Copyright 2011. Roberta Shapiro, M.ED. All rights reserved. Think you might have vaginismus? First, I want you to know that this condition is more common in women than you might think. If you experience strong, involuntary tightening of your vaginal muscles, which results in painful spasms upon penile penetration, than you might just have vaginismus. … Continue reading
Copyright 2011. Roberta Shapiro, M.Ed., Psychotherapist Miami. All rights reserved. Our bodies have a built-in mechanism often referred to as the “stress response” which helps protect us from the effects of acute, immediate stress. This process involves several hormones in the adrenal gland. Following the immediate “adrenal rush,” we experience a massive release of cortisol … Continue reading
Copyright 2011. Roberta Shapiro, M.ED. All rights reserved. Dear readers- My name is Roberta Shapiro, I’m a licensed psychotherapist and am a certified hypnotherapist. I have been in private practice in Miami Beach, Fl., since 1990. I have written this blog entry in order to share helpful thoughts about anxiety, suggestions and ideas that have … Continue reading
Copyright 2010. Hypnotherapists Miami Beach. All rights reserved. What is hypnosis, in a few words? Hypnosis is a trance-like state that resembles sleep but which is induced by a hypnotist whose suggestions are readily accepted by their subject. Many medical and psychological problems can be helped with hypnosis, including self-improvement. Usually used to help adults achieve: … Continue reading
