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Understanding Hypnosis
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Early
Hypno-history
People have been entering hypnotic-type trances for
thousands of years; various forms of meditation play an important
role in many cultures' religion. But the scientific conception of
hypnotism wasn't born until the late 1700s.
The father of modern hypnotism is Franz Mesmer, an Austrian
physician. Mesmer believed hypnosis to be a mystical force flowing from
the hypnotist into the subject (he called it "animal magnetism").
Although critics quickly dismissed the magical element of his theory,
Mesmer's assumption that the power behind hypnosis came from the
hypnotist, and was in some way inflicted upon the subject, took hold for
some time. Hypnosis was originally known as mesmerism, after
Mesmer, and we still use its derivative, "mesmerize," today. |
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What It Is and
How It Works |
Hypnosis and its uses in the
practice of hypnotherapy are rapidly emerging as a highly effective science in
solving the problems of people. It can be very beneficial, in many cases, as a
therapy in itself. It is a valuable adjunct in psychotherapy and psychiatry. Yet
it is probably the lowest risk procedure available from the standpoint of
contraindications.
Yet few therapeutic procedures are less understood, or more plagued by
misconceptions and misunderstandings. Before considering what hypnosis is,
perhaps it would be appropriate to establish what it is not!
Most hypnotherapists, on interviewing a new client/ patient, will ask the client
what he or she thinks hypnosis is. Replies range from sleep, to unconsciousness,
to surrender of mental powers and control, to magic, to voodoo. All are in
error.
Hypnosis cannot be sleep. In most cases the subject is fully aware of
communication and is able to respond on request either verbally or by signal.
Nor is unconsciousness involved. A subject asked to make a specific movement
will comply with the request unless it is objectionable, in which case there
will be a refusal.
There is no surrender of mind or control. A person who does not want to be
hypnotized cannot be hypnotized or be induced to do or say anything which
violates personal standards of behavior or integrity. There is neither magic or
voodoo involved. Any hypnotherapist can explain the actions or behaviors seen in
stage, film or television shows, where the subject seems to follow directions
mindlessly.
Actually, hypnosis is better described than defined. It is often considered an
altered state of consciousness featuring "selective perception," a process in
which the subject (who is in control) chooses to see only what is relevant to
his task, blocking out everything else. Hypnosis involves guided concentration.
The guidance, however, may be provided by a qualified practitioner or, in the
case of self- hypnosis, by the individual subject. Self- hypnosis, which can be
taught by a properly certified hypnotherapist and learned by virtually any
client, can provide the recipient with a lifetime of benefit.
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WHERE DID
HYPNOSIS ORIGINATE? |
The basics of hypnosis go back to
ancient times. Those who have read Jean Auel's memorable book, "Clan Of The Cave
Bear," will remember accounts of magic, healings, inherited memories and
revelations performed or created by the "Mogurs" and "medicine women" of
prehistoric clans. Hypnosis. In the early centuries of our own land, the
medicine men of Indian tribes performed seeing miracles. Hypnosis' Wider,
non-secret usage began in the 1700's in several forms under different names.
There were periods of progress and periods of stagnation in the development of
modern hypnosis, (see sidebar above). Medical interest and acceptance expanded
following World War II when the use of hypnotherapy proved especially helpful to
surviving battlefield casualties suffering from shock, injury, battle fatigue
and various psychological disorders. As understanding increased hypnosis began
to be recognized as an important adjunct to counseling psychology,
psychotherapy, psychiatry, and also medical fields including neurology,
obstetrics, emergency medicine, burn therapy and others. Hypnosis is finding
increasing usage in dentistry and other areas where pain control is important.
All humans (and possibly several animals) have two distinct minds- the conscious
mind and the unconscious mind. The unconscious mind is vastly larger and more
powerful than the conscious mind, yet it is the least understood and used by
mankind. Actually, the great "unconscious" mind has two functional elements, the
subconscious and the superconscious, the former the storehouse of memory, the
latter dealing with the spiritual.
The subconscious mind receives and
retains, neither accepting nor rejecting, all the messages we receive from our
backgrounds, whether genetic, social, religious or experiential, plus all the
conflicts (little or big) that enter our lives daily. When for whatever reason
the conscious mind (which deals with everyday living, logic, reason, etc.)
becomes overloaded, the subconscious prepares us for what is considered
appropriate action (usually fight or flight). However the subconscious mind does
not analyze, as does the conscious mind, but accepts all messages in the literal
sense.
In essence, hypnosis is a means of communication between the conscious mind and
the subconscious mind. Many human problems, habits, stresses, anxieties,
attitudes, or apparent deficiencies can be traced to interpretations by the
subconscious mind which, when understood by the conscious mind, can reduce or
resolve specific problems.
The subconscious is also the seat of all memory. Traumatic events can be buried
or suppressed in the subconscious. A major benefit of hypnotherapy is its
ability to uncover and bring into the light of understanding the buried
information or experience which may be the cause of a troublesome disorder.
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WHAT YOU WILL
EXPERIENCE! |
Your first visit with your
hypnotherapist will, primarily, be exploratory. You will learn about hypnotism
and become comfortable with it. Your hypnotherapist will discuss your interests
and your desires to determine if hypnotherapy can accomplish what you want to
achieve.
If you both feel that it will be worthwhile to proceed, your hypnotherapist may
give you some small tests to determine your type of suggestibility, your ability
to relax, your skills at visualization-procedures which help your therapist
adapt to you as an individual so as to design programming personalized for you
which will be acceptable to your subconscious, retained and acted upon in a
manner leading to full achievement of your goals.
If
you are serious about making a positive change in your life, I will
personally give you my satisfaction guarantee! These sessions
bring fabulous results to those who truly want to change for the better.
Remember! Hypnosis is a powerful tool! Whatever your mind can
conceive, you can achieve!
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