Remington's Nightmare: Battling the Zombadin Horde

Remington and the Curse of the Zombadings In the world of supernatural fiction, there have been countless tales of curses, monsters, and zombies. But one story that stands out from the rest is "Remington and the Curse of the Zombadings." This Filipino horror-comedy film, directed by Jade Castro, tells the story of a young man named Remington who finds himself at the center of a strange and terrifying curse. The story begins innocently enough, with Remington living a normal life in a small town. However, everything changes when he inadvertently insults a mysterious woman named Madam Claring, who happens to be a powerful ghost. Angered by Remington's words, Madam Claring casts a curse on him, turning him into a gay man at night.

Angered by Remington's words, Madam Claring casts a curse on him, turning him into a gay man at night. This curse, referred to as the "Zombadings" curse, is not only a physical transformation but also a psychological one. Remington unwillingly becomes a member of the LGBTQ+ community during his nighttime transformations.

What do The Wizard of Oz and our hypnotherapy group sessions have in common?

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“You had the power all along, my dear” – Glinda, the good witch

We all know this classic story from the 1930s.

Dorothy and her dog Toto are transported by a cyclone to the magical land of Oz, where they journey via the yellow brick road through a process of discovery towards courage (the lion), wisdom (the scarecrow) and love (the tin man).

When Dorothy realises that she is able to click her heels and transport herself back home, Glinda, the good witch, observes that, “You had the power all along, my dear”. In a sense, we are all like Dorothy in that we all already have the inner resources to find our own solutions, it’s just that sometimes we need the support and gentle guidance of others to help us recognise this and develop our own strategies so that we can thrive.

Follow your own yellow brick road

At brainstrust, our support service is built on the belief that everyone is expert in their own experience, and as such we are all fully capable of finding our own solutions to life’s challenges.

Quite simply, although we can’t necessarily fix a problem for you, we can work with you to help you figure out what it is that you need, and then what steps you might take to achieve it.

Source: The Irish Times

We can support you in this process, journeying down your own yellow brick road, through the provision of coaching, resources, education, information and unconditional support.

One such support offer from brainstrust is the provision of regular group hypnotherapy sessions, run by our wonderful hypnotherapist Louise.

Meet Louise

We are so fortunate at brainstrust to have the wonderful Louise Baker (MSc Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health) as our own consultant hypnotherapist.

Louise has run successful private hypnotherapy practices for over 20 years, including Harley Street and The Wren Clinic, helping hundreds of people during this time using a variety of approaches. Recently retired from 1:1 work, Louise is now focused on bringing the power of this work to groups for brainstrust.

Despite Louise’s impressive career and educational credentials, she’s a lovely normal person too! She lives in Cornwall with her husband and her poodles and enjoys walking on the beaches and clifftops near where she lives. Most importantly for us, Louise cares passionately about supporting people living with a brain tumour diagnosis to live the best life that they can, free from anxieties that make life challenging.

Will you make me cluck like a chicken?

Thanks to the popularity of stage hypnotism, there can be a misconception that hypnotherapy will make us act in strange ways, acting involuntarily as if under a spell.

We’d like to reassure you that this is absolutely not the case! In fact, during your first session Louise will share with you some of the secrets of stage hypnotists and how they are able to achieve these results – having some people clucking like a chicken, or convinced that they are wearing X-ray glasses!

I was very anxious beforehand, but was put at ease straight away by Louise – hpynotherapy webinar attendee, March 2021

Creating calm spaces: towards self-management of anxiety

Your first session with us will take you through some of the theory behind hypnotherapy, covering: some neuroscience of hypnosis, an evidence-based way of understanding neuroplasticity at work; and you will gain an understanding of how hypnotherapy enhances the way we learn new ideas.

These key ideas and concepts form a foundation of knowledge from which you will practice your new skills, allowing you to have an understanding and practical experience of creating and maintaining your own unique spaces and places within.

The aim of these sessions is to support you to practice hypnosis to the point of being able to self-manage in anxiety-inducing situations and settings, such as hospitals or waiting for an MRI scan.

Once you’ve attended the introductory theory session, we encourage you to keep coming back to our ongoing follow-up group hypnotherapy sessions, as much as you need, for your own support and growth.

Reminded me of the strategies I can use when I’m feeling stresses and anxious. Gave me an opportunity for complete relaxation, much appreciated! – hypnotherapy webinar attendee, March 2021

The Wizard of Oz as a metaphor for hypnotherapy

Let’s think again about Dorothy. She falls asleep and is transported to a wonderful land where she travels along the yellow brick road, supported by new friends in her journey towards self-discovery. She had the power to get home all along, she just didn’t realise it.

Dorothy travelled on her journey and faced challenges and fears along the way. With the support of others and a bit of hard work from herself, she was able to discover her inner resources and make positive changes.

This feels like a beautiful metaphor for our group hypnotherapy sessions: “You had the power all along, my dear”.

Join us for the next sessions

It was really good to learn techniques for managing scanxiety and for Louise to share her wealth of knowledge on the functions of the brain. I really liked the practice elements too in the session, to help remember and embed the techniques.

