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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What is hypnosis?
A: Hypnosis is a comfortable, relaxed state in which the hypnotist can give instructions to the subject's subconscious mind. Hypnotherapy is the science of systematically inducing this altered state and using it to reprogram the subconscious mind to make useful changes such as eliminating bad habits or fears. Hypnosis can help you reach almost any cognitive, emotional, or behavioral goal. If you want to think, feel, or act differently, give us a call and we'll answer your questions and discuss your options.
Q: How does hypnosis work?
A: Normally, the conscious mind intercepts and rejects any suggestions that it does not consider to be logical. Most of the time, this is a very useful function, but there are some times when it would be even more useful to allow the unconscious to follow illogical suggestions, such as a suggestion that would allow it to comfortably substitute a glass of water for a cigarette or bowl of ice cream. While this suggestion is not acceptable to the logical conscious mind, the conscious mind can be bypassed and the suggestion placed directly into the unconscious with hypnosis.
Q: Can I be hypnotized?
A: Despite what was believed fifty to a hundred years ago, almost everyone can be hypnotized to the extent required to make lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and losing weight. A good rule of thumb is that if you can read a good book or watch a good movie, then you can be hypnotized.
Q: What is the actual hypnosis process like?
A: You lay down on a couch and the Practitioner gives you simple instructions, such as breathing exercises and guided imagery, which are designed to help you into hypnosis so that your unconscious can accept useful suggestions. You will understand everything that is said and happening around you.
Q: Can I be made to do things against my will or be in danger of any kind?
Absolutely NOT. You could never be made to do anything against your will or contrary to your value system. For young people, peer pressure is much more dangerous! You would not unknowingly reveal your deepest secrets either; it is even possible to lie in hypnosis, which is why legal testimony using hypnosis is not permissible evidence in a court of law. A person will only act upon suggestions that serve them in some way or reinforce an expected behavior, anything else their subconscious will just ignore. Most people develop these misperceptions from seeing or hearing about a Stage Hypnosis show, which, you must understand, is done for entertainment purposes only.
HOW HYPNOSIS CAN HELP
Hypnotherapy can help you change and improve just about any behavior, perception, or point of view. Eliminating a destructive habit, changing the way you respond to stress, and increasing your self-esteem or self-confidence are just a few things you can do with hypnosis—quickly, easily, and inexpensively.
Many different hypnotic techniques and methods combine to provide clients with the most effective approach for their specific goals. For those without clear objectives, an INTERNAL INVENTORY is an enjoyable and easy way to discover not only what you need but what you really want as well.
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