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Hypnosis as an Alternative Approach

 

Hypnosis, though certainly it was named something else, began with ancient civilizations. Many group rituals, such as chanting and meditation to a steady drum beat were parts of ceremonies. The use of these activities for healing of the mind and body is as old as human recorded history.  Today hypnosis and hypnotherapy have gained wide acceptance as an alternative approach to medicine, psychotherapy and personal development.

 

The term Hypnosis comes from the ancient Greek god of sleep 'Hypnos'.  However hypnosis is not sleep because the subject remains awake and aware in what is referred to as an altered state of consciousness.   It is not uncommon that the client will be fully alert, he or she can even talk with the Hypnotherapist while experiencing hypnosis.

 

Hypnosis is an state of inward attention and focused concentration. It is often referred to as trance or as an altered state of consciousness. When the mind is concentrated and focused, people are better able to tap into and utilize their inner resources, to make personal changes, and learn how to better govern their own lives . Because hypnosis and self-hypnosis allow people to use more of their potential, they gain more self-control (it is a myth that people loose control during hypnosis).

 

As a matter of fact, everyone has experienced hypnosis or trance from time to time, although it may not be referred to by that name. If you’ve ever been absorbed in thought, reading a book or watching TV, and failed to hear someone talking to you—-you were in a trance-like state. Perhaps you have been watching a movie at the theater, and lost track of the fact that there are dozens of people nearby—another hypnotic-like state of mind. These very focused states of attention are, in fact, everyday experiences of what is called hypnosis. Clinical hypnosis is different only to the extent that you will be experiencing it with the guidance of a Hypnotherapist to achieve a positive outcome, rather than experiencing it spontaneously.

 

Hypnotherapy is the utilization of normal and natural mental faculties to make changes and realize personal goals, such as the following:

 

Smoking cessation *  Habit control *  Weight management               

Stop nail biting *  Stress reduction * Pain management

Improving scholastic, athletic and career performance

Improve Interpersonal skills *  Enhanced personal relationships

Pain free child birthing   *  Public speaking and Social confidence

Overcome fears and worries  *  Fearless flying

              

Hypnotists help clients set and commit to appropriate goals, and carry them out in their lives.  They combine hypnosis with relaxation techniques, affirmations, guided imagery, reframing, and goal-setting techniques. Hypnosis is an extraordinarily beneficial tool that is used to facilitate personal change.  As an alternative approach based on the premise that hypnotic suggestion directed at both conscious and subconscious mental activity can effect desirable changes that last.

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