Hypnotherapy with Dr. Chou, CHT, SC-C

 

What is hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis as a highly successful alternative therapy.  It has been used for centuries for both medical and personal applications.  It can serve as an enhancement to the work of licensed physicians or psychologists; it can also be a standalone practice to help client’s change or improve existing habits, behaviors or beliefs.

 

When a client chooses a goal they are gently taken into a state of relaxation or, a state of trance, using guided imagery.  In this state the client is more receptive to suggestions by the hypnotherapist.  At this time, the gateway to the subconscious mind is opened, memories become accessible and new information is then stored.  The suggestions giving to the client are highly successful because the conscious mind is at rest and not trying to judge or analyze during the hypnotic state.  Clients have complete over their own success and take home their personalized cd/tape to use to enhance their results.

 

Special Note: Hypnotic suggestions that violate any specific client  beliefs or moral codes will be unsuccessful. The client has total control at all times and may come out of their trance state at any time if they are feeling uncomfortable for any reason.

 

Q:  Where has hypnotherapy been successful?

· Stress reduction

· Weight reduction

· Stop smoking

· Pain control

· Improving athletic performance

· Improving study and learning experiences

· Improving self-esteem and motivation

· Enhancing creativity

 

Q:  What to expect during a hypnotherapy session?

A:  In a hypnotherapy session, a 5-10 minute interview is first conducted to gather information about goals.  Your hypnotherapist serves as a guide to facilitate your experience of focused concentration to reach a deep state of relaxation (trance) and further focus on suggestions designed to help you reach your goals.  At the end of the session, you would feel very relaxed and refreshed.

 

Q:  How effective is hypnotherapy?

A:  Quite effective.  One of the most popular applications is smoking cession.  It works on a great number of people to quit smoking after only one session. For others it has cut the volume of what they usually smoke in half.  Depending on whether the client really desires to quit, it may take 1-3 sessions.

It’s a very comfortable and relaxing with stress level being reduced in the process.

Hypnosis Myths

ONE      Once a person is hypnotized, he can no longer resist it and will surrender his personal will.

False.  A person always has the choice to go into hypnotic trance state.  Any prior hypnosis experience does not affect the outcome.

TWO      One can be hypnotized to say or do something against one’s will or engage in anti-social behavior.

False.  A person being hypnotized remains in control at all time.  He cannot be forced to do or say something against his will or beliefs.

THREE  One can be become “stuck” in hypnosis or might not “wake up” from hypnosis.

False.  Since a person retains ultimate control in a hypnosis session, he can terminate the process at any time.

FOUR    Hypnosis will only work on certain people.

False.  Hypnosis is about concentrated focus.  Most people don’t have problems entering trance state and about 90% of the population can be hypnotized..  The 10% that have difficulty may be due to difficulty in concentrating, fear of losing control, etc.  Once the blockage is revealed and being resolved, satisfactory hypnosis sessions can be expected.

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