| Hypnosis is a state
of focused attention. It is like using
a magnifying glass to focus the rays of the sun and
make them more powerful. Similarly, when our minds are
focused, we are able to use our minds
more powerfully. The definition of
hypnosis is "Hypnosis is the bypass of the critical
factor of the conscious mind to establish acceptable,
selective thinking, thoughts, ideas and concepts".
Everyone has experienced a trance many times, but we
don’t usually call it hypnosis. All of us have
been so absorbed in thought ––while reading
a book, or riding the bus to work–– that
we fail to notice what is happening around us. While
we were zoned out, another level of consciousness, which
we refer to as our unconscious mind, took over. These
are very focused states of attention similar to hypnosis.
Clinical hypnosis essentially does three things:
1) It encourages the use of imagination. Mental imagery
is very powerful, especially in a focused state of attention.
The mind seems capable of using imagery, even if it
is only symbolic, to assist us in bringing about the
things we are imagining. For example, a client with
ulcerative colitis may be asked to imagine what her
distressed colon looks like. If she imagines it as being
like a tunnel, with very red, inflamed walls that are
rough in texture, the patient may be encouraged in hypnosis
(and in self-hypnosis) to imagine this image changing
to a healthy one.
2) Another basic hypnotic method is to present ideas
or positive suggestions to the client. In a state of
concentrated attention, ideas and positive suggestions
that are compatible with what the client wants will
have a more powerful impact on the mind.
3) Hypnosis may be used for unconscious exploration,
to better understand underlying motivations or identify
whether past events or experiences are associated with
causing a problem. Hypnosis avoids the critical factor
of the conscious mind, which often defeats what we know
to be in our best interests.
COMPLEMENTARY MEDICAL
HYPNOTISM
A
Client with a Medical Problem requires a referral from a
licensed Medical Care Provider.
Prescription will state:
i.e. "Hypnotism for stress and/or issue/s related to medical
problem" . CPT (Current Procedural
Technology) #90880
When
practicing hypnotism, we do not attempt to treat or
diagnose any kind of diseases or mental disorders.
Hypnosis in no way replaces standard medical procedures.
It works in conjunction with them by freeing the persons
of feelings and attitudes that may be inhibiting his or
her natural immunizing or other vital processes.
Hypnosis helps create strong mental expectancy and
reduces stress, thereby normalizing the action of the
autonomic nervous system.
Through hypnosis, relaxation, guided visual imagery, creative
visualization, and stress reduction processes and
techniques, one uses the natural faculties of the mind
to create a positive attitude and boost the immune
system, allowing the client to make the most of any
medical help available. Hypnosis is a great compliment
to traditional medicine.
Click
here to go to the Mayo Clinic
website comments on Complementary Medical Hypnosis.
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