I used the techniques before and during my most recent MRI and it really helped me. Thank you so much for providing these sessions. I look forward to the next one – hypnotherapy webinar attendee, September 2020

Book your free place at a brainstrust group hypnotherapy session today: find these events and more, here.

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Introduction

The Brain Tumour Data Dashboard lets you explore up -to-date, population level data about the brain tumours diagnosed in England between 2013 and 2015. Using the drop down menus on the left you can select different groups of patients to view in the charts below. In these charts the number of patients for every 100 diagnoses is displayed as images of people. Patients have been grouped by date of diagnosis, type of tumour, age, gender, and region in England.

For each group of patients you can explore the different routes to diagnosis, the proportion of those who received chemotherapy or radiotherapy, as well as the survival of the patients within each group. For more information about what these metrics mean please see the glossary.

How to use

1. Select the year of diagnosis using the drop down menu.
2. Select your patient group of interest from the four drop down menus in the following order:
   1. Tumour group
   2. Age at diagnosis
   3. Region of England
   4. Gender of patient

   *Note that the tool is best used on a laptop or tablet rather than a mobile phone*

   Unavailable data

   Some of the data in these charts is not available.There are two main reasons for this:

   If you cannot select a patient group from the drop down menus, the data is unavailable because of how the data has been organised.

   Public Health England has grouped the data like a branching tree. The bottom of the tree contains all the patients with brain tumours, and then each branch divides the data by a certain characteristics, like age, or location of tumour. But the data is divided in an order, starting with location of the tumour (endocrine or brain), then by age, region, and gender. Age is at the start because it makes a bigger difference to survival rates and treatment rates than gender or region. Sometimes, after the data has been split by type of tumour and age, there is not enough data to be split again. This is because to protect patient confidentiality groups cannot contain less than 100 patients. Because some groups cannot be split further, you cannot create ‘totals’ for everyone by region or gender. For example, you cannot see results for all ages by region, or all brain tumours by gender. If these totals were calculated and released, it might be possible to identify patients, which is why Public Health England cannot release this data.

   1. Statistical reasons and data availability

   If you can select a patient group from the chart menus, but the chart does not display, the data is unavailable for one of several reasons:

   1. Data is not yet available for the selected year from Public Health England.
   2. Data is not available because the data quality is too poor to release this statistic.
   3. Data is not available as the statistic is not appropriate for this group.
   4. Data is not available because the standard error of the estimate was greater than 20% and so the estimate has been supressed.
   

   This twist adds a unique layer of social commentary to the story, exploring themes of acceptance, homophobia, and the difficulties faced by the LGBTQ+ community. As Remington navigates his new life, he encounters a group of flamboyant gay men who become his allies and mentor him in embracing his newfound identity. Despite the challenges he faces, Remington's journey helps him understand the importance of self-acceptance and the power of love in overcoming adversity. The film cleverly combines elements of horror, comedy, and social commentary to create an entertaining and thought-provoking narrative. It challenges societal norms and explores the struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community in a predominantly conservative society. "Remington and the Curse of the Zombadings" stands out not only for its engaging storyline but also for its well-rounded characters. The cast delivers exceptional performances, injecting humor and heart into the film. The visual effects and makeup work are also commendable, bringing the zombadings to life in a realistic and chilling manner. Ultimately, this film serves as a reminder of the power of inclusivity and acceptance. It stands as a testament to the idea that love transcends gender and that everyone has the right to be true to their identity. In conclusion, "Remington and the Curse of the Zombadings" is a unique and captivating horror-comedy that delves into the complexities of identity and acceptance. Through its engaging storyline, strong performances, and social commentary, the film provides an entertaining and thought-provoking experience. This tale of curses, monsters, and self-discovery offers a fresh perspective on the supernatural genre and leaves a lasting impression on its audience..

   Reviews for "Haunted Remington: The Nightmarish World of Zombadins"

   1. Jennifer - 2 stars

   I was really excited to read "Remington and the Curse of the Zombadinhs" based on the intriguing synopsis, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The plot was weak and predictable, lacking any depth or originality. The characters were underdeveloped and one-dimensional, making it difficult to connect with them on any level. Additionally, the writing style was lackluster and lacked the captivating prose that I enjoy in fantasy novels. Overall, I found "Remington and the Curse of the Zombadinhs" to be a disappointing read that failed to engage me.

   2. Jonathan - 1 star

   I found "Remington and the Curse of the Zombadinhs" to be a complete bore. The pacing was sluggish, and the story dragged on unnecessarily. The author seemed more focused on describing every minute detail of the surroundings rather than moving the plot forward or building suspense. The dialogue was also stilted and unrealistic, making it hard for me to believe in the characters and their interactions. I struggled to finish this book and was left feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied with the end result. I do not recommend it to anyone looking for an exciting and engaging fantasy read.

   3. Amanda - 2 stars

   "Remington and the Curse of the Zombadinhs" had potential, but it ultimately failed to deliver. The world-building was superficial, leaving me with more questions than answers. The action scenes lacked excitement and were poorly executed. Moreover, the romantic subplot felt forced and unnecessary, adding nothing substantial to the overall story. I was hoping for a thrilling and immersive adventure, but instead, I was met with a forgettable and uninspiring tale. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this book to fellow fantasy enthusiasts.

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