This if from Keith Livingston's site, Hypnosis Now!:
"Here's a self-hypnosis technique adapted from a Betty Erickson technique. Betty Erickson is the wife of the late Dr. Milton H. Erickson. I've found it very useful and easy to do.
This self hypnosis technique is unique in the it offers a pre-hypnotic suggestion. In other words, you tell yourself what you want to accomplish before you go into the self-induced trance.
The External/Internal Self Hypnosis Technique (Betty Erickson's)
Get Comfortable - Look forward, breathe slowly and easily, relax.
State Your Goal - Tell yourself your purpose in going into self hypnosis. "I am going into a trance for the purpose of _____________ . (Filling in the blank with what you want to achieve.)
During this self-hypnosis session my unconscious mind will make the adjustments so that _____________ (Filling in the blank with what you want to achieve) occurs naturally and easily.
How To Feel Afterward - Tell yourself how you want to feel when you complete the process and how long you wish to be in a trance, "In twenty minutes, I'm going to feel __________".
The Induction - Notice three things (one at a time) that you see.
Go slowly, look at each one for a moment. Now pay attention to your auditory channel and notice, one by one, three things that you hear.
Next, become aware of your feelings - notice three sensations.
Go slowly from one to the next. You can use sensations that normally are outside of your awareness, such as the temperature of your ankle, the feeling of the bottom of your feet, the weight of some piece of clothing, etc.
Continue the process using two things you see, then two sounds and then two feelings.
Now one visual (see), one auditory (hear) and one kinesthetic (feel).
Close your eyes. Picture something. You can make an image up or just let one happen.
Pause and "imagine" a sound.
Next, imagine a feeling.
Repeat the process with two images, then two sounds, then two feelings.
Repeat using three images, sounds and feelings.
If you don't get all the way through, relax. In fact, it's a sign that you've gone deep enough if you lose track of where you are in the process.
Just let your mind wander where it will and trust that your unconscious is carrying out the suggestions you gave it.
Allow yourself to come out of trance whenever it feels appropriate. You'll often find that you come out very near the time you suggested."
Are you ready to create positive lasting change in your life, starting right now?
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
How Exactly Does Self-Hypnosis Work?
Here is some great information from Dr. Alman's Self-Hypnosis site:
"For over 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people around the world have been using Dr. Alman's Self-Hypnosis techniques to quickly and easily overcome addictions, end pain, rapidly lose weight (and keep it off), achieve their true potential and dramatically improve their lives!
Keep in mind, this is an eyes-closed system because first things happen on the inside and then they happen on the outside.
Self-hypnosis can be broken down to 5 key areas:
Mental imagery or Visualization
Concentrated attention
Relaxation
Meditation
Subconscious exploration
1) Mental imagery is very powerful, especially when the imagination is allowed to take over in a state of focused attention such as self-hypnosis. For example, if a person is obese or overweight, envisioning a thinner self would be the first step towards making that vision a reality. Until a person can allow themselves to envision being thinner, the motivation to take action will not happen. Another example of mental imagery would be to imagine rain softly washing away pain, stress and self-doubts. I think you get the idea…your imagination is a powerful tool when you know how to use it. Self-hypnosis will allow you to do just that.
2) Self-hypnosis can also allow you to achieve a state of concentrated attention. By focusing on ideas and thoughts that are compatible with what you would like to experience and achieve, the mind is more open to accepting the desired outcome. Self-hypnosis allows you to block out the outside influences and focus specifically on the desired outcome. But keep in mind, no one is forcing you to think a certain way or do anything against your will....it's all about you being in control, molding and shaping the life you desire, by focusing attention to bring about the outcome YOU desire.
3) Self-Hypnosis allows you to fully and completely relax. We live in a go-go, hurry up world. Many of us lack focus and aren't even sure how to relax. My self-hypnosis techniques encourage "true" relaxation through voice and visualization. When you learn to truly relax, the mind/body connection can be made - which creates an open window for change and progress in your life.
4) Self-hypnosis allows you to reach a state of deep meditation. When you achieve this peaceful state, your mind is more open to receiving positive influence and allows you to delve deep inside your subconscious to address the issues that are holding you back and creating problems in your life.
Reaching this deep meditative state each day opens up a window in your nervous system that allows better communication between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. When this connection happens, the brain increases production of beneficial brain chemicals, including endorphins — the "happy chemicals" in the brain. The release of these chemicals through practices such as self-hypnosis has been shown to slow aging and improve overall well-being.
Without this open communication that is achieved through self-hypnosis, your entire body gets caught up and even overwhelmed by the stresses and chaos of your hectic lifestyle. Think about it…you get hit with stress from your job, family, health issues, financial concerns... the list goes on. To deal with this emotional and mental overload we often turn to coping mechanisms such as over-eating, smoking, anxiety, sleeplessness, anger, depression, or worse.
5) Self-hypnosis can be used for subconscious exploration, allowing you a better understanding of the "why's" regarding your unwanted actions or habits. This also allows us to identify whether past events or experiences are associated with causing the problem. Self-hypnosis allows you to bypass your critical conscious mind (the self-defeating thoughts and actions that keep you from doing what you know to be in your best interest) and tap directly into your subconscious to get to the root cause of the problem and therefore resolve the issue."
"For over 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people around the world have been using Dr. Alman's Self-Hypnosis techniques to quickly and easily overcome addictions, end pain, rapidly lose weight (and keep it off), achieve their true potential and dramatically improve their lives!
Keep in mind, this is an eyes-closed system because first things happen on the inside and then they happen on the outside.
Self-hypnosis can be broken down to 5 key areas:
Mental imagery or Visualization
Concentrated attention
Relaxation
Meditation
Subconscious exploration
1) Mental imagery is very powerful, especially when the imagination is allowed to take over in a state of focused attention such as self-hypnosis. For example, if a person is obese or overweight, envisioning a thinner self would be the first step towards making that vision a reality. Until a person can allow themselves to envision being thinner, the motivation to take action will not happen. Another example of mental imagery would be to imagine rain softly washing away pain, stress and self-doubts. I think you get the idea…your imagination is a powerful tool when you know how to use it. Self-hypnosis will allow you to do just that.
2) Self-hypnosis can also allow you to achieve a state of concentrated attention. By focusing on ideas and thoughts that are compatible with what you would like to experience and achieve, the mind is more open to accepting the desired outcome. Self-hypnosis allows you to block out the outside influences and focus specifically on the desired outcome. But keep in mind, no one is forcing you to think a certain way or do anything against your will....it's all about you being in control, molding and shaping the life you desire, by focusing attention to bring about the outcome YOU desire.
