What is Hypnotherapy?

What is Hypnotherapy?
It is not sleep, but a natural, normal, relaxed and focused state of attention characterized by:
• Feelings of well-being
• Increased muscle relaxation
• Decreased awareness of body sensations, such as pain
• Diminished ability to vocalize

Can everyone be Hypnotized?
To varying degrees almost everyone can be hypnotized. The exceptions are people with low IQs, people who are suffering from some psychological disorders such as schizophrenia and people who consciously do not want to be hypnotized.

Can I be made to do anything I don’t want to do?
Impossible! Study after study has shown that people in a trance state will not act against their moral code. While in a trance state you will always retain the freedom to accept or reject a particular suggestion.

How does Hypnotherapy work?
The subconscious part of your mind is like a mini-computer that stores your memory and behavioral patterns as well as automatic bodily functions (heart rate) and learned responses (fear of exams). The subconscious is resistant to change which is why we get stuck in old patterns. Using relaxation techniques a Hypnotherapist is able to guide you into a relaxed state which frees your subconscious to be more receptive to new information. While in this relaxed state the Hypnotherapist can reinforce new behaviors and goals by amplifying your concentration and focus and reducing your psychological and/or emotional barriers so you can achieve your goals with enhanced motivation and ease.

Does Hypnotherapy really work?
Yes, hypnotherapy really works. Hypnotherapy may not solve every problem, but it will be of value in almost every situation. Many scientifically designed studies have shown the effectiveness of hypnotherapy.

What effect does stress have on my health?
In our fast-paced contemporary lifestyle no one is immune to stress. But when stress becomes a persistent negative factor in your life, it can cause a collapse of your body’s defenses, which in turn causes a breakdown in your resistance to illness, disease, chronic conditions and mental disorders. The environment and your genetics are other contributing factors to how you handle stress. Stress can be intensified, however, by your attitudes and beliefs about yourself, your environment and your life; by how much control, or lack of control, you perceive you have over your life; and how you have been conditioned by your family, your social group and your culture to respond to stress. Physical afflictions resulting from stress include: headaches, chronic pain, arthritis, colitis, diarrhea, asthma, cardiac arrhythmia, sexual problems, peptic ulcers, circulatory problems, muscle tension and even cancer. The relaxation benefits from hypnotherapy can significantly reduce and may even reverse the ravages of stress on your bodies and on your emotional and psychological health.

Will it work for my particular problem?
Hypnotherapy has been shown to be effective in many areas. A few are listed below:
• Weight management
• Smoking and other addictions
• Phobias, fears and anxieties
• Pain management
• Imagery for coping with illness
• Insomnia and sleep disorders
• Stress and stress related conditions
• Self-esteem and self-confidence
• Anger management and attitude adjustment
• Motivation, ambition and goal setting
• Assertiveness and self expression
• Concentration, memory and problem solving

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My experience includes weight, stress and pain management; smoking cessation; anxiety, fear and phobia reduction; motivation; self-esteem; self-confidence; self-care; co-dependency and 12-step programs; insomnia; personal development and growth, and performance improvement.