Q: What is hypnosis and how does it work?

A: Hypnosis is a very natural process of entering a state of deep relaxation. This helps your subconscious (or unconscious mind) become more attentive and receptive to suggestion, and, thus, more open to change.

Q: How can I be sure I can be hypnotized?

A: :Hypnosis is a natural, though altered, state of mind. You enter some form of hypnosis several times a day, like when you are driving and pass your turn-off because you haven’t been paying attention. Everyone goes through natural, altered states before they fall asleep, and as they come into wakefulness. Therefore, most people can enter hypnotic relaxation easily, provided they want to.

Q: What can hypnosis be used for?

A: Hypnosis can be used for many things, including changing bad habits, getting rid of unwanted weight, pre and post surgery, and abating insomnia. It is also effective in dealing with anxiety, fears and phobias, depression and acute and chronic illness.

Q: Can a hypnotist make me do something I don’t want to do?

A: All hypnosis is actually "self-hypnosis." You are allowing the hypnotist to guide you into your deeper and broader memory and other resources. Since it is a 100% consent state, no one can hypnotize you against your will. You are free to reject and receive any suggestion at any time.

Q: Can I get "stuck" in the hypnotic state?

A: You can’t get stuck. The hypnotist counts you out, and almost always you will hear the count. Since hypnotic levels are altered states between being fully awake and being completely asleep, you would merely fall asleep if you didn’t hear the count, and wake up when you are ready.

Q: Will I reveal too much when I am hypnotized?

Benefits of Hypnosis

A wonderful quality of hypnosis is that you can be taught to use it alone, at will, and without complicated procedures. This fact makes many benefits readily available throughout your lifetime.

Hypnosis can be used to further any human endeavor. 

With hypnosis you can:

Develop and express awareness and intuition.
Feel worthwhile, self-confident, zestful.
Gain a happier home life; become a better husband, wife, parent, or friend.
Acquire the ability to relax completely in any situation.
Make better decisions.
Improve concentration.
Overcome procrastination.
Increase the quality of your emotional expression.
Reduce conflict and stress.
Promote health and well-being.
Regain your natural ability to sleep easily.
Sell yourself, your ideas, and your services with confidence and enthusiasm.
Increase your income.
Attract and maintain worthwhile friendships.
Discover your negative mental patterns and how they affect you.
Free yourself from hostility, resentment, fear of rejection.
Select your goals in life; chart your course for their realization.
Program your mind with positive mental concepts and success attitudes.
Develop the ability to construct mental images easily.

Purposes

Hypnotic services are available in four major forms and eight application areas.

The four major forms are:

1. individual consultations

2. small group setting such as weight-loss and stop smoking programs

3. self-hypnosis classes

4. books and cassette tapes/CDs

The eight areas of application are:

1. mental and emotional health

2. physical health

3. psychic and spiritual development

4. creative and educational endeavors

5. athletics and sports motivation

6. business interests

7. legal concerns