Clinical Hypnotherapy Explained
Hypnotherapy is simply a state of increased relaxation and increased mental alertness. Hypnosis works so well because the hypnotherapist is skilled at using guided imagery through hypnosis to gain access to, and deliver positive suggestions to your subconscious mind, which is our center of imagination, and what the subsconscious mind tends to believe the body will set out to achieve.
Can Anyone Be Hypnotized?
Yes, hypnosis is a natural state that we enter in and out of each day naturally. All the hypnotist does is direct your attention to the natural relaxation and meditative cues of your own body.
How does Hypnotherapy Work?
Hypnotherapy works because the body is simply a biochemical and mechanical robot, so to speak, controlled by your own mind. What the mind sees and beliveves the body will tend to do.
I Have Seen Stage Hypnosis Shows And It Scares Me
Hypnosis simply cannot make you do anything you do not want to do. Hypnosis only makes it easier to achieve goals you want achieve. Hypnosis cannot make you want to do things either - that is your part. During the stage shows they utilize the natural hypnotic state with willing volunteers who know the outcome of the trance state is to go up on sage and goof around, act silly, and have fun. These participants will do anything to put on a good show as long as they have no moral objections.
What Happens During a Hypnotherapy Session?
Relaxation and guided imagery are used by the Hypnotherapist to reach the minds powerful subconscious aspects. Through guided imagery, symbol and story, direct and indirect suggestions, positive suggestions are directed to your mind. While in a relaxed state it is important that the client stay actively involved and aware of what the hypnotherapist is saying at all times, to the best of their ability. The client is never out of control at any time.
What Do People Get Hypnotherapy For?
People receive hypnotherapy because they want to make improvements in their life. People get hypnotherapy for any positive changes they want to make in their lives. Most popular reasons are: stop smoking, lose weight, stress reduction, overcome fears and phobias, pain reduction, increase self-confidence & self-esteem, increase sports performance such as golf, hockey and tennis, increase ability to make better decisions, decrease stress, boost energy levels, increase memory and so on...
