What is hypnosis?
You may be surprised to learn
there is no definitive answer. Yes,
some people can tell you there are
different wave patterns in various
stages of ASC, (altered states of
consciousness), but then one can
question what consciousness is.
There are many myths about
hypnosis which are still
perpetuated by people who know
little of the subject.
Hypnosis has never been sleep! In
fact, the brainwaves of the two
states are completely different -
you don't even need to have your
eyes closed to be hypnotised.
There are many different types of
altered states of consciousness,
where a person can be subjected
to all kinds of suggestions, and
most people are unaware of them.
A person undergoing hypnosis will
remain aware and will not do
anything or say anything the do not
wish to. There are no side effects
from hypnosis as it is a normal
bodily process that happens to
individuals many times throughout
the day.
You may be surprised to learn
there is no definitive answer. Yes,
some people can tell you there are
different wave patterns in various
stages of ASC, (altered states of
consciousness), but then one can
question what consciousness is.
There are many myths about
hypnosis which are still
perpetuated by people who know
little of the subject.
Hypnosis has never been sleep! In
fact, the brainwaves of the two
states are completely different -
you don't even need to have your
eyes closed to be hypnotised.
There are many different types of
altered states of consciousness,
where a person can be subjected
to all kinds of suggestions, and
most people are unaware of them.
A person undergoing hypnosis will
remain aware and will not do
anything or say anything the do not
wish to. There are no side effects
from hypnosis as it is a normal
bodily process that happens to
individuals many times throughout
the day.
Another criteria that needs to be in
place is rapport between both
client and hypnotherapist, if this
does not exist then a successful
outcome can be in jeopardy. The
client must have confidence in the
therapist and feel confident in his
or her competency. The client
must give consideration to
whether the therapist belongs to a
reputable hypnotherapy
organisation that lays down
standards required to maintain
membership. A clue to whether a
therapist belongs to a reputable
body will be that the therapist will
not advertised testimonials of past
clients or publish success rates -
these claims will be subjective as
what may be claimed as a
successful outcome may be
interpreted differently from
therapist to therapist.
Words are powerful tools, they
have the power to change moods
and invoke emotions in an instant.
Words can take a smiling person
and reduce them to tears or rage.
The mark of a good hypnotherapist
is by the way the skillfully use
words in order to help the client
overcome their problem.
place is rapport between both
client and hypnotherapist, if this
does not exist then a successful
outcome can be in jeopardy. The
client must have confidence in the
therapist and feel confident in his
or her competency. The client
must give consideration to
whether the therapist belongs to a
reputable hypnotherapy
organisation that lays down
standards required to maintain
membership. A clue to whether a
therapist belongs to a reputable
body will be that the therapist will
not advertised testimonials of past
clients or publish success rates -
these claims will be subjective as
what may be claimed as a
successful outcome may be
interpreted differently from
therapist to therapist.
Words are powerful tools, they
have the power to change moods
and invoke emotions in an instant.
Words can take a smiling person
and reduce them to tears or rage.
The mark of a good hypnotherapist
is by the way the skillfully use
words in order to help the client
overcome their problem.
Therapy, using hypnosis, is one of
the most effective forms of
treatments for most physical and
psychological ailments. There are,
however, several criteria that
needs to be met if a client is to
reach a successful outcome from
their condition.
The first, and most important,
criteria is the client must really
want to change whatever causes
them problems. This may seem a
simple statement but many clients
are comforted by having their
ailment, even though it may cause
pain or anguish. If they are not
getting some pay off from the
ailment they would drop it instantly
- it may be the client has got into
the habit of having the problem.
the most effective forms of
treatments for most physical and
psychological ailments. There are,
however, several criteria that
needs to be met if a client is to
reach a successful outcome from
their condition.
The first, and most important,
criteria is the client must really
want to change whatever causes
them problems. This may seem a
simple statement but many clients
are comforted by having their
ailment, even though it may cause
pain or anguish. If they are not
getting some pay off from the
ailment they would drop it instantly
- it may be the client has got into
the habit of having the problem.
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