This week, we are continuing our series on popular myths and misconceptions about hypnosis. We know that sometimes it’s hard to differentiate fact from fiction, and hope that these clear up some of the confusion.
Myth #9: Hypnosis is brainwashing.
Fact: The American Heritage Dictionary defines brainwashing as “extreme, forcible, indoctrination, often political or religious, and aimed at destroying a person’s basic moral code and replacing it with alternative beliefs.” Brainwashing features force and deprivation. A hypnotherapist can’t make you do anything you wouldn’t ordinarily do and encourages clients for the better. Your morals and ethics are never compromised. The only suggestions ever given are those that help you achieve your stated goals.
Myth #10: Hypnosis is sleep, an unconscious state, and you’re not conscious of your surroundings during hypnosis.
Fact: In reality, your sense of awareness in heightened in hypnosis. If you fall asleep, you’re no longer in hypnosis. While hypnosis may resemble sleep, you have a state of heightened awareness during hypnosis. The conscious mind never completely dissociates during hypnosis, and in fact, your senses are even more in-tune. You may hear and see things and be acutely aware of your surroundings.
Myth # 11: A person must be deeply hypnotized to be helped
Fact: You don’t need to be in a deep trance to benefit from hypnosis. Positive results may occur while only in a light trance.
Myth # 12: Hypnosis is your surrender of will to the hypnotist. It is one “stronger soul” having power over a “weaker soul,” where you are under the power of the hypnotist.
Fact: A hypnotist doesn’t have power or control over you. In fact, in modern hypnosis, we avoid using the term, “going under,” and instead use “in hypnosis.” This means both you and the hypnotist are seen as equals. The hypnotist may lead the process but they don’t control it. Each client resolves their issues from their unconscious mind at their own pace. You are always in control.
Myth # 13: Only the weak-minded can be hypnotized.
Fact: It’s actually easier to hypnotize an imaginative, intelligent, and cooperative person.
Myth # 14: Hypnosis is unnatural and artificial.
Fact: In reality, hypnosis is a natural yet altered state of mind. We all enter a hypnotic state when we become highly engrossed in a TV show or movie, become distracted while driving or right before falling asleep.
Myth #15: Hypnosis is anti-religious.
Fact: There are no religious connotations associated with hypnotherapy.
Further questions? To learn more about hypnotherapy and schedule an appointment, please contact me at (407) 632-0600.
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SYNOPSIS: This week, we are continuing our series on popular myths and misconceptions about hypnosis. We know that sometimes it’s hard to differentiate fact from fiction, and hope that these clear up some of the confusion.
Myth #9: Hypnosis is brainwashin
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This week, we are continuing our series on popular myths and misconceptions about hypnosis. We know that sometimes it’s hard to differentiate fact from fiction, and hope that these clear up some of the confusion.
Myth #9: Hypnosis is brainwashing.
Fact: The American Heritage Dictionary defines brainwashing as “extreme, forcible, indoctrination, often political or religious, and aimed at destroying a person’s basic moral code and replacing it with alternative beliefs.” Brainwashing features force and deprivation. A hypnotherapist can’t make you do anything you wouldn’t ordinarily do and encourages clients for the better. Your morals and ethics are never compromised. The only suggestions ever given are those that help you achieve your stated goals.
Myth #10: Hypnosis is sleep, an unconscious state, and you’re not conscious of your surroundings during hypnosis.
Fact: In reality, your sense of awareness in heightened in hypnosis. If you fall asleep, you’re no longer in hypnosis. While hypnosis may resemble sleep, you have a state of heightened awareness during hypnosis. The conscious mind never completely dissociates during hypnosis, and in fact, your senses are even more in-tune. You may hear and see things and be acutely aware of your surroundings.
Myth # 11: A person must be deeply hypnotized to be helped
Fact: You don’t need to be in a deep trance to benefit from hypnosis. Positive results may occur while only in a light trance.
Myth # 12: Hypnosis is your surrender of will to the hypnotist. It is one “stronger soul” having power over a “weaker soul,” where you are under the power of the hypnotist.
Fact: A hypnotist doesn’t have power or control over you. In fact, in modern hypnosis, we avoid using the term, “going under,” and instead use “in hypnosis.” This means both you and the hypnotist are seen as equals. The hypnotist may lead the process but they don’t control it. Each client resolves their issues from their unconscious mind at their own pace. You are always in control.
Myth # 13: Only the weak-minded can be hypnotized.
Fact: It’s actually easier to hypnotize an imaginative, intelligent, and cooperative person.
Myth # 14: Hypnosis is unnatural and artificial.
Fact: In reality, hypnosis is a natural yet altered state of mind. We all enter a hypnotic state when we become highly engrossed in a TV show or movie, become distracted while driving or right before falling asleep.
Myth #15: Hypnosis is anti-religious.
Fact: There are no religious connotations associated with hypnotherapy.
Further questions? To learn more about hypnotherapy and schedule an appointment, please contact me at (407) 632-0600.
