What
is Clinical Hypnosis?
Simply speaking hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness.
Clinical Hypnosis or Hypnotherapy, therefore, is the use
of an altered state of consciousness, for therapeutic purposes.
This means that people are not treated with hypnosis but
are treated in hypnosis.
"A lovely
pleasant state of relaxation"
All hypnotic states are characterised by a tremendously
pleasant state of relaxation, which individuals allow themselves
to enter so that desired, beneficial suggestions may be
given directly to the part of the mind known as the subconscious.
Under hypnosis, the conscious, rational part of the brain
is temporarily bypassed, making the subconscious part, which
influences mental and physical functions, receptive to therapy.
During the trance state there is heightened concentration
for the specific purpose of maximising potential, changing
limiting beliefs and behaviors and gaining insight and wisdom.
Although hypnosis may be light, medium or deep, a medium
trance is usually used during which metabolism, breathing
and heartbeat slow and the brain produces alpha waves. Normal
states of consciousness i.e. sleeping, dreaming, being awake,
can be detected in the wave patterns produced by the brain.
The state of hypnosis differs from all three. The brain
waves associated with quiet, receptive states are called
alpha waves. In alpha states, the body gradually relaxes.
Hypnosis, meditation, day dreaming, being absorbed in a
book or music or television, driving and arriving at your
destination without recalling all the usual landmarks etc.
are good examples of alpha states.
The trance state is therefore a natural phenomenon. Clinical
Hypnosis practiced by a trustworthy and professionally qualified
therapist is completely safe.
How does Clinical
Hypnosis work?
The subconscious mind is the source of many of our problems
and self images. Our beliefs, habits and behaviors are stored
as information. The subconscious is a tremendous reservoir
of our unrecognised strengths and knowledge.
Hypnosis is a natural and effective technique for accessing
the subconscious mind - the key to unleashing our potential,
changing our unwanted habits and behaviors and finding solutions
to our problems and concerns.
Some uses such as exam nerves, nail biting, smoking and
minor anxieties require minimal change on the part of the
individual, more complex behaviour patterns such as overeating
or treatment of panic disorders require a more complex therapeutic
intervention and would respond better to a short course
of analysis.
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