What is Hypnosis exactly?
Hypnosis is a state where the subconscious and conscious parts of
the mind begin to work on the same concept at the same time without
conflict.
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About Hypnotherapy
There are many fears and misunderstanding with regards to hypnosis and hypnotherapy, and the myths and mystery that surround it are totally undeserved. These pages will help to reassure you that what happens is very normal, certainly not magical, with generally predictable results.
Hypnosis is usually induced by the use of the therapist's voice, though you are unlikely to actually feel hypnotised There is no such thing as a "hypnotised feeling". though many people find their senses to be far more alert than usual you will certainly not "lose control" at anytime , nor can you be manipulated in any way.
There is no form of unconsciousness and nobody can be made to do anything that they do not want to do; a person, in hypnosis is aware of everything happening around them, aware of themselves and their therapist, and will retain a full and accurate memory of everything afterwards.
Hypnosis, is a totally natural phenomenon, is simply very comfortable and relaxed state during which it is quite easy to converse sensibly with the exceptions of the truly mentally subnormal, very young children, and anybody under the influence of hard drugs or very large quantities of alcohol. It is inconceivable that any harm could befall anybody in this pleasant state.
This is a reliable and safe therapeutic technique which is centuries old and is recognised by many branches of orthodox medicine as a valuable alternative to drugs, to accelerate healing and to help combat pain.
Whilst not a panacea for all ills, hypnotherapy can be an effective treatment method for a great many problems where psychological factors are involved.
Hypnosis is usually induced by the use of the therapist's voice, though you are unlikely to actually feel hypnotised There is no such thing as a "hypnotised feeling". though many people find their senses to be far more alert than usual you will certainly not "lose control" at anytime , nor can you be manipulated in any way.
There is no form of unconsciousness and nobody can be made to do anything that they do not want to do; a person, in hypnosis is aware of everything happening around them, aware of themselves and their therapist, and will retain a full and accurate memory of everything afterwards.
Hypnosis, is a totally natural phenomenon, is simply very comfortable and relaxed state during which it is quite easy to converse sensibly with the exceptions of the truly mentally subnormal, very young children, and anybody under the influence of hard drugs or very large quantities of alcohol. It is inconceivable that any harm could befall anybody in this pleasant state.
This is a reliable and safe therapeutic technique which is centuries old and is recognised by many branches of orthodox medicine as a valuable alternative to drugs, to accelerate healing and to help combat pain.
Whilst not a panacea for all ills, hypnotherapy can be an effective treatment method for a great many problems where psychological factors are involved.
How Hypnotherapy Works?
Hypnotherapy works by bypassing the conscious critical faculty in our brain and speaks directly to the subconscious allowing us to make beneficial changes to us at a subconscious level.
Conscious Critical Faculty
The Conscious Critical Faculty, often referred to as the 'CCF' can best
be thought of as a kind of psychological membrane that separates
conscious and subconscious. It constantly monitors all input from our
senses and tends to reject that which does not agree with an idea or
concept that has been previously experienced and accepted as 'valid' in
some way. This is why if an individual has understood that s/he is
stupid, there will be a rejection of information to the contrary, just
as certainly as if s/he believes him/herself to be clever. In other
words, unless we can get beneath the CCF, it is very difficult indeed to
make lasting change.
Hypnotherapy and psychology
Many people wonder about the link between psychology and hypnotherapy;
the links most relevant to the work of the hypnotherapist are associated
with:
- Resistance to change
- Homeostasis (the urge to maintain an existent situation)
- The fight/flight/freeze response to stress
- The urge to repeat
- Psychogenic illness
- Psychosomatic illness and effects
- Cause and effect
CNHC Information on Hypnotherapy
CNHC is the UK regulator for complementary healthcare practitioners. Its key function is to enhance public protection by setting standards for registration with CNHC. The CNHC ‘quality mark' is being recognised as the hallmark of quality for the sector. This means that the general public, and those who commission the services of complementary healthcare practitioners, will be able to choose with confidence by looking for the CNHC quality mark.
