Hypnosis and NLP

FAQ

What is hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a state of concentrated focus. We enter this state when watching a movie or driving a car. The average person enters a hypnotic state 3-4 times per hour (we call this day dreaming or zoning out). It is a naturally occurring, altered state of consciousness in which the subconscious mind becomes more open and available to work directly with.

How effective is hypnosis?

It is estimated that approximately 85% of people of all age groups will readily respond to clinical Hypnotherapy.

What happens during a session?

  When working with a Hypnotherapist, an intake session is completed to gather information about what the client wishes to work on. An induction is given to guide the client into a hypnotic state, where suggestions can be given, along with other forms of treatment such as age regression, forgiveness therapy, parts therapy as well as other tools which enable the client to work directly with the subconscious. The hypnotherapist acts only as a guide, shining the light, enabling the client to uncover their own answers.

  When someone is in a hypnotic state, they are aware of their surroundings and do not become "unconscious". In fact, many clients report becoming even more aware, with their senses seemingly heightened while in hypnosis.  The state of hypnosis has many benefits, aside from the habits and behaviors it can help change. After a hypnosis session, clients report feeling envigorated, re-energized and refreshed! Some people even report feeling lighter, taller and more "in" there body.

What associations recognize hypnosis as a form of treatment?

Hypnosis was recognized as a complimentary healing modality by the British Medical Association in 1955, the American Medical Association in 1958, and the American Psychiatric Association in 1961. It works along side all other forms of treatment and can support any other form of therapy a person is completing. Most people find that hypnosis helps to strengthen other forms of treatment such as psychology, psychotherapy and medical procedures. Hypnosis is used in hospitals throughout the world. Hospitals have called on people trained in hypnosis to help when anesthetic cannot be used during surgery due to patient allergies or in surgery procedures in which only light anesthetic can be used. In fact, hypnosis has been used successfully in hernia operations and even open heart surgery.

Articles on hypnosis for surgery

www.medscape.com/viewarticle/408819_3

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What types of issues can be addressed using hypnosis?

 Hypnosis can be used as a complementary treatment in the following areas:

  • Weight loss
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Pain control and management
  • Overcoming addictions
  • Overcoming fears and phobias
  • Insomnia and sleeping disorders
  • IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)
  • Stress and Anxiety
  • Performance enhancement (Sports)
  • Dealing with the symptoms of Panic Attacks/Anxiety
  • Dealing with the symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Behavior
  • Surgery preparation/Healing
  • Habitual Sadness, Anger, Guilt and Shame
  • Motivation
  • Study Habits
  • Improving Self esteem, Self worth and confidence

If you have questions about an issue that is not on the list, please contact Donald directly to see if hypnosis can help.