Hypnotherapy will focus upon whatever the client wants (eg unresolved personal issues; self-esteem, confidence etc; smoking cessation; management of pain/ discomfort etc etc...), and this should be discussed extensively by therapist and client before any actual therapy commences.
A competent and ethical hypnotherapist will take time to get to know clients, understand their personal circumstances, needs etc, and will go to great lengths to explain what hypnosis is, and is not, the techniques/ methodologies to be used, and the reasoning behind these. There's nothing magical about hypnosis/ hypnotherapy; it's simply a very focused form of interpersonal communication during which the client is guided/ "coached" in using a trance state to effect personal aims. Any "hypnotherapist" claiming otherwise is a charlaton, and should be avoided like the plague!
Hypnosis/ hypnotherapy can not "cure" any disease/ condition: it's a helping tool that can be effective in aiding clients to better cope with difficult aspects of their lives.
Last, but not least, hypnotherapy should never be attempted with people suffering from serious mental illness - unless undertaken by a board certified/ licenced psychiatrist, or conducted by a certified clinical psychologist or hypnotherapist working under the direction/ supervision of a patient's psychiatrist. A competent and ethical hypnotherapist will always check for signs of underlying mental illness in any new client, and if there are serious concerns about the client's mental well-being will refuse or defer any therapy until the individual has been assessed by an appropriately qualified medical practitioner.
Hypnotherapy to stop smoking focuses more on the dangerous effects of smoking rather than nicotine replacement that other cessation products focus on. Only one in four can be hypnotized however so the option may not be available for everyone.
Many schools offer hypnotherapy training. One of the leading schools in the field is the Hypnotherapy Training Institute, which prides itself as being one of the first of the original four licensed hypnotherapy schools.
Research on the effectiveness of hypnotherapy on a variety of medical conditions is extensive.
Certifications in hypnotherapy can be achieved at a number of educational institutes as well as specialist hypnosis schools. Hypnotherapy. com offers many hypnosis certification courses.
Yes it does. Hypnotherapy comes from the greek word meaning sleep. Hypnotherapy is a great source of relaxation and calming, it is often very soothing. ************* Hypnotherapy= hypnos (=sleep in greek) + therapeea (= θεραπεία, the greek origin of the word therapy which means cure)
Oblivious - 2001 Smoking Hypnotherapy was released on: USA: July 2004
The best place to go for hypnotherapy is a licensed therapist who specializes in hypnotherapy and has experience working with the specific issue you want to address. Look for recommendations from trusted sources, such as healthcare professionals or friends who have had success with hypnotherapy. Make sure to choose a therapist who makes you feel comfortable and supported during sessions.
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Try the Palo Alto School of Hypnotherapy (http://www.pasoh.com/). It's about an hour's drive away.
Hypnotherapy is helpful for treating a variety of conditions, including anxiety, phobias, insomnia, smoking cessation, weight management, and chronic pain management. It can also be beneficial for improving self-esteem, confidence, motivation, and stress management.
Yes, the American Psychological Association (APA) recognizes hypnotherapy as a valid treatment option when performed by a trained and licensed therapist within their scope of practice. However, the APA does caution that hypnotherapy should only be used in conjunction with evidence-based treatments for specific conditions.
Hypnotherapy or hypnosis is used in various ways. It can be used to reduce fear before medical or dental procedures. Some other illnesses where hypnotherapy can help are asthma, tension headaches, tinnitus and stress.