About Hypnosis

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When considering Hypnosis= as an alternative treatment, it should be noted that Hypnosis is adjunctive to and compliments traditional treatments. The services offered at MindMatters Hypnosis Center are not intended to replace medical advice or treatm= ent from a licensed medical doctor or mental health practitioner.

It’s equally import to understand that: “All behavior is initiated a= t the sub-conscious level and all permanent change takes place at the sub-conscio= us level”.

There are many miss-conceptions out there in regard to Hypnosis and Clinical Hypnosis; its applications and benefits. Some conclusions by the general public are drawn from Movies and TV shows etc. The fact is; Clinical Hypnosis is being used = more and more in the medical mainstream across the country. Many Dr.’s, psychologist and psychotherapist are now incorporating Hypnosis into their practices. Here are some of t= he more common myths:

Ø Comm= on Myths and Fears

Hypnosis is a truth serum. (You could divulge secrets)

The ego is present during hypnosis and serves as a protection mechanism. You will not divulge any secrets u= nless you choose to. You can even lie and edit when in hypnosis if you choose to.=

Hypnosis makes you do something. (Against your will or morale code)

You will not do anything in hypnosis that is outside of your moral code. You do not surrender your will to the hypnotist. The ego is never dissociated. If anything is said or simply suggested that goes against your beliefs, your conscious mind will not accept it!

The strong minded are not easily hypnotized.

It is actually just the opposite. The more intelligent and creative a person is t= he easier it is for them to allow themselves to go into hypnosis. Anyone who c= an engage in their own imagination and wants to be hypnotized can be.

You could lose consciousness or get “stuck” in hypnosis.=

Simply not true! At no time will you ever be unconscious or get stuck in hypnosis. Some people become so relaxed that they may dose off for a moment, but, you= can choose to bring yourself out of hypnosis at any time.

Hypnosis is brainwashing.

This is not the same thing at all. Brainwashing requires deprivation and entrenchment. If a person could be manipulated during hypnosis, hypnosis wo= uld be 100% effective and it isn’t. For example, hypnosis, even when properly applied, is only about 85 = to 90% effective for stopping smoking.

You could lose control or be controlled.

Again, you do not surrender your will to the hypnotist. You are conscious and in control at all times.    &nb= sp;           =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =

Ø What Hypnosis IS:

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Hypnosis is a natural, yet altered, state of mind where the critical factor of the m= ind is relaxed and selective thinking is maintained.

Relaxed Critical Factor

The relaxed critical factor facilitates communication through what is now an op= en channel between the conscious and the subconscious mind.

Selective Thinking

Selective thinking is commonly experienced as focused concentration. Hypnosi= s is really no more than a profound state of relaxation in which supreme concentration and focus can be experienced.

Within everyone’s nature

Hypnosis is within everyone’s nature. It is not unnatural or supernatural…It’s just        =          natural.

What the Critical Factor is

The critical factor is the part of the conscious mind that serves as the “gate keeper” for the sub-conscious. It represents spontaneous activity of the mind sometimes referred to as “mind chatter”. <= /p>
Ø Char= acteristics of Hypnosis:

      = ;          Emotionalized Desire

Hypnosis creates an emotionalized desire= to satisfy a particular suggested behavior, and enhances = ones ability to control their feelings; both emotional and physical. The sub-conscious is the “feeling” part of our minds.

Profound Relaxation

Hypnosis produces an extraordinary quality of mental, physical and emotional        =          relaxation.

The type of relaxation achieved with hypnosis, the altered state, is not found = in any other process. Most people experience a discharge of accumulated stress from all levels when practicing hypnosis.

The more practice and the more a person can allow a genuine level of “let= ting go” and just “allowing”, the more profound the relaxation experience becomes.

Being in hypnosis gives the various systems of our bodies’ the opportunity = and time to balance their functions.

Ø Auto= nomic Nervous System

Guided hypnosis and self hy= pnosis provides the ability to “enter” the Para-sympathetic state. In = this state, we are relaxed and our bodies systems and our minds are able to func= tion at their peak. When we are stressed, those same systems tend to slow down or even “shut down” during the time in which we are experiencing a stressful situation.

Hype= r-Suggestibility

During hypnosis, there is a heightened responsiveness to suggestion, direction and instruction. When in a hypnotic state the chosen idea reaches the sub-consc= ious mind and stimulates action.

Programming is a message or a suggestion you choose to saturate your mind with in order= to cause and experience beneficial change.

Hypnosis bypasses the critical factor pa= rt of the conscious mind. The critical fa= ctor is the part of our minds that examines incoming ideas through a filtering scre= en based on past experiences and past interpretations. It is important to silence and rel= ax our inner voice or “chatter box” in order to facilitate the accepta= nce of new suggestions and beneficial programming.

