Frequently Asked Questions about Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
A: Hypnosis is a state of focused consciousness and heightened- suggestibility. Your hypnotherapist will assist you in learning how to achieve this state by gently guiding you into hypnosis. Once this has been achieved, you will then receive what are called hypnotic suggestions. These suggestions will enable you to use the power of hypnosis in your life and make the changes you desire. Q: Is Hypnosis safe? A: Hypnosis is safe. It is very similar to experiencing a daydream. Usually you will feel relaxed when doing hypnosis. Hypnosis in and of itself is a very pleasant experience. It is a time to let go of the other thoughts of the day and focus on the issues you came in to work on. Scientists, medical professionals, psychologists and hypnotherapists have been using hypnosis for over 200 years. No one has ever been hurt by going into hypnosis. Q: What is Hypnotherapy? A: Hypnotherapy is the applied use of hypnosis. Therapy can be defined as anything that is done to move someone toward health and wholeness. Thus, hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis to help you move toward health and wholeness. Hypnotherapy is also used to help you reach goals when nothing else has helped. Self-hypnosis can also be valuable part of any hypnotherapy program. Ask your hypnotherapist if using self-hypnosis is recommended to help you reach your goals. Q: Can I be hypnotized? A: Of course you can! You already have been. It’s easy to go into hypnosis and it is a normal state of mind that everyone has already experienced. In fact, hypnosis is such a normal state of mind, most people usually don’t even realize that they are hypnotized. Normal, everyday hypnosis occurs when you are driving down the road and lose track of time or when you are focusing on a book or television program and you don’t even notice something that is going on around you. When you come in for hypnosis, all you need to do is to be able to follow the instructions of the hypnotherapist and you can put the power of hypnosis to work for you. Anyone of at least normal intelligence and the willingness to follow instructions can experience hypnosis and use it to improve his or her life. This includes children and teenagers. Q: Who will hypnotize me? Q: Does hypnosis work? A: Hypnosis can help you succeed when nothing else has worked! Hypnosis is one of the fastest growing fields of human achievement. As hypnotherapists we are working with people who are frustrated because nothing else has helped them achieve their goals.They have tried every other avenue that they can think of without success. We use hypnosis, hypnotherapy and teach self-hypnosis so that people like you can succeed in making important changes. Q: What kinds of issues does hypnosis help? A: Hypnosis can help you with the following issues and more:
*A referral from a Medical Doctor is required for all medical- and pain-related issues.
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