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4 common hypnosis myths explained
Despite its widespread use and acceptance in various fields, several myths and misunderstandings persist about what hypnosis truly entails. My hope with this article is to clarify some of the potential confusion surrounding hypnosis and share more about how I approach hypnosis in my clinical practice.
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An introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
In the realm of modern therapy, a unique and profound approach has gained recognition for its effectiveness in helping us to handle a wide range of challenges and to live more fulfilling lives.
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Reflecting on uncertainty in illness
My first brush with uncertainty rooted in illness (that I can remember) occurred when I was ten years old and facing my first open heart surgery. It wasn’t until my sociology of health and illness courses in undergrad, around age 21, that I learned there were people, words and theories that talked about what I…
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Departure gate wisdom
More than anything – I yearned to embark on this journey on my own terms. I was ecstatic at the prospect of mapping out my own course, even if that included joining a 12 day coach tour, because.. baby steps. I was tired of waiting. Waiting for the right time. Waiting for other people to…
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Viewing the ICU differently
In early June 2014, I was invited to attend and speak at a Patient Care Consortium in Chicago, Illinois as part of my role in an ethnographic research study on interprofessional teamwork and patient and family involvement in hospital intensive care unit (ICU) settings. I presented to more than fifty experts across the fields of…
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Sarah Elizabeth McMillan MA MSW RSW 