{"id":8090,"date":"2019-08-29T15:54:27","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T20:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedresourceconnection.org\/goodyear-village-az-cdp\/what-is-clinical-hypnotherapy\/"},"modified":"2019-08-29T15:54:28","modified_gmt":"2019-08-29T20:54:28","slug":"what-is-clinical-hypnotherapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unitedresourceconnection.org\/goodyear-village-az-cdp\/what-is-clinical-hypnotherapy\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Clinical Hypnotherapy?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have you ever been totally absorbed while reading a book, cooking or watching a movie? <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Did you zone out to the point you didn\u2019t notice what else was going on around you? If so, you\u2019ve experienced a trance-like state that\u2019s similar to what happens to you during hypnosis.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u200bHypnosis, also referred to as hypnotherapy or hypnotic suggestion, is a trance-like state of mind. It is usually achieved with the help of a hypnotherapist and is different from your everyday awareness. When you\u2019re under hypnosis: <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

-Your attention is more focused<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

-You\u2019re deeply relaxed and calm<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

-You\u2019re more open to suggestions, and less critical or disbelieving <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The purpose of hypnosis is to help you gain more control over your behavior, emotions or physical well-being. Hypnotherapists say that hypnosis creates a state of deep relaxation and quiets the mind. When you\u2019re hypnotized, you can concentrate intensely on a specific thought, memory, feeling or sensation while blocking out distractions. You\u2019re more open than usual to suggestions, and this can be used to change your behavior and thereby improve your health and well-being. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Who is hypnosis for?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Hypnotherapy has the potential to help relieve the symptoms of a wide variety of diseases and conditions. It can be used independently or along with other treatments. According to scientific studies, hypnotherapy may be used to: <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 <\/span>Change negative behaviors, such as smoking and overeating <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u2022 <\/span>Reduce or eliminate fears, stress and anxiety <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u2022 <\/span>Lower blood pressure <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u2022 <\/span>Control nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u2022 <\/span>Reduce the intensity or frequency of pain<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u2022 <\/span>Treat and ease the symptoms of asthma<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Although hypnosis may have the potential to help with a wide variety of conditions, it\u2019s typically used as one part of a broader treatment plan rather than as a stand-alone therapy. Like any other therapy, hypnosis can be helpful to some people but not to others. It seems to work best when you\u2019re highly motivated and your therapist is well trained. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Types of hypnosis<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

There are a variety of hypnotic techniques. The approach you choose depends on what you want to accomplish as well as your personal preferences. For example, in one method a hypnotherapist leads you into hypnosis by talking in a gentle, soothing tone and describing images that create a sense of relaxation, security and well-being. While you\u2019re under hypnosis, the hypnotherapist suggests ways for you to achieve specific goals, such as reducing pain or stress or helping to eliminate the cravings associated with smoking cessation. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In another technique, once you\u2019re under hypnosis, the hypnotherapist helps stimulate your imagination by suggesting specific mental images for you to visualize. This conscious creation of vivid, meaningful pictures in your mind is called mental imagery, and it\u2019s a way to help bring about what you want to achieve. Self-hypnosis is a third technique. A certified hypnotherapist teaches you how to induce a state of hypnosis in yourself. You then use this skill on your own to help yourself. <\/span><\/span>For instance, hypnotherapists can help executives visualize what they want to accomplish before they perform it, such as giving a presentation or making a sale.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Although hypnotherapists, like other health care practitioners, each have their own style, expect some common elements: <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 <\/span>A typical session lasts from 30 to 60 minutes. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u2022 <\/span>The number of sessions can range from one to several. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u2022 <\/span>You generally bring yourself out of hypnosis at the end of a session. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u2022 <\/span>You can usually resume your daily activities immediately after a session. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Although hypnosis may have the potential to help with a wide variety of conditions, it\u2019s typically used as one part of a broader treatment plan rather than as a stand-alone therapy. Like any other therapy, hypnosis can be helpful to some people but not to others. It seems to work best when you\u2019re highly motivated and your<\/span><\/span>engaged in the process<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Myths about hypnosis<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve ever seen hypnotism used as entertainment in a stage act, you\u2019ve probably witnessed several of the myths about hypnosis in action. Legitimate clinical hypnotherapy practiced by a qualified professional is not the same process as that performed on stage. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Myth:<\/span><\/span> When you\u2019re under hypnosis, you surrender your free will.
\n<\/span><\/span>Reality:<\/span><\/span> Hypnosis is a heightened state of concentration and focused attention. When you\u2019re under hypnosis, you don\u2019t lose your personality, your free will or your personal strength. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Myth:<\/span><\/span> When you\u2019re under hypnosis,<\/span><\/span> the hypnotherapist controls you.
\n<\/span><\/span>Reality:<\/span><\/span> You do hypnosis voluntarily for yourself. A hypnotherapist only serves as a knowledgeable guide or facilitator. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Myth:<\/span><\/span> Under hypnosis, you lose consciousness and have amnesia.
\n<\/span><\/span>Reality:<\/span><\/span> A small number of people who go into a very deep hypnotic state experience amnesia. However, most people remember everything that occurred under hypnosis. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Myth:<\/span><\/span> You can be put under hypnosis without your consent.
\n<\/span><\/span>Reality:<\/span><\/span> Successful hypnosis depends on your willingness to experience it. Even with voluntary participation, not everyone can be led into a hypnotic state<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Have you ever been totally absorbed while reading a book, cooking or watching a movie? Did you zone out to the point you didn\u2019t notice what else was going on around you? If so, you\u2019ve experienced a trance-like state that\u2019s similar to what happens to you during hypnosis. \u200bHypnosis, also <\/p>\n

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