WHAT IS HYPNOSIS?

 

Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness, a state of deep concentration and

relaxation. It is a natural state of being and every person has, quite

spontaneously, and unbeknownst to themselves, been in a hypnotic state.

 

For example, have you ever been so involved in a movie or book that you do not

hear the telephone ring, or driving and arriving at your destination, but not quite

remembering how you got there?

 

“Daydreaming” is another hypnotic state, a state that is all too familiar to

everyone, and so is that lovely in-between space when you just wake up or when

 you are about to fall asleep.

 

The brainwave patterns that are found in hypnosis are similar to those found

during meditation and prayer, and sometimes light sleep.

 

HOW DOES HYPNOTHERAPY WORK?

 

In hypnotherapy, the therapist helps the client to bypass the conscious mind

and to work and communicate directly with the subconscious mind.

 

This is important because we believe that the subconscious really controls behaviour and symptoms, and that the conscious mind can block the understanding or resolution of the issues.  It is as if you can change the “programming” at the subconscious level and really get to the root of the problem.

 

Another reason is that endorphins secreted by the brain act as a natural narcotic during the experience of physical, emotional or spiritual trauma.  The release of these endorphins result in a repression of the trauma from the conscious mind into the unconscious.  The person who has been traumatized therefore, in many cases, has no conscious recall of the trauma or its intensity.  They could therefore experience symptoms that vary from depression to physical illnesses, but may not be aware that the original trauma is at the root of the problem.

 

BENEFITS OF HYPNOSIS

 

• Hypnosis can help you find the FreeChild within.
• Hypnosis can help you access you personal genius, power and control.
• Often hypnotherapy can effectively shorten the duration of therapy because problem areas can be reached that normal “talking therapy” cannot easily access.
• Hypnosis is useful for treatment of physical illnesses, pain conditions, habit problems and in promoting effective living. It is particularly useful in childbirth and has been used extensively in dentistry and even surgery.
• Self-hypnosis can assist you with sleep, relaxation, planning, problem-solving and accessing your creativity.

 

CAUTIONS

 

Do not allow just anybody to hypnotise you. It is a powerful tool and hypnotherapy should be done by a registered therapist, preferably a psychologist.  Please ask your therapist what their training encompassed.

 

Hypnosis is not a magic wand that can “take away” your problems. It can however assist you in changing your behaviour to be more positive. You still need to take some responsibility for your action.