3) Self-Hypnosis allows you to fully and completely relax. We live in a go-go, hurry up world. Many of us lack focus and aren't even sure how to relax. My self-hypnosis techniques encourage "true" relaxation through voice and visualization. When you learn to truly relax, the mind/body connection can be made - which creates an open window for change and progress in your life.
4) Self-hypnosis allows you to reach a state of deep meditation. When you achieve this peaceful state, your mind is more open to receiving positive influence and allows you to delve deep inside your subconscious to address the issues that are holding you back and creating problems in your life.
Reaching this deep meditative state each day opens up a window in your nervous system that allows better communication between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. When this connection happens, the brain increases production of beneficial brain chemicals, including endorphins — the "happy chemicals" in the brain. The release of these chemicals through practices such as self-hypnosis has been shown to slow aging and improve overall well-being.
Without this open communication that is achieved through self-hypnosis, your entire body gets caught up and even overwhelmed by the stresses and chaos of your hectic lifestyle. Think about it…you get hit with stress from your job, family, health issues, financial concerns... the list goes on. To deal with this emotional and mental overload we often turn to coping mechanisms such as over-eating, smoking, anxiety, sleeplessness, anger, depression, or worse.
5) Self-hypnosis can be used for subconscious exploration, allowing you a better understanding of the "why's" regarding your unwanted actions or habits. This also allows us to identify whether past events or experiences are associated with causing the problem. Self-hypnosis allows you to bypass your critical conscious mind (the self-defeating thoughts and actions that keep you from doing what you know to be in your best interest) and tap directly into your subconscious to get to the root cause of the problem and therefore resolve the issue."
The Science Behind Self-Hypnosis
More information from Dr. Alman's Self-Hypnosis site:
"Everyone has a deeper mind than their everyday conscious part of the mind that plays the largest role in determining your conscious (everyday) behavior. If you have ever wondered why you can't seem to quit smoking, stop overeating, or achieve your biggest goals? The answers are 100% available in you at your deeper, and always available, levels of awareness.
Research has revealed that the mind operates on both a conscious (or real-time) level and a deeper sub-conscious level. The sub-conscious mind affects your conscious thoughts, actions, and emotions-but it is rarely accessible by your conscious mind. In other words, your conscious mind may "justify" certain behaviors but it cannot get to the actual root cause of that justification, your true personal needs and your own best resolutions.
...
Another way to explain this is to think of your mind as a computer. There are a set of "core commands" that are "hard-wired" into the subconscious part of your mind. Just like a computer, your conscious choices and actions cannot change unless you change your "core commands", or subconscious (software) part of your mind. Using self-hypnosis, you will "re-write" your subconscious and alter your conscious actions so you will finally attain your true potential.
No Smoke and Mirrors... Just the Power of the Mind
Hypnosis isn't some sort of mystical, smoke and mirrors approach and the science behind why self-hypnosis works is quite simple.
During hypnosis a person's heart rate and respiration may slow down, but this is due to the relaxation involved in the hypnotism process, not the hypnotic state itself. However, change does occur in the actual ... electrical activity of the brain. EEG research shows that that brain produces different brain waves and rhythms depending on a person's mental state. For example, deep sleep has a different rhythm than dreaming and a person who is fully awake has a different rhythm than someone totally relaxed.
The four categories of brain wave patterns are: Beta, Alpha, Theta and Delta. When it comes to brain waves speed is the thing that determines your state of mind, and in this case faster isn't better. You need to learn how to slow brain waves...here's why...
Beta patterns are the fastest brain waves, and are associated with normal alertness and concentration. However, this stage is also where you experience feelings of stress, anxiety and the flight or fight responses.
When you learn to relax and calm yourself you can move your brain into Alpha patterns, which is the pre-sleep, twilight stage where you have access to your subconscious. In this stage serotonin production increases, allowing more relaxation, focus and learning and heightened levels of awareness.
Theta is your dream state and the stage where you have the most potential for behavioral change. In this stage we are open to heightened levels of learning, memory and creativity- basically an open hallway to your subconscious mind and true healing. You can see why the Theta stage is so beneficial and also why we would want to have the ability to tap into the power of this stage.
Delta are your intuitive and healing brainwaves. This is deep, dreamless sleep and where human growth hormone is released, a natural anti-ageing hormone.
Why Care About The Speed Of Your Brainwaves?
If you are hovering in Beta all of the time you never open your mind to it's full healing potential. Relaxation cannot be achieved and a "wall" is always between you and where you want to be.
Self-Hypnosis allows you direct access to the slower brain stages so that you can over-come behaviors that are holding you back and give yourself a chance to heal and improve your life.
By using self-hypnosis to control brainwaves you can improve overall well-being.
Researchers Elmer and Alyce Green show in their book, "Beyond Biofeedback" that persons experiencing enhanced Theta waves have "life-altering insights leading to deep feelings of psychological well-being."
Slow Aging...A study conducted by Dr Giampapa, the ex-President of the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine, revealed the alpha, theta and delta brainwave patterns affect the production of cortisol, DHEA and melatonin --- three hormones important for increased longevity and well-being.
Become a "super-learner"...Bulgarian psychiatrist Georgi Lozanov combined guided relaxation and "synchronized rhythms" to create Alpha brainwaves in his students. He found that subjects learned five times more information and remembered materials better in a given time that the "non-treatment" subjects.
Researcher and biofeedback expert Dr. Thomas Budzynski, describes Theta as: "A transition zone between wakefulness and sleep in which one can absorb new information in an uncritical, non-analytical fashion." He believes Theta brainwaves allow new information to pass directly to the right hemisphere of the brain, bypassing the "self-sabotaging filters" of the left brain.
Manage Pain...English pioneer, Dr. Margaret Patterson found that when the brains Alpha waves were stimulated the production of serotonin brought increased relaxation and pain reduction.
Recover from Addiction...In 1989 Doctors Eugene Peniston and Paul Kulkosky, at the University of Southern Colorado gave a group of alcoholics induced alpha and theta training. Their subjects had much faster recovery rates than a non-trained control group.
This information about the activity of subconscious mind is important because it shows us the patterns in the brain's cerebral cortex that occur during hypnosis. During hypnosis the activity in the left hemisphere of the brain (the self-sabotaging area) is reduced, while activity in the right hemisphere is increased. When left-hemisphere activity is reduced with hypnosis the conscious mind takes a back seat and allows the right-brain, or subconscious mind to take over.
Can you see the healing possibilities...the potential for change...that are at your fingertips when you are able to tap into the power that lies within your own subconscious?"
"Everyone has a deeper mind than their everyday conscious part of the mind that plays the largest role in determining your conscious (everyday) behavior. If you have ever wondered why you can't seem to quit smoking, stop overeating, or achieve your biggest goals? The answers are 100% available in you at your deeper, and always available, levels of awareness.
