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Video: Hypnotic Approaches
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do stage hypnotists control their subjects?
Stage hypnosis only looks like mind control if you overlook the fact that the subjects have volunteered to go on stage, which means they have happily volunteered to comply with what the hypnotist says. After this self-selection process, the hypnotist narrows the selection further by selecting the most responsive individuals from all the volunteers. The powerful responses you see on stage (e.g. positive and negative hallucinations) are hypnotic skills demonstrated by the subjects. If the power were in the hypnotist rather than the subject, this careful selection process would not be necessary.
What's more, peer pressure and the displacement of responsibility onto the hypnotist enable subjects to act in ways they wouldn't act in normal conditions. Outside the context of a stage show, the "control" a hypnotist has over his subjects becomes apparent as an illusion.
Q: My son/daughter needs to stop smoking (or get better grades, overcome a fear, etc.). Can you help?
I would be honoured to help your child. However, from prior experience, I have determined several things you need to know as a parent before asking your child to undergo hypnotherapy:
- I am in the business of empowering individuals, not forcing them to do things against their will. Your child will need to phone me directly and express his or her decision to start hypnotherapy, without any pressure from you.
- Regardless of who is paying for the session, my client is the person undergoing hypnosis, and his or her wishes come first. If my client indicates that he or she does not actually want to stop smoking (etc.), you would be spending your money needlessly.
- Anything your child says during a consultation or session is confidential and cannot be revealed to you.
If you can abide by these conditions, please ask your child to phone me. Young people often respond better to hypnosis than adults, and have the imagination necessary to make the process work well. You will need to come to the first session, so that we can arrange payment and so you can sign the informed consent form as a parent or guardian.
Q: I don't know if I can be hypnotized.
If you are able and willing to follow instructions, you can be hypnotized. In fact, hypnosis is a natural state of mind we all enter at various times throughout the day, such as when we're daydreaming or watching a movie. However, sometimes fears or apprehensions about hypnosis inhibit clients from entering the state of hypnosis. During your consultation, we can help you determine whether or not you respond to hypnotic suggestion.
Q: I don't know what I want. Can hypnosis help me discover what I want?
I am still trying to develop a method that lets you discover your life purpose. Unfortunately, both times I took such cases, I ended up refunding the client's money (I was happy to do it, but it didn't help the client). Hypnotherapy is much more effective when you know exactly what you want, and you need help attaining it. There are other approaches that might be more effective for discovering your life purpose.
Q: Can hypnosis make me forget a person or event?
In theory, it's possible to induce anmesia inside hypnosis. In practice, it's not a helpful response to a real part of your life. Instead of making you forget a memory, I can help you change your present-day perspective on the memory so that you can learn and grow from it, without necessarily forgetting it.
Q: What happens inside hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a totally natural and common state of mind. In fact,
we go into a hypnotic trance many times during a typical day. If
you’ve ever been absorbed in a good book or movie, you’ve
experienced a light state of hypnosis. It’s relaxing and feels
great. Most likely, you’ll emerge from hypnosis feeling like
you’ve had a good night’s rest.
When you see a hypnotist, the hypnotist helps you enter this pleasant
state of mind, removes the negative programming you've accumulated
over your lifetime, and installs new beliefs that lead you in the
directions that you want.
You will be aware of everything that happens, remember everything (except in rare cases of spontaneous amnesia) and be able to accept or reject any suggestion.
What Can Hypnosis Help With?
Hypnosis is effective for:
- Smoking cessation
- Weight management
- Fears, phobias and anxieties
- Stress reduction
- Improved sleep
- Improved self-confidence
- Improved memory and study skills
- Impotence or inability to orgasm
- Pain control (with doctor’s referral)
- Sales and sports motivation
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