About Hypnotherapy
What is hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy deals with our subconscious mind which is responsible for our emotions, perceptions, habits, beliefs and automatic bodily functions such as breathing and digestion. Often times we learn something consciously, then the subconscious mind takes over that learned behavior. Once accepted by the subconscious mind, the mind begins to behave as if what we learned was true. If the conscious mind is not paying attention, is in shock or is not yet fully formed (as in the case of a child) new ideas can establish themselves in the subconscious mind and stay there unbeknownst to us.
So, in order to get new, beneficial ideas to be accepted by the subconscious mind, we must relax the conscious mind and communicate directly with the subconscious mind. In hypnosis, we temporarily relax the conscious mind and gain access to the powerful subconcious mind. In this beneficial, relaxed state, we can more easily get positive ideas across to the most powerful parts of our mind!
So one definition of hypnotherapy is this:
Hypnotherapy is a temporary relaxing of the conscious mind allowing positive and beneficial ideas to become accepted by the subconscious mind. When these ideas are presented with sufficient skill and connected to an individuals motivations they become powerful, permanent allies for healing, personal development or habit control.
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Who can benefit from Hypnotherapy
Anyone can benefit from Hypnotherapy! In the hands of a qualified and skilled person, hypnotherapy can be a valuable ally for healing, self-improvement, pain management, habit control and much, much more. Though many people are familiar with the success of hypnotherapy in smoking cessation and weight loss, most are unaware of its powerful uses as an anesthetic and to speed healing as well. The uses are truly endless. Hypnotherapy has long been used to help people suffering from trauma and to overcome roadblocks originating from past experiences. It can be used to overcome anxieties, fear and phobias as well as, is a powerful tool for performance enhancement and goal setting. Everyone and every situation can benefit from having the powerful awakened subconscious on their side.
What can you expect from a Hypnotherapy session
People describe the experience of hypnotherapy as highly pleasurable and often comment upon emerging that they feel like they’ve had a refreshing nap. You might feel any number of sensations while in hypnosis. Most people’s muscles grow loose and relaxed. Many report pleasant feelings. Often the breathing grows deeper and slower as a result of increased relaxation. Feelings of warmth or tingling are common. Often people report an increased ability to visualize much like daydreaming. Some people’s perception of time is altered – the hypnotic state may seem much longer or shorter in duration than it actually is.
While some continue to listen to the words of the hypnotherapist, others report that the mind drifts away to some pleasant memory or imagined scene. Because the conscious mind may drift away, some report only a general sense of what was said in the trance, just like seeing a movie but not perfectly remembering every scene. Each individuals experience of hypnosis is unique
Can I be Hypnotised and Will I be made to do Silly things while under Hypnosis like on stage?
The majority of people can be hypnotised by a skilled hypnotherapist they feel comfortable with and they find Hypnosis a beneficial and enjoyable experience. No reputable hypnotherapist will get a client to perform actions against their will. Stage Hypnosis is performed with people who are particularly susceptible to suggestion (only around 5% of the population).
How Do I Choose a Hypnotherapist?
A skilled hypnotist who also uses therapy can be the highly accomplished on paper but if you don’t feel confident with them, then your treatment won’t work! A Hypnotherapist should make you feel at ease and that they can help you right away. You must feel happy with the Hypnotherapist for treatment to be affective.