Everyone goes into hypnosis during the course of a regular day, (i.e., while driving your car focusing on work, daydreaming, etc.). You can not be hypnotized against your will, it is a state that you allow for yourself. The more you experience it, the easier it is to achieve.
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Is hypnosis dangerous?
No, as a matter of fact it is very healing. Twenty minutes of hypnosis is equivalent to three hours of sleep. Similar to meditation, hypnosis creates a deep relaxation of the body and mind.
Can hypnosis make me reveal secrets or do something I would not ordinarily do?
Absolutely not. You will not accept suggestions that go against your beliefs or values.
Can I get stuck in hypnosis?
Because hypnosis is a natural state of mind, if left on your own, you will either fall asleep or naturally come out of it in just a few minutes.
What is the difference between hypnosis and hypnotherapy?
Hypnosis is a state of mind that a person experiences. Hypnotherapy is using that state for beneficial purposes.
How often will I need to see the hypnotherapist?
This depends on the type of problem and on the progress made. If you require two or three sessions I will normally see you once a week. However, some clients may need every other week or even once a month, depending on their circumstances.
Can I get stuck in hypnosis and never come out?
No! If you were hypnotized and the hypnotist left the room and never returned, your own mind would pull you safely out of the hypnosis in one of two ways. You would either realize the hypnotist was no longer talking to you, and you would open your eyes and be wide awake and feeling fine; or you would drift into a normal sleep for a few minutes and then wake up normally, feeling fine. .
Is Hypnosis with you like stage Hypnosis and will I end up dancing like a chicken?
Not unless you want to! Hypnosis is a healing or investigative process. The client's welfare is the sole focus of the procedure and the work is geared towards helping the client. Stage hypnosis is a show where people perform acts that are used to entertain an audience. Since the purpose is usually to hold the audience’s interest and to entertain them, the subjects are carefully selected and screened before the stage demonstration begins.
Will I remember anything after the session?
You will remember everything unless the hypnotist has valid reasons to delay the recall until he/she feels it is safe and beneficial to the client. (This would be particularly true of uncovered early memories of abuse or other traumas.) Usually, you will remember only what you are ready to remember. You may be asked to describe images or sensations or sounds as they come to you. You will be encouraged to avoid explaining or making any sense out of these impressions. You may report these impressions, but this is not the time to make any sense out of them
Can I bring a friend with me?
Yes, you can bring anyone with you if you need the reassurance and if that makes you comfortable. However, you need to understand that, should your therapist suggest that it is best for you to be alone, you must respect his/her recommendation and have him/her clarify that decision. Keep in mind that you are in control and feel free to have your request heard.
What are common examples of hypnotic suggestion?
If you were using hypnosis for exercising more, your hypnotist might tell you, “You’ll find it easier and easier to exercise on a more regular basis. You’ll find that exercise becomes more and more pleasurable as you embrace it. The more you exercise, the more you enjoy it. Soon you’ll find it easier and easier to schedule a little more time each week to exercise. Each time you exercise, you’ll feel better and better about yourself.”
What’s the difference between motivational hypnosis and hypnotherapy? Aren’t they the same thing?
There is a very definite and serious difference, and its important for hypnotists to differentiate between the two. Motivational hypnosis is hypnosis used for making small but significant changes in lifestyle. Good examples of this are using hypnosis to stop smoking, lose weight, become more confident, tap into one’s creativity, and so on. These changes can usually be made with one or a few sessions and do not require the hypnotist to know the subject on a very detailed level. Hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis for ongoing psychological treatment. For example, a clinical therapist treating a patient for substance abuse issues, depression, or emotional problems might want to use hypnosis as a tool to help derive a treatment for that patient.
What’s involved in a session with a hypnotherapist?
There are many ways to be hypnotized, but the traditional process has four steps:
Pretalk.
The pretalk is the conversation between the hypnotherapist and subject before any hypnosis actually takes place. During the pretalk, the hypnotherapist explains everything that is about to happen during the session and addresses any questions or concerns they subject might have. The hypnotherapist and subject (or you and I)also discuss in detail what you want to achieve. Only when we have agreed on the clear goals of the sessions and you feel comfortable about entering hypnosis, the session moves on. I consider this the most important part of the session.
Induction.
The induction is the process in which the hypnotherapist leads the subject into the hypnotic state. Usually hypnotic inductions involve the subject relaxing his body and the relaxing his mind. When the induction is finished, the subject has entered a pleasant, relaxed state of trance.
Suggestion-giving.
Suggestion-giving is the part of the session when the hypnotherapist delivers the hypnotic suggestions which the subject wants
Emergence.
When all suggestions are given, the hypnotist guides the subject out of hypnosis; this is called the emergence. Emergence is always the quickest part of the session.
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