Therapeutic Hypnosis
What is Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is the therapeutic application of hypnosis. It is a powerful, influential communication, which utilizes both conscious and subconscious resources for healing and growth. Hypnotherapy uses various means to activate and strengthen the person, through harnessing the mind's full capacities - mainly in the trance-state. Trance is a natural state,in which change-work is much more effective and elegant. We experience Trance-states every day in various forms of self-absorption or altered perception. Trance is a hyper-attentive state, which usually involves relaxation and self-absorption. In Trance, the ability to communicate with inner processes is enhanced and intensified. The Hypnotherapist is guiding the client into trance; thereafter, the client and therapist work together to induce the desirable changes and to internalize them. Unlike Stage hypnosis, Hypnotherapy is first and foremost therapeutic, aiming at the improvement of the client's well being.
Will I lose Control?
Do we give up control of our minds during a movie? Of course not. Hypnotherapy is about having more choices in life - you can choose to accept the suggestions, but you can always choose not to. In-fact, during trance you will experience more control over your body-mind and spirit than in your everyday life. Throughout the history of hypnosis, many people (mainly stage hypnotists) contributed to the myth of mind-control. However, it takes a lot of control to let go. Your body and mind are the strongest bodyguards and will help you to stay in as much control you need. Should you feel uncomfortable with the therapist, either try to discuss it with him or her, or find another therapist, with whom you are comfortable.
Will I forget anything said?
Total amnesia is not likely to occur. Nevertheless, since trance is a different state of consciousness, the access to that information outside trance is sometimes difficult. However, special suggestions can be given to remember the session.
Will I fall asleep?
Hypnosis is not sleep. Natural sleep is measurably different than hypnotic trance. However, trance usually involves deep relaxation, in which conscious movements are not likely to occur and breathing patterns change. The hypnotized clients might look as they are asleep, but they only deeply relaxed.