Research has revealed that the mind operates on both a conscious (or real-time) level and a deeper sub-conscious level. The sub-conscious mind affects your conscious thoughts, actions, and emotions-but it is rarely accessible by your conscious mind. In other words, your conscious mind may "justify" certain behaviors but it cannot get to the actual root cause of that justification, your true personal needs and your own best resolutions.
...
Another way to explain this is to think of your mind as a computer. There are a set of "core commands" that are "hard-wired" into the subconscious part of your mind. Just like a computer, your conscious choices and actions cannot change unless you change your "core commands", or subconscious (software) part of your mind. Using self-hypnosis, you will "re-write" your subconscious and alter your conscious actions so you will finally attain your true potential.
No Smoke and Mirrors... Just the Power of the Mind
Hypnosis isn't some sort of mystical, smoke and mirrors approach and the science behind why self-hypnosis works is quite simple.
During hypnosis a person's heart rate and respiration may slow down, but this is due to the relaxation involved in the hypnotism process, not the hypnotic state itself. However, change does occur in the actual ... electrical activity of the brain. EEG research shows that that brain produces different brain waves and rhythms depending on a person's mental state. For example, deep sleep has a different rhythm than dreaming and a person who is fully awake has a different rhythm than someone totally relaxed.
The four categories of brain wave patterns are: Beta, Alpha, Theta and Delta. When it comes to brain waves speed is the thing that determines your state of mind, and in this case faster isn't better. You need to learn how to slow brain waves...here's why...
Beta patterns are the fastest brain waves, and are associated with normal alertness and concentration. However, this stage is also where you experience feelings of stress, anxiety and the flight or fight responses.
When you learn to relax and calm yourself you can move your brain into Alpha patterns, which is the pre-sleep, twilight stage where you have access to your subconscious. In this stage serotonin production increases, allowing more relaxation, focus and learning and heightened levels of awareness.
Theta is your dream state and the stage where you have the most potential for behavioral change. In this stage we are open to heightened levels of learning, memory and creativity- basically an open hallway to your subconscious mind and true healing. You can see why the Theta stage is so beneficial and also why we would want to have the ability to tap into the power of this stage.
Delta are your intuitive and healing brainwaves. This is deep, dreamless sleep and where human growth hormone is released, a natural anti-ageing hormone.
Why Care About The Speed Of Your Brainwaves?
If you are hovering in Beta all of the time you never open your mind to it's full healing potential. Relaxation cannot be achieved and a "wall" is always between you and where you want to be.
Self-Hypnosis allows you direct access to the slower brain stages so that you can over-come behaviors that are holding you back and give yourself a chance to heal and improve your life.
By using self-hypnosis to control brainwaves you can improve overall well-being.
Researchers Elmer and Alyce Green show in their book, "Beyond Biofeedback" that persons experiencing enhanced Theta waves have "life-altering insights leading to deep feelings of psychological well-being."
Slow Aging...A study conducted by Dr Giampapa, the ex-President of the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine, revealed the alpha, theta and delta brainwave patterns affect the production of cortisol, DHEA and melatonin --- three hormones important for increased longevity and well-being.
Become a "super-learner"...Bulgarian psychiatrist Georgi Lozanov combined guided relaxation and "synchronized rhythms" to create Alpha brainwaves in his students. He found that subjects learned five times more information and remembered materials better in a given time that the "non-treatment" subjects.
Researcher and biofeedback expert Dr. Thomas Budzynski, describes Theta as: "A transition zone between wakefulness and sleep in which one can absorb new information in an uncritical, non-analytical fashion." He believes Theta brainwaves allow new information to pass directly to the right hemisphere of the brain, bypassing the "self-sabotaging filters" of the left brain.
Manage Pain...English pioneer, Dr. Margaret Patterson found that when the brains Alpha waves were stimulated the production of serotonin brought increased relaxation and pain reduction.
Recover from Addiction...In 1989 Doctors Eugene Peniston and Paul Kulkosky, at the University of Southern Colorado gave a group of alcoholics induced alpha and theta training. Their subjects had much faster recovery rates than a non-trained control group.
This information about the activity of subconscious mind is important because it shows us the patterns in the brain's cerebral cortex that occur during hypnosis. During hypnosis the activity in the left hemisphere of the brain (the self-sabotaging area) is reduced, while activity in the right hemisphere is increased. When left-hemisphere activity is reduced with hypnosis the conscious mind takes a back seat and allows the right-brain, or subconscious mind to take over.
Can you see the healing possibilities...the potential for change...that are at your fingertips when you are able to tap into the power that lies within your own subconscious?"
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Changing minds in changing times... accomplish the successes Sally’s hypnotherapy clients have reported -- and more!
(Testimonials are updated on a regular basis.)
GOAL: weight loss
"Thank you again for our session, it was a break through for me, and I "noticed what is different" immediately upon leaving, to my surprise. I'll update you more soon, as I'm noticing more changes each day... this is definitely working for me.
Also thank you for the time you took with me. The visit seemed to go by on a blink and I was surprised when I looked at my watch upon leaving."
GOAL: passing critical exam for career promotion
"I passed! I was so stressed when I arrived at the test site, but with all the tools you gave me, I was able to not let it take over. Thank you so much!!!!
GOAL: stop smoking
"I came to you in December to quit smoking. Tremendous success! It is now February and I have not smoked since I met with you!"
GOAL: weight loss
"It is interesting when given the right tools how things can change. I am now two pounds away from my first goal of 40 pounds, then I want to hang there, keep it off, and loose at least 20 more.
GOAL: weight loss
"Hi Sally, I wanted to thank you for the reference of the Self Hypnosis Diet. I did not buy it immediately after I met you and even after I did I did not read it right away. I have read it thru once and 6 months later...well a little more then that... I am down 35 pounds.
In our last session you told me in the trance work that I would know what I wanted and be very clear in how to go about it and confident to to do so. I am writing you to say it all was so valuable to me. Blessings.
I still think about you and our sessions. I can not thank you enough for doing what you do. You impacted my life, so if you want to use me as a referance on your site, feel free."
(When clients want a CD to listen to between sessions, I recommend The Self Hypnosis Diet by Dr. Steve Gurgevich from Dr. Andrew Weil's clinic. Please click on the link in the sidebar to purchase this book and CD.)
GOAL: weight loss
'I haven't been craving my afternoon treats! Seriously. I've been eating yogurt and nuts in the morning, a good lunch in the afternoon and then having some sort of snack in the mid-afternoon, then a good dinner. I've been trying to keep my blood sugar level and it seems to have really been working. I haven't had a frappucino since I saw you! I think you are right too about the cravings - cravings aren't good - when I don't crave it is a healthier sign. I haven't been able to figure out what to eat a lot of the time because nothing sounds good. I've been so used to things sounding good for so long that it feels odd. I've also been trying to pay attention to being hungry. So whatever we did last time, let's do it again next time!"
