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What is Hypnosis?Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state of awareness. Everyone experiences
hypnosis everyday, perhaps while reading a book, watching a movie or
even driving long distances on the highway. In fact as long as there
have been people, there has been hypnosis.
The U.S. government defines hypnosis as having two parts:(1) the
bypass of the critical factor, and (2) the establishment of
acceptable selective thinking.
It is listed in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles CODE: 079.157-010 TITLE(s): HYPNOTHERAPIST (profess. & kin.) [Therapist] Induces hypnotic state in [the] client to increase motivation or alter behavior patterns: Consults with client to determine nature of problem. Prepares client to enter hypnotic state by explaining how hypnosis works and what client will experience. Tests subject to determine degree of physical and emotional suggestibility. Induces hypnotic state in client, using individualized methods and techniques of hypnosis based on interpretation of test results and analysis of client's problem. May train client in self-hypnosis conditioning. GOE: 10.02.02 Can anyone be hypnotized?Essentially yes, although people may find
themselves experiencing hypnosis easier than others at any particular
time or situation, hypnosis is something that we experience naturally
every day.
What can hypnosis be helpful for?Hypnosis has been useful for many things including
weight loss, phobias, self esteem and confidence, smoking cessation,
alcohol and drug addiction, pain management, sports performance, test
anxiety, and much more. If there is an issue that you think might be
positively influenced by hypnosis just ask!
Can you get stuck in hypnosis?In a word, No.
Can hypnosis make me do something I that would violate my ethics or morals?Not at all,
your conscious mind is never completely unaware, and will remain on
guard for anything that may harm or offend your sense of morals or
ethics.
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