1. “I can't get them to wake up on time.”

Underlying Issue: Circadian dysregulation, dopamine delay, sensory filtering. 

 

Try This: Multi-sensory alarm systems (light, vibration, scent), cold exposure, motivational anchors, hypnosis scripts reinforcing easeful waking. 

 

How We Can Help: Brain training and hypnosis to link beta wave production with specific stimulus.

 

2. “They’re addicted to video games.”

Underlying Issue: Dopamine dependency, safety in digital space, overwhelm avoidance. 

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Try This: Redirect game mechanics to real-world goals, set win-based savings incentives, and reframe digital identity with coaching support. 

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How We Can Help: Channeling their need for mastery and social connection into real-world challenges; time limiting techniques; value-aligned goal setting; hypnosis for addiction.

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3. “They hate every job they try.” 

Underlying Issue: Social toll, poor neurotype fit, chronic burnout. 

 

Try This: Explore unconventional work paths, sensory-friendly environments, and internal energy audits to find aligned work rhythms. 

 

How We Can Help: Job tailoring, energy audits, finding “nontraditional” success paths, nervous system support.

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4. “They say they are anxious or depressed but won't do therapy.” 

Underlying Issue: Shame, stigma, past failures with therapy. 

 

Try This: Offer entry points through coaching, hypnosis, or somatic practices. Build small wins that restore hope and agency. 

 

How We Can Help: Shame coaching, EFT tapping for anxiety and sensory help for hypo-sensory profiles which can lead to depression.

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5. “They refuse to do basic chores or take initiative.” 

Underlying Issue: Executive dysfunction, demand avoidance, unclear role. 

 

Try This: Use body-doubling, visual chore cues, dopamine-matching rewards, and narrative reframing of their adult role. 

 

How We Can Help: External scaffolding, internal motivation anchoring.

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6. “They have friends online but none in real life.” 

Underlying Issue: Social trauma, safety in virtual identity.

 

Try This: Validate digital friendships. Gradually increase real-life interaction capacity through low-pressure social exposure.

 

How We Can Help: Role play safe interactions, introversion tips and tricks, and NLP tools.

 

7. “They can't manage money or spend it all immediately.”

Underlying Issue: Poor future abstraction, ADHD impulsivity. 

 

Try This: Set up automated success (round-up savings, visual trackers), reframe savings as freedom, and build reward-based habits. 

 

How We Can Help: Freedom and autonomy life skills;  hypnosis.

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8. “They live at home but don't want our help or advice.”

Underlying Issue: Shame, boundary confusion, identity formation. 

 

Try This: Shift parent role to guide, not fixer. Offer collaborative planning sessions and set clear house agreements with respect. 

 

How We Can Help: Reframe roles and build transparency while holding autonomy and boundaries.

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9. “They have big dreams but never follow through.”

Underlying Issue: Perfectionism, initiation block, fear of failure. 

 

Try This: Focus on micro-goals, imaginal rehearsal, and somatic grounding. Build momentum through safe small wins. 

 

How We Can Help: Hypnotherapy for Vision Casting and follow through, reduce cognitive load with body-first strategies.

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10. “They can't cook, clean, or take care of themselves.”

Underlying Issue: Overwhelm, skill anxiety, poor interoception. 

 

Try This: Teach one skill at a time with modeling, gentle accountability, and body-based sensory rewards.

 

How We Can Help: Increase motivation and energy through somatic and energy based practices.