Hypnosis

Hypnosis

Say the word hypnosis, and I’ll bet you envision an old black and white movie where the hypnotist has spooky looking eyes that he focuses intensely on his victim to put him or her under his “power." Or maybe you think of a stage hypnotist that “makes” his victims do embarrassing things like bark like dogs or cluck like chickens. Or maybe you even think of swinging pocket watches that you follow with your eyes to be instantly hypnotized. Fortunately, that is not at all what hypnosis really is!

The American Society for Clinical Hypnosis states that hypnosis is a state of inner absorption, concentration and focused attention. When our minds are concentrated and focused, we are able to use our minds more powerfully. The effectiveness of hypnosis appears to lie in the way in which it bypasses the critical observation and interference of the conscious mind, allowing the client's intentions for change to take effect.

Hypnotherapists use guided mental imagery to help clients use their imagination to visualize positive changes. We also help clients explore their unconscious so they can better understand underlying motivations or identify whether past events or experiences are associated with causing a problem. And finally, we present positive ideas and suggestions while clients are in trance. In a state of concentrated attention (trance), ideas and suggestions that are compatible with what the client wants seems to have a more powerful impact on the mind.

At no point during hypnosis are you "under" the hypnotherapist's control nor can you be "made" to do anything against your belief system. Clients remember and are aware of everything that goes on during the session. It is very rare for a client to experience amnesia from hypnosis.

Hypnotherapy is a very powerful tool that can be utilized to facilitate positive changes, but it is not a "magic pill" treatment. Additionally, it should never be used in place of proper medical care. We will work in conjunction with your physician, if needed, to ensure you receive the best treatment available.

One last and very important point. Make sure you are working with a licensed therapist for hypnosis. Licensed therapists are required to complete rigorous academic training at the masters degree level or higher as well as complete lengthy internships. Not all practitioners of hypnosis have completed this level of training. So do your homework when selecting your therapist.

Please contact us with any questions you may have.

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