Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can you make me
_______? (quit smoking, lose weight, etc.)
A: No. We don’t
have the power to "make" anyone do anything that you don’t already want to
do. No one really does. Hypnosis works because the subject uses his/her own power and
abilities to achieve the desired results.
Q: Can I do this
myself?
A: Yes, you can. In
fact, we teach and encourage everyone to learn how to use self-hypnosis for success in
many areas of their life.
Q: What does hypnosis
feel like?
A: If you were to close
your eyes and relax, then focus your attention on one particular thought, that is pretty
close to what it feels like. Generally, you are aware of what is going on around you, as
you would be if you found yourself entranced by staring into the flames of a fire.
Q: What is the
difference between hypnosis and self-hypnosis?
A: Let’s use the
analogy of going from point A to point B in an automobile.
If you drive yourself
there, you need to know how to drive the car. You also need to know which roads to take,
and how to get there. While you can enjoy the ride, it is essential that you pay attention
every step of the way. When you choose self-hypnosis, you do all the driving.
If someone drives you
there, you don’t need to know how to drive the car. You don’t need to know which
roads to take or how to get there. You can enjoy the ride and even close your eyes. It
doesn’t even matter if you don’t pay attention, you’ll still get there.
When you choose hypnosis, a trained and certified professional "guides"
you through the session. He or she takes you exactly where you want to go.
Q: Is hypnosis approved
by the American Medical Association?
A: Yes. In 1958 the
American Medical Association approved the therapeutic use of hypnosis. Hypnosis was used
in World War II for pain control, as well as for other therapeutic purposes. In the 1950s,
the medical use of hypnosis had increased, due to it’s popularity and acceptance
during the war.
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