11 MYTHS OF HYPNOSIS

#1: Loss of Consciousness : A person in hypnosis never loses consciousness. They are in an altered state of consciousness. He/She is aware of what is going on and not in a sleep state.

#2: Hypnotized People Do Crazy Things While in Hypnosis : Stage hypnosis exists for the entertainment of the audience. In hypnosis, people never do anything that goes against their morals, beliefs or values while in hypnosis. Hypnosis exists for the realization of the client's goals, to release limiting or negative habits, fear and physical discomfort.

#3: Surrender of the Will, Loss of Control : Hypnotic subjects remain in total control and will never do in the hypnotic state anything he/she would not do in their usual state of consciousness.

#4: Weak Mindedness : You must be of average intelligence to be hypnotized. You must have the ability to imagine and concentrate. The fact that a person is looking for another tool to help them with an issue and willing to do the work indicates a strong mind.

#5: Revelation of Secrets : A person will never reveal anything that they do not want to reveal because they are in TOTAL CONTROL at all times and TOTALLY RESPONSIBLE for their actions.

#6: Fear of Getting "Stuck" in Hypnosis : A subject cannot get "stuck" in hypnosis. What keeps a person in hypnosis is the hypnotists' constant dialogue. If the hypnotist stops talking, the client will do one of two things. 1) They will emerge from hypnosis, curious to see why the session has stopped. 2) They will be so relaxed that they just fall off to sleep and take a nap from which they will wake up naturally.

#7: Hypnosis Weakens the Will : A person cannot succumb to any suggestion contrary to their goals and wishes made by the hypnotist because they always remain in TOTAL CONTROL.

#8: Hypnosis is Habit-Forming : This technique is not habit-forming. It is highly successful and can be deeply relaxing which encourages people to do self-hypnosis. Hypnosis is a tool for self help to use when and if you choose.

#9: Repeated Induction Weakens the Mind : Repetitive inductions strengthen your resolve to achieve your goals, release your fears and/or discomforts.

#10: Hypnosis Against Your Will : Hypnosis is an interactive experience. It is a useful tool to help with whatever issues you want to address. When there is a trusting relationship between the client and hypnotist, a person's conscious and subconscious mind will be more open to positive suggestions for change.

#11: Criminal or Anti-Social Acts : A hypnotized person maintains their usual moral values and would never do anything he/she would not do when they are not hypnotized.