Hypnotherapy for Health: How Does Hypnotherapy Work?

What is Hypnotherapy?

The first thing to know is that many people use the terms hypnosis and hypnotherapy interchangeably. Depending on whom you ask in this field. Others say that there is a difference such as hypnosis is the act of hypnotizing and hypnotherapy means the follow-up treatment of hypnosis.

Hypnotherapy is a method of mental suggestion that has long been used throughout time in almost every culture to some extent or another. This can be achieved a number of different ways. It really depends on what appeals to the person and what makes them feel the most comfortable. The hypnotized individual is not technically asleep but they are very relaxed. It is at their most comfortable point that a hypnotherapist can tap into their subconscious and change behavior through suggestive methods.

How Does Hypnotherapy Work?

Anyone that is open to the possibilities of hypnotherapy can have success with this process. There are still some skeptics who have their doubts about this method. But, for the most part, the majority of people accept the written word of centuries past as well as recent studies and research that backs up the claim that hypnotherapy does work.

That brings us to a deeper question of “how”- how does hypnotherapy work? Well, it goes beyond the conscious level of thinking and taps into the subconscious. While the subject is relaxed and open to influence the therapist begins making positive suggestion to them.

Hypnotherapy is widely used. It can be used to alter behavior such as anger or destructive or abusive actions to changing a person’s lifestyle or habits such as losing weight, getting physically fit or to stop smoking. It can also help with mental issues like phobias, memories, or self-confidence. So, whatever the goal is, the therapist simply repeats constructive and positive words or imagery and that message or mental picture is consistently replayed in the mind to correct the problem and achieve the desired results. It is basically a way to reprogram the mind to control and direct the body in a different manner.

Hypnotherapy FAQ

Q. Can hypnotherapy be dangerous?

A. No. As a matter of fact there are many medical associations and psychiatric associations that have substantiated this practice as a viable and safe method of treatment.

Q. Does hypnotherapy bring out embarrassing actions in a subject?

A. No, this is not true. When going to a hypnotherapy session, the subject is in control over their actions. Finding a reputable therapist is essential.

Q. Are the results temporary or permanent?

A. Depending on the complexities of the underlying issues some people respond well after a few sessions others can take longer to take affect.

Q. Will the hypnotherapist be in control of all of my actions?

A. No, the subject is aware enough to stop the sessions when they are uncomfortable. The whole point behind hypnotherapy is to help achieve a higher level of personal control over behavior and decisions.

Q. Will the hypnotized individual remember anything about their sessions?

A. Yes. Again, the subjects are not put to sleep they are merely relaxed and ready to accept suggestion at a deeper level of thinking.

Q. Does hypnotherapy work?

A. Yes.

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