Millions of people have been helped through the power of their own mind assisted by HypnosisHypnosis is used successfully every day worldwide for these common conditions and many more:
What is Hypnosis?
Introduction to Hypnosis James Braid first coined the term "Hypnosis" which derives from the Greek word "sleep." He later attempted to get it changed to Monoideism to signify concentration on a single thought. It has been used since the time of the Egyptians and by medical doctors ever since. Everybody involved in studying hypnosis has a different definition for what hypnosis is. I like to keep things simple and so have landed on: A state of enhanced suggestibility using guided imagery and language patterns. Unfortunately for serious practitioners, stage hypnosis has created a less-than-optimal reputation for this therapy in the minds of the general public. "Therapy?" you might be thinking. Yes, absolutely. Both the American and British Medical Asssociations have endorsed Hypnosis as a viable modality. The Catholic Church and The American Psychological Association have also approved of Hypnosis. It can be used for such conditions and treatments as: pain relief, surgery without anesthesia, childbirth and many psychological issues. Why does hypnosis work?
It has been found that the unconscious mind will more readily accept ideas, in this altered state of consciousness, to then become part of the automatic processes that it controls. The unconscious mind is what keeps you breathing, your heart beating, and everything else that you don't have to think about. What happens in a personal hypnosis session? The hypnotherapist begins by explaining in detail what hypnosis is and what it isn't. He may then gauge the client's suggestiblity to help determine how to proceed with the session in the most effective manner. The client is then interviewed extensively to determine exactly what emotions, messages, suggestions, images and modes of thought are needed for the client's unconscious to bring to actual performances on the course. A skilled hypnotherapist then guides the client to the proper brain wave state such that the critical thinking faculty releases it's filter so that suggestions go directly to the unconscious. The hypnotherapist then gives properly formatted suggestions to the client so that the precise outcome can be achieved without side effects. Am I under the hypnotist control? The client ALWAYS has complete control over his/her actions and whether to accept or reject any suggestions made by the hypnotherapist. Can anyone be hypnotized? Absolutely. Anyone who so desires to access direct communication and rapport with his/her unconscious mind is a suitable candidate. A person cannot be hypnotized against his/her will. Will I hear everything? What does it feel like? What if I don't wake up? The client hears everything. In fact, it is most beneficial for a client to be well-rested before a session to get the full benefit. The feeling can be different for every client and each session however, for a general guideline it may be like how you feel when you wake up in the morning but are still groggy and prefer to keep your eyes closed. There has never been a case of a client unable to "awake" from a hypnosis session. To Schedule an Appointment: Call 509-943-1321 Myths About HypnosisMYTH #1 Hypnosis is a mysterious magic power: The American Medical Association in 1958, British Medical Association in 1955, and the American Psychological Association in 1960 accepted hypnosis as a science. There is nothing supernatural or magical about hypnosis. The fear people have of hypnosis reflects lack of knowledge, fear of the unknown or historical prejudice. MYTH #2 Only weak willed and unintelligent people can be hypnotized: In truth, the opposite is true. The stronger the will and the more intelligent the easier it is for a subject to enter into "state". Everyone goes in to and out of a trance state many times a day: daydreaming, watching television, working at a computer, becoming so absorbed that you lose track of time, etc. Willingness, time, circumstances and the competence of the hypnotist are all factors in a person becoming hypnotized. I believe the ability to be hypnotized, or hypnotize yourself, is a skill. Some people have it naturally, like a child prodigy in music, and some need to practice in order to develop the skill. The majority of people fall in the latter category. MYTH #3 A subject can enter a hypnotic trance and not awaken: Impossible! Impossible! Impossible! If you understand the concept of hypnosis, you will understand why. It’s as ridiculous as believing a person can get stuck, forever, watching television. Even if the hypnotist were to walk away or drop dead in the middle of a show, the subjects would either open their eyes immediately or drift off into a normal sleep. MYTH #4 People who are hypnotized can be made to do anything, even if it’s against their will: Numerous studies have shown that participants will only act in a way that is congruent with their values and morals. People will only do, on stage, what they would normally do, given the right circumstances. Of course, people can be manipulated, lied to or coerced into doing things against their morals or values but you don’t need hypnosis to do that. MYTH # 5 Hypnosis will cause you to reveal your deepest hidden secrets: This is one of the biggest fears that stop people from participating in the show. Hypnosis is not a truth drug which somehow breaks down the will of the subject. People, in a hypnotic state, always know what they are saying and what they are doing and will not do anything against their will or moral values. MYTH #6 Hypnosis is in some way anti-Christian or the work of the devil: This is the myth that creates the kind of fear that is hard to debate. The official view of the Catholic Church, is that "Hypnotism’s Licit if used for licit purposes." (Source: New Catholic Encyclopedia). All the other major religions have investigated hypnosis and approved it as a medical technique. In many respects the effect is similar to prayer or meditation. And still, peoples’ fear sometimes manipulates them in to believing hypnosis is something more than it is. MYTH #7 When you’re in a trance, you are unaware of everything: The word "trance" is confusing enough. Dictionary definitions of trance range from " a state of absorption" to "a stunned condition", from, "dazed" to "stupor". No wonder people are confused. Different people have different reactions to being in a trance state: Some people feel a sense of heaviness or lightness. Some people feel a tingling sensation and some feel nothing. The most important thing to remember is, in a trance state, you are aware of everything. In fact, your senses are heightened and your awareness is at a peak. MYTH #8 Hypnosis can cure anything: Hypnosis cures nothing nor is it a panacea. It is in the state of hypnosis where the real, excuse the word, "magic" happens. With hypnosis you can tap into your own power to heal, manage pain, enhance creativity and athletic ability or eliminate negative habits. Hypnosis is, without a doubt, one of the most underutilized and powerful tools available for personal development. It can also greatly enhance your emotional and physical well being. MYTH #9 Hypnosis is dangerous and should only be used by specially trained physicians: Hypnosis is a tool of communication not medicine. Physicians practice medicine. Hypnotists practice hypnosis. Many physicians have embraced hypnosis and use it in pain control. Psychiatrists often use hypnosis in combination with psychotherapy. The only danger of hypnosis is the fear some people bring to it.
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