GOAL: resolving emotional issue
"Just wanted to share that after our last session i felt soooo much better about my situation. Not sure what you exactly did but boy, it worked!"
GOAL: stop drinking alcohol
" I am feeling so strong and everything is going great with the work we did."
GOAL: weight loss
"I am a different person now."
GOAL: dealings with negative people
"So totally blown away by my first session. I have a whole different view of things that gave me total freedom."
GOAL: life goals
"Hi Sally. I'm thinking about who I know that can best talk me through an issue. Who do I learn from? Who gets it more than me? Sally!
All good stuff we are working with. Just BIG!
And I need your intuitive calm and common sense."
GOAL: weight loss
"Slower weight loss than expected, but this whole eating thing is so much better. I am eating good food and not even thinking about it. Portion sizes have dramatically decreased and I am feeling calmer. Not feeling any sense of lack, but not feeling guilty either."
GOAL: better sleep
"Our sleep hypnosis was a success. I've been sleeping better since our last session."
GOAL: weight loss
"I have lost 25 pounds since last fall! It feels good. I had to buy new jeans.
I will call you when I get back… to work on another area of my life."
GOAL: life goals
"My life changed for the better after our sessions, but I want to go through more to fine tune. Thanks so much. I look forward to seeing you as I type with a smile on my face!"
GOAL: weight loss
"Hi Sally,How are you??? I'm doing great - the cravings & desires for unhealthy junk food are gone!!! I am so grateful!!!"
GOAL: passing critical exam for new career
"I just wanted to let you know that I passed my oral assessment in Washington, DC. Thanks for your help."
GOAL: positive change and self confidence
"Hi Sally, I just wanted to say thank you for all u have done for me. I think that it was fate that I met you. I believe that something is learned from everyone you come in contact with throughout your life and I can't tell you how much I learned from you. You are a great inspiration. You have a wonderful gift and a beautiful spirit. Since I have met you, I can see a positive change in me, the light inside of me is returning and I am becoming more confident everyday. Thank you again."
GOAL: weight loss
"I went to a nutritionist and loved her! you would LOVE her! her name is jennifer adler and her website is www.realizehealth.com. i sat down and told her everything, about how long i'd been dieting, and all about you. i told her how i have food voices in my head and i need to eliminate them. her suggestions were great and, by the way, completely in line with yours. i would tell her what you'd recommended and she'd say something like, "that makes my heart go pitter-pat!" i think that all the work we'd done put me in a place to accept what she suggested. i just needed that food guidance aspect. i wanted to tell you about 2 things she recommended. i figure you already know about them, but just in case. the first is Kombucha. the second is Kefir."
GOAL: improving sleep
"I'm happy to report my sleep has been better this week… I look forward very much to our next session."
GOAL: life goals
"What a pleasure it was to work with you a few weeks ago. I felt immediately comfortable in your space and felt very safe and easily able to be vulnerable in your presence. You are a very loving and peaceful soul and I am honored to have been able to work with you. I think we did a lot of good work that day, and am looking forward to its continued unfolding as the weeks go on. I have already recommended you several times and look forward to working with you again in the future."
GOAL: relieving unwanted response pattern
'We just left the theater and I was tear-free! I can't thank you enough for your help and extra meridian tapping."
GOAL: decision making
"I had a big decision to make and couldn't seem to do it. I was driving myself crazy going back and forth between the two choices, really stuck and frustrated. After doing parts work and the other processes, along with hypnosis, I was able to trust myself to make the best choice."
GOAL: releasing grief and sadness
"Today has been the first fantastic day in a long time. I am so glad to be able to tell you about it… Again, WOW! Out of sadness and fear I suddenly feel renewed and have hope again."
GOAL: weight loss
"I have lost all the weight I wanted to in 3 months. Not only have I gotten rid of my weight problem, everything seems to be clicking for me. Many of the problems I used to have are now gone and life is so much easier."
GOAL: clearing negative memories, thoughts, feelings and behaviors and setting positive life goals and intentions
"I felt great last week after our session! ...I was in such a peaceful, strong place the whole afternoon...Lets do it again soon."
GOAL: clearing indecision about changing jobs
"I came home and was SOOOO tired. I feel WAY different.. towards my boss, my job.. just in general. It's amazing. Thank you so much Sally."
(FYI Within a few weeks, this client got a new job at twice the salary.)
"I got the job!!!!! Thanks so much for the support!"
GOAL: life decisions
"Thank you very much for the session yesterday.
I really did enjoy it very much, so much that I didn’t even realize how much time we spent together!"
GOAL: stop smoking
"At a session with you in May a year ago, you helped me quit smoking. Well, it worked like a charm. I am back to free and healthy lungs for almost a year! I graduated last summer and passed my board exams and am building up a practice in a great integrative clinic along with some experienced and wonderful MD's."
GOAL: improving love relationship
"I just wanted to send you a note to let you know what a HUGE impact you've had on my life. My outlook, feelings, and views on relationships are way different than they were a few months ago. Very positive changes have been made, and continue to be made."
GOAL: stop binging on junk food
"This hypnosis stuff really seems to be helping. I really thought this was going to chain into another eating binge but I really felt that I had a choice. I got a tall glass of water and felt okay. All the techniques you taught me have been super helpful. I have a feeling hypnosis will be able to help me with a lot of things."
GOAL: preparing for important exam
"I just wanted to confirm my next appointment with you… I think the first session really helped me focus and have a more positive outlook."
GOAL: stress management and sleep
"This last week since my first appointment has been the best week of my life. "
GOAL: leaving a toxic job
"The BEST thing in the WORLD happened!... I look forward to the future with a smile on my face! …The Universe is working with me. I thank you for teaching me how to interact with it...At the end of the day, I got exactly what I wanted … How great is that????"
GOAL: weight loss
"What a change! I don't snack all day anymore and I am making healthy choices without feeling bad. "
GOAL: sleep support
"Your training and credentials are impressive, and it’s good to know that you have a deep understanding of what happens with insomnia (the exhausted adrenals, stress hormones, etc)...I will definitely keep your info handy and refer people to you."
GOAL: study habits and self esteem
"You are truly exceptional at what you do. Just wanted to say thanks for everything. I'm glad I met you, and appreciate your support, advice and expertise! See you soon!!"
GOAL: life goals
"Thank you so much for your time and energy yesterday. I really enjoyed meeting you and am excited to see where the information and guidance you have given me will take me."
