hypnotherapy remains beneficial for those in later stages, as well. By bypassing the conscious or executive mind and engaging with unconscious functioning and implicit memories, hypnosis can offer profound comfort and relief.

As a certified end-of-life doula, Jesse has companioned with numerous dementia patients across their unconscious landscapes. Through the use of music, mirroring, somatic movement, and hypnotic vocalization, clients are gently guided towards increased relaxation and a sense of well-being.

Moreover, integrative hypnotherapy extends support to the families of individuals with dementia. Through compassionate guidance, Jesse assists family members in reducing anxiety and fear, releasing pent-up emotions such as anger and frustration, and addressing unresolved issues related to caregiving.

University of Liverpool. "Hypnosis Shown To Reduce Symptoms Of Dementia." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 29 July 2008. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080728111402.htm>.

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“Somewhere within us all, there does exist a supreme self who is eternally at peace.” -Elizabeth Gilbert

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