What Is Hypnosis?
Stacy recognizes that every person is unique, therefore the care and attention given is specific to each individual client.
She uses practical, structured, and well-researched strategies to help her clients make significant, positive changes in their lives in a relatively short period of time. She provides an understanding of how the brain works, which really helps make sense of why sometimes, aspects of life can feel out of control. She prefers Solution Focused Hypnotherapy which focuses on what you want to achieve (the solution) rather than what has prompted you to seek help (the problem).
What Is Hypnosis
A Natural Focused State of Awareness
Hypnosis is a focused state of awareness that you enter many times during a day. It can feel like daydreaming but does not have to. Hypnosis leads to a heightened state of suggestibility, in which you are more open to suggestions.
Not only is hypnosis a natural state of mind, but it is also a highly effective therapeutic method with long-lasting results. Hypnotherapy allows to you to make changes at the subconscious level and adopt positive and useful behaviors.
Do you remember the times when you were driving and you were so focused on the next outing, meeting, or milestone? Have you noticed that very often you might have wondered whether you had missed the exit? You were in a hypnotic state. You were in a self induced state of hypnosis, also called self hypnosis.
Why do Medical and Psychological Associations Support Hypnosis?
The American Psychological Association agrees that hypnosis is a powerful and very effective therapeutic technique. This association highlights that it has become a very common part of treatments and urges people to look beyond the media portrayal. Movies have depicted hypnosis in a sensational way because it sells. Nowadays doctors and dentists in Europe are using hypnosis for analgesia in the operating theatres. More and more practitioners from healing professions are leveraging the power of hypnosis to help their clients make changes.
The advantages of hypnotherapy are even more remarkable when they are put in light of epidemics such as the opioid crisis. Hypnosis for pain relief can lead to reduction in pain ratings, the need for sedation, nausea and vomiting without the addictive effect of some painkillers. Hypnosis can even help when conventional medicine focuses on relieving symptoms without addressing the root of the issue. Hypnosis for stress management as well as changes to diet and lifestyle can help manage the syndrome. Several studies support the long-term effectiveness of hypnosis for IBS.
Hypnotherapy is safe, non-invasive and yields long-lasting results. In a few sessions, you can reach your goals.
Types Of Hypnosis
Hypnosis can have different names, which include but are not limited to the three following concepts.
Self hypnosis is a self induced form of hypnosis. You can ask your hypnotherapist to teach you how to use this technique on your own. If you have ever had a hypnosis session, you have already experienced hypnosis. Every hypnosis session is self hypnosis because the hypnotherapist guides you into that state.
Ericksonian hypnosis was created by Dr Milton Erickson. He used speech and non-verbal communication to help his patients create the hypnotic state and resolve challenges.
Clinical hypnosis (hypnotherapy) helps individuals overcome challenges. Whether it is to stop smoking, become slimmer, get rid of phobias or any other issue, hypnosis is an extremely powerful tool. Ericksonian hypnosis is a form of clinical hypnosis.
The many names associated with hypnosis highlights how ubiquitous and effective this technique has become. A skilled hypnotherapist can help you thrive on your wellbeing journey.
The Must-Haves of a Hypnosis Treatment
Your hypnotherapist should be board certified by an accredited learning institution. The American Hypnosis Association and the Hypnotherapist Union Local 472 is a great resource.
You can only benefit from hypnosis if you achieve good rapport with the hypnotherapist. It is a prerequisite for a beneficial session. A responsible hypnotherapist will spend time understanding your goals at the beginning of the session. There is no magic to hypnosis. It simply encompasses a variety of techniques that your practitioner has mastered.
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