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I'm Dave Hyldig of HypThink Hypnosis for Change and Growth. As well as a practicing hypnotherapist, I am a musician and have been part of the local rock, jazz, and blues scenes in Victoria over the years. I love living in Victoria and spending time with my family here.
I was introduced to hypnotherapy and discovered it worked better than anything else for the chronic pain I had from a broken back. Years ago, I was suffering with severe, daily chronic pain that interfered with my ability to do my job at that time. I tried numerous therapies, such as massage, physiotherapy, and was a patient in a multidisciplinary hospital chronic pain program. Although, some of these therapies were temporarily helpful, my pain persisted. The subsequent emotional consequences it was having on me limited my capacity as a father and husband, and left me feeling hopeless. Once I began using the hypnotherapy methods and tools, that I now use in my practice, my life made a complete 180 degree turn! My pain became manageable and I have felt positive and hopeful about my life and future again.
I am Certified in Neo-Ericksonian Hypnosis (Hypnotherapy & Clinical Hypnosis) through MMHA, created by Mike Mandel, a world-renowned hypnotherapist and expert teacher. I have also completed complimentary certifications in Coaching for Health through Pain BC & The Science of Well-being: Positive Psychology, a specialization in master strategies and tools that enable individuals and organizations to thrive.
I worked on the advisory panel for the development of Live Plan Be+, a province-wide expansion of services for people living with pain, through Pain BC, the largest pain-specific charity organization in the world.
I practice as a coach through the Coaching for Health program within Pain BC for people living with pain, to teach pain self-management and behaviour changes that impact health and wellness.
My passion for hypnosis led me to begin my current private practice in hypnotherapy, where I have been able to meet and help clients all across the globe make positive changes in their lives.
The more I apply the tools the better my life gets and I've been sharing these skills with family, friends and clients ever since. I have personally found that hypnosis is the most powerful skill I have learned in my adult life. I have used it routinely to minimize pain, both physically and emotionally, including stress and anxiety. It is highly effective for emotional regulation and getting in the right head space for any given task, from tough parenting or relationship conversations, to sales and management skills or presentations.
I am passionate about hypnosis and how simple, non-invasive, and effective it is for helping people who are suffering unnecessarily. I look forward to meeting you, answering any questions you might have, and helping to support your journey to become more of who you want to be.
Current training and qualifications
Certified in Neo-Ericksonian Hypnosis (Hypnotherapy/ Clinical Hypnosis) through MMHA, created by Mike Mandel, a world-renowned hypnotherapist and expert teacher.
Foundations in Positive Psychology / The Science of Well-Being Certificate from University of Pennsylvania - Master strategies and tools that enable individuals and organizations to thrive.
Foundational training in neurolinguistic programming (NLP - the study of how the brain processes language).
Pain Education Certificate Program through Vancouver Island Health
Coaching For Health Certification through Pain BC
Psychological Health & Safety Training CMHA Canadian Mental Health Association
FOIPPA Freedom of information and protection of privacy act BC certification
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