'Hypnotherapist in Northern California

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Chris Witherspoon on August 24, 2010 at 2:06am

My Nephew has a syndrome that sounds the same. It is called Prader-Willies Syndrome( spelling ?) This is a genetic condition. There is a very active support group in San Francisco. If she Googles Prader-Willies, San Francisco I' sure that it will come up but if not get back with me and I'll run down the info.

It is a very challenging condition to deal with and a good support group will help.

Chris

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Mary M. Ernsberger on August 25, 2010 at 9:03am

Thanks Chris - I will forward her the information. Do you know any hypnotherapists in the area?

Mary

Chris Witherspoon said:

My Nephew has a syndrome that sounds the same. It is called Prader-Willies Syndrome( spelling ?) This is a genetic condition. There is a very active support group in San Francisco. If she Googles Prader-Willies, San Francisco I' sure that it will come up but if not get back with me and I'll run down the info.

It is a very challenging condition to deal with and a good support group will help.

Chris

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Robert Harrison on August 25, 2010 at 9:34am

Hi, I am a Hypnotist in the Bay Area and I spent a decade working with developmental disabilities on the East and West Coast prior to becoming a Hypnotist for now over a decade.

During my work as a case manager I did work with a group of 'Prader-Willies' professionally. I'm not sure what you are describing is in fact that. However, if it is, one of the characteristics of Prader-Willies is that they also have a tendency to be sociopathic in nature. One client fed another rubber gloves to 'see what would happen'. This would indicate an inability to connect and see others as human. If that is the case, the odds of Hypnosis being effective are not great in my honest opinion.

I'd be happy to do a screening with your friend and her daughter but I'm not sure Hypnosis would be the right avenue if the diagnosis is correct.

Best wishes,

-Robert

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Mary M. Ernsberger on August 25, 2010 at 12:52pm

Hi Robert -

Thank you for responding. I would like to forward your name and contact information to my classmate and have her contact you.

Sincerely,
Mary

Robert Harrison said:

Hi, I am a Hypnotist in the Bay Area and I spent a decade working with developmental disabilities on the East and West Coast prior to becoming a Hypnotist for now over a decade.

During my work as a case manager I did work with a group of 'Prader-Willies' professionally. I'm not sure what you are describing is in fact that. However, if it is, one of the characteristics of Prader-Willies is that they also have a tendency to be sociopathic in nature. One client fed another rubber gloves to 'see what would happen'. This would indicate an inability to connect and see others as human. If that is the case, the odds of Hypnosis being effective are not great in my honest opinion.

I'd be happy to do a screening with your friend and her daughter but I'm not sure Hypnosis would be the right avenue if the diagnosis is correct.

Best wishes,

-Robert

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by AJ on August 25, 2010 at 2:19pm

I have a colleague in a nearby community who does outstanding work if additional referrals are needed. Just let me know.

• ▶ Reply

▶ Reply to Discussion