Headaches in Children and Adolescents

Because the Psyche Suffers Too - In chronic conditions like migraines and chronic back pain, psychological factors play a key role. Family and environment can significantly contribute to the persistence of pain. A purely medical approach often falls short in treating chronic illnesses.

Dipl. Psych. Hanne Seemann discussed the potential of hypnotherapy for these conditions at the German Pain Conference.

Review by Stephanie Kraus, Haidholzen

Children with migraines are often highly sensitive. From a psychological perspective, migraines can be seen as a disorder in processing stimuli, characterized by heightened sensitivity.

This sensitivity can be both a challenge and a strength: While these children may struggle to rely on their bodies, they are often highly motivated, ambitious, and eager to engage with life. They might be described as "highly sensitive high achievers," and it’s important to acknowledge this trait as a unique advantage. Children with migraines often have overprotective mothers, yet unlike children with asthma, they rarely rebel. They tend to be friendly, adaptable, and cooperative, almost compulsively doing what is expected of them. The goal of hypnotherapy for these children is to help them embrace their heightened sensitivity.