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Sybil Holiday & The Spiralway HYPNOSIS, SELF-HYPNOSIS, HYPNOTHERAPY & TRANSPERSONAL HYPNOTHERAPY |
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HYPNOSIS is a naturally relaxed yet very focused state of awareness. Hypnosis is not going to sleep, being unconscious, or being out of control. Yet, because of stage hypnotism, and the way hypnosis is portrayed in movies and on TV, many are concerned that it is possible to be manipulated to do something they don’t want to do. Stage hypnotists use hypnotic techniques, not to educate or help, but to entertain an audience. It's important to remember that those on stage volunteered, knowing ahead of time that they would be asked to do something amusing, silly, or even embarrassing. As for the media, they are also interested in entertaining the public, so what is presented as fact is often fiction; greatly exaggerated, taken out of context, or distorted in some way. You may not know or realize it, but all of us are in light hypnotic states many times a day. Have you ever missed your exit while driving? And do you remember that condition just before waking up where you are not asleep, yet not fully awake, and all kinds of creative ideas are filling your mind? These are a just a few of the light hypnotic states we go in and out of on a regular basis every day. No one can be hypnotized against their will, or made to do something contrary to their personal moral code. As the hypnotee you are always in control. You can come out of hypnosis any time you wish. Remember the last time you were so engrossed in a book or television show that you did not hear your name called the first time? Little did you know you were in a hypnotic state! But if someone had behaved inappropriately you would have responded immediately. This is what I mean when I say that if you were to be given an unacceptable hypnotic suggestion you would instantly come out of the hypnotic state. If you have ever meditated, gone on a guided visualization, tried a deep breathing or relaxation exercise, or daydreamt, you are familiar with some various states of consciousness that are similar to that of hypnosis. The tool of hypnosis allows the conscious mind, the critical mind, to step aside, thus freeing the sub-conscious mind to surface. The subconscious is deeply intuitive and creative, and holds much information and insight for us. WHAT IS SELF-HYPNOSIS ? SELF-HYPNOSIS can be very useful in treating insomnia, quitting smoking, and relieving phobias. Anyone can be taught how to hypnotize themselves. This allows you to work on your issues away from my office, maximizing your time and healing. WHAT ARE HYPNOTHERAPY and TRANSPERSONAL HYPNOTHERAPY ? HYPNOTHERAPY is using the tool of hypnosis for your growth and healing. During a hypnotherapy session I act as a facilitator, guiding you to where you and your subconscious already wish to go. Together we may first decide on the issue, procedures, goals, and outcomes. Or, we may conclude to do something less structured and more open-ended. Once we've chosen how we wish to proceed, we relax and set aside the events of the day, and turn our focus inward. TRANSPERSONAL HYPNOTHERAPY is a process where you and I trust that you, not I, have the answers to your well-being inside you. Transpersonal hypnotherapy allows you to access that place and have a dialogue with it. Transpersonal hypnotherapy is the process I use with all my clients. Hypnosis, Self-hypnosis, and Transpersonal Hypnotherapy are useful tools with all these other topics. Please click on a topic below to learn more. The State
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