Frequently asked questions

Briefly, hypnosis is a focused state of concentration in which the critical faculty is bypassed so that the subconscious is more receptive to suggestion. Hypnotism is the study or act of inducing hypnosis. Hypnotherapy is a treatment program using suggestion and reeducation of thought behavior towards the desired outcome of the client.

As a client's attention would be drawn away from the outside world, relaxation becomes more prominent. Attention is directed to the inner self whereby guided imagery, creative visualizations, symbols, metaphors, direct, and indirect suggestion are used in conjunction with the client's stated request and desire for change.  Hypnosis is usually described as an altered state of consciousness, focused attention, deep relaxation, a peaceful, calming sensation.

Anyone who wants to experience hypnosis can be hypnotized. I have found that some people who have previously been told they couldn't be hypnotized weren't hypnotized simply because they were too curious about the experience to let go & experience it!; Once there initial curiousity has been satisfied, they are then ready to let go & experience deep trance. Hypnosis may be used in many situations including: decreasing the perception of pain, such as with back pain, burns, or childbirth, decrease stress and symptoms often associated with stress. The very first session is usually used to see how well a person can accept suggestions. The therapist and person then set goals for each session. There are several tests that are commonly used to see if a person is a good candidate for hypnosis.

Only if you want to be controlled!  Seriously, no one can make you do in hypnosis anything that you don't want to do.; I get so many questions about how stage hypnotists "get" their volunteers to do those "things". Remember, that's what they wanted to do! Get up there & have fun! Have an excuse to let down their hair and play! It is important to work with a trained hypnotherapist.