Hypnosis/Hypnotherapy It is bypassing the conscious mind-- using guided relaxation, intense concentration, and focused attention to achieve a heightened state of awareness that is sometimes called a trance. Is a form of psychotherapy used to create subconscious change in a patient in the form of new responses, thoughts, attitudes, behaviors or feelings under hypnosis. A person who is hypnotized displays notably heightened suggestibility and responsiveness. The person's attention is so focused while in this state that anything going on around the person is temporarily blocked out or ignored. In this naturally occurring state, a person may focus his or her attention -- with the help of a trained therapist -- on specific thoughts or tasks. What Are the Benefits of Hypnosis? The hypnotic state allows a person to be more open to discussion and suggestion. It can improve the success of other treatments for many conditions, including: Phobias, fears, and anxiety Sleep disorders Depression Stress Post-trauma anxiety Grief and loss Building self-confidence Weight reduction Helping a person to stop smoking cigarettes Reducing fears, anxiety attacks, worrying Healing some chronic health complaints, like asthma, headaches and backaches Increasing sexual fulfillment, healing dysfunction Memory improvement, removing mental blocks Enlivening psychic ability, direct experience of angelic healing |