“All behavior is initiated at the sub-conscious level = and all permanent change takes place at the sub-conscious level”.<= /u>

Ø Brai= nwave Patterns

There are four basic brain wave patterns:

            =             &nb= sp;       Beta which is the “Awake” state

Alpha which is a “Lightly Altered’ state such as when daydreaming or being in a relaxed/hypnotic state

        &= nbsp;       Theta which is the “Night Sleep” state

        &= nbsp;       Delta which is the “Deepest Sleep” state

Everyone experiences times (usually daily), when their minds go into the Alpha state, yet, are also in the Beta state or awake state.

For example; wh= en lost in a good book or movie or when watching sports.

How about whenever you are driving = to or from home or work; you unknowingly get “lost” in your thoughts = and all of sudden you realize you just came up on your exit (or missed it entir= ely), and you don’t even consciously remember the “getting there̶= 1; part of the drive!

It is also when we are in an Alpha state that we experience things like intuition, inspiration; creativity and problem solving.

Ø Thre= e Mental “Laws of Effect”

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The more often a person is exposed to specific input, the more likely it is to = be accepted and acted upon by the sub-conscious. That’s why we emphasize repetition and re-enforcement. It typically takes 21 to 30 days of repetiti= ve suggestions for the sub-conscious mind to accept a new habit or behavior ch= ange as a permanent way of being. A good hypnosis will provide you with a CD and instruct you to listen to it every day for at least 21 days.

Psychological Law of Dominant Effect<= o:p>

The strongest emotional urge will override any intellectual reasoning. For exam= ple, if a person has a hot temper, his or her intellect knows they shouldn’= ;t respond with outburst and that it’s inappropriate, yet, the strength = of the emotional urge takes over and they behave inappropriately anyway.

Psychological Law of Reverse Effect

The greater the conscious effort, the less the sub-conscious mind responds. That’s why it’s so important that whatever conscious goal you a= re working toward; your sub-conscious mind needs to be on board! Otherwise, something within our sub-conscious belief system may block us and keep us f= rom succeeding. Will power is a wonderful thing, but often times, it fails us a= nd this is why.

Ø Pain= and Hypnosis

There is a cycle associated with the sensation of pain. Fear =3D Tension =3D Pain= . Through hypnosis, we can lessen th= e fear and the tension in this cycle and therefore, the pain automatically diminis= hes.

Some of the benefits of using Hypnosis for managing pain are:

a.      = Can reduce the amount of drugs needed to attain the desired effect

b.      Helps build confidence in one’s own ability to reduce and in some cases even eliminate pain

c.      = Promotes accelerated healing

d.      Teaches one how to control their own stress response

e.      Teaches one how to “dissociate” themselves from the sensation of pain <= /p>

Ø Hypn= osis for Weight Management and other Behavioral Goals

Whenever we set a conscious goal for ourselves, it’s imperative that the sub-conscious part of our mind is on board and agrees to work with us to that end. Otherwise, embedded unconscious beliefs and attitudes we may not = even be aware of can and do keep us from reaching our goals. No matter how important they are to us and how much we try to accomplish them through will power alone, we will invariably slide back.

The concept in its enti= rety is about changing the mindset. Please refer the home= page for more details and information about various behavioral sessions and clas= ses offered through MindMatters Hypnosis Center.

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Ø Trau= ma Reversal

This is an excellent process for anyone who has experienced any kind of traumatic experience at any time during their life.= The results of such events often cause negative and lasting issues and interrupt our lives. Some examples would be losing a loved one to an accident or illn= ess, having been a crime victim or witnessing a crime, a military man or woman returning from a war zone or even a break up from a spouse or someone you l= oved dearly.

With this process, the memory is left in tact, but all of the negative and hurtful emotions attached to the event are neutralized. This makes it pos= sible to think of the event or talk about it without all the painful emotions com= ing up.

Ø Fear= s and Phobias / Motion Sickness

Fears and Phobias can literally cripple us and k= eep us from enjoying many aspects of life. There are thousands upon thousands of people who suffer from some form of a particular fear or phobia; things lik= e; public speaking, driving, flying, heights, water, taking test, reptiles, sp= iders and so many others.

The sad thing is, most go through life simply &#= 8220;accepting” the condition and avoiding the activity. I’ve heard statements like “I don’= t go swimming or boating because I’m afraid of the water” or I’= ;ve never traveled outside of my area because I’m afraid to get on an airplane!

This is a simple process and results can be atta= ined in just a couple of private sessions. People are always amazed and leave wi= th excitement and anticipation of going right out and doing the very thing they’ve been afraid to do!

The same process is applied for those who suffer= from motion sickness; also rendering great results.

I always say; R= 20;So many things in life are a matter of the mind, therefore the mind always matters”. Hypnosis can = change your life and the great thing is; you get to keep the change!