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“The moment you change your perception you change the chemistry of body” Bruce Lipton P.Hd cell biologist. Path-breaking studies in the field of biology and Psycho-Neuro-Endocrine reveals that change in thinking pattern and beliefs can influence the course of disease. Disease is not the result of merely external factors like invasion by bacteria, virus, parasites or simply because of chemical imbalance or deficiencies. It is the result of What goes within the human system largely by way of How one perceives the environment. Which is why Clinical hypnotherapy is considered as the best way to deal with deep psychological issues. Let us understand what is Clinical Hypnotherapy.
Clinical hypnotherapy is a combination of hypnosis and psychological treatment administered by a trained professional such as a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Psychologist, Mental Health Worker or even a Medical Doctor. The practice of hypnosis for therapeutic purposes involves getting into a relaxed state of mind where your therapist communicates with the subconscious part of your brain and makes suggestions relevant to specific symptoms like pain, anxiety, or addiction. Think of hypnosis as a “connector” linking your subconscious mind to your conscious mind.
What is Clinical hypnotherapy?
Clinical 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 managing many physiologic functions that are usually involuntary. Clinical 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 or ignored. In this naturally occurring state and with the help of a trained therapist, the person may focus his or her attention on specific thoughts or tasks.
Clinical Hypnotherapy is performed by a licensed or certified healthcare professional who is specially trained in this technique. The decision whether or not to use hypnotherapy in a clinical setting as a sole treatment or as an add-on treatment in psychotherapy should be made in consultation with a qualified professional who is trained in the use and limitations of hypnotherapy.
How does clinical hypnotherapy work?
Clinical Hypnotherapy is usually considered an aid to psychotherapy, rather than a treatment in itself. It helps with psychotherapy because the hypnotic state allows a person to explore painful thoughts, feelings, and memories that may be hidden from the conscious mind. Hypnotherapy also enables a person to perceive some things differently, such as blocking an awareness of pain.
Hypnosis can be used in two ways:
Suggestion therapy: The hypnotic state makes a person better able to respond to suggestions. Hypnosis can help a person change certain behaviours, such as stopping smoking or nail-biting. It can also help change perceptions and sensations, which can be particularly useful in treating pain.
Analysis hypnotherapy: 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.
What are the benefits of Clinical hypnotherapy?
The hypnotic state allows a person to be more open to discussion and suggestion. It can improve the success of other treatments for several conditions such as:
- Phobias, fears, and anxiety
- Sleep Disorder
- Eating Disorder
- Stress
- Post-trauma anxiety.
- Grief and loss.
Clinical Hypnotherapy might be used to help with pain control and to overcome habits, such as smoking or overeating. It might also be helpful for a person with severe symptoms or in need of crisis management.
After the session just be careful not to stand up too quickly after your session or you might get dizzy. Also if you are taking medications, such as insulin, sedatives, or cardiovascular medicine, you may need to adjust your dosages. Hypnotherapy may not be recommended for persons with depression or personality disorders, such as schizophrenic, borderline, or narcissistic disorders. It is essential for anyone interested in hypnotherapy to carefully chose your therapist. The therapist should be a licensed healthcare professional with specific clinical hypnotherapy training and certification.
