What Is Hypnotherapy?
What is hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a profound state of relaxation, focus of mind, and stimulated sensory awareness directed towards a specific goal. It is achieved when hypnotic techniques allow the client‘s brain waves to reach the level of alpha or below. We frequently pass in and out of this state without realizing it- for instance while daydreaming, and right before falling asleep.
How does hypnosis work?
Hypnotherapists provide a safe space and deliver certain techniques to help the client in changing and healing. All hypnosis is really self-hypnosis. The hypnotherapist guides the session, but cannot guarantee what the result will be, as the answer lies within the subconscious mind of thee client. Hypnotherapy will help the client move away from past unwanted behaviors towards desired goals.
What is a session like?
After filling out an intake form and discussing your goals for hypnotherapy, you will be guided into a deep state of relaxation. Even in this dream-like state you will remain alert, able to speak, and will be open to positive suggestions. You can reject any suggestions that don’t feel comfortable for you. After the session you will emerge refreshed and ready to incorporate into your life the positive suggestions from the session.
Who can be hypnotized?
Some people are more highly suggestable than others, but most people can be hypnotized. Being able to use your imagination, focus, and follow instructions all help in achieving hypnosis.
Misconceptions about hypnosis
You are not asleep during hypnosis; it is a deep state of relaxation.
You cannot be made to do or say anything you do not wish to.
You cannot become “stuck” in hypnosis.
Stress Management
Stress depletes our energy and can contribute to the disease process. Hypnotherapy allows the client an outlet for stress along with fresh perspective and tools for managing stressful feelings and coping with difficult situations in their lives. Hypnotherapy can aid with sounder sleep, lowered blood pressure, and pain reduction.
Weight Management
Hypnosis can help with weight management where diets have failed, because hypnosis deals with the heart of the problem, not just the symptoms. With true desire for change, hypnotherapy can assist with the desire to consume healthier foods, eat smaller portions, and engage in a more active lifestyle. It can help in breaking a pattern of emotional eating as well as developing enhanced body appreciation.
Smoking Cessation
Use your subconscious mind to break the habit of smoking. Improve your health and well-being by learning more positive ways of dealing with stress.
Unwanted habits and fears
Hypnotherapy can help erase the old tapes from the past which you play in your head. Redirecting your thoughts into a new and positive pattern can change the direction of your life, allowing you to move toward the achievement of your goals.
Performance Improvement
Hypnotherapy is a great way to increase your self-confidence, allowing you to improve your natural abilities, while remaining focused on your goal. The possibilities are endless to assist with study habits, sports performance, public speaking, etc.
Almost any concern can safely be addressed with hypnotherapy including:
Stress Management
Sleeplessness
Weight Management
Grief Management
Smoking Cessation
Public Speaking
Sports Performance
Fears and Phobias
Relationship Issues
Career Goals
Spiritual Exploration
Anger Management
Depression
Improving study habits
Confidence building
Pain reduction
Decision making
Dealing with change
Lila Kirk is certified in hypnotherapy by the International Association of Counselors and Therapists. Her office is located inside Blissful Journey Day Spa- 114 West Corbin St. Hillsborough NC 27278.
Hypnosis is a profound state of relaxation, focus of mind, and stimulated sensory awareness directed towards a specific goal. It is achieved when hypnotic techniques allow the client‘s brain waves to reach the level of alpha or below. We frequently pass in and out of this state without realizing it- for instance while daydreaming, and right before falling asleep.
How does hypnosis work?
Hypnotherapists provide a safe space and deliver certain techniques to help the client in changing and healing. All hypnosis is really self-hypnosis. The hypnotherapist guides the session, but cannot guarantee what the result will be, as the answer lies within the subconscious mind of thee client. Hypnotherapy will help the client move away from past unwanted behaviors towards desired goals.
What is a session like?
After filling out an intake form and discussing your goals for hypnotherapy, you will be guided into a deep state of relaxation. Even in this dream-like state you will remain alert, able to speak, and will be open to positive suggestions. You can reject any suggestions that don’t feel comfortable for you. After the session you will emerge refreshed and ready to incorporate into your life the positive suggestions from the session.
Who can be hypnotized?
Some people are more highly suggestable than others, but most people can be hypnotized. Being able to use your imagination, focus, and follow instructions all help in achieving hypnosis.
Misconceptions about hypnosis
You are not asleep during hypnosis; it is a deep state of relaxation.
You cannot be made to do or say anything you do not wish to.
You cannot become “stuck” in hypnosis.
Stress Management
Stress depletes our energy and can contribute to the disease process. Hypnotherapy allows the client an outlet for stress along with fresh perspective and tools for managing stressful feelings and coping with difficult situations in their lives. Hypnotherapy can aid with sounder sleep, lowered blood pressure, and pain reduction.
Weight Management
Hypnosis can help with weight management where diets have failed, because hypnosis deals with the heart of the problem, not just the symptoms. With true desire for change, hypnotherapy can assist with the desire to consume healthier foods, eat smaller portions, and engage in a more active lifestyle. It can help in breaking a pattern of emotional eating as well as developing enhanced body appreciation.
Smoking Cessation
Use your subconscious mind to break the habit of smoking. Improve your health and well-being by learning more positive ways of dealing with stress.
Unwanted habits and fears
Hypnotherapy can help erase the old tapes from the past which you play in your head. Redirecting your thoughts into a new and positive pattern can change the direction of your life, allowing you to move toward the achievement of your goals.
Performance Improvement
Hypnotherapy is a great way to increase your self-confidence, allowing you to improve your natural abilities, while remaining focused on your goal. The possibilities are endless to assist with study habits, sports performance, public speaking, etc.
Almost any concern can safely be addressed with hypnotherapy including:
Stress Management
Sleeplessness
Weight Management
Grief Management
Smoking Cessation
Public Speaking
Sports Performance
Fears and Phobias
Relationship Issues
Career Goals
Spiritual Exploration
Anger Management
Depression
Improving study habits
Confidence building
Pain reduction
Decision making
Dealing with change
Lila Kirk is certified in hypnotherapy by the International Association of Counselors and Therapists. Her office is located inside Blissful Journey Day Spa- 114 West Corbin St. Hillsborough NC 27278.