Some are cautious about using it, especially since many people view hypnosis where the person being hypnotized would quack like a duck once the hypnotist snaps his fingers. In this two-part series, we’ll cover several popular myths and misconceptions about hypnotherapy and show you the facts.
Myth #1: Hypnosis makes you perform embarrassing acts like quacking like a duck or barking like a dog.
Fact: This common misconception is based on stage hypnosis. These participants volunteer for these silly acts. Real hypnotherapy is a serious, lengthy process of self-reflection.
Myth #2: Many people can’t be hypnotized.
Fact: Actually, around 90% of all people can be hypnotized.
Myth #3: When you’re hypnotized, you are out of control.
Fact: You can’t be hypnotized against your will. You must want to undergo hypnosis to allow it to happen. You are always in control and are always aware.
Myth #4: You can be hypnotized to do or say things under the hypnotist’s control that you aren’t comfortable with and is against your moral compass.
Fact: Even under hypnosis, you would never go against your morals or ethics. If you don’t like the suggested idea, you’ll reject it.
Myth #5: Hypnosis is like a truth serum. You could reveal personal, embarrassing secrets.
Fact: You can lie under hypnosis, just like when you’re awake. You’re in complete control of what to reveal. Of course, telling the truth to the hypnotherapist enables her to help you achieve your best results. The choice is up to you.
Myth #6: Hypnotherapy is a great technique to get people to confess.
Fact: As noted above, hypnosis can’t force you to reveal anything.
Myth #7: Repressed memories of trauma often emerge during hypnosis.
Fact: While hypnotherapists can use hypnosis to recover repressed memories, the actual act of hypnosis doesn’t bring them to the surface. You won’t see anything you’re not emotionally ready to see.
Myth #8: There’s no proof that hypnotherapy actually works.
Fact: Since historical times, many psychoanalysts have practiced hypnotherapy. Many organizations, including the American Psychological Association have endorsed hypnotherapy as a viable course of treatment. There are many studies available showing the efficacy of hypnosis.
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SYNOPSIS: As a certified hypnotherapist, I often come across potential clients who have questions about being hypnotized.
Some are cautious about using it, especially since many people view hypnosis where the person being hypnotized would quack like a duc
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As a certified hypnotherapist, I often come across potential clients who have questions about being hypnotized.
Some are cautious about using it, especially since many people view hypnosis where the person being hypnotized would quack like a duck once the hypnotist snaps his fingers. In this two-part series, we’ll cover several popular myths and misconceptions about hypnotherapy and show you the facts.
Myth #1: Hypnosis makes you perform embarrassing acts like quacking like a duck or barking like a dog.
Fact: This common misconception is based on stage hypnosis. These participants volunteer for these silly acts. Real hypnotherapy is a serious, lengthy process of self-reflection.
Myth #2: Many people can’t be hypnotized.
Fact: Actually, around 90% of all people can be hypnotized.
Myth #3: When you’re hypnotized, you are out of control.
Fact: You can’t be hypnotized against your will. You must want to undergo hypnosis to allow it to happen. You are always in control and are always aware.
Myth #4: You can be hypnotized to do or say things under the hypnotist’s control that you aren’t comfortable with and is against your moral compass.
Fact: Even under hypnosis, you would never go against your morals or ethics. If you don’t like the suggested idea, you’ll reject it.
Myth #5: Hypnosis is like a truth serum. You could reveal personal, embarrassing secrets.
Fact: You can lie under hypnosis, just like when you’re awake. You’re in complete control of what to reveal. Of course, telling the truth to the hypnotherapist enables her to help you achieve your best results. The choice is up to you.
Myth #6: Hypnotherapy is a great technique to get people to confess.
Fact: As noted above, hypnosis can’t force you to reveal anything.
Myth #7: Repressed memories of trauma often emerge during hypnosis.
Fact: While hypnotherapists can use hypnosis to recover repressed memories, the actual act of hypnosis doesn’t bring them to the surface. You won’t see anything you’re not emotionally ready to see.
Myth #8: There’s no proof that hypnotherapy actually works.
Fact: Since historical times, many psychoanalysts have practiced hypnotherapy. Many organizations, including the American Psychological Association have endorsed hypnotherapy as a viable course of treatment. There are many studies available showing the efficacy of hypnosis.
Some are cautious about using it, especially since many people view hypnosis where the person being hypnotized would quack like a duck once the hypnotist snaps his fingers. In this two-part series, we’ll cover several popular myths and misconceptions about hypnotherapy and show you the facts.
Myth #1: Hypnosis makes you perform embarrassing acts like quacking like a duck or barking like a dog.
Fact: This common misconception is based on stage hypnosis. These participants volunteer for these silly acts. Real hypnotherapy is a serious, lengthy process of self-reflection.
Myth #2: Many people can’t be hypnotized.
Fact: Actually, around 90% of all people can be hypnotized.
Myth #3: When you’re hypnotized, you are out of control.
Fact: You can’t be hypnotized against your will. You must want to undergo hypnosis to allow it to happen. You are always in control and are always aware.
Myth #4: You can be hypnotized to do or say things under the hypnotist’s control that you aren’t comfortable with and is against your moral compass.
Fact: Even under hypnosis, you would never go against your morals or ethics. If you don’t like the suggested idea, you’ll reject it.
Myth #5: Hypnosis is like a truth serum. You could reveal personal, embarrassing secrets.
Fact: You can lie under hypnosis, just like when you’re awake. You’re in complete control of what to reveal. Of course, telling the truth to the hypnotherapist enables her to help you achieve your best results. The choice is up to you.
Myth #6: Hypnotherapy is a great technique to get people to confess.
Fact: As noted above, hypnosis can’t force you to reveal anything.
Myth #7: Repressed memories of trauma often emerge during hypnosis.
Fact: While hypnotherapists can use hypnosis to recover repressed memories, the actual act of hypnosis doesn’t bring them to the surface. You won’t see anything you’re not emotionally ready to see.
Myth #8: There’s no proof that hypnotherapy actually works.
Fact: Since historical times, many psychoanalysts have practiced hypnotherapy. Many organizations, including the American Psychological Association have endorsed hypnotherapy as a viable course of treatment. There are many studies available showing the efficacy of hypnosis.
