Commonly Asked Questions About Hypnotherapy
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1. What is a hypnotherapy session like?
In a hypnotherapy session, we start with "talking" to get a clear understanding of your situation and the issue you want to work on. The talking part allows you to also vent out the things that have been bothering you. Then we go into the hypnotherapy part. Prema will guide you to do a few mental exercises to help you to relax and naturally go into the powerfully healing hypnotic state. Once you're in the hypnotic state, Prema will guide you to work through your desired issue. The hypnotherapy work can be deeply healing and transformative. You are aware and in complete control the entire time. Nothing can be done against your will. Then Prema wakes you out of the hypnotic state and transitions into the integration stage where you can share comments and questions about your experience. Clients feel lighter and better after the session. 2. What is Hypnosis? Hypnosis is a natural state of awareness where all your senses are heightened and your physical body is very relaxed, a state where your subconscious mind is suggestible to new ideas and beliefs. "Hypnosis is not mind control. It's a naturally occurring state of concentration; It's actually a means of enhancing your control over both your mind and your body." Dr. David Spiegel, Assoc. Chair of Psychiatry, Sanford University School of Medicine, Jane Pauley Show 3. Why do people use hypnotherapy? People all over the world have turned to hypnotherapy because it works effectively and quickly. Famous people like Katy Perry, Matt Damon, Princess Catherine, Michael Jordan, Winston Churchill, and more have used hypnotherapy to help them with overcome their challenges. 4. What are some examples of client result? Many, many clients have received transformative results using hypnotherapy. Many clients overcame long standing anxiety after just a few sessions. A young girl healed from sexual trauma and became a happy, confident teenager. A mom overcame the fear of driving. A manager overcame fears and anxiety at work and turned her department into the best in the company. A doctor overcame childhood trauma and gained the confidence to pursue a better position. A nurse healed from her childhood trauma and transformed into a very confident person who can speak up for herself. An attorney healed from a past mistake and feels great about his future. And so many more. 5. Is hypnosis safe? Yes, hypnosis is safe. “Hypnosis is a mental state, not, per se, a treatment,” says Dr. David Spiegel, medical director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. “People think it is a means of taking away control, but it is actually a means of enhancing control—over perceptions such as pain, anxiety, habits, stress.” “I think it should be much more widely used,” says Dr. Andrew Weil, a physician and leading expert in integrative medicine. “It’s safe, it’s inexpensive and it can produce dramatic results.” -Time.com 6. How can hypnotherapy help someone? In hypnotherapy we use hypnosis to access the subconscious mind in order to give positive suggestions and/or beliefs, whereby an individual will be able to make the desired changes quicker and easier. "Hypnosis has gained credibility in the past five years because of research using the latest brain-imaging technology. Studies show hypnosis can help treat a multitude of disorders." Business Week 7. I am afraid that if I allow myself to be hypnotized, I will be forced to do things I don't want to do. Is this true? No, it's NOT true. A Hypnotherapist cannot make you do anything you don't want to. You have free will. A Hypnotherapist can only give you the guidance and suggestions to help you achieve what you want. If a given suggestion is not what you want, your mind will reject it. 8. Will I lose control when I am in hypnosis? NO, you do not lose control while in hypnosis. You are aware of everything that goes on and can get up and leave if you wish. You are in control the whole time. Clients gained more control over their lives after using hypnotherapy. 9. Are Hypnotherapists licensed? While there are certification requirements for hypnotherapist, there are no licensing requirements. It is important to note that Hypnotherapists are not licensed medical professionals or licensed psychological professionals. Hypnotherapists do not diagnose or treat medical or psychological conditions. For any conditions that are medical and/or psychological in nature, please see the appropriate licensed professional for help. Hypnotherapists can work in a complementary manner with licensed medical doctors and/or psychological professionals where appropriate. 10. What kind of conditions or issues can hypnotherapy help with? Hypnotherapy can help with a wide variety of conditions and issues. Hypnotherapy works with the mind and helps with emotional and behavioral issues. See this list of 146 Ways Hypnotherapy Can Help. Keep in mind that hypnotherapy is for vocational and avocational self-improvement (Business and Professions Code 2908) and as alternative or complementary treatment to healing arts services licensed by the state. Hypnotherapy has also been approved as a valid treatment by the American Medical Association in 1958, hypnotism has become increasingly accepted by the medical community. Its use for chronic pain was approved in 1996 by the National Institutes of Health. -The Capital, Annapolis, MD CLICK HERE for a list of 146 ways Hypnotherapy might help with. Have questions or want to get started? CLICK HERE OR CALL (562) 774-1889 to get a free 15 min, no-obligation consultation with Certified Hypnotherapist Mee Vaj to answer your questions and learn if hypnotherapy is right for you before booking your appointment. |
