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(stage 1) What is Hypnotherapy?
THERE IS NO AGREED DEFINITION of the state of mind called hypnosis, and in our present state of knowledge, a scientific explanation is not possible. But, the ways in which hypnosis differs from the “normal” condition of awareness can be described. Hypnotherapy is an altered state of awareness, encouraged by a state of deep relaxation, for the treatment of a wide variety of ailments both physical and psychological. There are many different techniques that can be used. The intervention varies according to the severity of the ailment. Some may need little intervention and some may take longer, this is particularly the case when deeper memories and emotions are needed to be drawn upon. You, the client are always the one in charge of the session, you can leave the hypnotic state at any time. The object of the session is to put you completely at ease and nothing will be asked of you that you do not want to do, leaving you feeling completely relaxed, at peace and in control. Hypnosis can be used as a tool to access the subconscious, thereby enabling us to change bad habits to good, identify and remove fears and phobias and reduce stress. A hypnotist in rapport with the subject: can guide and stimulate awareness of internal events in ways, which elicit the vivication of memories, thoughts, feelings and mislaid abilities. Hypnosis does not create new abilities, but enables existing capacities to be used in new ways. In itself Hypnosis is not a therapy, but a tool of therapy. Hypnosis does not turn subjects into robots and subjects will reject suggestions unacceptable to their personalities. Subjects respond to the hypnotic process and to suggestions in their own creative and unique ways and in the light of their personal understandings, experiences and abilities. In the normal waking state, the conscious mind is in control and, whilst maintaining a useful watch on external realities, also imposes all kinds of biases, pre suppositions, prejudices, rigidities, repressions, distortions, and fixed patterns of beliefs, thoughts, feeling and behaviour. In the hypnotic state the limitations of the conscious mind are set aside for a time and the unconscious mind becomes more literal and child like pattern of response, an increased availability of thoughts and memories previously hidden from awareness, and a greater openness to new concepts and behaviours. The hypnotic state can be used to obtain Post-hypnotic responses and can facilitate such phenomena as positive and negative hallucination amnesia, regression, automatic drawing and writing, and time distortion. Like trance, however, all these phenomena occur naturally in everyday life. The deliberate induction of hypnotic trance and the bringing out of desired phenomena usually requires some learning on the part of the subject. Any normal and willing person can be hypnotised provided that there is adequate motivation and that the personal needs and idiosyncrasies of the individual subject are acknowledged and met. This does not necessarily mean that any hypnotist can hypnotise everybody he meets. No special powers are required to be a hypnotic, and practically anyone can learn the relevant skills to some degree. Although there are some typical trends, everybody manifests hypnotic trance and responds to suggestions in his or her unique way. (Stage 2) What Happens during Hypnotherapy? During hypnosis, a person's body relaxes while his or her thoughts become more focused and attentive. Like other relaxation techniques, hypnosis decreases blood pressure and heart rate, and alters certain types of brain wave activity. In this relaxed state, a person will feel very at ease physically yet fully awake mentally. In this state of deep concentration people are highly responsive to suggestion. If you are trying to quit smoking, for example, a therapist's suggestion may successfully convince you that in the future you will have a strong dislike for the taste of cigarettes. Attention is focussed on internal events. This occurs naturally in everyday life. There is a diminution or loss of interest in and conscious awareness of external realities. There is increased responsiveness to internally generated realities, often showing itself in idea-motor/idea-sensory responses. So hypnosis is not sleep. REM - rapid eye movement. All hypnosis is self-hypnosis, but a hypnotist can guide a willing subject into it. (Stage 3) What are the Benefits of Hypnotherapy? Hypnosis is used for many complaints and to relieve conditions with an emotional or psychological content. Studies suggest that hypnosis may improve immune function, increase relaxation, decrease stress, and ease feelings of anxiety. Hypnosis can dramatically help with improving performance, health, confidence, relationships, sports, concentration, recall and creativity; chronic or acute pain control; overcoming habits, addictions, fears and phobias; self-discovery, stress reduction, healthier self-expression, and therapy for past traumas. Compared with traditional therapeutic modalities, the results of a relatively brief Series of Hypnotherapy sessions are often faster and very effective.
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