What is Hypnosis

What is Hypnosis?

Definition: An artificially induced passive state in which there is increased amenability and responsiveness to suggestions and commands, provided that these do not conflict seriously with the subject's own conscious or unconscious wishes.
~Dorland's Medical Dictionary, 25th Ed.

In other words: A naturally occurring altered state of consciousness in which the concrete awareness of the mind is bypassed while acceptable selective thinking is promoted and established. Hypnosis is a narrowed attention in which suggestibility is greatly heightened.

In this state you can utilize suggestions for behavior change and you will remember everything. Everyone experiences a measure of hypnosis naturally each day as we go in and out of sleep. The Hypnotist uses his/her natural ability to access that state. In fact, hypnosis has been shown to be a safe, effective way to help improve mental and physical well being. It has been endorsed by the American Medical Association as a valid therapeutic tool since 1958.

Misconceptions about Hypnosis

* Hypnosis is Mind control. The truth is that you are in control at all times.

* Hypnosis is Sleep. Hypnosis is a different brain-wave than sleep. It CAN look like sleep, but doesn't have to.

* Hypnosis creates amnesia. The truth is that subjects are completely aware of all that's going on around them.

* Hypnosis is supernatural. The truth is that hypnosis is simply a tool that can be used for improving your life.

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Who can be hypnotized?

* ALMOST anyone who wants to be.

* Like a muscle - the more you use it the better you get.

* Being a good hypnotic subject is part skill, part talent.

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