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A hypnotist can not "do" anything "to" you - you can not become hypnotized unless you want to be. A hypnotist is simply someone who guides another person into an hypnotic state, usually by asking him/ her to focus on a fixed point, or an idea or feeling, whilst encouraging relaxation.
Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state which most people enter spontaneously on a regular basis (eg daydreaming), and all a hypnotist does is deliberately activate this state: it's a form of interpersonal communication, coaching even, and whilst someone "in hypnosis" will be more responsive to suggestion, they can not be made to do or say anything against their will.
Hypnosis is not "mind control"; most hypnotized people remain fully aware (they're simply in a very relaxed, but highly focused, state of mind - indeed, they're "hyperattentive"!), and can come out of hypnosis whenever they wish. People hypnotized for stage shows are usually stable extrovert types who don't mind performing - "being hypnotized" is simply an "excuse" for them to play around, do silly things; to "show off". Many, probably most in fact, are people who in other contexts (eg with a group of close friends) will play around, "let go"/ "go wild", be the "life and soul of the party" etc.. The hypnotist is, in effect, "giving them permission" to do what they do anyway, but in a public domain. It's social role play, that's all.
You can not "get stuck in hypnosis" - if left unattended, a hypnotized person will either just "come to" of his/ her own accord (probably after no more than a few minutes), or fall asleep to awaken naturally a few hours later.
Hypnosis is not "brainwashing" - quite the opposite, in fact. Brainwashing is abusive/ coercive mind control; hypnosis is a sophisticated form of consensual interpersonal communication utilizing naturally occurring and completely normal brain states.
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What directions does a hypnotist give when putting someone under?
RelaxSleepClose Your EyesCount BackwardsEyes on Pendulum
What is a posthypnotic suggestion?
Posthypnotic suggestion is a suggestion implanted into your unconscious mind while you were in an induced state of hypnosis by a hypnotist that you carry out after you've been brought out of hypnosis.
Where are all the hypnosis schools?
Try asking your doctor about that. Also try asking the college or university closest to you. If you know you have a local one ask him! But i would ask the college first if there isn't a local hypnotist.
What is the difference between hypnotist and clinical hypnotherapist?
This is a very personal view. Please explore other views for your own conclusions.A hypnotist can cover stage hypnosis also and is not necessarily there to provide therapy. Therapy assists the client with difficulties he or she may have. A hypnotist may well be able to do this, but the title 'hypnotherapist' makes that clear. Therefore one should look for that title when seeking help.Also, a hypnotist may be able to provide therapy, but a hypnotherapist is involved in therapy only and is therefore likely to have the most experience.Clinical hypnotherapy, in my view, means very little. 'Clinical' infers 'of a clinic,' which will be the case with many practitioners operating from a clinic, or it infers a scientific credibility which has not yet been sufficiently achieved in the view of the main scientific community, although many are now looking favourably upon it.. As a hypnotherapist, I believe in the efficacy of this therapy. However, there are many terms that could be placed before the title of hypnotherapist. For example, 'transpersonal' is a good description if one feels that the therapy goes beyond, say, behaviourism or has some deeper effect than the mere changing of habits. Transpersonal infers mind, body and spirit therapy, which is the basis of most complementary therapies.I would therefore prefer the term 'transpersonal hypnotherapist. It is a matter of choice and perspective.
Are you still in control while being hypnotised?
Well, it depends upon what kind of hypnotism is used. Western or Eastern. If it is Western, then you're in full control even if you're being hypnotised! But, if you're hypnotised using the Eastern (Indian) method, then you're in full control of the hypnotist!
What part of speech is the word hypnotist?
The word hypnotist is a noun. A hypnotist is one who hypnotises.
What is the verb for hypnotist?
The verb for hypnotist is hypnotise. As in "to hypnotise someone".
What actors and actresses appeared in In the Power of a Hypnotist - 1913?
The cast of In the Power of a Hypnotist - 1913 includes: Sidney Olcott as Gondorza - the Hypnotist
What is the duration of Hold That Hypnotist?
The duration of Hold That Hypnotist is 1.02 hours.
Can a hypnotist steal memories?
No, there is no way a hypnotist can retain a memory from their subjects.
What is a sentence using the word hypnotist?
The hypnotist had the man barking whenever he heard the word dog. He went to a hypnotist for help in quitting smoking.
Who was Arthur Ellen?
A hypnotist. See his book, "The Intimate Casebook of a Hypnotist." You can Google his name in quotes with the word, hypnotist after it for even more information.
When was Hold That Hypnotist created?
Hold That Hypnotist was created on 1957-03-10.
What are the release dates for The Hypnotist - 1936?
The Hypnotist - 1936 was released on: USA: 1936
Who is the worlds greatist hypnotist in the world?
Karen Velez is the world's greatest hypnotist!
What are the release dates for The Hypnotist - 1907 I?
The Hypnotist - 1907 I was released on: USA: July 1907
What is the duration of The Hare-Brained Hypnotist?
The duration of The Hare-Brained Hypnotist is 480.0 seconds.
