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Clinical Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is a technique that uses the hypnotic state, which enables changes in perception and memory, a major increase in response to suggestion, and the potential for controlling many physiologic functions that are usually involuntary. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation, intense concentration, and focused attention to achieve a heightened state of awareness that is sometimes called a trance. The person's attention is so focused while in this state that anything going on around the person is temporarily blocked out or ignored. In this naturally occurring state, a person may focus his or her attention-with the help of a trained therapist-on specific thoughts or tasks.

How does it work?

Hypnotherapy is usually considered an aid to psychotherapy (counseling), rather than a treatment in itself. (A certified Hypnotherapist will work very closely with a licensed doctor and will only conduct sessions with your doctor's permission.) It helps with psychotherapy because the hypnotic state allows people to explore painful thoughts, feelings, and memories they might have hidden from their conscious minds. Hypnosis enables people to perceive some things differently, such as blocking an awareness of pain.

How can it be used?

Suggestion therapy - The hypnotic state makes the person better able to respond to suggestions. Hypnotherapy can help some people change certain behaviors, such as to stop smoking or stop nail-biting. It can also help people change perceptions and sensations, and is particularly useful in treating pain.

Analysis - This approach uses the relaxed state to find the root cause of a disorder or symptom, such as a traumatic past event that a person has hidden in his or her unconscious memory. Once the trauma is revealed, it can be addressed in psychotherapy.

How does it work?

The hypnotic state allows a person to be more open to discussion and suggestion. It can improve the success of other treatments for many conditions, including:

Phobias, fears, and anxiety

Sleep disorders

Depression

Stress

Post-trauma anxiety

Grief and loss

It also can be used to help with pain control and to overcome habits, such as smoking or overeating. It also might be helpful for people whose symptoms are severe or who need crisis management.

AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS

NATIONAL GUILD OF HYPNOTISTS (NGH) The National Guild of Hypnotists, Inc. is a not-for-profit, educational corporation in the State of New Hampshire. Founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 1951 the Guild is a professional organization comprised of dedicated individuals committed to advancing the field of hypnotism.

International Medical & Dental Hypnotherapy Association (IMDHA) MDHA is unique among Hypnosis organizations. Our members are required to take a minimum of 120-hours of Hypnosis/Hypnotherapy Education and earn 30 continuing hours of education each year to maintain membership.

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