What is hypnosis?
Hypnosis
is a trance state characterized by extreme suggestibility, relaxation
and heightened
imagination.
It's not really like sleep,
because you are alert the whole time. It is most often compared
to daydreaming, or the feeling of "losing yourself" in
a book or movie. You are fully conscious, but you tune out most
of the stimuli around you. You focus intently on the subject at
hand, to the near exclusion of any other thought.
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What is hypnotherapy?
During hypnotherapy I use hypnotic techniques to bring about
helpful changes. My role is to assist clients in activating their
own inner
resources. I encourage the use of imagination. Mental imagery is
very powerful, especially in a focused state of attention. I will
also present ideas or suggestions to my clients. This is effective
because, in a state of concentrated attention, ideas and suggestions
compatible with what you want have a more powerful impact on the
mind. Finally,
we may use hypnosis for unconscious exploration, to better understand
your underlying motivations or identify whether past events or
experiences are associated with causing a problem.
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Can I be hypnotized?
Yes! You can be hypnotized, if that’s what you want. In
fact, almost anyone who is able to concentrate can be hypnotized.
And studies have shown that people who have a good imagination
have a great ability to achieve deep hypnotic states. But it is
always your choice. A deep resistance to the hypnotic process and
a desire not to be hypnotized will prevent hypnosis from occurring.
By the same token, a deep desire to be hypnotized and to be receptive
to the suggestions can produce highly effective results. Finally,
hypnosis improves with practice; the more you experience the feeling,
the better the response.
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Will I be asleep?
No. You will not be asleep. You are fully awake and alert, aware
of everything that is happening throughout the session.
What if I don’t wake up?
This is completely impossible, because
hypnosis is not sleep. You can emerge from hypnosis any time you
want.
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What does it feel like to be hypnotized?
You are deeply relaxed and calm, aware of everything happening
around you. It is a pleasant and enjoyable state very similar to
daydreaming. Beyond this, it is difficult to provide a definitive
description of what a trance will feel like for you. Hypnosis a
very subjective experience. For some, the sensation begins with
a heaviness in the body; or a warmness, lightness, tingling or
fuzziness. Often, time loses its usual meaning. Most people will
emerge with a full memory of the experience...but with a
vagueness about the amount of time that has passed.
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Who is in control?
You are! You are fully awake
and alert, aware of everything that is happening throughout the
session. It is completely your choice
to enter and remain in a state of hypnosis. When you're hypnotized,
you don't lose your personality, your free will or your personal
strength. You're perfectly capable of saying no and you can end
the session any time you like. A hypnotist only serves as a knowledgeable
guide or facilitator. Clients don't say anything they don't want
to say and don't do anything they don't want to do. You will fully
adhere to your usual moral standards. You are in complete control.
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What kinds of things can hypnotherapy help with?
Hypnotherapy can change habits, relieve pain and help you meet
your goals in almost any area. Here is a partial list of issues
hypnosis
is commonly used for:
-Smoking
-Weight
control
-Phobias
-Childbirth
-Past Life Regression
-Asthma
-Nail biting
-Enuresis
-Habits
-Eating
disorders
-Compulsive Disorders
-Stress
-Anxiety
-Depression
-Sports/ athletic performance
-Nerves (exams, tests etc.)
-Confidence
-Self-esteem
-Gambling
-Sleep problems
-Public speaking
-Letting Go
-Panic attacks
-Headaches
-Pain
-Illness
-Relationship problems
-Skin problems
-Arthritis
-Concentration
-Memory
-Fear
-Relaxation
-Blushing
-Shyness
-Irritable Bowel Syndrome
-Bereavement
-Stammering
-Learning
-Motivation
-Work performance
-Sales
-Interviews
-Addictions
-Self-actualization
-Personal growth
-Fulfillment
-Endometriosis
-Hypertension
-Warts
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What is a typical session like?
If you’re interested in working with me, here’s
what to expect.
Your
first session will begin with a 30-minute free consultation.
This will give us the opportunity to ensure that you are comfortable
with my office environment, my style and with me. It's also important
for me to determine if my skills and techniques are appropriate
for you and your goals. I will ask you questions to get some insight
into what motivates you and what your beliefs and expectations
might be. I'll ask you questions about the reason for your visit
and discuss with you any relevant background information. Most
importantly, we'll talk about what you really want and what it
will be like when you get it. If it makes sense to work together,
I'll explain more about the way hypnosis works and answer any questions
you have about the process so you can be completely comfortable
before we begin.
As we begin hypnosis, you'll sit in a comfortable chair. I'll
talk with you and guide you into a deep state of relaxation. You'll
be very aware of everything that occurs and you'll know you're
fully capable of ending the session any time you want. You probably
won't want to, though, since most people find that state of relaxation
to be very enjoyable. At this point there are any number of techniques
we'll use to help start moving you towards your goals. All will
involve your complete participation. All will be chosen specifically
for you and your issue.
When the session is complete, you'll emerge from that deeply relaxed
state with the ability to remember everything that happened (it's
extremely rare that a person forgets part of a session). You'll
relax a few moments as you orient to daily life (the feeling is
similar to waking up from a nap). We then discuss any questions,
comments or issues you wish to address in the future. After that,
the session ends. The entire first session lasts about two hours.
Subsequent sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes.
If you
woul like to book a session, or if you have any questions, you
can contact me.
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What about confidentiality?
I'm committed to your privacy. I won't share your information
with anyone without your specific written permission. The only
exception I'll make is when I am required to by law or if, in my
judgment, failing to do so would result in harm to you or someone
else.
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Does
hypnotherapy substitute for regular health care?
A: No. Hypnotherapy is definitely not a substitute for a licensed
physician's or mental health professional's advice, procedures,
or medicines. Hypnotherapy can be an excellent complement to standard
health care. Therefore, while you are participating in hypnotherapy
you should also continue working with your licensed health care
provider to support
your
well-being.
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To see what Nanaimo
Hypnosis has to offer please visit the Hypnotherapy
Services page.
Contact
me with your questions or to book a time for
your complimentary thirty-minute consultation.
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