How Does The Subconscious Accept Hypnotic Suggestions?

Hypnotic suggestions bypass the intellectual mind, called the "Conscious" mind and zero in on the "Subconscious" mind. When given a new suggestion (that is within the bounds of a person's belief system and moral orientation), the Subconscious mind accepts it literally as a new reality.

How Does Hypnosis Help People?

The ability to reprogram emotional attitudes and reactions is a latent talent within every human being. Hypnosis is the most functional and reasonable way to train life-long attitudes, rather than suffer a lifetime of emotional accidents the conscious mind is unable to change.

Can Any Person Be Hypnotized?

People of average intelligence (unless there is some form of organic brain damage) can be hypnotized in most cases if they are willing and do not resist. The depth of hypnosis varies with a person’s ability to respond. If you are not a naturally responsive subject, you can improve your receptivity to hypnosis with practice.

Is Hypnosis Medically Approved?

Yes. The American Medical Association and the American Psychiatric Association have approved hypnotherapy for use by professionally responsible individuals. The British Medical Association also adopted hypnosis as a viable therapeutic tool in 1958. (The same year as the A.M.A.)

Is Hypnosis Dangerous?

No. The induction of hypnosis is never dangerous to the subject, although personal disappointments may arise because of unrealistic expectations or preconceived misinformation.

Are The Results of Hypnosis Permanent?

Suggestions stay with some individuals indefinitely, others need reinforcement. The effects of hypnosis are cumulative. The more the techniques are practiced and post-hypnotic suggestions are brought into play, the more permanent the results become. Self-hypnosis training and reinforcement tapes or CD’s for home use also provide additional help.

How Powerful Is A Hypnotist?

Hypnosis is a consent situation in which 10 percent of the effort is the hypnotist’s, and 90 percent is the responsibility of the client.

Are I.M.D.H.A. Members Required To Continue Their Education?

Yes. Members are required to fulfill 30 continuing education units each year. This allows for continued growth and development of the hypnotherapist. It assures the public that the certified member therapist is responding to professional guidelines. Membership certificates and cards note the date of renewal. This is another help to the client in determining the most qualified hypnotherapist available.