What is Hypnosis?
Hypnosis is best described as a very deep state of relaxation. Hypnosis is a normal, natural, healthy state of mind. It is a naturally occurring body defense mechanism. Hypnosis appears spontaneously as a protective mechanism in humans when they are frightened, disoriented, or in situation of severe mental or physical stress.
What is the history of Hypnosis?
Hypnosis is not a new modality of treatment. Under a variety of names, hypnosis has been known and utilized for millennia as a means of influencing human behavior. Therapeutic suggestion and concentration has been practiced throughout the history of human endeavor, as we have sought to recognize and treat discomfort, disorder and disease. The Celts and Druids practiced hypnosis. The Egyptians founded "sleep temples" some 4,000 years ago dedicated to therapeutic trance states in which curative suggestions were given. The Bible has many sections, which allude to hypnotic phenomena.
Hypnotherapy helps with:
- smoking cessation
- over eating
- anxieties
- relationships
- blood pressure
- pain
- headaches
- depression
- resentment
- compulsions
Hypnosis can improve exam performance, study recall, public speaking, pain control, performance, releasing the past, communication, goal setting, memory, sports focus, personal growth, confidence, assertiveness, relaxation, counseling and personal power.