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Many clients are concerned  about whether or not they can be hypnotized. Begin to deal with this fear by  explaining that trance occurs naturally. We all experience trance  many times in our lives, whether we were consciously aware of it or not. There are many common day experiences where we are in an altered (or trance).

Here are some simple examples of a trance state: Have you ever been at the movies and became so engrossed, it’s felt like you were transported right into the action?  Have you ever felt your heart beating faster even though you were safely in your seat, because something scary was about to happen on the screen?   Or think about the last really engrossing book you read, or perhaps you were listening to music or even daydreaming and your mind seemed to go somewhere else, that is also a naturally occurring trance state. The difference in a therapeutically created state is that it is used to help to get to the root of where limiting beliefs and negative thinking starts.

You can learn the skills of self-hypnosis to create a calm, balanced stated of mind.  Self-hypnosis can help you to let go of stress in just moments.  Once you know the skills you can do this on your own.  It is also a gift for yourself to have a skilled hypnotherapist guide you so you can release “old junk” at the root.

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Hypnosis Fact and Myth: Excerpts from a seminar given by Audrey Sussman PhD for new practitioners of hypnosis.

This morning we were discussing a common fear people have about hypnosis and going into trance.  Many people are afraid they will do something embarrassing.  I was telling the story about a woman I was talking to a lunch one day who had been in a stage hypnosis show.  She had a first commented that she felt compelled to follow suggestions.  So I asked her the question about what would have happened if the hypnotist had asked her to do something outrageous.   What I actually said was, “if he asked you to run around naked, would you have done that?”  As I suspected the woman replied, that she would never do that, as a matter of fact, she then remembered that she didn’t do a number of “stupid” things the stage hypnotist asked her to do.

This little story is a fun way to point out that under hypnosis, a person won’t do anything that is against their value system.  If on the other hand this woman valued running around naked, she might do what the hypnotist said and then later say but he made me do it.  In reality we won’t do what doesn’t fit with who we are.  I just use this little story to dispel the popular notion that a hypnotist can take control of someone. .  .

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The following information comes from a training Audrey did for new hypno-therapists.
We thought that  this transcription might be of interest to the lay public,
even thought it is written for the clinician.

continued from yesterday. . .

Clients may at first believe that the hypnotist produces their responses. In reality the client only acts on suggestions that are in alignment with their values. They are fully capable of making decisions at all times.  Hypnosis is not about taking control but about helping the client to gain more control over their reactions.  The trance state also will help them to get in touch with untapped resources they have within.

Often people fear that they will reveal some “secret” while under hypnosis.  Just as in the waking state people know what they are saying, in hypnosis they are also aware of everything they are saying.  They will only talk about what they choose to reveal. Sometimes this problem surfaces with people who have suffered abuse and fear their family members will be judged.  I deal with this fear by explaining that memories are “made up” anyway. We remember things according to the “filters” we have at the time of the event.  So even if a negative memory comes up it doesn’t mean it is necessarily exactly what happened.  For therapeutic purposes we act “as if” it is true since that is the way they have it stored in their memory.  True or not it needs to be dealt with.

Another fear some clients have is that they might not come out of trance. This can cause reservations to being hypnotized so first I explain that I have never had this happen to any of my clients.  Second that they are in complete control and can come out of “trance” at anytime. Third, if they are doing self-hypnosis at home and they were to fall asleep, they would eventually wake up naturally.  By explaining that trance state is not sleep it prepares the person letting them know that they are not expected to sleep.  Self hypnosis can be used as a method to help a person fall asleep but that is not what we are looking to do during therapy.

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Do you find yourself without enough time to relax and recharge?    This simple self-hypnotic exercise will help you to develop a trance state, where your can re-charge and relax in just moments.   Trance can be learned quite easily.  If you are willing to practice just a few minutes a day you will find going into trance in just moments, is an easy thing to do. Today I’ll talk about an easy way to use your mind to create a state of trance.

Here is an easy to follow exercise on how you can do this in a short amount of time.  You can use this exercise whenever you have a few moments.  Waiting in line at the supermarket, on the bus, anywhere you have a moment to practice.  This can even be done with your eyes open.   Anywhere, anytime you have a few moments, take out this exercise.

Simply imagine a light all around you.  Whenever you have a few moments of time, just imagine  that you are breathing in this beautiful light.  As you imagine the light surrounding you, you are doing what you do naturally, just breathing.  But this time you are creating a trance state, using your breath.   With each breath you take in the light,  letting it totally fill your body and mind.

Don’t try to do this perfectly.  This is a practice and with each practice your level of trance will become deeper and easier.    When you look back at your day you’ll surprise yourself with how many practices you have.

Whenever you have a few moments of time, just imagine breathing in a beautiful light.  When I do this exercise I change the color of light to see which one feels the best to me at the time.  Whatever color you choose is fine.  In time, without any other effort, just practicing you’ll find this trance state  will help you to re-charge or relax.  Some other places you might practice are waiting in the doctor’s office, sitting in your office chair, anyplace you have a moment.

Get started today and before you know it you will be creating a state of trance.

If you want to make this even more powerful, keep a notebook with you during the day and make notes of how you would like to feel in certain situations. This can be used to enhance this exercise.  Imagine the light around you bringing the feelings you desire.

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Audrey Sussman PhD began her quest to find a way to get relief from anxiety and panic after suffering with panic for many years ago. Now she is a nationally recognized seminar leader and author. Years of study and practice lead to her creating the Transformation System for the relief of panic, phobias, migraines and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

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Unhappy With Your Life? It Could Be Negative Mantras.

Dr. Audrey talks about Negative Mantras

Have you ever doubted yourself or been hesitant to speak out when others have ideas in conflict with yours? Have you ever procrastinated because you were afraid you just couldn’t do something perfect enough?  Have you ever wondered why people who are less talented, attractive or intelligent than you are seem to feel so much better about themselves than you do?

Many intelligent, creative and successful people harbor inner self doubt that would amaze anyone looking in from the outside. As a therapist, I see the pain that is caused when people beat themselves up mentally with negative self-talk. Some of the people who come to see me are already aware of the harmful messages they give themselves.  But others send themselves these messages unconsciously, replaying them over and over without even being aware of them. I call these harmful messages “negative mantras”.

For a long time, eastern religions have known the power of mantras. These are powerful phrases, repeated over and over, in order to bring about a positive spiritual change. And though you might not have such a fancy name for it, the chances are that you probably use mantras everyday.  Quite simply, mantras are the things we tell ourselves.  A mantra could be what you say to yourself to get psyched up for a big meeting.  Or what you tell yourself to stay positive when life is getting you down. When mantras are positive and constructive, they can help us enjoy our lives and achieve our goals.  But the negative things we tell ourselves can also act as mantras, and can have a profound effect on our lives.

Negatives mantras can cause you to feel responsibility and guilt for things that are not your fault, hamper your ability to get along in relationships, or cause you to doubt your own talents or abilities. These feelings can lead to over-eating, anxiety, procrastination, addiction and depression.  Negative mantras can keep you from achieving your goals and take the joy out of the things you love.

So what can you do if negative mantras are interfering in your life? Read the rest of this entry »

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