#pill8 Hypnosis and Self-Hypnosis- What is it? How does it work? Fields of use.
I am attending the Master I in Clinical Eriksonian Hypnosis in Turin, in the Nicoletta Gava Hypnosis Center. In this first article I would like to introduce this resourceful methodology.
The hypnotic trance state is “another state of consciousness” in which we often find ourselves during our lives unconsciously, for example, when we are so absorbed in something we are doing that we lose track of time or space around us.
In hypnotic trance induction, this physiological state of the human being is induced in order to go to work on goals or issues to be solved that are close to our hearts; we then use this state of deep focused attention to go and explore all the unconscious resources that we possess and lie hidden within us.
In classical hypnotic induction we momentarily set aside the conscious mind, sending it on “vacation,” and speak directly to the unconscious mind, guiding it on a deep journey within us where all the knowledge, resources, skills, abilities we possess but are unable to remember and bring to light reside.
Question and Answer ( let’s dispel some myths…)
For what purposes can I use hypnosis?
Hypnosis can be used for any purpose, the important thing is to have a goal, which then together with the clinician will be made defined and detailed to unearth the personal resources to be investigated in the induction, the most popular areas are: Hypnosis for Wellness, to improve performance, to improve resources, skills, to improve sleep, to stop smoking, to lose weight also can be used in hospital and clinical settings.
Will I maintain control of what I say or do?
Absolutely yes, hypnosis is another state of consciousness, natural trance-like and physiological state of the body such as when you are very absorbed in something you are doing so much that you lose track of time and space.
Can everyone be hypnotizable?
The answer is yes everyone can be hypnotizable, the state of hypnotic trance being a physiological and other state of consciousness, the intensity and result of the work depends on the quality of the “rapport” and the setting that can be established with the patient.
Is one session enough?
We generally understand Hypnosis as a course of work that we begin with ourselves and therefore requires the right amount of time to settle in, although it may happen that certain issues are resolved or greatly improved already after the first hypnosis session.
How will I feel afterwards?
Since it is a temporary and physiological change of consciousness, we compare it to sleep when you wake up and before you fall asleep.
Does it really work?
Yes, to the extent that it is set up well on a time-by-time basis.
“I am not suggestible…”
“if we go into a challenge you always win … ” Erikson said, “every hypnosis is a self-hypnosis … and the success depends strictly on the good relationship, conduction and cooperation that is established with the patient, as well as the reason why he is there, the more pregnant the reason is for the person the more it will awaken his soul.
Hypnosis can also be practiced independently, on the assumption that all hypnosis is self-hypnosis, I can pursue goals such as: resource enhancement, skill recovery, performance enhancement and pain management.
Beginning to develop a relationship with our Unconscious, where all our greatest resources reside, allowing it the space to express itself and work on our behalf, is the basis of a true quest and path of growth and evolution in this life, and hypnosis is certainly one of the most prolific methodologies we can that we know of.
