CLINICAL HYPNOSIS

I. Myths about hypnosis II. What is Hypnosis? III. When Will Hypnosis Be Beneficial? IV. How to select a qualified Hypnotherapist?
I. Myths about hypnosis Many people’s ideas or experiences of hypnosis are based on stage acts of hypnosis. They need to realize that people who perform stage hypnosis screen their volunteers to select those who are cooperative and have possible exhibitionist tendencies and are highly responsive to suggestions in hypnosis. Stage hypnosis is very different from therapeutic hypnosis and unfortunately creates myths about hypnosis. People believe that being hypnotized will make them lose control so that they can be made to do anything the hypnotist desires. This is a myth because hypnotic state is not a weakness.
During the state of hypnosis, you are not under the control of the hypnotist. Hypnosis cannot be imposed upon you but its something you do for yourself. There is a part of the mind watching out for you. It will not allow you to do anything that is not in your best interest. Technically, all hypnosis is self-hypnosis. The role of the hypnotherapist is that of a guide and facilitator. Contnued...