WHAT CAN HYPNOSIS/HYPNOTHERAPY BE USED FOR?

 

WHAT CAN HYPNOSIS/HYPNOTHERAPY TREAT?

I have often stressed that hypnosis is not magic, and therefore it is not a panacea by any means. Yet at the same time, I would also suggest there is virtually no psychological, emotional, and/or even physiological or biological “issue” it cannot be used to help remedy. This, again, is yet another area we can delve deeply into and give consideration to a wide array of possibilities and discourse. 

However, for the purpose here, let’s confine ourselves to the rudimentary – perhaps the so called day-to-day issues (as opposed to deep psychological/psychiatric/medical disorders).

For now, the following are some examples (though not exhaustive) of areas we can and should look into using hypnosis at this level


ü  Weight Management

ü  Smoking cessation

ü  Pain management

ü  Anger management

ü  Insomnia

ü  Improve self esteem

ü  Public speaking

ü  Overcoming negative beliefs

ü  Sports performance




CONTRAINDICATIONS OF HYPNOSIS

When is it not advisable to use hypnosis? While some hypnotherapist may argue this point (practically anything is arguable if one wants to argue and others may have differing views and perspectives), I strongly encourage you to adhere to these contraindications. This is not to say hypnosis/hypnotherapy cannot be used in these situations. Rather it emphasizes the need to proceed with caution and to work with someone who is qualified (has the specific training and experience required).

  1. Individual is a danger to self / others (suicidal / homicidal)
  2. Individual is in an active state of psychosis / is intoxicated (alcohol or  under hallucinogens)
  3. Dealing with highly repressed or traumatic material (refer to: psychologist / psychiatrist)
  4. Dealing with life threatening disease/illness (refer to: medical practitioner)
  5. Dealing with psychiatric / neurological disorders (refer to: neuropsychologist / psychiatrist)

 


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