...count:2106 Introduction This paper will discuss methods and techniques used to personalise screeds to suit clients that we are working with. How we decide which modality to use on our clients, how important an initial consultation can be and my argument for using personalised screeds. I will discuss the factors involved in creating personalised screeds, and the benefits of creating a personalised screed for clients. Using different modalities and whether a script should be authoritative or permissive. The more personalised hypnotherapy is the more effective it will be, as whilst all of us appear quite similar, we are different in many ways. We have different likes and dislike; come from different cultural backgrounds; and will have been brought up in environments that have provided us with different outlooks, values and perspectives. If the best possible results are to be obtained in a hypnotherapy session there is a need to work closely with individuals in order to identify their likes and dislikes as well as their personality. In this way we can gain their trust and assist them in reaching a deep state of hypnosis. When we communicate with people we do not only use words but body language, with tone also playing a large part in what is actually being communicated. Some people will use words that will assist you in determining which modality would suit them best. For example somebody who would say “looks good to me” shows signs that Visual is...
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...marked inward focus, and heightened suggestibility” (Hauser et al). Suggestibility is being able to accept suggestions by the therapist. A hypnotic state can be induced by a therapist or any of the examples can happen to the person spontaneously. While the patient is in the hypnotic state, “suggestions work via verbal or nonverbal signals that correspond to internal expectations and have a powerful effect on mental and involuntary somatic processes” (Hauser et al). The authors say that another way to think of a suggestion is a “manipulation” because the therapist is telling the patient to do or recall something while in the hypnotic state (Hauser et al). There is also different types of hypnosis; medical hypnosis, hypnotic communication, hypnotherapy, experimental hypnosis, and stage hypnosis (Hauser et al). In the study that the authors did with their patients, the results yielded that hypnosis therapy has a high efficacy and is safe to use. In the authors results it says, “Hypnosis was superior to standard treatment or attention control (controls) in reduction of emotional stress, pain, duration of convalescence, and drug consumption in interventional procedures and operations” (Hauser et al). Moreover, not only does hypnosis therapy help with disorders such as anxiety and depression, it is also used to suppress pain. Thomas Gerhard Wolf, Dominik Wolf, Dagna Below, Bernd d’hoedt, Brita Willershausen, and Monika Daubländer did a clinical trial to see how well they can use a psychological...
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...Imagine being able to live without severe nausea and pain. When you go through chemotherapy, it is hard to enjoy life because of the side effects. With healthy and calm chemotherapy hypnosis, you can enjoy a better outlook on life. If you are dealing with chemotherapy, you may find yourself wondering: “How can I escape from the pain?” “When will I be able to enjoy life again?” “How can I stay healthy when I never want to eat?” Having a positive and confident outlook is not easy when you go through chemo. This intense treatment causes unwanted symptoms like nausea and loss of appetite. With healthy and calm chemotherapy hypnosis, you can reduce or eliminate chemotherapy symptoms. Imagine . . . - Feeling happy and calm about the future....
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...“Define hypnosis and discuss the popular misconceptions about it. Name one appropriate use for hypnosis”. Hypnosis is a complex concept and it’s been around for thousands of years, yet no one definition of what we understand under the term hypnosis is exactly the same or will experience hypnosis in exactly the same way as others. Hypnosis I believe is better described than it is defined. According to the Kivas foundation it’s described as “an altered state of consciousness featuring ‘selective perception’, a process in which the subject (who is in control) chooses to see only what is relevant to his task, blocking out everything else”. It is characterized by heightened mental awareness, suggestibility, and deep relaxation where the person usually moves into the hypnotic state by concentrating on the hypnotist’s voice or by focusing on an object. Some of the popular misconceptions about hypnosis are the following; “hypnosis enhances recall of forgotten events”. Most people believe wrongly that our experiences are all in there and that everything that happens to us gets stored in our brains and can be recalled if we can break through our defenses. According to researchers, they have found out that hypnotically refreshed memories combine fact with fiction, sometimes boosting recall but sometimes contaminating memory with false recollections or increasing confidence in false memories. Another misconception about hypnosis is that “only gullible or stupid people can be hypnotized”...
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...With modern medicine moving along at a high velocity it seems like many of the tried and true methods of the past are being overlooked and passed by. The newest drug or the cutting edge laser therapy have replaced methods that were in practice since the beginning of time. Now the newest drugs will save many lives and the cutting edge laser therapy will raise the standard of living for many but there is just no substitute for some of the old ways. Hypnosis is a way for the mind and the body to get in sync and for a person to get deep inside of their subconscious to get to the root of the problem. It has come under fire because of a select few but has some real benefits to it. It is a technique that has been used to help people for many generations and needs to be looked at today by more people as an alternative method of healing and as a companion to traditional healing. Hypnosis is a state of deep relaxation where a person is able get rid of distractions and get to the place in their mind where habits are formed, where fears come from, and where dark memories wait to be brought to the surface. It is not what you see in the movies and not what most people make it out to be. No one will ever waive a watch in front of your face and say, "you are getting sleepy." You are in complete control of yourself the entire time and the hypnotist is there to guide you into deep relaxation. They cannot make you do something that you don't want to do or disclose something that you do not want...
