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What can Hypnosis be used for? Hypnosis can address many issues, physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. The following represents some of what can be achieved with hypnosis:
What is Hypnosis? Hypnosis is a vehicle for self exploration and change. It provides a means for unlocking our innermost thoughts and feelings, so we can finally understand why we think, feel, and act the way we do. Hypnosis is achieved by narrowing the attention to a single focus, setting aside external disruptions and influences, and bringing both the body and conscious mind into a safe, natural state of relaxation. This allows for direct communication with the subconscious mind. While in Hypnosis, the subject is awake and in complete control at all times, and cannot generally be made to do anything that would conflict with their values. Clients will also know and remember everything they experience. During Hypnosis, an individual becomes highly receptive to suggestion. Positive suggestions can be fed directly into the subconscious to effect change. The subconscious can actually be retrained. Negative beliefs and patterns can be rewritten. The resulting change can manifest itself physically, emotionally, etc. The possibilities are only limited by what the individual is willing to do, think and believe. Why is the subconscious more important than the conscious for changing our behavior? While the conscious part of our minds is useful for reasoning, calculating, analyzing and remembering a few bits and pieces to get us through our day, it has absolutely nothing to do with how and why we behave the way we do. More importantly, it has no power. The subconscious, on the other hand. is very powerful. Besides containing the unconscious, which controls important autonomic responses like breathing, it houses all of our permanent memories, creative forces, belief systems, perceptions, programmed habits and behavior, as well as, emotional triggers and influences, both good and bad. The goal driven subconscious brings into our experience that which supports our inner beliefs and perceptions. Unfortunately, it doesn't know whether that inner programming is positive or negative. People generally want to be happy, healthy, successful, prosperous and have mutually satisfying, loving relationships. At least they do consciously. So, why is it that they seem to attract only unsupportive or negative people in their life? Why can't they seem to get ahead no matter what they do? Why does it feel like they're blocking the very things they want? Because they are. Some where along the way, they took in a negative message that made them feel unworthy of these good things, hence, they don't get them. Subconscious programming beats out conscious wishes every time. The good news is that Hypnosis can bring the subconscious back in harmony with the conscious, so our experience reflects what we want, not what we were conditioned to accept. With the new game plan, the subconscious works for us, not against us. The right people and opportunities suddenly pour into our lives and we are forever transformed. Are Behaviors and Issues a Result of Conditioning Alone? No. Unexpressed feelings can also have a considerable affect on our behavior and well-being. When we have a negative experience, there is always an associated emotional response that requires expression. Typically, people lack the means or opportunity to express these feelings, and ultimately defer dealing with them until some future date. Presumably waiting for a more convenient time or place, they inevitably forget or choose to avoid them altogether. But these feelings have to go somewhere, so they take up residence somewhere in the body and lay in wait for some attention. Similar negatively charged emotions latch on to each other, and eventually become stronger in their ability to influence our lives. They can often overemphasize our response when we do express our emotions. When a person who has stored a lot of anger for example, finally expresses his anger, it can actually come out more severe or explosive like rage. His anger is not about one particular event, but rather an accumulation of all prior anger-producing events. The body essentially becomes overloaded and needs to purge itself a bit, just to level off. An insignificant occurrence could actually become the straw that breaks the camel's back. If we do not deal with these emotions, eventually they will try to get our attention by breaking down our immunity and causing physical symptoms of discomfort. If ignored, they could potentially lead to illness or disease. Of course, there are a number of reasons why people get sick, but suppressed emotions can be a significant contributing factor. Additionally, these emotions can also cause blockages to the very things we need or want in our lives. Thankfully, during hypnosis, we can identify those areas of the body that are holding these emotions and provide a means to let go of them. Once they have been released, physical symptoms quickly and often miraculously disappear, as do the behaviors and blockages they trigger. Can Anyone be Hypnotized? Generally, anyone can be hypnotized, as long as they are willing and do not resist. The depth of