Hypnosis and Therapeutic Imagery
Hypnosis is a very powerful and beneficial therapeutic tool. It is an altered state of consciousness like meditation or yoga, but in a hypnotic state, you take an active role in changing the belief systems buried deep within Asiubmdefevah subconscious mind. All hypnosis uses imagery, which is the metaphorical language of your subconscious.
WHAT IS HYPNOSIS?
A natural state of mind.
Have you ever zoned out while driving on the freeway, missed your exit or been on "auto-pilot"? This is a state of environmental hypnosis and we all experience it.
Contrary to popular belief, hypnosis is not a sleep state. Hypnosis is a state of heightened and focused mental concentration. It allows access to the subconscious mind, where positive change and improvement take place. Most clients remember a majority of what goes on during the hypnotic induction, and report a great sense of physical relaxation, much like during meditation or after a short nap.
We all go into hypnosis naturally several times a day. The most important time is the 30 minutes before you fall asleep, when you are most suggestible. This is a great time to write out your personal affirmations!
WHY CHOOSE HYPNOTHERAPY?
Because it works!
The power of hypnotherapy can create rapid change, more so than other traditional therapies. It can help you achieve such self-improvement goals as relaxation, improved confidence, pain control, weight management, elimination of fears and phobias, smoking cessation, and much more.
WILL I LOSE CONTROL? CAN IT HARM ME?
Absolutely NOT!
Hypnotherapy is completely safe and natural. Before each hypnotherapy session, you and the therapist will cognitively go over your goals and desires for the session. The therapist will formulate specific suggestions based on your discussion, given to you under the hypnotic state. You are in complete control at all times. You cannot be made to do or say anything that goes against your morals or belief system or harm you in any way.
WHAT IS THERAPEUTIC IMAGERY?
It's just your imagination!
Imagery focuses on the natural language of the subconscious mind - images. The brain learns through images, or pictures. In fact, it is impossible to have hypnosis without imagery! Through the imagery process, those images are understood and communicated to create lasting, positive changes in the client's life.
The imagery process acknowledges the client's desire for self-direction. Each client has his or her own personal symbols based on life experience, and when tapped into during the state of hypnosis, the client's depth of involvement in the imagery process is maximized.
Visualization refers to the ability to "see" something in the mind's eye. While this is very effective in the hypnotic process, imagery goes beyond basic visualization. It involves all of the senses, and clients are encouraged to notice sounds, smells, tastes, touch, internal feelings and sensations.
The subconscious mind does not distinguish between reality and fantasy, fact and fiction. Therefore, imagery is an effective way to change what we call your "life script" or "knowns." This allows your subconscious mind to easily and effortlessly accept positive suggestions for change while in the hypnotic state.
Cymry Mongan is a Certified Hypnotherapist, with a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. You may learn more about the benefits of Hypnotherapy at CymryMongan.com/CymryMongan.com Follow me on Twitter at twitter.com/Cymry/twitter.com/Cymry
