HYPNOSIS
Hypnosis, also known as hypnotherapy, is a method of inducing a trance or a dream-like state of deep relaxation in order to treat
disorders of a mainly psychological or emotional origin. It has been practised in various forms for thousands of years by many
cultures including Druid, Celtic and Egyptian. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, hypnosis (or ‘mesmerism’) was seen more as a
sideshow curiosity than a valid medical treatment.
Today, hypnosis is recognised by the scientific community as an effective healing tool, although how it works is still something of a mystery. It is not a treatment in its own right, but is used as a part of medical, psychological and dental treatments.
Disorders Helped by Hypnosis
Hypnosis can help you change attitudes, perceptions and behaviours. It can be effective in treating a range of
medical and psychological issues, including:
Anxiety
Asthma
Chronic pain
Fears and phobias
Smoking
High blood pressure
Insomnia
Panic attacks
Stress
Migraine
Obesity
Thumb sucking
Sleep problems
Sexual problems
Stuttering
The Hypnotic State
The brain has different levels of consciousness, or awareness, ranging from fully alert to drowsy to fully asleep, with variations in between. Hypnotic states occur naturally and spontaneously.
Everyday examples include:
- Daydreaming
- Being absorbed in a pleasant task and losing track of time
- Doing a mundane task (such as washing the dishes) while thinking about something else, to the degree that
you can’t actually remember performing the task
- Getting lulled into a dreamy state by boredom, for example, when listening to a dull speech
Clinical hypnosis deliberately induces this kind of relaxed state of awareness. Once the mind is in a relaxed state, any therapeutic suggestions can have great effect on attitudes, perceptions and behaviours. The way that this occurs isn’t fully understood. Some researchers believe that hypnosis promotes particular brain wave activity that allows the mind to take in and adopt new ideas, while others suggest that hypnosis accesses the ‘unconscious mind’, which is more open to new ideas than the rational ‘conscious mind’.
Hypnosis - You Are in Control
Suggestions may be taken to heart, but only if those suggestions are acceptable to the hypnotised person. Contrary to popular belief, you can’t be hypnotised into doing things against your will. You can’t be forced into a hypnotic state either. Instead, you allow yourself to be hypnotised. It is a voluntary altering of your own consciousness, and you are always in control. In other words, you are hypnotising yourself.
Risks of Hypnosis
Hypnosis is considered to be a safe treatment when performed by a qualified and experienced practitioner.
In rare cases, however, a patient may have unwanted side effects such as:
Dizziness
Headache
Feelings of anxiety
Stomach upset
Results of Hypnosis
While it appears that almost anyone can be hypnotised, hypnosis does not always bring about good results. It is unclear why hypnosis
does not work for everyone. Some researchers believe that a person is born with character traits that allow hypnosis to work, while
other researchers believe that the ability to be hypnotised is a learned skill.
Suggestibility doesn’t mean you have a weak character, as popularly believed. A strong-minded person may be a good
candidate for hypnosis because they will strive to get results from treatment.
People who get the best results from hypnosis appear to have a few things in common, including:
A good imagination
The ability to get lost in a movie or book
The ability to concentrate and keep mental focus
Methods of Hypnosis
Typically, relaxing the mind involves the use of imagery. For instance, you might be asked to imagine a peaceful scene.
Being in a hypnotic state feels similar to the dreamy state of mind that exists just before falling asleep, except you are
alert and aware of your surroundings.
There are many ways to deliberately induce this altered state of consciousness, including:
A qualified hypnosis practitioner
Imaginative techniques
Relaxation techniques.
disorders of a mainly psychological or emotional origin. It has been practised in various forms for thousands of years by many
cultures including Druid, Celtic and Egyptian. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, hypnosis (or ‘mesmerism’) was seen more as a
sideshow curiosity than a valid medical treatment.
Today, hypnosis is recognised by the scientific community as an effective healing tool, although how it works is still something of a mystery. It is not a treatment in its own right, but is used as a part of medical, psychological and dental treatments.
Disorders Helped by Hypnosis
Hypnosis can help you change attitudes, perceptions and behaviours. It can be effective in treating a range of
medical and psychological issues, including:
Anxiety
Asthma
Chronic pain
Fears and phobias
Smoking
High blood pressure
Insomnia
Panic attacks
Stress
Migraine
Obesity
Thumb sucking
Sleep problems
Sexual problems
Stuttering
The Hypnotic State
The brain has different levels of consciousness, or awareness, ranging from fully alert to drowsy to fully asleep, with variations in between. Hypnotic states occur naturally and spontaneously.
Everyday examples include:
- Daydreaming
- Being absorbed in a pleasant task and losing track of time
- Doing a mundane task (such as washing the dishes) while thinking about something else, to the degree that
you can’t actually remember performing the task
- Getting lulled into a dreamy state by boredom, for example, when listening to a dull speech
Clinical hypnosis deliberately induces this kind of relaxed state of awareness. Once the mind is in a relaxed state, any therapeutic suggestions can have great effect on attitudes, perceptions and behaviours. The way that this occurs isn’t fully understood. Some researchers believe that hypnosis promotes particular brain wave activity that allows the mind to take in and adopt new ideas, while others suggest that hypnosis accesses the ‘unconscious mind’, which is more open to new ideas than the rational ‘conscious mind’.
Hypnosis - You Are in Control
Suggestions may be taken to heart, but only if those suggestions are acceptable to the hypnotised person. Contrary to popular belief, you can’t be hypnotised into doing things against your will. You can’t be forced into a hypnotic state either. Instead, you allow yourself to be hypnotised. It is a voluntary altering of your own consciousness, and you are always in control. In other words, you are hypnotising yourself.
Risks of Hypnosis
Hypnosis is considered to be a safe treatment when performed by a qualified and experienced practitioner.
In rare cases, however, a patient may have unwanted side effects such as:
Dizziness
Headache
Feelings of anxiety
Stomach upset
Results of Hypnosis
While it appears that almost anyone can be hypnotised, hypnosis does not always bring about good results. It is unclear why hypnosis
does not work for everyone. Some researchers believe that a person is born with character traits that allow hypnosis to work, while
other researchers believe that the ability to be hypnotised is a learned skill.
Suggestibility doesn’t mean you have a weak character, as popularly believed. A strong-minded person may be a good
candidate for hypnosis because they will strive to get results from treatment.
People who get the best results from hypnosis appear to have a few things in common, including:
A good imagination
The ability to get lost in a movie or book
The ability to concentrate and keep mental focus
Methods of Hypnosis
Typically, relaxing the mind involves the use of imagery. For instance, you might be asked to imagine a peaceful scene.
Being in a hypnotic state feels similar to the dreamy state of mind that exists just before falling asleep, except you are
alert and aware of your surroundings.
There are many ways to deliberately induce this altered state of consciousness, including:
A qualified hypnosis practitioner
Imaginative techniques
Relaxation techniques.
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Please contact Emmajean on 0448 410 972 to book a session
$ POA
Please contact Emmajean on 0448 410 972 to book a session