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FAQ
What is hypnosis ?
There are many theories surrounding the
nature of hypnosis, and these theories may be combined to create a working
definition of the term. Hypnosis is a state of deep relaxation. In this
state of relaxation, a person is more suggestible on a subconscious level.
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How does hypnosis work ?
A hypnotist begins by giving a person
suggestions pertaining to relaxation. Relaxation may be attained through
breathing exercise and/or imagery techniques, where a person visualizes
him/herself relaxing. Once deep relaxation has been reached, the hypnotist
may then give suggestions that deal with a behavior or thought process. In
a normal waking state, the conscious mind may prevent suggestions from
taking effect. ("Wait! I know I can't stop smoking, it's impossible"). Your
subconscious does not judge suggestions, and under hypnosis, the
suggestions bypass the conscious mind and enter into the subconscious
mind, where they may be accepted, and change a person's behavior.
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What are misconceptions
about hypnosis ?
Hypnosis is sleep - Hypnosis
is NOT sleep. A person in a state of hypnosis is not sleeping, but
instead is very relaxed. It is possible that the person becomes so
relaxed that he/she may drift off to sleep. If this does happen, the
person may simply wake up on his/her own.
Hypnosis is loss of control -
Hypnosis is NOT loss of control. A person will not do or say anything
under hypnosis that he/she does not want to say or do. The hypnotized
person has the ability to accept or reject any suggestion.
The hypnotist has power over a
person - All hypnosis is self-hypnosis. The individual decides to
accept or reject suggestions. A person may give him/herself
suggestions, without a hypnotist present, and achieve a state of
hypnosis. The power, therefore, lies in the individual.
Weak-minded people are the best
subjects - Hypnosis requires intense concentration to be
effective. The best subjects are those who have the ability to focus
and concentrate intensely.
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What is stage hypnosis ?
Stage hypnosis is hypnosis used for
entertainment purposes. A stage hypnotist employs some of the same
relaxation techniques as a hypnotherapist (hypnotherapy is hypnosis
used for therapeutic purposes such as smoking cessation, weight loss,
pain control, etc.), but the suggestions given to subjects on stage
are for demonstration and entertainment purposes.
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Are you a certified
hynotherapist ?
Yes, I am a certified hypnotherapist
(C.Ht)
and hold an undergraduate degree in psychology and a master's degree in
developmental and educational psychology.
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