GOAL: self esteem and trauma release
"Thank you for your help yesterday. I felt completely comfortable which is rare. Today, I feel more like "me" than I have been in a long time. "
Goal: change a habit/behavior
"Thank you for a very productive session."
GOAL: career advancement
"After three sessions everything started falling into place. My 5 year plan suddenly is happening quickly and easily. Thank you for all your help!"
GOAL: recovering from grief of losing a loved one
"Have truly been feeling better since our last session. Brighter, and believing in the future! Please let me know when you have time for me again. I want to keep feeling GOOD. Thanks."
GOAL: weight loss
"I had a big problem with snacking all day long because I work at home. After just one session, it is no longer a problem. I couldn't believe it was so easy. "
GOAL: surviving negative family dynamics
"There is a warmth and calmness running through my veins tonight that can only be attributed to being "Sally-ized". Thank you. Having everything start to unfurl is very interesting... It has been difficult, but I knew that I needed to stick to my guns... Well, I AIN'T playing that game anymore. And it feels really good."
GOAL: stop smoking
"I had smoked cigarrettes for 20 years. I started when I was really young and did not really think hypnosis would work, but I had a new girlfriend that didn't like it that I smoked. My first hypnosis session was on a Friday afternoon. That weekend, I went out to all the places I usually smoke and it was amazing. Just like Sally said, I did not have to struggle not to smoke, I just didn't even want to. "
GOAL: recovering from grief and loss
"I slept well. I was able to cope with things WAY better. I could leave the house each day …with a smile in my heart, and on my face. …You have taught me so many fantastic things! You have taken me from a confused "blackest black" man, like damn Queen Victioria grieving for Albert, and put me back in the world I must live in. And made me understand about love and loss, and… how to cope. You have given me so many beautiful pictures in my head. And when I wake restless or worried, I can see the waves washing over my rock … And say "thank you universe for what I DO have." You have given me that. That is amazing."
GOAL: self esteem
"Hypnosis helped me stop being so anxious when I meet new people. I would get really nervous and say and do stupid things and feel really bad about myself. I am so much more comfortable now and even went to a party by myself and I had never done that before. I also am getting along with my mom better. After my first 2 hypnosis sessions, I took a trip to Oregon to visit my mom and for the first time since I can remember we did not have a big fight."
GOAL: transition to new job
"Thanks again for a wonderful and eye-opening (brain opening?) session yesterday. I will refer my friends to you..."
GOAL: stop drinking alcohol
"You are amazing. Sitting through a five course meal with a different wine with each...Then at party with 7 different Champagnes.....then the champagne toast at Midnight. No twinge of craving what so ever. My daughter kept saying..Mom I'm so proud of you... it must be hard for you. I loved saying no, I am feeling calm and comfortable. That was the best. "
GOAL: relieving social anxiety
"You offer a good variety of alternative therapies, which I prefer over hypnosis alone."
GOAL: stop being afraid of bad weather
"Just wanted to let you know that it rained REALLY hard on Saturday. My son was at his dad’s and he was FINE.. OMG- thank YOU !!! I cannot tell you how thrilled I am. He acted like "well of course I wasn’t afraid... and I didn’t even have my rock!!"
GOAL: life goals
"What you helped me with last visit has been spectacular."
GOAL: stop biting fingernails
"After my first hypnosis session I did not think I was hypnotised and did not think it worked at all. Then suddenly, a few days later, I looked down at my hands and I had fingernails! I was shocked. I couldn't believe my eyes for a minute, because it had happened without me even realizing it."
GOAL: weight loss
"Thank you again for our session, it was a break through for me, and I "noticed what is different" immediately upon leaving, to my surprise. I'll update you more soon, as I'm noticing more changes each day... this is definitely working for me.
Also thank you for the time you took with me. The visit seemed to go by on a blink and I was surprised when I looked at my watch upon leaving."
GOAL: passing critical exam for career promotion
"I passed! I was so stressed when I arrived at the test site, but with all the tools you gave me, I was able to not let it take over. Thank you so much!!!!
GOAL: stop smoking
"I came to you in December to quit smoking. Tremendous success! It is now February and I have not smoked since I met with you!"
GOAL: weight loss
"It is interesting when given the right tools how things can change. I am now two pounds away from my first goal of 40 pounds, then I want to hang there, keep it off, and loose at least 20 more.
GOAL: weight loss
"Hi Sally, I wanted to thank you for the reference of the Self Hypnosis Diet. I did not buy it immediately after I met you and even after I did I did not read it right away. I have read it thru once and 6 months later...well a little more then that... I am down 35 pounds.
In our last session you told me in the trance work that I would know what I wanted and be very clear in how to go about it and confident to to do so. I am writing you to say it all was so valuable to me. Blessings.
I still think about you and our sessions. I can not thank you enough for doing what you do. You impacted my life, so if you want to use me as a referance on your site, feel free."
(When clients want a CD to listen to between sessions, I recommend The Self Hypnosis Diet by Dr. Steve Gurgevich from Dr. Andrew Weil's clinic. Please click on the link in the sidebar to purchase this book and CD.)
GOAL: weight loss
'I haven't been craving my afternoon treats! Seriously. I've been eating yogurt and nuts in the morning, a good lunch in the afternoon and then having some sort of snack in the mid-afternoon, then a good dinner. I've been trying to keep my blood sugar level and it seems to have really been working. I haven't had a frappucino since I saw you! I think you are right too about the cravings - cravings aren't good - when I don't crave it is a healthier sign. I haven't been able to figure out what to eat a lot of the time because nothing sounds good. I've been so used to things sounding good for so long that it feels odd. I've also been trying to pay attention to being hungry. So whatever we did last time, let's do it again next time!"
GOAL: resolving emotional issue
"Just wanted to share that after our last session i felt soooo much better about my situation. Not sure what you exactly did but boy, it worked!"
GOAL: stop drinking alcohol
" I am feeling so strong and everything is going great with the work we did."
GOAL: weight loss
"I am a different person now."
GOAL: dealings with negative people
"So totally blown away by my first session. I have a whole different view of things that gave me total freedom."
GOAL: life goals
"Hi Sally. I'm thinking about who I know that can best talk me through an issue. Who do I learn from? Who gets it more than me? Sally!
All good stuff we are working with. Just BIG!
And I need your intuitive calm and common sense."
GOAL: weight loss
"Slower weight loss than expected, but this whole eating thing is so much better. I am eating good food and not even thinking about it. Portion sizes have dramatically decreased and I am feeling calmer. Not feeling any sense of lack, but not feeling guilty either."
GOAL: better sleep
"Our sleep hypnosis was a success. I've been sleeping better since our last session."
GOAL: weight loss
"I have lost 25 pounds since last fall! It feels good. I had to buy new jeans.
