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About IBS Audio Program 60®

The home use IBS Audio Program 60® ~ IBS treatment for Children. This childrens IBS / Functional abdominal pain syndrome self help hypnosis program uses specific hypnotherapy guided imagery processes and methods to help alleviate Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms / Functional Abdominal Pain (FAP) in children.
It is designed to a help the physical and emotional aspects of the IBS condition including functional recurrent abdominal pain.

IBS Audio Program 60® for Children Ages 8 – 13 provides compassionate and gentle imagery to help reduce or eliminate symptoms including recurrent functional abdominal pain, diarrhoea, urgency, pain, constipation and anxiety. Provides support for the parent and gives guidance for returning the child to school. Used successfully in the clinical setting for over five years, it is the only program of its kind readily available.

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From Michael Mahoney author of the adult IBS program ~ The IBS Audio Program 100

IBS Audio Program 60®: Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in children using guided imagery

“Regardless of whether common or rare, functional GI and motility disorders can be painful and challenging to both the child and his or her family. A global approach to treatment, involving the patient and family, as well as a team of health care professionals from different specialties is sometimes called for and is often most effective.”

(from aboutKidsGI.org and the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders - IFFGD)

Welcome Parents

Functional or recurrent abdominal pain or FAP, tummy aches, missed school and the various symptoms of functional motility disorders and Irritable Bowel Syndrome  in children, is not new, but finding an appropriate treatment for your child may prove to be quite frustrating. While many medications and behavioral treatment methods can provide some relief for your child, you may still be searching for something more effective that can be used alongside treatment prescribed by your child’s physician.

The IBS Audio Program 60®  is designed to address recurrent abdominal pain or RAP, (also termed functional abdominal pain - FAP), school attendance worries, perceived perceptions from peers, teachers and others, mood, sleep and general happiness, in addition to other areas, which are included in the 27 measured responses for symptom reduction.

Using relaxation and imagery, the child uses his/her natural abilities to follow simple suggestions learning to control their symptoms and fears, and to bring calmness and harmony to both body and emotions. The program includes a listening schedule and symptom check list / progress log.

Parental participation is required and the program is suitable for children ages 8-13. For children that have a good understanding of concepts, and with parental guidance, it can prove helpful for children a bit younger as well. The program should not be used however, for children who have mental and/or emotional issues or conditions that have been diagnosed independently of their functional gastrointestinal related symptoms. It should be noted too, that every child’s situation and condition is different, and due to many factors, there are no guarantees that your child will be “cured” or fully healed,  nor is this program a magic bullet for every symptom to be addressed. But for the majority of children, the program has proven to be very effective for many facets of their condition.

The IBS Audio Program 60® for Children addresses these Symptoms and Related Concerns

• Stomach ache
• Bloating
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Alternating Bowel Movements – D & C
• Rushing for toilet
• Wind / Gas
• Nausea
• Pain in back passage
• Cramping
• Not empty feeling
• Full bladder
• Increased urination
• Fear going out
• Fear going to school
• Friends don’t understand
• Teachers don’t understand
• Others don’t understand
• Low Confidence
• Headaches
• Anxiety
• Disturbed sleep
• Feeling sad / not wanting to play
• Feeling angry
• Feeling scared
• Always avoid foods
• Improvement of General Happiness

Children and tummy aches and missing school –  Parents’ Concern.

Firstly, the pain your child experiences is real, not imagined.  Many parents may feel that their child is “using” pain as an excuse to get out of school, or some dreaded event or appointment. While this certainly this could be the case, there are many scenarios to this.

A child can develop functional abdominal pain, tummy aches, and various IBS symptoms as a result of having this initially happen during a certain class, school in general, or a given appointment. The symptoms might have become intrinsically linked to the location or event in which they first occurred.  But this behavior is totally unconscious.  Clinical hypnotherapy works by addressing the subconscious mind and works on the brain-gut connection to help your child reduce and even eliminate their IBS symptoms and related worries and anxieties.

The many symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, recurrent or functional abdominal pain, tummy aches and with children missing school, are more common than you may think, affecting at least 1 in 5 in western populations. And as a parent, seeing your child suffer is frustrating too, because many times conventional medical treatment does not always provide your child with the relief you seek.

In the UK, research has shown that the use of clinical hypnotherapy often helps individuals who have failed to see improvements with other methods. Clinical Hypnotherapist  Michael Mahoney, works alongside general practitioners and takes referrals from gastroenterologists and has been treating IBS patients at his Medical Centre in Cheshire since 1993. Since that time, he has used his original gut-specific therapy, On-going Progressive Session Induction Methods (OPSIM) successfully with thousands of patients.

The IBS Audio Program 60® converts one-on-one sessions used in the clinical environment into a unique home based, easy to follow program that alleviates pain, diarrhea, cramping, constipation, bloating, stress, anxiety, fears of school and difficult situations and many other IBS symptoms.

The IBS Audio Program 60®  Includes 4 CDs containing:

An Informational Introductory Session for Parent only
Two Introductory Sessions for the Child
Six (6) Therapeutic Sessions for the Child      
Complete informational booklet containing symptom checklist, progress log, listening scheduler, and essential information about IBS and related symptoms and concerns for both you and your child.

Michael also provides suggestions and guidance for helping you get your child back on track with regular school attendance.

Cost Effective, Convenient, Used in the privacy, security and familiarity of your child’s own home during the times you choose.

No worries of missed appointments or travel times.

Safe: No side effects can be used with other treatment methods. Always follow your child’s physician’s guidance.

Make sure your child has been diagnosed with IBS by a medical doctor as there are other serious conditions with symptoms similar to IBS.

American Gastroenterological Association has approved the use of clinical hypnotherapy as a treatment method for IBS since 1996.

Endo Nurse Article February 2009

Clinical Research and Development Background for the IBS Audio Program 60®

Read about the clinical research that backs up the IBS Audio Program 60 and the development of the program

What  Parents are Saying

Read about the feedback from parents and guardians of children who have used the program

Independent Research

Research Overview for other independent research studies regarding the efficacy of use of clinical hypnotherapy, hypnosis or guided imagery for the treatment of Functional / Recurrent Abdominal Pain or RAP, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Related Symptoms in CHILDREN. Read the Independent Research Overview

 

IBS Audio Program 60®: Buying Options

Product Options:

CD: CDs can be played on traditional CD players and computers. The audio programme will be sent to you in the post as one or more CDs in a discreet case. If the programme includes a listening schedule, this will be included as a printed booklet.

MP3 Download: This format is suitable for use on computers and MP3 players only and can be downloaded onto your computer immediately once your purchase has been completed. To do so, you will need a fast (ADSL / Broadband) internet connection. If the programme includes a listening schedule, this will be made available as a PDF document which you can print. As soon as you have completed your purchase, you will receive an email with one or more links and instructions for downloading your programme

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