hypnosis varies by individual. Subjects who are not naturally responsive, can improve their receptivity to hypnosis with practice. Are the Results of Hypnosis Permanent? Results depend highly upon the techniques used. Please read section "How Does Regression Therapy Differ from Direct Suggestion?" Please note, the more comprehensive the approach, the more lasting the results. At Mind Over Matter, issues are addressed from every angle to insure success and lasting change. The client's subconscious is also asked if we have done everything necessary to achieve permanent resolution. Self Hypnosis Tapes or CDs are provided for reinforcement. How Many Sessions Will it Take? The number of sessions will depend upon a client's goals, how easy they relax and how deep-seated their issue is. While some clients can take more or less time, most achieve resolution within 3 to 5 sessions. Please note, this does not include the required Intake session. Is Hypnosis Medically Approved? Yes. The American Medical Association (AMA), the American Psychiatric Association (APA), and the British Medical Association (BMA), have all recognized hypnosis as a viable therapeutic tool. How Powerful is the Hypnotherapist? Hypnosis is a consent situation, in which a large percentage of the effort is the responsibility of the individual. Actually, all hypnosis is self hypnosis, because the individual is always in control. Hypnosis empowers individuals to heal themselves. The Hypnotherapist acts as a facilitator in the process. Among many things, facilitation is beneficial in helping the subject maintain focus, obtain more information, gain more understanding and better deal with painful memories. The Hypnotherapist can also provide the inspiration, motivation and support that could help an individual succeed. Together, the individual and the Hypnotherapist, make a powerful team for greater understanding and positive change. What About Will Power? Willpower is only temporary. It is stored in the conscious part or our minds, where nothing is permanent. It is not our fault when we fail to achieve results using will power alone. It's just the way our minds work. In order to permanently free ourselves of negative or unwanted behavior and conditions, we need to get at the source and rewrite the patterns in our subconscious. That's where hypnosis comes in. How Does Regression Therapy Differ from Direct Suggestion? Direct Suggestion attempts to override negative behavior patterns, beliefs and conditions, or create new ones by bombarding the subconscious with positive suggestions and imagery. While suggestions can remain with some individuals indefinitely, others may be only temporary. The effects are however cumulative. The more often positive suggestions are taken in, the more lasting the results. Keep in mind that in order to create a new habit, one needs to do something at least once a day for a minimum of 30 consecutive days. Please also know that any emotionally based habit or behavior will require some release methodology like Regression in order for the suggestions to take permanent root. If the emotional component of the issue is not addressed, the individual will most likely revert back to their undesirable behavior when they encounter something stressful or emotionally challenging at some future date. Regression Therapy modifies undesired behaviors, attitudes and responses by getting at the root cause, providing the individual with insight as to why they think, feel and act the way they do. The individual is directed back in time to events which have significantly contributed to their current problem/situation, until the source is determined. Regression Therapy also provides a means to release blockages created by past events and identify, disarm and release highly charged, negative emotions stored within the individual's body and mind. These stored emotions initiate and reinforce negative behavior patterns, and often lead to physical discomfort and illness. Physical symptoms quickly disappear once these emotions are released. Closure and forgiveness are also facilitated through Regression. Direct Suggestion is used in concert with Regression Therapy to assist in the modification of behavior patterns and reinforcement of new ones. Results tend to be more permanent with Regression Therapy then Direct Suggestion alone.
Why Past Life Regression? There are many reasons why people explore their past lives. Whether it is to satisfy some curiosity or address some deep seated issue, past life regression can be a very valuable experience. It offers those who are open minded enough, insights into who they are and why they are drawn to certain places, people and situations. Past lives can also provide intriguing alternative perspectives into the history of the world. They can explain unusual responses in our relationships and can be the source of a phobia, negative behavior pattern, chronic pain, nightmare or some other undesired manifestation. Keep in mind however, that not all issues are tied to past lives. Usually, there's a combination of current life and past life events contributing to a person's difficulties. Regardless of a person’s objective, past life exploration can be extremely healing and even fun.
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