| What happens during our first hypnotherapy session? + 1st Step: Initial Phone Conversation - This is an extremely important appetizer to our clinical hypnosis menu. First, we'll want to make sure there are no contraindications which would prevent you from going further in the session. Second, I'll let you know just how many sessions (usually I recommend at least three for each issue: this seems to work for most people.) Not only will this reinforce your goodwill and belief in the therapy but I'll also able to arrange the best course of action for the work ahead. + 2nd Step: Preparation Phase - Hypnotic rapport between us is paramount. I want you to feel comfortable with me and your new surroundings. Then I'll actively listen to your communication style and your specific goal. + 3rd Step: Suggestibility Experiments Phase - The goal of these hypnosis suggestibility experiments is to have fun as I find out how your mind works. And if there's resistance, we find how and why. + 4th Step: Induction Phase - Depending on what would work best for you, this part could take from five to fifteen minutes. Here I get you into state. And now we can do the real work -- to bypass your conscious mind to help your Unconscious mind really solve the resistance and struggles. + 5th Step: Therapeutic Suggestion Phase - The most crucial of the clinical hypnosis session: the actual hypnotic change suggestions are administered. + 6th Step: Cessation & Post-talk Phase - The most important part of the therapy session: this imprints the entire hour to create positive new habits! Then you'll be awakened and one step closer to your benefit goal. Did time go by so quickly you'll ask. You might not realize you were hypnotized; so I'll help you recognize what actually occurred. Feedback from the hypnotherapist is important. And finally, I'll encourage you to come back for the next session if it's required. Click here to get more information about my 1-on-1 Hypnotherapy service.) |
| + How does hypnosis work? Our minds work on two levels, conscious and subconscious. You think, make decisions and act mainly with your conscious mind. The subconscious mind, however, is what controls your habits. Hypnosis helps you achieve a deeply relaxed state where your mind can focus on the positive changes you would like to make in your life. You can then be empowered to consciously choose behaviors that will enable you to achieve your goals. + Can I be hypnotized? 90% of us can be hypnotized: the exception being those who have psychiatric disorders or those who are intellectually very slow and unimaginative. During your evaluation, you and I will determine if hypnosis is right for you. + I was hypnotized before, but it didn’t work. There are many different methods of hypnosis. You can share your past experience with me and together we'll determine the hypnosis method that will work for you (after your evaluation, of course). + Will hypnosis work for me? Almost anyone can benefit from hypnosis. During your evaluation, I'll ask you a few simple questions to determine if you can achieve your goals with my hypnosis systems. If hypnosis is right for you, your cooperation and a reasonable commitment are all that are needed for you to get excellent results. If it's not right for you, I will be candid about it and you will pay nothing for the session. + How will I know I’m hypnotized? Many people actually can’t tell the difference between a hypnotized state and a "waking" state. They say they simply feel deeply relaxed. In fact, most people enter into a mild hypnotic state several times a day without realizing it, such as when driving a familiar route without thinking about it or when “zoning out” while watching television. There are certain signs when you are in a hypnotic state and I will point them out to you during your session. + Can I be too strong-willed to be hypnotized? Many people believe only weak- minded or gullible people can be hypnotized. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the reverse is true – intelligent and strong-willed individuals are generally very successful with hypnosis. However, success with hypnosis has little to do with willpower. Rather, it relies on your ability to use your imagination, listen and follow directions. Bottom line: studies show that most of us are good candidates for hypnosis. How strongly suited to hypnosis you are can only be determined during the initial evaluation at my office. + Is hypnosis safe? Hypnosis is a safe and gentle technique to use for self-improvement. You’re in control at every moment and you can stop at any time. The only side effect is you may find you have less stress in your life and are much more relaxed, like rousing from an afternoon nap refreshed and renewed. + What are your qualifications? I am the author of the bestselling hypnosis book (Bookscan). Instant Self-Hypnosis. My most recent released last March is called Self- Hypnosis Revolution. I became a certified clinical hypnotherapist in 1996 by the American Institute of Hypnotherapy and have been in professional practice since 1997. I have successfully hypnotized over 4400 people on a 1-on-1 basis and I've taught self- hypnosis to more than 5200 people. + Will my insurance cover this? If your doctor prescribes hypnosis services as a treatment, some insurance companies will cover these services. Only your physician can diagnose your condition. Check with your doctor and your insurance provider to determine if our services will be covered for reimbursement. + Can hypnosis help me with any other problems? Hypnosis is effective for a wide range of applications, including smoking cessation, weight loss, better organization, stress relief, public speaking, accelerated learning, success motivation, pain management, sports performance, sales mastery, phobia release and more. Contact me so we can discuss your goals. |
| Frequently Asked Questions (about hypnosis & self-hypnosis) |
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| Wondering why hypnosis is so effective? Here's more proof... Note: According to a top health magazine (American Health), a comparison study examined three methods for personal habit change. Here were the.... Study Results: |
| *Hypnotherapy: 93% recovery after just six sessions *Behavioral therapy: 72% recovery after 22 sessions *Psychoanalysis: 38% recovery after 600 sessions |
What Does "Self hypnosis" Mean? I know, you don't want to be reminded of classroom stuff. But... for the people who are new to this subject, let's get the basics out of the way. OK? Terms for self-hypnosis include auto-suggestion and auto-hypnosis. Here's a formal definition: self-hypnosis is self-induced high levels of mental, physical, and psychological relaxation that allows the subconscious mind to be more suggestible to the non-critical acceptance of information, ideas and concepts. But let me break it down more... The human conscious mind is based on a library of instinctive responses to habitual behavior which can only be changed by appealing to the subconscious. And you can strongly affect that part of the mind when you use good hypnosis scripts which use effective imagery and sound hypnotic technique. The conscious mind also usually requires evidence to change your habits. Self-hypnosis can update that instinctive response. Here are some examples: When you say: "I'll try to lose weight by using self-hypnosis," that undermines what you need to do because the subconscious requires more positivity. Instead say this: "Now eating healthy foods in correct portions is easy and natural for me." That way the new good habit would replace the former negative instinctive habit. Another example: To quit smoking you could use self-hypnosis to achieve success. But you can't just use the word "try." You need to re-frame your approach to achieve success. Research (and my clinical experience) underscores the value of changing your language from "I try to quit smoking" to "I want to live a smoke-free healthier life." |
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