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...Freud also used the Hypnosis method. Freud worked with Charcot in France in 1885, he was influenced by the therapeutic potentiality of hypnosis, extending neurotic disorders - freudpage.info. Hypnosis is the condition of human consciousness, which includes a lowered peripheral awareness, a central point of attention and an increased amount that can be contained in a response. This is important to understand because at some time during the duration of the hypnosis, humans are said to have an increased focus and concentration. Also theories explain that the hypnosis split into two groups altered state theory and non-state theory. Altered state theory shows the hypnosis as an alteration of a state of mind, noticed as the level of awareness compared to the commonly encountered conscious state. The non-state theory views the hypnosis as a category of creativity and thought of an instance of acting an event/something out. There are many ancient Greek tribes, the Epicurians, Zeno and the Stoics and Marcus Aurelias which is also a Stoic. The Epicuricans state "happiness is the absence of pain". The Stoics gave knowledge that damaging emotions would have a result in judgement, and that sage, or person of "moral and intellectual perfection", would not experience those emotions. This is important because they both morally say happiness and perfection is the key to stop suffering in humans, but if they were without happiness, moral and intellectual perfection, the humans will suffer. Comparing...
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...Module 2 How to deal with clients with mental health problems: A hypnotherapist should only deal with clients suffering from neuroses and never psychoses. Neurosis is a term used to describe many psychological disorders. The main difference between Neurosis and psychosis is that the client will understand and recognise that they have a problem, they will be able to function in everyday life and be completely aware of reality, usually neurosis is linked to stress and anxiety. Neurosis can have an effect on a person’s emotional and physical wellbeing and can be a viscous circle as it has more impact on the person their stress and anxiety can grow. Neurosis are classified as the following: Generalised anxiety disorder – a long term situation that causes a person to feel anxious and worried about many situations. Panic disorders – symptoms can be stress and anxiety on a very regular basis and accompanied by panic attacks. Phobia – this when a person responds to something in a negative or scared way. This could be fear of flying, heights or many other things. Obsessive compulsive disorder – this is where a thought or thing causes someone stress and anxiety to the point where it becomes obsessive. It will trigger a repetitive reaction of some sort which at the time will ease the person’s anxiety. Unfortunately, this will quickly pass and the cycle will start again. Separation anxiety – a common childhood neurosis where the child becomes distressed when their parent is away from...
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... Hypnosis Toni Embrey Post University Hypnosis is a trancelike state that is performed by a trained therapist. While in the hypnotic trance a person is most susceptible to the power of suggestion (Feldman, 2013). Hypnosis and hypnotic suggestion have been used as a healing practice for thousands of years and can be traced back to early Greek times. A German doctor named Franz Mesmer believed that magnetic imbalances in the body were the source of illness. He then used gestures and a soothing voice to relax patients which he termed ‘mesmerism’ to restore the patients magnetic balances. In 1842, Scottish neurosurgeon James Braid was the first to use the term ’hypnosis’ and described this therapy as a trance ‘that resulted from prolonged attention to an object of fixation’ (Hypnosis, 2008). Hypnosis is not psychotherapy, and it is also not treatment, but it is a technique that may be used to encourage different help in lieu of medications in some instances (Hypnosis Today, n.d.). The American Cancer Society supports that use of hypnosis to help with the effects of chemotherapy and surgery. Hypnosis has also been known to be used in place of medicine for pain and stress (Hypnosis, 2008). There have been many reports on how hypnosis can benefit patients with reducing blood pressure, pain, stress, anxiety and overcoming habit disorders such as smoking or weight problems, all without the use of drugs or side effects (Hypnosis Today, n.d.). Proof that hypnosis can...
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...Word count-2031 “ A personalize induction will always be more effective” Discuss. Base your answer on theoretical concepts and techniques presented in class. In my essay I will discuss the importance of a personalize induction in relaxation. As we know, every one is different , this difference is not only outside but inside as well. We not only look different but we have different characters built on base of genes preferences, as well the influences of our parents and friends, schools, age and life experience. This is why it is so important when making the first contact with our clients. We have to be able to gain their trust and get as much information about their history, their likes and dislikes, background, hobby’s, fears, allergies, history of illness and if possible medication. Initial consultation is a time for acquiring information and finding out client’s history in order to personalize an induction. A person's preferences and modalities are not always stable and can change in order to a situation. This is why the induction has to be flexible and by trying to get an idea of which modality our clients prefer, it will help them to feel more comfortable. We use all of our senses in different situations but all of us will have a favourite one of which we are more comfortable although it is beneficial to use all the senses when trying to build a safe and comfortable space for a client. A compounding combination of all modalities is far more effective to achieve a...