I will call you when I get back… to work on another area of my life."
GOAL: life goals
"My life changed for the better after our sessions, but I want to go through more to fine tune. Thanks so much. I look forward to seeing you as I type with a smile on my face!"
GOAL: weight loss
"Hi Sally,How are you??? I'm doing great - the cravings & desires for unhealthy junk food are gone!!! I am so grateful!!!"
GOAL: passing critical exam for new career
"I just wanted to let you know that I passed my oral assessment in Washington, DC. Thanks for your help."
GOAL: positive change and self confidence
"Hi Sally, I just wanted to say thank you for all u have done for me. I think that it was fate that I met you. I believe that something is learned from everyone you come in contact with throughout your life and I can't tell you how much I learned from you. You are a great inspiration. You have a wonderful gift and a beautiful spirit. Since I have met you, I can see a positive change in me, the light inside of me is returning and I am becoming more confident everyday. Thank you again."
GOAL: weight loss
"I went to a nutritionist and loved her! you would LOVE her! her name is jennifer adler and her website is www.realizehealth.com. i sat down and told her everything, about how long i'd been dieting, and all about you. i told her how i have food voices in my head and i need to eliminate them. her suggestions were great and, by the way, completely in line with yours. i would tell her what you'd recommended and she'd say something like, "that makes my heart go pitter-pat!" i think that all the work we'd done put me in a place to accept what she suggested. i just needed that food guidance aspect. i wanted to tell you about 2 things she recommended. i figure you already know about them, but just in case. the first is Kombucha. the second is Kefir."
GOAL: improving sleep
"I'm happy to report my sleep has been better this week… I look forward very much to our next session."
GOAL: life goals
"What a pleasure it was to work with you a few weeks ago. I felt immediately comfortable in your space and felt very safe and easily able to be vulnerable in your presence. You are a very loving and peaceful soul and I am honored to have been able to work with you. I think we did a lot of good work that day, and am looking forward to its continued unfolding as the weeks go on. I have already recommended you several times and look forward to working with you again in the future."
GOAL: relieving unwanted response pattern
'We just left the theater and I was tear-free! I can't thank you enough for your help and extra meridian tapping."
GOAL: decision making
"I had a big decision to make and couldn't seem to do it. I was driving myself crazy going back and forth between the two choices, really stuck and frustrated. After doing parts work and the other processes, along with hypnosis, I was able to trust myself to make the best choice."
GOAL: releasing grief and sadness
"Today has been the first fantastic day in a long time. I am so glad to be able to tell you about it… Again, WOW! Out of sadness and fear I suddenly feel renewed and have hope again."
GOAL: weight loss
"I have lost all the weight I wanted to in 3 months. Not only have I gotten rid of my weight problem, everything seems to be clicking for me. Many of the problems I used to have are now gone and life is so much easier."
GOAL: clearing negative memories, thoughts, feelings and behaviors and setting positive life goals and intentions
"I felt great last week after our session! ...I was in such a peaceful, strong place the whole afternoon...Lets do it again soon."
GOAL: clearing indecision about changing jobs
"I came home and was SOOOO tired. I feel WAY different.. towards my boss, my job.. just in general. It's amazing. Thank you so much Sally."
(FYI Within a few weeks, this client got a new job at twice the salary.)
"I got the job!!!!! Thanks so much for the support!"
GOAL: life decisions
"Thank you very much for the session yesterday.
I really did enjoy it very much, so much that I didn’t even realize how much time we spent together!"
GOAL: stop smoking
"At a session with you in May a year ago, you helped me quit smoking. Well, it worked like a charm. I am back to free and healthy lungs for almost a year! I graduated last summer and passed my board exams and am building up a practice in a great integrative clinic along with some experienced and wonderful MD's."
GOAL: improving love relationship
"I just wanted to send you a note to let you know what a HUGE impact you've had on my life. My outlook, feelings, and views on relationships are way different than they were a few months ago. Very positive changes have been made, and continue to be made."
GOAL: stop binging on junk food
"This hypnosis stuff really seems to be helping. I really thought this was going to chain into another eating binge but I really felt that I had a choice. I got a tall glass of water and felt okay. All the techniques you taught me have been super helpful. I have a feeling hypnosis will be able to help me with a lot of things."
GOAL: preparing for important exam
"I just wanted to confirm my next appointment with you… I think the first session really helped me focus and have a more positive outlook."
GOAL: stress management and sleep
"This last week since my first appointment has been the best week of my life. "
GOAL: leaving a toxic job
"The BEST thing in the WORLD happened!... I look forward to the future with a smile on my face! …The Universe is working with me. I thank you for teaching me how to interact with it...At the end of the day, I got exactly what I wanted … How great is that????"
GOAL: weight loss
"What a change! I don't snack all day anymore and I am making healthy choices without feeling bad. "
GOAL: sleep support
"Your training and credentials are impressive, and it’s good to know that you have a deep understanding of what happens with insomnia (the exhausted adrenals, stress hormones, etc)...I will definitely keep your info handy and refer people to you."
GOAL: study habits and self esteem
"You are truly exceptional at what you do. Just wanted to say thanks for everything. I'm glad I met you, and appreciate your support, advice and expertise! See you soon!!"
GOAL: life goals
"Thank you so much for your time and energy yesterday. I really enjoyed meeting you and am excited to see where the information and guidance you have given me will take me."
GOAL: self esteem and trauma release
"Thank you for your help yesterday. I felt completely comfortable which is rare. Today, I feel more like "me" than I have been in a long time. "
Goal: change a habit/behavior
"Thank you for a very productive session."
GOAL: career advancement
"After three sessions everything started falling into place. My 5 year plan suddenly is happening quickly and easily. Thank you for all your help!"
GOAL: recovering from grief of losing a loved one
"Have truly been feeling better since our last session. Brighter, and believing in the future! Please let me know when you have time for me again. I want to keep feeling GOOD. Thanks."
GOAL: weight loss
"I had a big problem with snacking all day long because I work at home. After just one session, it is no longer a problem. I couldn't believe it was so easy. "
GOAL: surviving negative family dynamics
"There is a warmth and calmness running through my veins tonight that can only be attributed to being "Sally-ized". Thank you. Having everything start to unfurl is very interesting... It has been difficult, but I knew that I needed to stick to my guns... Well, I AIN'T playing that game anymore. And it feels really good."
