FAQ's
What is Hypnosis?
Hypnosis is often defined as a trance state. It is a natural state that everyone experiences at least twice a day-just before waking and just before falling asleep. We can also enter environmental hypnosis when watching TV or a Movie, when driving, daydreaming, reading a good book, etc. Hypnosis, when used in a therapeutic setting is a process of allowing yourself to become more suggestible in order to change a thought or feeling in the subconscious mind therefore changing a behavior in the waking state.
People respond to hypnosis differently. Some describe their behavior as an altered state of consciousness. Others describe it as a state of focused attention, in which they feel very calm and relaxed. Most people would describe it as a very pleasant state.
What is NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming)?
NLP describes the way we take in information into the mind (Neuro), how we translate that information (Linguistic) and create patterns of behavior (Programming). Most importantly NLP is an open framed therapeutic tool that allows for complete flexibility to maximize change. Simply put, NLP allows me to understand how you do what you do in order for me to help you change. Fostering a physiology and psychology of excellence, NLP is a rapid and powerful tool for facilitating change.
What is Therapeutic Imagery?
Therapeutic Imagery uses the natural ability of the unconscious to communicate in symbols, metaphors and stories. Communicating with these images allows you to tap into the inherent healing and growth potential of the unconscious mind and heal the wounds of the past.
What if I can’t be hypnotized?
Hypnosis can be defined as a suggestible state. Suggestibility being how we learn. It is best to think of hypnosis as a powerful learning state that allows you to quickly change. We all go in an out of varying states of consciousness throughout the day and as we fall asleep and wake up. So if you can’t learn anything new or fall asleep then you can’t be hypnotized.
Am I unconscious during hypnosis?
Hypnosis is not unconscious sleep. Even though the words "deep sleep" will be used to induce the state, you will be conscious while in hypnosis. In fact you may experience a state of extreme focus and concentration. You will remember most if not all that occurs during hypnosis, although sometimes there is some amnesia when you are very deeply hypnotized.
Can I get stuck in a hypnotic state?
You cannot get stuck in a state of hypnosis. In fact, you are in control at all times and you could "awaken" yourself at any moment if you desire.
Isn’t hypnosis mind control?
A hypnotherapist cannot make you do anything you don't want to do. Unlike stage hypnosis, where the participants willingly allow themselves to act foolishly, hypnotherapy is done with the client's consent and control. If you do not wish to change, no amount of suggestions will force you to change. Hypnosis is just a tool that allows you to support your desired change in your life.
Can a hypnotist get me to reveal my secrets?
You will not divulge any secrets while in a hypnotic state. You will be very mentally aware and in control of your responses.
What if I can’t go into a deep trance?
Not all therapies require deep trances. In fact, many are much more effective in a light trance. A good example is weight loss where it is important that the subject remain aware of the suggestions being given.
Can’t you just reprogram me to be different?
Hypnosis can be a very powerful tool for change in a person's life. But it is not a magic pill that will cure all without the client's active participation in the process. The suggestions work to reinforce and support conscious goals the client has developed. Change will happen more quickly and often times sabotaging behaviors can be circumvented through the effective use of suggestion.
Don’t you need a license to do therapy?
Hypnotherapists work with vocational and avocational self-improvement and are not licensed by the state of California as healing arts practitioners. Some conditions may require medical or psychological referral.
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