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...Communicating with a person is done in a variety of ways. Some people believe it is what words are spoken that make up communication, however, this is far from being true. In fact, the words we speak generally only make up around 7% of our communication with others. The tone and the way it is being said comes in at 38% and body language comes top with a whopping 55%. Now during hypnosis, a clients eyes are generally shut, therefore body language is more often than not, inappropriate to use. It is also unlikely a therapist is going to use particularly exuberant or expressive tone of voice due to the process requiring relaxation. Therefore a therapist must be extremely selective with what they say to a client, in order to achieve the desired results. Many humans can appear to be the same. Some may look alike; have similar body shapes, similar physical characteristics, similar preferences or the same taste in things. In fact, it can be quite astonishing to learn just how unbelievably unique every single person is. Every person has their own likes, dislikes, opinions, preferences, outlooks and values that make them up to be an individual. Each person has been brought up with different families, cultures, religions and backgrounds. “A human being is a single being. Unique and unrepeatable” Dr. Alfred A Barrois considered this when attempting to determine the success rates of Hypnosis, and what made them more (or less) effective. He discovered the following: Home Study Self...
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...consultation or they are referred by a medical practitioner, I feel it would be resourceful if the documentation, known as the Notation, is forwarded to the client prior to meeting face to face; allowing the therapist to gain relevant personal details, about the client including their background, occupation and family details plus any medical history and details of any previous sessions. Also what is the purpose of the latest request for attending hypnotherapy? This information gained prior to the consultation can give the therapist an idea of where the client’s state of mind is and where they want to be. However the first meeting there are many more questions which need to be asked which could include the client’s hobbies and leisure activities, fears or dislikes or any issues or worries around finances, relationships or work. It may be useful to ask the client about their childhood listening out for any internal beliefs they may have stored in the subconscious. These questions would be dependent upon the reason the client was attending hypnotherapy....
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...Hypnosis—or hypnotherapy—is a trance-like state where you have a heightened sense of focus and concentration—even though you feel very relaxed. Hypnosis is commonly used to help people remember events, eliminate bad habits, or cope with mental issues like anxiety or depression. If you are interested in undergoing hypnosis, but have some fears about the actual session. Do not worry; it is normal to feel a little apprehension. You can eliminate these fears by using these three tips during your session: 1. Stop Worrying During hypnotherapy, you will likely be asked to visualize certain events, actions, or places. If you cannot visualize things precisely or clearly, do not worry. You do not need to visualize things perfectly in order for the session...
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... Hypnosis is a technique of extreme focus and concentration. It is widely used to help people maintain or get rid of addictions, deal with behavioral issues like ADD, and even sleep better. It can be used to help with dental problems. In some cases, hypnosis can be used alongside normal medical treatment. Instead of using a chemical anesthetic for a tooth pulling, a person can be under the spell of hypnosis (pg57). Chiropractic is the changing or manipulation of the spine and different places in the body to reduce or get rid of pain and bringing back the correct nerve action. This technique of therapeutic healing has been in use for thousands of years in a primitive form. Ancient greeks used this primitive method. More modern chiropractic has been around for only around one hundred years. In the 1800’s David Daniel Palmer, a grocery bagger from Iowa who was intrigued by the human body thought that adjustment of the spine could be used to maintain positive health. Chiropractors are recognized and have a license in all 50 states. Twelve of these states provide health coverage that includes chiropractic add ons or benefits. There are around 40,000 doctors of osteopathic around the country(Medaus Pharmacy). Chiropractic is a job that deals with issues with the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system. It is open to the public. It is often used for when people have back issues. Chiropractors are the people who perform chiropractic healing. It does not require the use of drugs...
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...Imagine being able to relax and avoid painful migraines. With hypnosis, you can break away from the cycle of migraines, pain and anxiety. Instead of spending your life in pain, you can relax and feel normal again. If you suffer from migraines, you may wonder: “How can I stop the pain from happening?” “Is it possible to have a healthy, normal life?” “Do I have to take pain killers to deal with the pain?” Migraines can make normal life hard. When you are in pain, you just want to lie down in the dark. Going to work or hanging out with friends is no longer an option. To enjoy your life, you have to find a way to end the migraines. Imagine . . . Escaping from the pain. Being able to enjoy your friends, hobbies and life again. No longer...
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...and physical problems are the result of mental distortions, hypnosis, by replacing mental distortions with useful and healthy associations, is able to re- establish health in both mind and body. Hypnosis is so successful that it should be a tool used by most doctors and mental health practitioners. Doctors can do more with it and would need to prescribe less pills and see more results with their patients. Science has proved that hypnosis is in fact an effective tool, now is the moment to incorporate it in every health practices. Hypnosis’ success, with stopping addiction and curing depression, anxiety, fears and more, makes the health practitioner ethically responsible to implement it in its practices. Keywords: hypnotherapy, psychosomatic disorder, Mesmer, Erickson, depression Introduction Hypnosis is defined as “A trancelike state resembling sleep, usually induced by a therapist by focusing a subject's attention, that heightens the subject's receptivity to suggestion. The uses of hypnosis in medicine and psychology include recovering repressed memories, modifying or eliminating undesirable behavior (such as smoking), and treating certain chronic disorders, such as anxiety” (American Heritage, 2012). Its name comes from the Greek language “hypnos” meaning sleep. Hypnosis is a natural state of mind. This state of mind is known as hyper- suggestibility where a subject is more prone to change if guided by the hypnotherapist...
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