Unlock Your Child’s Learning Power with Faster Focus, Better Memory, Less Test Anxiety

Does your child….

• Forget classroom lessons?
• Have a hard time sitting still in class or paying attention?
• Does he/she get overwhelmed with homework and avoid assignments?
• Do they rush through reading without comprehension or can’t remember what they just read?
• Freeze with test anxiety or feel “stuck” when asked to recall information?

If you want your child to build reliable study habits, improve working memory, and walk into the classroom calmer and more confident — this program is for you.

Transform study time from struggle to confidence with a gentle, science-informed program that combines Hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) strategies for learners of all ages.

These strategies work for a wide range of brain styles and learning, from childhood ages through adult learners.

• Children is school ages 10-18
• Students in college
• Adult learners going back to school for college degrees
• Adult learners gaining Masters and PhD level degrees

What we do (simple, safe, practical strategies)

We blend age-appropriate clinical hypnosis (short guided sessions, imagery, breathing + rehearsal) with practical NLP-based learning tools (goal framing, anchoring study states, multi-sensory encoding). The result: children learn to enter a calm, focused study state on demand, encode material more effectively, and retrieve it reliably under pressure.

Key benefits parents notice

• Faster concentration and longer study focus (short, repeatable practice tools)
• Improved recall for tests and classroom participation
• Fewer meltdowns and less procrastination around schoolwork
• Better homework routines and confidence around learning
• More resilience in daily life
• More self reliance and responsibility

Why this approach — what the research says

• Hypnosis shows meaningful effects for children and adolescents across clinical outcomes (including anxiety, pain management, and procedural distress), and meta-analytic work finds medium-to-large effects in pediatric populations — hypnosis is a well-supported clinical tool when used by trained professionals. PMC+1
• Hypnotic suggestion can influence cognitive functions such as attention and working memory in clinical and rehabilitation contexts, with randomized trials showing promising improvements in working-memory tasks following hypnotic intervention. This suggests hypnosis can help free up cognitive resources for learning. BioMed Central+1
• NLP-style educational techniques have produced positive results in some recent experimental studies showing gains in academic achievement and learning-related skills. We use only the reproducible, classroom-friendly elements of NLP that have empirical support (e.g., representational matching for engagement, anchoring for state change). Frontiers+1

In short: hypnosis is backed by a growing pediatric evidence base for alleviating anxiety, improving concentration and some cognitive outcomes; certain NLP strategies can support classroom learning when applied carefully.

We combine what is evidence-aligned, safe, and practical.

Program Overview: 

In the initial assessment, we identify your child’s needs, recognizing their strengths and weaknesses of how they are operating within the current academic environment. We assess these 4 categories to identify a baseline of where they are so we can measure improvement and changes. Once we have the baseline, we create a customized program targeting these areas:

• Brain Learning Style:
• Study Habits & Behaviors:
• Learning Mental Blocks:
• Recall Reliability:

Safety & ethics — what you should know

• Sessions use age-appropriate language, consent, and choice. Children are never made to do anything against their will.
• Hypnosis does not implant false memories when used responsibly; however, suggestibility is real — we avoid leading or suggestive investigative techniques and focus on skills, focus, confidence and positive clear leanguage practices (Practitioners are trained with ethical skills and practice.) PMC+1

Proof and practical outcomes

Parents and clinicians report measurable improvements in focus, homework completion, and calmer test performance after short hypnosis + skills training programs; randomized and controlled work in adults and clinical pediatric groups shows hypnosis can reduce anxiety and pain and improve related performance outcomes. Our program translates those methods into school-ready skills for learners. PMC+1

FAQ (short)

Q: Will this replace studying?
A: No — it makes study time far more effective. Think of it as “study state training” + proven memory strategies.

Q: Is it safe for young kids?
A: Yes — with appropriately-trained practitioners and parent involvement. We tailor language and exercises to the child. Parents learn appropriate language skills to reinforce positive results and build positive behaviors.

Q: Will hypnosis make my child do something they don’t want to?
A: No — children remain fully in control and can stop anytime. Most children enjoy the interactive exercises of Neuro Linguistic Programming and enjoy the relaxing nature of Hypnosis.

Packages & next steps

• Starter (4-week) — intake, 4 sessions, 4 audio practices, toolkit, 1 follow-up.
• Accelerator (8-week) — starter + deeper memory modules, teacher report templates, two boosters.
• School/Group — classroom-ready sessions and teacher training modules.

Interested? Book a 15-minute free parent call to see if your child is a good fit for the program

Short research references:

• Rosendahl J. et al., Meta-analytic evidence on the efficacy of hypnosis — finds meaningful effects for hypnosis across outcomes with notable benefits in children/adolescents. PMC
• Bastek V., Exploring medical hypnotherapy for pediatric patients: a narrative review (2023) — summarizes clinical applications and safety considerations of pediatric hypnotherapy. PMC
• Eide L.S. et al., trials and protocol work on hypnotic suggestion improving working memory in rehabilitation contexts (RCTs/protocols 2023–2024) — shows hypnotic interventions can affect cognitive indices like working memory. BioMed Central+1
• Zhang X. et al., The effect of neurolinguistic programming on academic achievement (Frontiers in Psychology, 2023) — experimental evidence showing NLP strategies can support academic outcomes in controlled studies. Frontiers
• Passmore & Rowson, Critical review of NLP (2019) — a thorough review that highlights limitations and variability in NLP evidence; useful context prompting careful, evidence-aligned application. CentAUR

 

This program is built on evidence-informed hypnosis practices and selective, research-aligned NLP techniques as we focus on strategies that work. If you want your child (or yourself) to learn how to study smarter (not just longer), reduce test-day meltdown, and build skills they’ll keep for life, this approach is a gentle, practical next step.

Holly Stokes, The Brain Trainer, Author, Speaker, and NLP Coach helps rewire the negative brain habits and patterns that get in the way of health, happiness and success. She is an International Bestselling Author and loves sharing messages of brain-friendly and empowerment practices.

Holly has more than 20 years experience in the field of applied psychology with Certifications in Life & Business Coaching, NLP and Hypnosis.  She has been quoted by Shape Magazine, Active Times and Chicago Tribune and appears on radio shows and local TV.  She says, “Life gets easier when your brain is onboard.” Find her books and CDs online at www.TheBrainTrainerllc.com

 

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