What is Hypnotherapy?

the use of hypnotic techniques intended to move a client toward health and wholeness

Myths

If you’ve ever seen a “hypnotist” who uses trance states as entertainment in a stage act, you’ve probably witnessed several of the myths about hypnosis in action.

 Myth: When you’re under hypnosis, you surrender your free will.

Reality: Hypnosis is a heightened state of concentration and focused attention.

Myth: Under hypnosis, you lose consciousness and have amnesia.

Reality: Most people remember everything that occurs under hypnosis.

 Myth: You can be put under hypnosis without your consent.

Reality: Successful hypnosis depends on your willingness to experience it.

Myth: When you’re under hypnosis, the hypnotherapist controls you.

Reality: You do hypnosis voluntarily for yourself. A hypnotherapist only serves as a knowledgeable guide or facilitator.

Hypnotherapy has the potential to help relieve the symptoms of a wide variety of illnesses and conditions. It can be used independently or inconjunction with other treatments.

- Hypnosis allows you to manage discomfort during childbirth and reduce labor time
- Hypnosis sssist with dental and surgical procedures
- Hypnosis can help irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Hypnosis can assist with nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy
- Hypnosis can reduce the intensity or frequency of migraine headaches
- Hypnosis may ease the symptoms of asthma
- Hypnosis can hasten the healing of some skin diseases
- Hypnosis may improve psoriasis and atopic dermatitis
- Hypnosis can change negative behaviours, such as smoking, bedwetting and overeating
- Hypnosis can reduce fear, stress and anxiety
- Hypnosis can eliminate or decrease the intensity of phobias
…………………………….and more

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