GOAL: stop smoking
"I had smoked cigarrettes for 20 years. I started when I was really young and did not really think hypnosis would work, but I had a new girlfriend that didn't like it that I smoked. My first hypnosis session was on a Friday afternoon. That weekend, I went out to all the places I usually smoke and it was amazing. Just like Sally said, I did not have to struggle not to smoke, I just didn't even want to. "
GOAL: recovering from grief and loss
"I slept well. I was able to cope with things WAY better. I could leave the house each day …with a smile in my heart, and on my face. …You have taught me so many fantastic things! You have taken me from a confused "blackest black" man, like damn Queen Victioria grieving for Albert, and put me back in the world I must live in. And made me understand about love and loss, and… how to cope. You have given me so many beautiful pictures in my head. And when I wake restless or worried, I can see the waves washing over my rock … And say "thank you universe for what I DO have." You have given me that. That is amazing."
GOAL: self esteem
"Hypnosis helped me stop being so anxious when I meet new people. I would get really nervous and say and do stupid things and feel really bad about myself. I am so much more comfortable now and even went to a party by myself and I had never done that before. I also am getting along with my mom better. After my first 2 hypnosis sessions, I took a trip to Oregon to visit my mom and for the first time since I can remember we did not have a big fight."
GOAL: transition to new job
"Thanks again for a wonderful and eye-opening (brain opening?) session yesterday. I will refer my friends to you..."
GOAL: stop drinking alcohol
"You are amazing. Sitting through a five course meal with a different wine with each...Then at party with 7 different Champagnes.....then the champagne toast at Midnight. No twinge of craving what so ever. My daughter kept saying..Mom I'm so proud of you... it must be hard for you. I loved saying no, I am feeling calm and comfortable. That was the best. "
GOAL: relieving social anxiety
"You offer a good variety of alternative therapies, which I prefer over hypnosis alone."
GOAL: stop being afraid of bad weather
"Just wanted to let you know that it rained REALLY hard on Saturday. My son was at his dad’s and he was FINE.. OMG- thank YOU !!! I cannot tell you how thrilled I am. He acted like "well of course I wasn’t afraid... and I didn’t even have my rock!!"
GOAL: life goals
"What you helped me with last visit has been spectacular."
GOAL: stop biting fingernails
"After my first hypnosis session I did not think I was hypnotised and did not think it worked at all. Then suddenly, a few days later, I looked down at my hands and I had fingernails! I was shocked. I couldn't believe my eyes for a minute, because it had happened without me even realizing it."
Thursday, April 24, 2008
NLP or Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Many consulting hypnotists and hypnotherapists have been trained in NLP techniques along with hypnosis. Richard Bandler and John Grinder are the Co-Creators of NLP or Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
NLP is about learning to learn the way your brain learns rather than the way you've been taught to learn. It's about learning to move quickly beyond limitations. It's about making your mind up, rather than your mind making up you. NLP will help you get what you want out of life.
We experience our problems, desires, feelings, beliefs and future outcomes as they are represented in visual, auditory (hearing), kinesthetic (touching and feeling) and sometimes gustatory (smell) and olfactory (taste) systems. When communicating with someone, rather than just listening to and responding to what a person said, NLP aims to also respond to the structure of verbal communication and non-verbal cues.
The physical, mental and emotional state someone is in when setting a goal or choosing a course of action is also considered important in the study of NLP. Certain language patterns of NLP can help clarify what has been left out or distorted in communication. NLP also helps us to be very specific in our thinking, reframe the meaning of our beliefs, and set sensory specific goals, which all help you get what you want out of life. This is the opposite of many language patterns that hypnotists use which are intentionally non-specific and metaphoric to allow the listener to fill in the gaps and make their own meaning from what is being said and find their own inner resources and solutions for problems.
Bandler says NLP was originally intended to be used to create more love and freedom for every human being on the planet. NLP is about creating choice in your life ... so that you can learn to do new things for yourself ... different things ... beyond the edges of what you thought possible before.
NLP is about freedom. These techniques can change your entire life for the better.
NLP is about learning to learn the way your brain learns rather than the way you've been taught to learn. It's about learning to move quickly beyond limitations. It's about making your mind up, rather than your mind making up you. NLP will help you get what you want out of life.
We experience our problems, desires, feelings, beliefs and future outcomes as they are represented in visual, auditory (hearing), kinesthetic (touching and feeling) and sometimes gustatory (smell) and olfactory (taste) systems. When communicating with someone, rather than just listening to and responding to what a person said, NLP aims to also respond to the structure of verbal communication and non-verbal cues.
The physical, mental and emotional state someone is in when setting a goal or choosing a course of action is also considered important in the study of NLP. Certain language patterns of NLP can help clarify what has been left out or distorted in communication. NLP also helps us to be very specific in our thinking, reframe the meaning of our beliefs, and set sensory specific goals, which all help you get what you want out of life. This is the opposite of many language patterns that hypnotists use which are intentionally non-specific and metaphoric to allow the listener to fill in the gaps and make their own meaning from what is being said and find their own inner resources and solutions for problems.
Bandler says NLP was originally intended to be used to create more love and freedom for every human being on the planet. NLP is about creating choice in your life ... so that you can learn to do new things for yourself ... different things ... beyond the edges of what you thought possible before.
NLP is about freedom. These techniques can change your entire life for the better.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Holistic Hypnosis and Parts Integration
Holistic Hypnosis sometimes uses a technique in which the individual is seen to consist of a core Self surrounded by an assortment of "parts", sub-personalities, or aspects of who you are. These "parts" are like aspects of a single comprehensive personality. These "parts" are usually somewhat autonomous. In other words, they act as if they have a mind of their own. Some of these "parts" are stronger and more dominant than others. The less dominant ones often carry important feelings and are suppressed by their more dominant counterparts.
Different "parts" of you are responsible for whatever patterns keep occurring over and over again in your behavior. "Parts" can often be in conflict and become polarized against other "parts", keeping you from accomplishing your goals. It can seem like they are stuck in the past or that they have stopped speaking to each other. According to parts theory, polarization between "parts" causes conflict and often results in confusion, indecision, sabotage, or other negative behavior patterns.
Have you ever been ambivalent or conflicted in how you feel? For example, while I might be angry, I might also be afraid to say so. I can hold both feelings at the same time. We can even go on to meet that angry "part" and find out what is making it angry and what will soothe it. Parts language is a way of talking about conflicted feelings that promotes empowerment and perspective.
All 'parts" exsist for their positive intentions and have been doing something very important for you. If a particular "part" is not giving us the information or co-operation we are looking for, then we need to build more bridges through acknowledgement, understanding, respect and empathy. By consciously appreciating these "parts", these "parts" can now use a better way to support you in achieving your highest potential. Stay connected. Live in the present moment.
Growth and change involves blending the many dimensions of yourself to create a harmonious relationship with life, within and without, on all levels. As you experience this new awareness and aliveness, you will naturally experience a freeing of time and increased energy. Becoming less defensive and more flexible, with all of your parts working together to easily and effortlessly support you physically, emotionally and spiritually with compassion, grace, truth, love and gratitude.
