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Defining Hypnosis
What is Hypnosis? Researchers as well as lay people countless times have asked this question. As yet there is still no consensus on an exact definition, possibly because there isn't any. It seems to be a state where the experience of the individual in a state of highly focused attention is unique to that individual. In other words each experience of hypnosis is as unique as the person experiencing it.
- There are some factors that are common in this experience;
- hypnosis is a state of deep relaxation
- it is a state of highly focused attention
- when we internalize we start to move into a hypnotic state
- daydreaming, watching a good movie and listening to stories usually produce a hypnotic state.
- It is an ideal way to release stress and enhance creativity.
- It is a very useful
tool to enhance the counseling process and increase communication in a therapeutic
setting.
Historically and even to this day there are misconceptions of what exactly
hypnosis is. Healers throughout history have been accused of using hypnosis
as one of their tools of witchcraft. The media for the most part portrays
hypnosis as something sinister and even when it is portrayed in a positive
light it is usually not done very well. Many religious fundamentalist groups
have condemned it possibly because it can help enhance our ability to be independent
and make choices. It might be assumed that many of the followers of Christ,
Buddha, Mohammed and Gandhi were in hypnosis when they listened to their words.
In fact most of us move in and out of hypnosis at least a few times a day.
Society is in the midst of incredible change. Hypnosis is a valuable tool
to enhance our ability to adjust to that change in a healthy manner.
Sheldon Bilsker, CCH, RCC is the director of The Orca Institute, a private post-secondary school offering onsite and distance learning certification programs in Hypnotherapy and counselling. Web: www.orcainstitute.com
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