Hypnosis
What is Hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a safe, naturally occurring state. It is a state of focused
attention. While in this state one is more connected to inner resources and
receptive to positive suggestions. People experience hypnosis daily:
driving long distances,
reading a good book,
watching a fascinating movie or
daydreaming
What are its health benefits?
Hypnotherapy allows one to:
mend bone fractures faster,
reduce the need for pain medication,
lessen anxiety about having surgery,
recover quicker from post-operative procedures and
change unwanted habits, feelings and beliefs
Does a hypnotized person surrender control of his or her mind to the
hypnotherapist?
The client is guided by the therapists
suggestions while remaining fully in control.
One may refuse any suggestion
One may emerge from trance at any time
One cannot divulge secrets
One cannot do or say anything against his or her morals
Can a hypnotized person be made to act against his or her will?
In the movies this can occur but in real life
hypnosis is achieved with the consent of the client and therapy involves having
the client fully consider the beliefs and behaviors that have brought him or her
to this point. Hypnotherapy helps us to recognize the "trance" that we
were already in and choose if we wish to continue it.
Does hypnosis have the recognition of the medical community?
In 1958 the American Medical Association
recommended that all medical schools include hypnosis in its course of study.
Many doctors and dentists use it to soothe patients concerns and lessen
post-operative discomfort. Psychologists, psychiatrists and other health
professionals use it to assist people to liberate themselves from phobias and
unwanted habits.
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