Different "parts" of you are responsible for whatever patterns keep occurring over and over again in your behavior. "Parts" can often be in conflict and become polarized against other "parts", keeping you from accomplishing your goals. It can seem like they are stuck in the past or that they have stopped speaking to each other. According to parts theory, polarization between "parts" causes conflict and often results in confusion, indecision, sabotage, or other negative behavior patterns.
Have you ever been ambivalent or conflicted in how you feel? For example, while I might be angry, I might also be afraid to say so. I can hold both feelings at the same time. We can even go on to meet that angry "part" and find out what is making it angry and what will soothe it. Parts language is a way of talking about conflicted feelings that promotes empowerment and perspective.
All 'parts" exsist for their positive intentions and have been doing something very important for you. If a particular "part" is not giving us the information or co-operation we are looking for, then we need to build more bridges through acknowledgement, understanding, respect and empathy. By consciously appreciating these "parts", these "parts" can now use a better way to support you in achieving your highest potential. Stay connected. Live in the present moment.
Growth and change involves blending the many dimensions of yourself to create a harmonious relationship with life, within and without, on all levels. As you experience this new awareness and aliveness, you will naturally experience a freeing of time and increased energy. Becoming less defensive and more flexible, with all of your parts working together to easily and effortlessly support you physically, emotionally and spiritually with compassion, grace, truth, love and gratitude.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Would you like to know what to expect from your hypnosis session?
Just minutes away from downtown Seattle, my office is pleasant, comfortable and relaxed, so when you arrive for your session you will immediately feel at ease.
At Hypnosis Seattle, it is good to plan on 1.5 to 2 hours for your hypnosis session. The first half hour we will share information and you will tell me what you would like to change in your life.
Next, we will spend time learning some effective processes that will support you in the changes you will be making.
I will teach you a method of breathing and visualization to bring your mind and body into resonance and also show you a technique to easily access the Theta state of hypnosis.
In addition to hypnosis, there is a process using guided imagery that resolves any hidden conflicts that may be affecting your progress. There are also breathing techniques and a process called meridian tapping that I will teach you and you can use whenever you choose.
The last hour or so will be spent doing relaxation, induction, and hypnosis.
All my clients experience trance during each session.
Some of the work I do with my clients is in an active trance state, engaged in guided imagery, where the client is accessing Alpha and Theta brain wave states AND is fully awake and aware.
For the last half of each session, clients experience hypnosis as they recline in my comfortable zero-gravity chair.
Hypnosis has many levels that range from light to deep. Depth is just a metaphor used when speaking about hypnosis, as in the suggestion to go "deeper and deeper" into hypnosis. Hypnotic states are part of a continuum of regular consciousness, so you may reach many different hypnotic states during your session.
Hypnosis may not feel any different than your normal waking state of awareness.
During hypnosis, your conscious mind may remain focused on my words or it may drift off so you do not track what I am saying.
In my work, I tell my clients that it doesn’t matter what your conscious mind is doing during hypnosis, because your unconscious will be listening to everything I say and you can trust that you will go to the level of trance that is appropriate for you.
There is no pressure to perform, because all you have to do is relax.
You already know how to reach hypnotic states because you have been doing it your entire life whether you knew it or not. For example, you reach a state of hypnosis when you daydream, remember an event that happened in the past, drive a car, read a book, watch a good movie, listen to music, lie down to rest, etc.
Each time that you have an hypnosis session, you can reach deeper and deeper levels of awareness.
When we are done, you will feel calm, relaxed, refreshed, and ready to bring your full attention to the rest of your day.
Most of my clients see improvement after one or two sessions. Although when there are more complex factors involved, it may take more sessions to address what comes up for each individual.
Each person is unique and much depends on what issue you are wanting to resolve. Most clients like to schedule on a weekly basis. A few chose to come in more frequently and some like to take more time between sessions and schedule their sessions a month or more apart.
After you schedule your appointment, I will send you a confirmation E-mail with a small amount of paperwork to fill out and bring with you on the day of your appointment.
I look forward to helping you begin making positive changes in your life, starting right now!
Take care, Sally
At Hypnosis Seattle, it is good to plan on 1.5 to 2 hours for your hypnosis session. The first half hour we will share information and you will tell me what you would like to change in your life.
Next, we will spend time learning some effective processes that will support you in the changes you will be making.
I will teach you a method of breathing and visualization to bring your mind and body into resonance and also show you a technique to easily access the Theta state of hypnosis.
In addition to hypnosis, there is a process using guided imagery that resolves any hidden conflicts that may be affecting your progress. There are also breathing techniques and a process called meridian tapping that I will teach you and you can use whenever you choose.
The last hour or so will be spent doing relaxation, induction, and hypnosis.
All my clients experience trance during each session.
Some of the work I do with my clients is in an active trance state, engaged in guided imagery, where the client is accessing Alpha and Theta brain wave states AND is fully awake and aware.
For the last half of each session, clients experience hypnosis as they recline in my comfortable zero-gravity chair.
Hypnosis has many levels that range from light to deep. Depth is just a metaphor used when speaking about hypnosis, as in the suggestion to go "deeper and deeper" into hypnosis. Hypnotic states are part of a continuum of regular consciousness, so you may reach many different hypnotic states during your session.
Hypnosis may not feel any different than your normal waking state of awareness.
During hypnosis, your conscious mind may remain focused on my words or it may drift off so you do not track what I am saying.
In my work, I tell my clients that it doesn’t matter what your conscious mind is doing during hypnosis, because your unconscious will be listening to everything I say and you can trust that you will go to the level of trance that is appropriate for you.
There is no pressure to perform, because all you have to do is relax.
You already know how to reach hypnotic states because you have been doing it your entire life whether you knew it or not. For example, you reach a state of hypnosis when you daydream, remember an event that happened in the past, drive a car, read a book, watch a good movie, listen to music, lie down to rest, etc.
Each time that you have an hypnosis session, you can reach deeper and deeper levels of awareness.
When we are done, you will feel calm, relaxed, refreshed, and ready to bring your full attention to the rest of your day.
Most of my clients see improvement after one or two sessions. Although when there are more complex factors involved, it may take more sessions to address what comes up for each individual.
Each person is unique and much depends on what issue you are wanting to resolve. Most clients like to schedule on a weekly basis. A few chose to come in more frequently and some like to take more time between sessions and schedule their sessions a month or more apart.
After you schedule your appointment, I will send you a confirmation E-mail with a small amount of paperwork to fill out and bring with you on the day of your appointment.
I look forward to helping you begin making positive changes in your life, starting right now!
Take care, Sally
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