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Hypnotherapy evolved from an Austrian physician, Franz Anton
Mesmer (1734-1815). It is currently used in a variety of
medical and dental environments, from helping people to
lose weight, to stop smoking, reduce stress, relieve pain,
anxiety, phobias, depression, low self-esteem, etc. It can
include regression work or "progression," to visualize
future positive outcomes and possibilities.
Hypnosis involves
a state of focused relaxation, when the subconscious mind
is open to suggestions. Used as a relaxed, focused state
of awareness to help change physiological and psychological
reactions to pain, illness or emotional and mental issues.
The therapist facilitates communication between the right
and left sides of the brain with the client in a state of
consciousness somewhere between waking and sleeping.
The client benefits
the most when the desire to be hypnotizes is there, and
he/she knows the environment is completely safe and peaceful.
The client, though relaxed, is always in control. Some practitioners
have their own private practices, while others use hypnotherapy
in their already existing acupuncture, massage, psychotherapy,
or nursing careers.
Training/Licensing
Certificate programs
are available.
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