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What is Hypnosis?
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Contrary to popular belief, hypnosis is not a state of deep sleep. It does however
involve the induction of a trance-like condition, but when in it, the patient
is actually in a heightened state of awareness (HSA), concentrating entirely
on the hypnotist's voice.
In this state, the conscious mind is suppressed and the inner-conscious mind mind is revealed.
The hypnotherapist is able to suggest ideas, concepts and lifestyle adaptations to the patient, the seeds of which become firmly planted.
How does it work?
Hypnosis is thought to work by altering our state of consciousness in such a way that the analytical left-hand side of the brain is turned off, while the non-analytical right-hand side is made more alert. The conscious control of the mind is inhibited, and the inner-conscious mind mind awoken. Since the inner-conscious mind mind is a deeper-seated, more instinctive force than the conscious mind, this is the part which has to change for the patient's behaviour and physical state to alter.
For example, a patient who consciously wants to overcome their fear of spiders may try everything they consciously can to do it, but will still fail as long as their inner-conscious mind mind retains this terror and prevents the patient from succeeding. Progress can only be made be reprogramming the inner-conscious mind so that deep-seated instincts and beliefs are abolished or altered.
What form might the treatment take?
Firstly, any misconceptions a potential patient may have about hypnosis should be dispelled. The technique does not involve the patient being put into a deep sleep, and the patient cannot be made to do anything they would not ordinarily do. They remain fully aware of their surroundings and situation, and are not vulnerable to every given command of the hypnotherapist.
The important thing is that the patient wants to change some behavioural habit or addiction and is highly motivated to do so. They have to want the treatment to work and must establish a good clinical rapport with the therapist in order for it to do so……..
The readiness and ability of patients to be hypnotised varies considerably and hypnotherapy generally requires several sessions in order to achieve meaningful results. However the patient can learn the technique of self-hypnosis which can be practiced at home, to reinforce the usefulness of formal sessions with the therapist. This can help counter distress and anxiety-related conditions.
Hypnotism is a totally natural state of mind. When under hypnosis you will feel very relaxed, just like that wonderful feeling when you are tired lying in your bed and you are so overcome with comfort that you wish the moment could last forever. Through simple hypnotic, relaxation techniques you can easily attain this state at which time it becomes easy, with the help of a trained hypnotherapist to visualise yourself becoming healthier, happier, and more confident.
What is the Austin Technique?
Advanced structured hypnosis developed by Valerie Austin, The Austin Technique is a unique hybrid of hypnotherapy techniques that is simple, elegant and very successful. Professionally proven, refined and logical.. Quite simply, it provides both the structure and the method to bring about the quickest, most effective therapy for the client. Using hypnosis as its foundation, it enables the therapist to get to the heart of the problem in only a few sessions. To some the technique seems 'miraculous', particularly for clients who have spent years in counselling, psychotherapy, analysis etc. gets to the very cause of the problem. The high success rate comes from the unique combination of hypnosis techniques.
What is NLP?
Neuro-Linguistic Programming or NLP, is the science of how the brain codes learning and experience. This coding affects all communication and behavior. It affects how you learn and how you experience the world around you. It is a key to reaching goals and achieving excellence.
NLP is a model of communication that focuses on identifying and using patterns of thought that influence a person's behaviour as a means of improving the quality and effectiveness of their lives. It offers a paradigm of how the brain works (neuro), about how language interacts with the brain (linguistic) and how we use this interaction to get the results we want for ourselves and others (programming).
NLP is an effective proven vehicle for accelerated human change, radically altering the 'old way' of lengthy psychotherapy.
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