Hypnosis and
Hypnotherapy
There are some common misconceptions
regarding hypnosis and hypnotherapy, and some of these can
make people nervous about participating in this wonderful
relaxing state. I have found that one of the few things
that prohibits someone from entering into hypnosis is FEAR,
(False, Expectations, Appearing, Real). It is my pledge to
provide each of my clients with all the information that
they desire to allow them to achieve their goals,
with enthusiasm and excitement in embarking
upon the real, "Final Frontier", helping each of
them find their own greatness within.!
Will the Hypnotist be able to control my
mind?
No one can control your mind, unless you let
them. Your Hypnotherapist will give you suggestions that you
want to be given, based upon the Pre-Hypnotic Interview. At
no point during your session will you lose control of your
mind. If you hear a suggestion that you don't agree with, or
don't understand, your subconscious mind will automatically
reject that suggestion. Hypnosis is a "mutual consent
state of mind", which means you must agree to be
hypnotized and the Hypnotist must agree to Hypnotize you.
Will I be made to perform embarrassing
acts, like I have seen on those Hypnotism Stage Shows?
No, there is a big difference between Stage
Hypnotism , and Hypnotherapy. The truth is, the people
you have seen volunteer to be on stage, allow themselves to
participate in the skits and gags, to have fun or fulfill
perhaps a desire to perform. Hypnotherapy is a serious
process of self-improvement and not entertainment.
Hypnosis comes from "Black
Magic" or is "Supernatural".
Hypnosis is a natural state that has
been studied scientifically. Hypnotherapists are not
Psychics or Palm Readers with "special powers".
Hypnotherapy is based on studies dating back to the 1700s
with Franz Anton Mesmer, (an Austrian Physician),
(mesmerize). Scottish physician, James Braid, in the early
1800s coined the word, "hypnosis", Experimentation
with hypnosis in the 1800s played an important role in the
early development of Psychiatry and Psychology. Famous
psychologists Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, provided research
to the hypnosis studies.
A serious medical interest in hypnotism
developed during both World Wars I and II to treat
shell-shocked soldiers. In 1955 the British Medical
Association approved hypnosis for the treatment of
psychoneurosis and to relieve the pain of childbirth and
surgery. In 1958 the Council on Mental Health of the
American Medical Association gave hypnotism it's approval.
When I become Hypnotized, will I be able
to wake up, or is Hypnosis dangerous?
Hypnosis is very safe and in fact, is a
state of hyper-awareness. As we have discussed earlier a
person must agree to stay in the hypnotic state and may
awaken at any time. You cannot be stuck or remain in
hypnosis, and if left alone a person will simply awaken.
Every person enters into a state of Hypnosis every day, and
actually most people enter Hypnosis many times per day,
before falling asleep at night. People enter into
"Environmental Hypnosis", without even
thinking, while watching TV, driving on the highway,
watching a movie, daydreaming about your next days off or
even the next vacation, or even reading a book.
Is Hypnosis is a "Miracle
Cure"?
While Hypnosis is a relatively rapid method
to make permanent improvements, there is no such thing as
one-time "Hypno-Miracle"! Every individual is just
that an individual and thusly make progress at his or her
own rate. Be weary of those who make wild claims of
overnight success.
Is my therapy confidential?
Absolutely, your Hypnotherapist is bound by
the State of Colorado, acts allowed and your Hypnotherapist
must be represented on the States Registry, and held by the
strictest code of ethics and confidentiality.
When I am Hypnotized, will I lose all
sense of my surroundings, and have no memory of the session?
No, Hypnosis is NOT an unconscious state of
sleep. In fact, most clients report having a heightened
sense of awareness, concentration and focus, and can even
hear more acutely during the session. Clients are able to
experience Hypnosis at different levels; light, medium and
deep. Any level is sufficient to break most habits. The most
important factor is your ability to accept and follow
suggestions, and your sincere desire for change.
YOUR attitude about reaching your true
potential and goals in hypnosis is very important.
Good attitudes produce real, Changes in Attitudes.
Expect Success !
