About the Author

Elaine Hodgins is an expert in Emotional Therapy and especially in Child psychological therapy CPT. Trained as a general registered nurse and worked primarily in paediatrics for many years. She taught aviation medical training to pilots and cabin crew for a major airline, and has spent the past 15 years as a clinical Hypnotist, working primarily with children and teens. She won the Pat Lucas TV award when she was a children's nurse for "The understanding of psychological and emotional needs of children in hospital" In her BNI chapter she won the "Oscar" for doing a presentation on children's eating disorders. Elaine has helped hundreds of children with selective eating disorders and other paediatric problems, also working remotely on skype with people as far away as Australia, New Zealand, Canada the USA, Dubai and many places in Europe. She sees 25-30 children every week at her two clinics - Harley Street in London and Woodley in Berkshire. Nearly all her work with children comes from referrals from other happy mums Having come from a dysfunctional family background, she overcame many emotional difficulties. Faced with many problems in her life she was fortunate to be blessed with a positive attitude and never let anything hold me back.

Reviews

Dr Denise Vohwinkel (child and adolescent psychiatrist, London)
"Elaine's book is a real asset for parents who are in the pain of dealing with their child developing a selective eating disorder: gives useful and very pleasant practical techniques to calm anxiety and get on with the problem. She even reveals some of her hypnotherapeutic secrets and introduces us to strong metaphoric characters which will help parents and children to mobilise their creative resources to fight the "Naughtysaurus" like real heroes! A very empowering book for Families!"Michele Crow - Teaching Assistant / SEN / Behaviour support
"Elaine has created a tool for parents and carers, to not only help alleviate fear and stress in their children around food, but also to engage the whole family in a way of life that brings about calmer meal times and focuses on positives. This book should be on everyone's bookshelf at home, if you have children, giving you increased awareness of your child and their emotions."Zoe Clews - Zoe Clews and Associates, Harley Street, London
"Not everyone can get to Hypnotherapy sessions with Elaine if their child is suffering with SED or picky or fussy eating. Therefore this book is a gift to any struggling parents as it condenses all of Elaine's practical knowledge, tips for parents on how to deal with it & the importance of treating it as quickly as possible."