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Hypnosis is simply a natural state of relaxation and focused attention. Hypnosis feels a lot like daydreaming. You have probably heard the term “trance” and although it sounds mystical, we are naturally in trance often. It is when our conscious mind separates from the subconscious mind. Think about all of the times you drove somewhere and have no real recollection of the drive, on autopilot as we sometimes say. That is trance. When you hit the snooze button for 10 minutes and are half asleep but aware of all of the noises around you, that is trance. Any time you “zone out” or are fully engrossed in a book or a movie, that is trance. Hypnosis is just guiding you into a trance, not taking you anywhere that you haven’t been before.
Never. Hypnosis is not sleep or unconsciousness. While hypnosis may induce a deeply relaxed state akin to sleep, individuals remain fully aware and in control during hypnosis. It's more accurate to describe hypnosis as a state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility, where the individual is deeply relaxed yet mentally alert and receptive to therapeutic suggestions.
This myth surrounding hypnosis as being mind control is a common one as a result of the popularity of stage hypnotists. Stage hypnotism is vastly different from the hypnosis used for therapy but subjects of either form have the ability to reject any suggestion given to them.
A hypnotherapist in a clinical setting is like the person sitting in the passenger seat of the car you are driving giving directions, but as the driver of the car you can choose to follow the directions or drive a different route because you are always in control and more importantly will always feel in control.
Even in the deepest trance, you can always choose to bring yourself back into full conscious awareness.
Although hypnotism can seem “magical or mystical” in nature, there is nothing mystical about the process, but the results can feel magical!
There is tons of research proving the efficacy of hypnosis but it ultimately boils down to the person receiving the therapy. You don't have to necessarily believe that it will work, you just have to want it to work and not be resistant to the process. It is no different with traditional therapy. You have to be willing to want change and do your part to achieve the change.
Yes, the majority of people can be hypnotized to some degree, provided they are willing and open to the process. However, the depth of hypnosis may vary from person to person, depending on factors such as susceptibility, trust in the therapist, and the individual's ability to relax and focus their attention. As mentioned earlier, everyone goes into a trance-like hypnotic state regularly. So the answer is yes, everyone can be hypnotized. With that being said, there are some people that are resistant for one reason or another, which can be worked out with the hypnotherapist. Also, the use of mood altering substances will also affect the ability to reach a trance state or at least the level to which someone can be hypnotized which is why is it strongly suggested that substances not be used prior to a session and all medications being used by a client are relayed to the therapist.
There is a caveat to this question. There are people who don't see visions in their head and that can prove to be challenging in hypnosis therapy but still very much possible.
Hypnosis works by inducing a state of deep relaxation and heightened focus, known as a trance state. In this state, the subconscious mind becomes more receptive to suggestions for change, allowing the hypnotherapist to bypass critical thinking, aka, the conscious mind, and access deeper levels of the mind where underlying beliefs and patterns are stored. Through carefully crafted suggestions, the hypnotherapist can facilitate positive changes in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Individuals can reframe negative beliefs, overcome obstacles, and achieve their desired outcomes. When you are in a conscious state, think about all of the information that passes through your critical faculty through to your subconscious for processing at any given moment through words, visions, sounds, smells etc etc etc it's nearly impossible to focus on any one thing as a result of all of the stimuli that our mind is reacting to. Hypnosis allows you to separate that critical faculty from your subconscious in order to focus on the issue at hand without all of the other distractions. Hypnosis also provides you with a type of biofeedback, the way your body responds to certain stimuli. Once we become aware of those responses, we can develop skills to change them.
Yes, hypnosis is generally considered safe when practiced by a qualified and ethical Hypnotherapy Practitioner. The Mayo clinic has listed some rare and what they consider to be benign side effects of hypnosis which can include dizziness, headache, nausea, drowsiness, anxiety, or sleep problems. These symptoms are commonly referred to as a hypnosis hangover. However, the majority of people leave a session reporting to feel relaxed, invigorated, energetic, and happy. Reputable hypnotherapy is conducted in a safe and supportive environment, with the client's well-being and autonomy as top priorities.
It is important to note that hypnotherapy is not recommended for people that have been diagnosed with any major psychiatric disorder such as schizophrenia or suffer from extreme hallucinations, delusions, psychosis or suicidal depression. As stated previously, it is vital that you tell your hypnotherapist of any medications you are taking as some medications could render the therapy useless or worse, cause unwanted side effects or results.
I have put together a list answering this question that you can find at the top of the website. The list is vast but does not cover the whole scope of what NLP and Hypnotherapy can be used for.
There are so many things that Hypnotherapy and NLP can help with so if you are unsure that the issue that you are having can be resolved using either process, consultations with me are always free!
One of Hypnotherapy's greatest attributes is it's ability to facilitate rapid and profound change, especially when compared to traditional talk therapy. However, the timeline for experiencing results with hypnotherapy varies depending on individual circumstances, the nature of the issue being addressed, and the client's readiness for change. Most individuals notice significant improvements after just one or two sessions, while others may require more time and reinforcement to achieve lasting change.
Rates can vary widely from practitioner to practitioner. Some Hypnotherapists have paired their training with a therapy or medical degree justifying them to charge rates typical of what you would expect to pay a doctor but the truth is that to be a great hypnotherapist does not require a medical type degree. It requires the ability to understand the process, how it works, how to be adaptable, the desire to help people quickly and effectively and of course many other skills that require hundreds and hundreds of hours of learning, training, studying, and practicing. I keep my rates affordable because I want to be able to help as many people as I can and because there is not an insurance plan that I know of that will cover hypnotherapy as a medical expense. My clients pay $75 for one session up to one hour. Most sessions can easily be wrapped up in an hour but in the case that it is not, I will never cut someone off in the middle of a session and I will never charge additional unexpected fees.
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