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I’ve heard the term trance or trance state. Is this similar to hypnosis or is it
something different?
Hypnosis and trance state are interchangeable. Recently, the
term trance state has gained popularity among therapists because a segment of the
public views hypnosis with a degree of fear or trepidation due to its highly fictionalized
and sensationalized depiction in some films, books, and TV. Consequently, some therapists
choose to use the term trance or trance state to avoid conjuring up these negative
connotations in the client’s mind.
How do you hypnotize me?
I may ask you to focus your attention on your breath, give you some additional suggestions
for relaxation, and use some guided imagery to deepen your relaxation.
What is guided
imagery?
This is an additional process to relax your body and enable your mind to relax and
focus. I will ask you to imagine or recall a safe and comforting place such as a
forest or sandy beach setting. As you imagine or recall the details of this safe
and comforting place using all of your senses, you will further develop your ability
to relax and focus. Our daily lives require us to multi-task and think a multitude
of thoughts. Inviting your mind to relax, to imagine, and focus continues to lowers
your conscious, active, everyday state of mind. Since imagination is a function of
the unconscious / subconscious mind, your state of suggestibility increases.
Can I
be hypnotized?
Most people achieve a state of hypnosis with relative ease. Even those who are resistance to hypnosis with practice can learn to relax their body and conscious minds’ monitoring defences. We all experience a form of hypnosis several times a day because hypnosis is very similar to 'zoning out.’ Have you ever been so engrossed by the plot of a good movie that you forgot your daily life until the movie was over? If so, you have experienced a form of trance or hypnosis. If while driving your car, have you suddenly found yourself arriving home without being consciously aware of the time, distance or route you took? If so, you have experienced a form of trance or hypnosis. Have you ever lost track of time while sitting in front of your computer? If so, you have experienced a form of trance or hypnosis.
Is it true that smart or strong-minded people cannot be hypnotized?
The opposite is true. With higher intellect comes an increased ability to focus on
the predetermined goals and suggestions. Moreover, once a strong-minded person commits
to creating change in her/his life they usually succeed. Being smart and strong-minded
is an asset in hypnosis.
Will I be asleep?
No. You may feel sleepy and your body may feel heavy, but your mind will remain awake
and aware as you experience deep relaxation.
What happens if I get ‘stuck’ in a hypnotic
state?
You cannot anymore than you can get stuck in the plot of a movie, or trapped in front
of you computer forever. Even without the assistance of a hypnotherapist, your own
mind will return you to a conscious state of mind. A hypnotherapist ensures that
you come back fully alert and ready to move on to your next activity. It is possible
for some prone to exaggerated emotionalism to ‘imagine’ they still hypnotized, but
in truth, they are not.
Will I loose control?
Absolutely not! A hypnotherapist cannot make you violate your own moral, ethical
beliefs and self-interests nor can they force you to do anything that you do not
want to do. This makes for a good story line, but it only happens in novels and the
world of entertainment. In truth, you actually have more control in a hypnotic state
than in your ordinary state of mind because the mind chatter of the conscious mind
is greatly diminished. You have more control because are more aware of your inner
feelings, your truths, and innate wisdom. This is the realm of your subconscious
mind. Once you are in a hypnotic state, if a suggestion that was predetermined by
both of us no longer seems appropriate, you are able to say so. Together, we will
formulate a new suggestion, which is now most appropriate for you. In addition, you
will receive the utmost respect from me at all times.
Is hypnosis appropriate for
everyone in every situation?
No. Prior to the hypnosis session, I conduct what is called a client intake. During
this pre-talk, we determine your goals and the reasons you want to modify or eliminate
a particular behavior. A very nice young man came to see me for smoking cessation.
During his intake, he told me that he actually likes smoking cigarettes and does
not want to quit. His wife made him schedule an appointment because she wants him
to stop smoking. As I mentioned earlier, a hypnotherapist cannot make you do anything
you do not want to do. Once we established that he did not want to quit smoking,
there was no need to proceed further. Until he is ready to quit smoking of his own
volition, hypnosis will be ineffective. Hypnosis is also inappropriate for anyone
with severe and untreated psychological disorders. However, hypnosis can be a powerful
adjunct when the individual is under the care of a licensed medical or mental health
practitioner.
Will I remember what happens while under hypnosis?
Yes, you will remember everything because you are not asleep. When the mind chatter
of conscious mind is quieted through relaxation techniques and guided imagery, your
conscious mind is able to focus and concentrate on your predetermined goals more
effectively. Since you are less distracted by random thoughts from your conscious
mind your recall and memory is actually improved.
I have a meditation practice. Is
hypnosis like meditation?
Hypnosis is similar to meditation in that both relax the body and create a peaceful state of mind. Both reach an altered state or trance state of consciousness. A meditation practice means you already know how to relax your body and quiet your conscious mind. This is very helpful when approaching hypnosis, but hypnosis utilizes this peaceful and creative state of mind to generate profound changes in your life. In many forms of meditation, the goal is to empty the mind of all thoughts. In hypnosis, we utilize your unconscious / subconscious mind to accomplish a specific goal. Once the right state of relaxation and receptivity are developed, I will use the predetermined suggestions, constructed and formulated by you, to aide and support you in achieving your desired goals.
As a spiritual regression therapist I am dedicated to assist you in revealing the secrets of the past, thereby bringing understanding, healing and transformation.