Creating Balance 

What is hypnosis?

Hypnosis, also referred to as hypnotherapy or hypnotic suggestion, is an atlered state of consciousness which lies between the waking state and sleep. It is usually achieved with the help of a hypnotherapist and is different from your everyday awareness. When you're under hypnosis:

• Your attention is more focused
• You're deeply relaxed and calm
• You're more open to suggestions, and less critical or disbelieving

The purpose of hypnosis is to help you gain more control over your behavior, emotions or physical well-being.

Hypnotherapists say that hypnosis creates a state of deep relaxation and quiets the mind. When you're hypnotized, you can concentrate intensely on a specific thought, memory, feeling or sensation while blocking out distractions. You're more open than usual to suggestions, and this can be used to change your behavior and thereby improve your health and well-being.

What is a Hypnotherapist?

A Hypnotherapist, now referred to as Consulting Hypnotist, is a person trained in hypnosis. The Consulting Hypnotist facilitates the client into their deep state of relaxation. The client and Hypnotherapist together are then able to explore and heal the subconscious mind.

Who is hypnosis for?

Hypnosis has the potential to help relieve the symptoms of a wide variety of diseases and conditions. It can be used independently or along with other treatments. For example, it's one of several relaxation methods for treating chronic pain that has been approved by an independent panel convened by the National Institutes of Health.

According to studies, hypnotherapy may be used to:

• Change negative behaviors, such as smoking, bed-wetting and overeating
• Reduce or eliminate fears, stress and anxiety
• Treat pain during childbirth and reduce labor time
• Control pain during dental and surgical procedures
• Relieve symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Lower blood pressure
• Control nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy
• Reduce the intensity or frequency of headaches, including migraines
• Treat and ease the symptoms of asthma
• Hasten the healing of some skin diseases, including warts, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis

Hypnosis facilitated by a Certified Consulting Hypnotist is a successful way to acheive well being.

Myths about hypnosis

If you've ever seen hypnotism used as entertainment in a stage act, you've probably witnessed several of the myths about hypnosis in action. Legitimate clinical hypnotherapy practiced by a qualified professional is not the same process as that performed on stage.

Myth: When you're under hypnosis, you surrender your free will.
Reality: Hypnosis is a heightened state of concentration and focused attention. When you're under hypnosis, you don't lose your personality, your free will or your personal strength.

Myth: When you're under hypnosis, the hypnotherapist controls you.
Reality: You do hypnosis voluntarily for yourself. A hypnotherapist only serves as a knowledgeable guide or facilitator.

Myth: You can be put under hypnosis without your consent.
Reality: Successful hypnosis depends on your willingness to experience it. Even with voluntary participation, not everyone can be led into a hypnotic state.