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Hypnosis/Self- hypnosis techniques

Quick Answer

Hypnosis is a state of highly focused attention or concentration, frequently associated with relaxation and heightened suggestibility, or a voluntary acceptance of suggestions to communicate with one's inner mind. Best for Health explains that contrary to common myths, individuals are not asleep or controlled during hypnosis; instead, they maintain full awareness and the ability to stop a session at any time. Ultimately, all hypnosis is understood to be self-hypnosis, empowering individuals to access these states independently.

What is hypnosis

There are plenty of definitions for hypnosis. For example, one definition is that hypnosis is a state of highly focused attention or concentration, often associated with relaxation and heightened suggestibility. Another example is that hypnosis is a voluntary acceptance to suggestions, or a way to communicate with your inner mind. And still yet another definition is that hypnosis is, “Believed – in imagination”.

Considering the last definition, it is easier to overcome the myths and misconceptions about hypnosis created by movies, television or books.

Common myths and misconceptions include:

Fear that personal or family secrets will be revealed
Fear that the hypnotist will control your brain
Fear of humiliation, or of doing humiliating things during hypnosis
Fear of falling asleep
Lack of belief that hypnosis is possible
Inability to dehypnotize and return to a normal state

In reality everything is actually the opposite. You are not asleep, and everything is under your control. You don’t even have to follow the hypnotist’s leads if you don’t want to! You have the freedom and control to stop the session any time you want. So, you have nothing to worry about!

Working with a hypnotist you trust, simply imagine what you want to achieve and allow the hypnotist to help you meet your goal. At the same time however, you are learning how to access these states on your own. In time, you will become aware that all hypnosis is really self-hypnosis.

Hypnosis/self-hypnosis techniques

Induction (deep relaxation)

Distraction

Dissociation

Analgesia

Anesthesia

Deepening

Progressive relaxation

Methaphors

Affirmations

…… more

Frequently Asked Questions

1 What is hypnosis and are there common misconceptions I should be aware of?

Hypnosis can be defined as a state of highly focused attention, often associated with relaxation and heightened suggestibility, or a voluntary acceptance of suggestions. Common myths, often from media, include fears of revealing secrets, brain control, humiliation, or falling asleep. The page clarifies that it's easier to overcome these myths by understanding hypnosis as "Believed – in imagination".

2 How can hypnosis or self-hypnosis help with chronic pain and stress control?

Hypnosis and self-hypnosis are presented as very helpful for stress and chronic pain control. The services offered include personalized training to manage chronic pain, stress, anxiety, and sleep. Through these techniques, you may learn how to help yourself suffer much less from chronic pain.

3 How is hypnosis/self-hypnosis training delivered?

Felix Laevsky offers individual training for hypnosis and self-hypnosis techniques. This training is available both online worldwide and in-person. It is part of the mind-body techniques instruction provided.

4 Who can benefit from learning hypnosis and self-hypnosis techniques?

These techniques are helpful for individuals seeking stress and chronic pain control. Services are specifically mentioned for school, college, and university students, companies and corporations for daily stress management, and as complementary services for health and mental health professionals.