Hypnosis
Hypnosis is ... |
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Hypnosis is not ... |
- a natural, normal state that allows access to your subconscious mind
- a state of deep relaxation and focused concentration at the same time
- a state of mind where brain wave activity slows down to the alpha or theta frequency
- a safe, gentle and effective holistic approach to changing beliefs and/or resolving behavioral patterns
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- sleep
- a state of unconsciousness
- being controlled by the hypnotist
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Acceptance of hypnosis
In 1958 the American Medical Association (AMA) recognized and accepted Hypnosis as a viable and effective treatment.
How does hypnosis work?
Hypnosis happens when you allow an idea to influence your thoughts, feelings and/or behaviour.
Hypnosis is any human being's ability to convince themselves of any belief.
What the hypnotist does is coach you to a state of mind where you can convince yourself of new and more beneficial beliefs
and "unconvince" yourself of beliefs that don't serve you anymore.
The two keys to hypnosis are focused concentration and choice.
Contrary to what is often believed, you as the client are always in control.
You choose to focus on what the hypnotherapist tells you, while you are still very much aware of what is going on around you.
You feel relaxed and at ease. You can hear everything, think, itch, scratch, talk and make decisions.
You can choose to come out of your trance at any time.
You are in complete control while being under hypnosis.
You will not do or say anything that you would not normally do or say.
You will not violate your sense of morality or propriety, or give any secrets away.
Nobody can be hypnotized against his or her will. You can be hypnotized only if you want to.
Ultimately, all hypnosis is self hypnosis.
Your conscious mind is the critical filter which edits processed information travelling from the conscious mind to the subconscious mind.
During hypnosis, you allow the conscious mind to be bypassed and your subconscious mind is accessible for suggestions that will change or eliminate an unwanted habit or behavior.
You will receive the suggestions agreed to between your hypnotist and yourself.
Besides those suggestions, there will be additional suggestions that may seem totally irrelevant, but are designed to cater to the various ways in which your subconscious mind processes information.
A trance is a physiological state of the brain.
As such it is virtually identical to a deep meditation.
There are four levels of brainwave activity, ranging from "Beta" (wide awake and alert) to "Delta" (sleep).
Hypnosis is experienced in the "Alpha" to "Theta" range.
During a hypnotic trance a change occurs in the structure of the brain where the two halves of the brain are linked, the client is in a "whole brain" state.
Because of this change, more information flows from one side of the brain to the other than would normally be the case.
Nerve cells in the part of the brain that controls habits lose some of their electrical charge enabling one to become more receptive to change at this time.
Through imagery and positive suggestions, new connections can be formed among the nerve cells, creating the desired results.
Can hypnosis help me?
The benefits of hypnosis are many.
Hypnosis can be helpful in many different areas, for example to deal with fears and phobias, for habit change, for goal setting and achievement, for self-esteem/confidence issues, for stress reduction or to work on emotional or physical issues.
Some of the most common problems that can be changed or eliminated through hypnosis are:
- Hypnosis to deal with fears and phobias, for example
- fear of flying
- fear of heights
- fear of spiders
- fear of dogs/cats
- Hypnosis for habit change
- quit overeating (weight loss)
- improving eating habits
- improving exercise habits
- quit smoking
- improving sleep patterns (insomnia)
- improving study habits
- Hypnosis for goal setting and achievement
- enhancing public speaking skills
- improving sports ability
- improving memory
- improving decisiveness
- improving ability to focus and concentrate
- increasing ability to earn and hold on to money
- increasing organizational abilities and efficiency
- prepare for successful job interviews
- Hypnosis for self-esteem/confidence issues
- overcoming shyness
- building self-esteem
- improving self-confidence
- Hypnosis for stress reduction
- increasing relaxation
- decreasing stress
- reducing tension
- reducing fear
- reducing nightmares
- Hypnosis to release emotional or physical issues
- sadness
- anger
- guilt
- disappointment
- migraines
- allergies
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Immune System Problems
- Hypnosis to work through relationship issues
- fear of commitment
- abandonment issues
- going through a separation
- dealing with divorce
What happens in a session?
In your first meeting you will decide whether or not to move forward with the treatment.
If you choose to go ahead, be prepared for a relaxing, beneficial, life changing process.
The first session is 2 hours at a cost of $155.00 (in individual cases, for example for fertility hypnosis, up to 3 hours, maximum charge $200),
subsequent sessions are 1 ½ - 2 hours at a cost of $120.00 to $155.00.
Your goals are discussed with the hypnotist.
Before the actual hypnosis experience begins, some beliefs can already be shifted with the technique Psych-K®.
Then you are gently hypnotized to the level of trance that you wish to experience, and further beneficial suggestions will be given to you.
In the first three sessions you are also taught a simple self hypnosis technique so that your treatment can be continued at home.
If you wish you can purchase a personalized tape for at home.
You awake feeling relaxed and energized.
Having experienced and learned self-hypnosis you go home with an amazing tool to relax and reach all your goals easier and quicker.
Why should I learn self-hypnosis?
What is your goal? Do you want to:
- - have more confidence, or
- - would you like to get rid of some weight, or
- - perhaps you want to excel in your chosen sport, or
- - be more creative, or
- - improve your relationships, or
- - be less stressed and experience more peace, or
- - is your goal more than one of the above?
You can work on any issue that comes up in your life, reach any of those goals and many more, in fact do ANYTHING that is humanly possible, when you access your subconscious mind.
What’s actually stopping you from being the person that you want to be? The excuses that might come to mind are usually hiding negative beliefs and fears we have about ourselves and our abilities.
The conscious mind reasons "yes it would be nice to stop smoking/lose weight/exercise more/create better relationships – etc. etc." – whilst the subconscious mind is governed more by feelings, emotions and habitual behaviors and thinks "no – it’s easier and safer to stick to the old way of life that I know and am used to."
There can be a multitude of reasons why the subconscious mind objects to change – and by learning self-hypnosis and making it a part of your daily routine you can access your powerful subconscious mind, teach it new supporting beliefs in place of the old ones and completely change your life to be happier, healthier and more successful on an ongoing basis beyond a few visits to a hypnotherapist.
For self-hypnosis classes see calendar!