Miami Hypnosis Center Frequently Asked Questions:
2) How is someone guided into hypnosis?
3) Can someone be forced to do something against their will?
4) What types of results are possible?
5) How can hypnosis be helpful?
6) Will I be able to remember what happened?
7) What is a International Alliance of Certified Hypnotists & Therapists Certification?
8) What happens in an initial session?
9) How many sessions will be necessary?
A: Hypnosis has a storied past that dates back over 200 years. It was originally created by Franz Anton Mesmer, but the name was not coined until 1843. This mental state is something that you normally experience when daydreaming or when you lose track of time while driving. It is similar to your mental state when you are completely absorbed by a television show, book or sporting event. During hypnosis, your brain waves change so that you are alert, but relaxed enough to accept suggestions.
2Q: How is someone guided into hypnosis?
A: This mental state is normally initiated through relaxation, visualization and imagery. A soothing voice guides you through the process. At times, your eyelids may flutter or you may feel a sense of lightness. Other people report experiencing intense relaxation and calm, although the sensations vary from client to client.
3Q: Can someone be forced to do something against their will?
A: No.
Despite movies to the contrary, you cannot be forced to do something against your will during hypnosis. Hypnosis can only enhance your capabilities to do what you already want to. If you are told in hypnosis to do something completely contrary to your beliefs, you would not do it. For example, you could not be hypnotized to rob a bank unless you were already willing to do that.
4Q: What types of results are possible?
Please click on the links below to learn about documented examples of success utilizing hypnosis
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9801E1DC143FF93AA15751C1A96E958260
NY Times – Sports Performance
http://www.abcnews.go.com/Health/WomensHealth/story?id=3533002&page=1
ABC News – Surgery
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/30/AR2007113001997.html
Washington Post – Children with Abdominal Pain
A: There are numerous studies about the result possible through hypnosis. Since we are bound by law not to offer therapeutic services, we use hypnosis to encourage positive thinking and increase your ability for self-hypnosis. We do not make any claims that our services are mental, medical or behavioral treatments, although there is significant research available that shows health and mental benefits of hypnosis.
5Q: How can hypnosis be helpful?
A: Hypnosis can help you for any time you have a fear, motivation issue, stress management problem or similar purpose that you need help with. People commonly use hypnosis for topics like weight loss, phobias, pain management, confidence, sports performance, insomnia, child birth or smoking cessation.
6Q: Will I be able to remember what happened?
A: In general, you will be aware of what occurred, although your mind may need some time to process what happened. Often, people experience a time distortion that makes it seem like they were hypnotized for far shorter or longer than they actually were. In highly rare cases, you may not remember what happened.
7Q: What is the International Alliance of Certified Hypnotists & Therapists Certification?
A: This is the global body that certifies hypnotists and NLP coaches. To be certified, a hypnosis practitioner must be in compliance with their code of ethics and best practices. This requires extensive, intense training and examinations.
8Q: What happens in an initial session?
A: During the initial session, you will complete the intake and discuss what opportunities you want to work on. We will answer any of your questions and discuss the problem you want to fix. During hypnosis, you will be given suggestions that help you speed up the changes you want in your life.
9Q: How many sessions will be necessary?
A: The number of sessions varies depending on the client, the problem and the goal. While some people need just two sessions, other clients need a significant amount of time. The average person needs three to five sessions, although this number can vary.
