The word hypnosis may sound a bit scary to some since the media and movies have portrayed it as being "under someone else's control," or "someone is making you do things against your will." Quite to the contrary, hypnosis is a deeply relaxed state of mind where you are in control of the session and aware of everything that is going on.
The International Medical and Dental Association defines hypnosis as "an education and communications process to a person's mind that allows the conscious and subconscious mind to believe the same message. During hypnosis, the body and the conscious mind are in a relaxed neutral state, while the subconscious remains awake and receptiive to suggestion."
According to IHF founder Shelly Stockwell, " Many of our problems, stresses, anxieties, habits and attitudes can be traced to the subconcious mind's interpretation. When these are understood by the conscious mind, healing can take place." Most of us get caught up in these comfortable automatic patterns that do not suit us any longer. Think of some of your own unwanted daily habits that you would like to stop. Some may be becoming smoke free, being more positive, feeling more vibrant and energetic, or becoming pain free. Hypnosis allows the individual to access their subconscious mind and have control over these patterns, and alter them. This is the power of hypnosis.
Hypnosis can help you to:
- Manage pain by "dialing it down"
- Become smoke free
- End insomnia & sleep better
- Become stress free
- Become a better athlete
- Overcome fears and phobias
- Be more confident
- Promote better personal health
- Increase vitality and energy
- Increase personal healing pre/post surgery
- Feel calm and centered
- Find financial success
- Increase your spirituality
- Enjoy public speaking
- End unwanted behavior patterns
- Overcome addiction
- Improve focus and concentration
- Take tests more calmly & focused
