New service to help victims of unemployment

A NEW ground-breaking self-help programme has been developed in Warrington to help those who have either lost their jobs or who are facing imminent redundancy.
Called ‘Laid Off, Move On’ the programme is being launched by Healthy Audio, a specialist hypnotherapy company based in the town.
The programme has been developed by Michael Mahoney, a professional clinical hypnotherapist and the managing director of Healthy Audio, based at the Guardian medical centre in Warrington. Mahoney is internationally respected for his leading work with irritable bowel syndrome victims through his IBS Audio Programme 100, as well as additional therapeutic programmes for many other health and related conditions such as breast cancer.
Taking a year and a half to develop, ‘Laid Off, Move On’ is an audio programme which uses professional therapy processes and guided visual imagery to assist individuals in coping with the emotional impact of losing a job. The programme sessions are especially effective for intense feelings of panic and hopelessness because the listener does not have to actively “think” through their problems. This treatment method automatically aims to provide the needed guidance and emotional balance for the listener to move on with their life.
When a financial crisis hits, spending money reserved for bills and necessities on emotional health might be the last thought in a newly unemployed person’s mind. Yet when someone’s inner resources collapse the energies needed to cope to develop new skills or to look for employment may become so compromised that physical illness can set in.
It is highly unlikely that a person in need of emotional therapy because of unemployment is going to go out and get that therapy. With traditional treatment fees upwards of £60 per session most people won’t even bother. This readily available programme however brings invaluable help to just these people most in need.
The Laid Off, Move On programme is being offered at the competitive price of just £38.95 and comprises six therapy sessions based on techniques, which have been successfully used in the clinical setting with Mahoney’s private patients. There is also a bonus ambient music track for self relaxation. Available as an MP3 download or on CDs (including a listening schedule) this programme is both comprehensive and cost-effective.
Confidence and self-esteem are often the first casualties of joblessness, along with changes in mood, which result in anger, blame, guilt and many other damaging emotions. Weepiness, panic, despair and other emotions are also common and must be dealt with before the individual can effectively move on.
“Several things are important” explains Mahoney, “firstly, an obvious thing, but one that is often overlooked, is the fact that it is the job which no longer exists, not the individual themselves. They still have their skills, knowledge, experience and much more, which they can offer to their loved ones and future employers.”
“Secondly, understanding the emotions which joblessness brings is important. If we are aware of the emotions we should expect during these times and understand how the mind and body connection works, we can learn to use them in a positive way. Each thought creates a physical and emotional response; we can learn to understand and control these thoughts, and allow them to work for us.”
For further details of the Laid Off, Move On programme or to place an order visit the company’s website at www.healthyaudio.com.