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Hypnosis... the very word conveys dramatic images. We
either imagine a strange character waving a pendulum or a group of silly
people on a stage acting like ducks or chickens. Both of these images imply
that hypnosis can be used to control your mind. Nothing could be further from
the truth. No one can ever use hypnosis to control you. You give your
permission when you are being hypnotized. In fact all hypnosis is self -
hypnosis and it is an incredible tool for managing your mind.
The human mind and its processes have always seemed as
mysterious and fascinating as the universe itself, but the investigation of
the nature of the mind has become the province of experimental science only
during relatively recent times. The scientific approach has paid rich
dividends in knowledge. During the last century, we have discovered that
mental processes connect to emotional experiences and affect the patterns of
health and disease.
More and more as we move into the 21st century,
we have become aware that there is a tremendous connection between what
happens in our minds and how it affects our bodies. Most of our serious
diseases are thought to have mental and emotional factors. Some of the latest
research on creating wellness talks about beginning with our minds.
Visualization techniques are being widely used to fight disease.
Our mind is the center of our very complex nervous system.
Networks of nerve cells run throughout the body, connecting every tissue to
our mind. Electrical impulses travel along these pathways at high speeds
leaping across narrow gaps between cells, relaying information to and from our
mind. Our mind itself has two parts, a conscious and subconscious. Most of us
are pretty familiar with the conscious mind. It organizes and runs our outer
life. But many of our decisions that affect our life actually come from our
subconscious. The subconscious is very powerful and has many functions.
1. Serves as a Memory Bank- Here in the brain
with the help of billions of tiny interconnected nerve cells, everything that
we have ever experienced is stored. The subconscious is actually the very
cells of the body storing a maze of memory patterns which, when activated will
feed information to the conscious mind. Nothing is ever erased unless the
computer in the subconscious mind gives that command.
2. Controls and Regulates the Involuntary Functions
of the Body- These are breathing, circulation, metabolism, digestion,
hormone balance etc... Hypnosis can be used to affect all these areas.
3. The Subconscious in the Seat of our Emotions-
Since our emotions govern the strength of our desires, and these affect our
behavior, many behavior issues have a very strong emotional content. Hypnosis
can be used to release stored emotions.
4. It is the Home of the Imagination-
Even
when not used; each of us has a strong and active imagination that can be used
in a positive way to create our goals. Creative Visualization done in trance
is one of the greatest secrets of success.
5. It Carries out Habitual Conduct- Through
the use of direct & indirect suggestion in hypnosis we can create a system of
habits that support and create our goals.
6. The Subconscious is the Dynamo that Directs our
Energy, and Drives us towards our Goals- It generates and releases
energy, and if is not consciously directed, it is directed by circumstances
and chance. Through positive reprogramming the subconscious is directed
towards creating our goals.
Hypnosis is the most practical and
effective way to enter the subconscious mind, which is very suggestible when
you talk to it in the right way. Hypnotherapists are people who are trained to
work with hypnosis to help people create positive changes in their lives. The
field of hypnotherapy stretches from traditional work with weight, smoking and
stress to clinical uses of hypnosis. In the clinical field, hypnosis has been
very effective in working with head injuries, pain management, and life
threatening diseases.
Self Hypnosis is a wonderful way to start creating positive
changes in your life. The best way to learn is actually in trance. Go into
trance using the following formula: “Close your eyes, take in three deep
breaths, count backwards from ten to one, relax your body, relax your mind...
you will be in a deep state of hypnosis.” anchor “each and every time you want
to practice your self hypnosis close your eyes, take in three deep breaths,
count backwards from ten to one, relax your mind and you will be in a deep
state of hypnosis.” Begin your suggestions and your visualizations.
Guidelines for Suggestions:
1. Motivation and desire must be strong, before you use a suggestion think
about why you want it to happen. 2. Always be positive and enthusiastic. 3.
Always use the present tense, imagine yourself achieving the goal now. 4.
Suggest action; see yourself in the act of doing what you want. 5. be
specific. 6. Keep language simple and direct. 7. Fuel visualizations and
suggestions with positive emotions. 8. Use repetition especially of key words
and phrases. 9. Bring yourself back to waking consciousness.
You can easily learn this, and once you master this
technique, you open the door to great potential. It has been estimated that
the average human being uses 3 to 7% of their mind’s capacity. By using
hypnosis you can learn to operate your wonderful bio computer. Your mind holds
the key to your health and your life. Change Your Mind … Change Your Life!
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Zoilita
Grant MS. CCHt. is the Director of the Colorado School of Counseling
Hypnotherapy which is a licensed private state occupational school. She has
maintained a private practice, specializing in Hypnosis for over 30 years. She
teaches both a Counseling Clinical Hypnotherapy certification program of 375
hrs and a newly developed Graduate Hypnotherapy Certification for
Psychotherapists with Graduate degrees or students involved in a Mental Health
Graduate degree program. In 2000 Zoilita was selected as Educator of the year
by the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association. In 2006 she
was presented by them with the Life Fellow award. In addition, Zoilita serves
as Vice President of the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners. She is an
examiner for both the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners and the
International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association. In June of 2004 she
became President of the Colorado Association of Psychotherapists. For
information, please call 303-776-6103 or visit either
www.selfhealing.com or
www.ColoradoHypnotherapy.com
