Glossary
of terms used in Hypnotherapy.
Hypnotherapy: - Hypnotherapy is a form of therapy in which
the use of hypnotism constitutes the core of the treatment, it uses
the power of the mind to help heal physical as well as emotional problems.
It helps the patient discover the underlying emotional and psychological
causes to their ailments.
Hypnosis:-
Hypnosis is a psychological condition in which some people may be
induced to show various differences in behavior and thinking. Although
some individuals experience an increase in suggestibility and subjective
feelings of an 'altered state of consciousness', this is not true
for everyone. In fact, some supposed hypnotic indicators and subjective
changes can be achieved without relaxation or a lengthy induction,
a fact that increases the controversy around hypnosis.
Hypnotherapist:
- A hypnotherapist is someone trained to induce hypnosis
to patients, as well as oversee anything done while the patient is
in this sleep-like trance.
Hypnotism:
- Hypnotism
is the act of inducing hypnosis.
Hypnotist:
- A hypnotist is a person who induces hypnosis.
Hypnobirthing:
- Is
the use of Hypnotherapy during pregnancy and childbirth to prepare
a mother for birth and/or to attempt to treat issues ranging from
fears and minor health conditions related to the pregnancy, to the
possibility of reducing or eliminating pain during labor.
Hypnoanalysis:
- Is the
use of hypnosis combined with psychoanalysis
Clinical Hypnotherapist: - Clinical
Hypnotherapy is the use of advanced methods of hypnosis and other
techniques to treat a variety of medical and psychological problems.
Self-hypnosis:
- Self-hypnosis happens when a person hypnotises himself
or herself, commonly involving the use of autosuggestion. This technique
is often used to increase motivation e.g.for a diet, stop smoking,
or stress reduction.
NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming): - NLP is the therapeutic
technique used to detect and reprogramme unconscious patterns of thought
and behavior which can alter psychological responses.
