Hypnosis

Hypnotherapy is a gentle and non-invasive form of light trance work. It is a way to reach beyond the conscious mind to the subconscious where amazing information can unfold. Because all change takes place within the subconscious mind, it is at this level we seek to make a lasting, positive impact on your conscious state of living. For example, it takes approximately 3 weeks to consciously break a habit. Habits are behaviors that are done unconsciously. One has to become mindfully conscious of the habit in order to break it and in turn change it. Using Hypnotherapy we can often bypass the time frame required to make the change by eliminating the original belief system and replacing it with a new one.

In addition, through hypnosis, one is able to access areas of a client's life that may have been previously blocked to their conscious mind. This may include such things as traumas and abuse, which could be causing a major impact on their life. Also this concept can be taken even further into 'Regression Therapy." In this therapy, a client is regressed back into their previous lives to incidents that have a bearing on the present issue that they are dealing with. Once they have reviewed the incident and cleared the emotions and beliefs surrounding that past issue, the present issue often clears. Whether one believes in "past lives", or not, is not important to the success of this therapy. The unconscious mind has a tendency to work with metaphors and symbols. Working with past lives can become the metaphor that helps to solve the problem.

Many of my clients have encountered numerous and fascinating past lives. When focusing on the present issue, they will encounter a series of lives and situations that begin to form a pattern. Once they begin to recognize the similarities within their present life and the impact that it is having, they are able to make the necessary changes to success..

Hypnosis - What is it?

• To many of us, the word hypnosis conjures up fears and apprehensions. We think we are unconscious and under the control of the hypnotist. Nothing could be further from the truth! When we are under hypnosis, we are deeply relaxed physically, while mentally many times more alert that in our normal state of awareness. We hear and respond to everything and are active participants in the therapy. We have great control over what we will or will not do, and will instantly reject any suggestions uncomfortable to us.
  If we like and want the suggestions given, we are allowed to enter the subconscious mind.
  This part of us is like a computer and must respond to what is allowed to go into it.
  We are all what the programming in the subconscious mind perceives us to be. If this part
  of the mind views us as fat, we become fat. If it perceives that we smoke, we smoke -- and so on through smoking, weight loss and other problems. Using hypnosis, we are able to access this subconscious computer and reprogram ourselves to be whatever we wish to be!

I Don't think I can be hypnotized.

• Hypnosis is a natural state of mind. You enter some form of hypnosis several times every day.
• ANYONE can enter hypnosis very easily, provided you meet the following two things:
  1. You must WANT to be hypnotized
     •  (No one can be hypnotized against his or her will).
  2. You must not have any fears nor misconceptions about hypnosis and how it works.

Hypnosis is a 100% consent state!

• If at any time you want to emerge from the state of hypnosis, for any reason, you will instantly, naturally open your eyes and become fully alert. No one can keep you in hypnosis against your will.

Can Hypnosis hurt you?

• In over two hundred years of recorded hypnosis history, there is no documented case of anyone being hurt with hypnosis. Hypnosis can only be used in a positive way. If anyone tries to give you suggestions against your morals, religious beliefs or anything you feel strongly about, you could instantly emerge from the state of relaxation on your own.

What is a Hypnosis Session Like?

• At Oregon Hypnosis Clinic, your hypnosis session will be an extremely pleasant experience, which consists of four distinct parts:

1. The first is an evaluation/informational interview. During this time, most of your questions will be answered.
2. Your hypnotist will discuss your goals or problems with you and recommend the course of action that will most rapidly achieve the desired results: Your hypnotist will also answer any questions you may have.
3. Provided you are completely comfortable with the idea of hypnosis and feel good about your hypnotist, the actual hypnosis session will begin. You will be guided into a very deep state of mental and physical relaxation. You will feel very relaxed, but extremely alert mentally. You will be aware of everything around you. Suggestions for the change you desire will be given to your powerful subconscious mind. These suggestions will enter your subconscious and become part of you. The old programming, which was keeping you from achieving your goal or was causing a problem, will be removed allowing you to accomplish goals and eliminate problems. You will emerge from hypnosis with strong suggestions of good health and a positive attitude. You will feel better than you have for a long, long time.
4. The fourth and final part of your session consists of a brief discussion of the session, making sure your desired change is felt within you and, if necessary, setting up your next appointment.