What is Clinical Hypnosis?
Hypnotherapists use exercises that bring about deep relaxation and an altered state
of consciousness, also known as a trance. A person in a deeply focused state is
unusually responsive to an idea or image, but this does not mean that a hypnotist
can control the person's mind and free will. On the contrary, hypnosis can actually
teach people how to master their own states of awareness. By doing so they can
affect their own bodily functions and psychological responses.
Hypnotherapists use exercises that bring about deep relaxation and an altered state
of consciousness, also known as a trance. A person in a deeply focused state is
unusually responsive to an idea or image, but this does not mean that a hypnotist
can control the person's mind and free will. On the contrary, hypnosis can actually
teach people how to master their own states of awareness. By doing so they can
affect their own bodily functions and psychological responses.
Guidelines for Choosing a Reputable Hypnotherapist
How long have they been in practice?
How long have they been at their current location?
Where were they trained?
How many hours of training did the complete?
What level of training did they complete?
Do they have any other education?
What method of hypnosis do they use?
Are they a member of any association?
Do they have a business phone number or web site?
Do they work in an office or out of their residence?
What is their success rate?
Do they belong to any local community associations?
Do they specialize in a certain area?
What is the cost of hypnotherapy?
What is a typical session like?
Will you be hypnotized in that first session?
Ask about their confidentiality? Ethics?
Do you need to be a certain age to see the hypnotherapist?
Does the therapist seem friendly, patient and willing to answer your question?
Look for initials such as:
CHT: Certified Hypnotherapist
CCHT: Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
Ct.H.A.: Certified Hypno-Anesthesiologist
How long have they been in practice?
How long have they been at their current location?
Where were they trained?
How many hours of training did the complete?
What level of training did they complete?
Do they have any other education?
What method of hypnosis do they use?
Are they a member of any association?
Do they have a business phone number or web site?
Do they work in an office or out of their residence?
What is their success rate?
Do they belong to any local community associations?
Do they specialize in a certain area?
What is the cost of hypnotherapy?
What is a typical session like?
Will you be hypnotized in that first session?
Ask about their confidentiality? Ethics?
Do you need to be a certain age to see the hypnotherapist?
Does the therapist seem friendly, patient and willing to answer your question?
Look for initials such as:
CHT: Certified Hypnotherapist
CCHT: Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
Ct.H.A.: Certified Hypno-Anesthesiologist
How Does Clinical Hypnosis Work?
When something happens to us, we remember it and learn a particular behavior in
response to what happened. Each time something similar happens, our physical
and emotional reactions attached to the memory are repeated. In some cases these
reactions are unhealthy. In some forms of hypnotherapy, a trained therapist guides
you to remember the event that led to the first reaction, separate the memory from
the learned behavior, and replace unhealthy behaviors with new, healthier ones.
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 may be highly responsive to suggestion.
If you are trying to quit smoking, for example, a therapist's suggestion may help
convince you that you will not like the taste of cigarettes in the future. Some
people respond better to hypnotic suggestion than others.
When something happens to us, we remember it and learn a particular behavior in
response to what happened. Each time something similar happens, our physical
and emotional reactions attached to the memory are repeated. In some cases these
reactions are unhealthy. In some forms of hypnotherapy, a trained therapist guides
you to remember the event that led to the first reaction, separate the memory from
the learned behavior, and replace unhealthy behaviors with new, healthier ones.
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 may be highly responsive to suggestion.
If you are trying to quit smoking, for example, a therapist's suggestion may help
convince you that you will not like the taste of cigarettes in the future. Some
people respond better to hypnotic suggestion than others.
What happens during a visit?
During your first visit, you will be asked about your history and what brought you
in -- what condition you would like to address. The hypnotherapist may explain to
you what hypnosis is and how it works. You will then be directed through
relaxation techniques, using a series of mental images and suggestions intended to
change behaviors and relieve symptoms. For example, people who have panic
attacks may be given the suggestion that, in the future, they will be able to relax
whenever they want. The hypnotherapist will also teach you the basics of
self-hypnosis and may give you an audiotape to use at home so you can reinforce
what you learn during the session.
During your first visit, you will be asked about your history and what brought you
in -- what condition you would like to address. The hypnotherapist may explain to
you what hypnosis is and how it works. You will then be directed through
relaxation techniques, using a series of mental images and suggestions intended to
change behaviors and relieve symptoms. For example, people who have panic
attacks may be given the suggestion that, in the future, they will be able to relax
whenever they want. The hypnotherapist will also teach you the basics of
self-hypnosis and may give you an audiotape to use at home so you can reinforce
what you learn during the session.
How many treatments will I need?
Each session will last about an hour; however, the first session may last a little
longer. Most people start to see results within 4 - 10 sessions. You and your
hypnotherapist will monitor and evaluate your progress over time.
Each session will last about an hour; however, the first session may last a little
longer. Most people start to see results within 4 - 10 sessions. You and your
hypnotherapist will monitor and evaluate your progress over time.
| Terry McVannel Erwin, Ph.D. Dr. Erwin is a General Practitioner With a Special Interest in Working with Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Qualified Supervisor, FL Certified in Clinical Hypnosis National Certified Counselor #78891 Licensed Mental Health Counselor #MH8591 |
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