Brief
explanations of a few terms used in the area of Hypnotharapy.
(more information about Hypnotherapy
terms is on our Glossary Page)
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.
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