Hypnosis

Time to tap into your deeper self

*Motivation   *Health   *Confidence

*Smoking   *Weight Management


How can you and I use hypnosis to make your life better and help you achieve your goals?

  • Smoking Cessasion

Hypnosis is a clinically proven approach to dropping unwanted habits and behaviors. Are you ready to quit unhealthy habits and breathe the fresh air?

  • Health/Weight Management

Hypnosis can add that missing piece to your workout routine or diet/meal plan management. You have all the knowledge and desire at your fingertips. What is the missing element to help tip the scales in your favor?

  • Motivation/Confidence

Public speaking, test anxiety, overcoming phobias and life-limiting obstacles, or trying something new. The SAT, Finals, GMAT, asking for a raise, presenting at a conference, dating, or simply being more assertive. These are some common stressful events in life. Manage the “emotional thinking” that normally accompanies these events to fortify your calm, rational mind and find new clarity and agency.

What hypnosis is:

Hypnosis is a state of focused attention, heightened suggestibility, relaxation, and increased imagination. It is a psychological state with physiological attributes superficially resembling sleep - but marked by a functioning level of awareness often said to be “deeper” than the conscious mind. During hypnosis, a subject/client is said to have heightened concentration and focus, and be more open to suggestion.

The practice of hypnotism for therapeutic purposes is known as hypnotherapy. It's used to treat a variety of conditions and issues, such as pain management, weight loss, smoking cessation, anxiety, phobias, stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and to improve performance in various areas.

The process of hypnosis usually includes the following steps:

  1. Induction: The hypnotist leads the individual into a state of relaxation and concentration, often using a calm, soothing voice and repetitive phrases. The purpose of induction is to induce the trance state, which is a natural state of focused attention.

  2. Deepening: The hypnotist may use various techniques to deepen the trance state, such as counting, visualization, or further relaxation techniques.

  3. Suggestion: In this stage, the hypnotist introduces suggestions to the individual. These suggestions are typically designed to help the person address specific issues or reach certain goals they have discussed beforehand.

  4. Awakening: The individual is gradually brought out of the trance state to normal consciousness.

  5. Posthypnotic suggestions: These are instructions given to the individual during hypnosis that they can carry out after the session, which can continue to influence their behavior and thoughts.

The effectiveness of hypnosis can vary significantly from person to person. Some individuals are more susceptible to hypnosis and can enter the hypnotic state more easily than others. There is ongoing research into how and why hypnosis works, but science is conclusive that there are changes in fundamental neurological and physiological mechanisms.

Despite its recognized benefits, hypnosis is not a cure-all. It should be performed by a trained, qualified and professional hypnotherapist.

What hypnosis is not:

  • Mind Control or Brainwashing: Hypnosis cannot make people do things against their will. The person under hypnosis is not under the control of the hypnotist and cannot be made to do anything they would not ordinarily morally or ethically consider.

  • A State of Unconsciousness: People under hypnosis are not unconscious. They are often very aware of their surroundings and can usually recall what happened during the session.

  • Sleep: Hypnosis is not a state of sleep. Subjects might appear sleepy because of the relaxed state, but they are actually in a state of focused attention.

  • A Magic Cure: Hypnosis is not a panacea for all psychological or medical problems. While it can be a powerful therapeutic tool, it's not a magical cure and often requires multiple sessions and additional therapeutic techniques.

  • A Lie Detector: People under hypnosis are not inherently compelled to tell the truth. Hypnosis does not guarantee accuracy in memory recall, and suggestions can even implant false memories.

  • Supernatural or Paranormal: There's nothing supernatural about hypnosis. It is a natural state of selective, focused attention, and it can often be explained by well-understood psychological principles.

  • Surrender of Will or Strength: Being hypnotizable is not a sign of gullibility, weak will, or lower intelligence. In fact, it often requires a strong focus and concentration.

  • Only for the Gullible or Weak-minded: Hypnosis can work on almost anyone, but its effectiveness depends on the individual's ability to concentrate, follow instructions, and their openness to the process.

  • A Way to Retrieve Perfect Memories: Human memory is fallible, and hypnosis cannot change that. Memories recalled under hypnosis can be distorted or confabulated.

  • A Form of Unrestrained Confession: People under hypnosis will not automatically reveal their deepest secrets or private thoughts.

  • Dangerous or Harmful: Hypnosis conducted by a trained therapist is generally considered safe. However, it can be inappropriate or potentially harmful if used by unqualified individuals or on vulnerable populations without proper consideration of their mental health.

  • A One-Time Quick Fix: Many hypnotherapeutic interventions require multiple sessions and the active participation of the client in the process.

Use hypnosis not as a cure, but as a means of establishing a favorable climate in which to learn.

- Milton Erickson