Hypnotherapy is guided hypnosis. What makes hypnotherapy to be particularly effective for treating or easing some problems is its emphasis on relaxation, concentration, and the power of soothing. There is evidence that the body tends to be more open to suggestions when put in a trance-like state. In this state, subjects are led to turning their attention entirely inward to locate and make use of internal resources that can make them regain control or change a certain situation.
When is it used?
Hypnotherapy is just an adjunct type of therapy and, for that reason, is seldom used alone to treat or reduce the symptoms of a condition. Often, this therapy would be used in tandem with medical or psychological treatments. Still, it is one of the best ways of approaching a condition that needs concentration to treat or reduce its symptoms.
Pretty any situation stemming from the attitude or behavioral problems can be treated using hypnotherapy. Hence, problems like insomnia, learning disorders, relationship issues, communications problems, phobias, substance abuse are all competent enough for hypnotherapy. Outside the behavioral and attitude realm, hypnotherapy has found application in pain management, especially if the pain originates from a medical condition. Many people with gastrointestinal disorders (such as irritable bowels), painful skin problems, chemotherapy-induced, and pregnancy-induced pain are increasingly turning to hypnotherapy resources.
What can you expect?
There are several techniques of hypnotherapy, but the most commonly practiced version – and one with some medical significance – is clinical hypnotherapy. Contrary to the perspective shown in movies, hypnotherapy is never dramatic. Rather, it takes place in a calm environment where the subject is progressively led into connecting with their inner self. Another misconception about it is that hypnotized subjects become asleep or unconscious during the process – that’s entirely untrue. You will be fully aware of events happening around you and hear the suggestions given by the hypnotherapist.
How does it work?
Hypnosis should not be confused with any type of psychotherapy. It is simply a tool that can be used to facilitate an array of other medical, psychological, therapeutic treatments. Not just anyone can perform clinical hypnotherapy – clinical hypnosis is a discipline of medicine; hence, the practitioner would have been trained to lead you through it. It is prudent to be helped by a hypnotherapist who us a member of ASCH (American Society of Clinical Hypnotherapy) Normally, the hypnotherapist would lead you through progressive relaxation and allow you to connect with your inner self. The length of the session varies depending on the condition and its complexity.
