Hypnotherapy and Hypnosis

Hypnosis - Dispelling The Myths

Hypnosis involves artificially inducing a trance state of mind that resembles sleep, and is usually characterized by heightened susceptibility to suggestion; although increase in suggestibility may not apply for everyone.  It is applied to a great range of both physical and psychological ailments, rather than being restricted to purely psychological conditions.  The person under Hypnosis bypasses the critical thinking faculties of the mind and takes on a selective perception and thinking.  People may react differently while under Hypnosis, some experiencing an altered state of consciousness, others an increase in subjective feelings.  Usually achieved with a lengthy induction that involves a method of relaxation, it has been found that Hypnosis can be induced even with simple suggestions.    

Hypnosis, when used in hypnotherapy by a professional hypnotherapist, can help solve personal problems quickly and safely.  Self Hypnosis is a wonderfully relaxed state that enables you to access the deep and powerful subconscious mind.  Now a thriving topic for both scientific inquiry and clinical application, it is represented by many professional organizations around the world.

Hypnosis – Using the Power of your Unconscious Mind

Not everyone responds to hypnosis but susceptibility has no relation to a person's intelligence or personality trait.  Hypnosis taps the power of your subconscious mind, the part of you that runs your body, your memory and your habits and is sometimes substituted for light anesthesia during surgery, as a pain-reduction technique, and to induce a profound state of relaxation.  Hypnosis can sometimes augment these treatments by improving self-esteem, anxiety, and focusing and is the secret weapon used by many star athletes to bring their mind into their game for peak performance.

There are those who, for a number of reasons, will dismiss the healing power of Hypnosis because to consider new ideas and solutions means having to give up old ones.  However, self-hypnosis methods are often used to reduce feelings of anxiety, promoting feelings of confidence, self-efficacy and self-control.  Tools such as Hypnosis can increase an individual’s power and control over themselves and their own lives.  The non-invasive characteristic of hypnosis makes it a very popular alternative to conventional drug-centric method of healing with people from all corners of the globe.

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