Hypnosis Q&A

A: Hypnosis is a scientifically quantified technique that can help accelerate human change. Hypnosis can assist you in making desired changes in behaviors that enhance your mental and physical well-being. Hypnosis is not a sleep state even though a hypnotized person may appear to be sleeping.

An accepted definition of hypnosis is a "guided meditation” and all hypnosis is guided self-hypnosis. It only works if the client is committed to changing or conquering a specific behavior, habit, fear, or phobia. The hypnotist facilitates guiding the client through the hypnotic process. We enter meditative states similar to hypnosis while listening to music, watching TV, listening to a dynamic speaker, when engrossed in a good book or even when on a long walk or run.

A: No. The client is guided into a state of deep relaxation by the hypnotist, but is fully cognizant of their senses. The client can stop or interrupt the session at any time, usually by merely opening their eyes. A person in a state of hypnosis will never indulge in any behavior that is in opposition with their core values and character. You are fully aware, just in a heightened state of relaxation that enhances communication with your subconscious mind.

Do you give up control of our minds during a movie? Of course not, but you may become so deeply involved watching a film that you feel emotion. This is a form of hypnosis, although you have the power to emerge from that state whenever you desired. Your mind may be guided by a movie or a hypnotist, but you always maintain the power.

A: Because hypnosis is a natural state of mind, clients hear every word. Unless you enter a very deep state of relaxation, you may not feel any different than when you’re deep into reading a good novel. Basically, you will feel relaxed. A professional hypnotist or hypnotherapist always takes the client through a pre and post induction discussion. The abilities to imagine, recall, and respond to suggestion will be enhanced in this relaxed state.

A: Usually, the initial session is two hours, where the hypnotist introduces the client to hypnosis through a discussion of the process, the surfacing of the client’s issue they want to work on, and an extended general guided imagery session. Afterwards, a customized program solution is crafted for the client which is introduced at the second session.

The number of sessions and the length of time it takes to achieve the desired results is usually a direct correlation to the commitment of the client to the process and change. The client ultimately surfaces the issue and the solution. The hypnotist facilitates guiding the client towards their goal. In all cases, the hypnotist teaches the client self-hypnosis so they can continue their work and enhance their lives