What
is hypnotherapy?
When
we are in an expanded state of mind, we have access to greater clarity. The hypnotherapist
uses hypnosis to assist one to enter this hypnotic or expanded state. This
state of hypnosis feels like deep relaxation. Also, it has been described as a trance-like
state. It is when we are in this state of mind that we can gain insight into
our mental and emotional patterns, our beliefs and emotional blocks which have
led us into confusion and various life challenges.
Hypnotherapy
is a wonderful tool to release these blockages and help us reclaim our freedom.
We can access freedom over sabotaging beliefs, addiction, sleepless nights,
anxiety, stress, unwanted weight gain, cigarettes - smoking, and much much
more.
How
does hypnotherapy work?
When
thinking about hypnotherapy, the hypnotist is working with the subconscious
mind. When looking at the mind there is the conscious mind which is most
prevalent when we are talking with someone or learning a new activity. Our
subconscious mind instead as more in the forefront as we are drifting off to
sleep. Think of these two states of mind as speakers. When the volume on one
state is turned up the other is turned down. For example, my conscious speaker
is turned up when I am learning to drive a car for the first time and my
subconscious speaker is turned down. During this time my mind is alert and I am
able to focus on new tasks. During hypnosis the volume on the conscious mind is
turned down and the subconscious mind is turned up. We can often spontaneously
enter hypnotic states when our mind becomes preoccupied during an activity. At
this time we are seeing two aspects of our consciousness. The conscious mind is
focused on the issue and is not driving the car. the subconscious mind steps to
the forefront to drive the car at this time. Have you had times when you don't
remember driving to get to your destination. You were in a hypnotic state and
your subconscious speaker was loudest at this time.
It
is important to know you could never be talked into doing something that was
against your moral character. There is a safety feature within each of us that
prevents anyone from over riding that which does not align with our morals.