What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis can simply be defined as a state of heightened suggestibility in which you’re able to reprogram your mind and body for success. It’s an integrative process of rebuilding habits and behaviors, as well as emotions, beliefs, and feelings.

Have you ever found yourself completely immersed in an activity to the exclusion of everything else? That is a natural trance state. Common examples of this are while watching a movie and becoming transfixed in the plot. Or in working intently and finding that the last four hours have flown by without your conscious awareness. Perhaps you have been reading a book and been so transfixed that you did not hear someone come in and speak with you. Perhaps they surprised you or “woke” you from the state of mind and had to repeat their salutation to you.

Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state you’ve already experienced thousands of times. It is not manipulation, mind control, or magic. It simply is a tool that will allow you to tap into the power of your mind and take control of your life.

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From 7/18/20

What Can hypnosis help with?

Weight Loss

Motivation

Cravings & Addictions

Smoking & Bad Habits

Sleep

Fears & Insecurities

Relaxation

Procrastination

Stress & Anxiety

Emotional Eating

Body Image & Self-Image

Confidence & Self-Esteem

Focus & Performance

Self-Criticism & Self-Doubt

Chronic Pain

Eating Disorders

Frequently Asked Questions About Hypnosis

Hypnosis works by bypassing the critical conscious mind (usually through relaxation or linguistic techniques), and speaking directly to the unconscious in a language which it understands – pattern, association and metaphor.The unconscious mind is in charge of the outcomes that we generate in our lives, so if we are not communicating our goals effectively, we do not achieve them in the long run.

If you have any other questions that are not answered here, please do not hesitate in contacting me.

Hypnosis is a natural state of mind; people are often surprised that they hear every word and could get up and walk out of the room at any moment. Unless you enter a deeper state, you may not seem any different, just very relaxed. Most people are surprised at just how relaxing it is.
As long as the person is sitting comfortably and not in harms way, hypnosis is very practical and safe. It is a form of meditation where the client is simply given suggestions in order to enhance their life in any way that they want.
Hypnosis can treat a range of emotional problems that can hinder people form making the most out of life and being happy. Things like bad habits, addictions, pain, anxiety, nervousness, sleep problems, fear, phobias, weight issues, and more…
Hypnosis is not a form of “mind control”, and therefore, the client cannot be forced to do anything against their will. A client’s will will always be able to override any suggestions the hypnotist may make that may not be in the client’s best interest.
During a hypnotic session, a client experiences a deepended state of relaxation where they recieve the tools and suggestions they need to be able to enhance their life in any way. Everything a hypnotist delivers is within alignment with the client’s best interests and goals.

Benefits of Hypnosis

The hypnotic state allows a person to be more open to discussion and suggestion. It can improve the success of other treatments for many conditions.

  • Hypnosis can help people change their eating behaviors and drop the pounds
  • Hypnosis helps change unwanted patterns and behaviors by connecting with the subconscious mind
  • Hypnosis has been used to treat chronic types of pain and pain resulting from serious injury
  • Hypnosis gives your mind and body a chance to recuperate, repair and heal itself by experiencing the relaxation that it desperately needs
  • Hypnosis can help treat the psychological problem that is causing the sleep disturbance while at the same time it puts the body in a deeply relaxed state that helps the body and mind become rejuvenated

How Does Hypnosis Work?

During hypnosis, your body relaxes and your thoughts become more focused. Like other relaxation techniques, hypnosis lowers blood pressure and heart rate, and changes certain types of brain wave activity. In this relaxed state, you will feel at ease physically yet fully awake mentally, and you may be highly responsive to suggestion. Your conscious mind becomes less alert and your subconscious mind becomes more focused.

There are several stages of hypnosis:

  • Reframing the problem
  • Becoming relaxed, then absorbed (deeply engaged in the words or images presented by a hypnotherapist)
  • Dissociating (letting go of critical thoughts)
  • Responding (complying with a hypnotherapist’s suggestions)
  • Returning to usual awareness