Mind Body Institute of America

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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 patient 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 patient. In a state of concentrated attention, ideas and positive suggestions that are compatible with what the patient 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.

Hypnosis is optimally effective when the client is highly motivated to overcome a problem. All individuals are hypnotizable and everyone has the ability to allow themselves to benefit from hypnosis.

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It is important to keep in mind that hypnosis is of major benefit to some clients with some problems, and it is helpful with many other clients. It is not the only modality we consider when addressing a client’s particular concern, or issue.

Our Objective and Intent at the Mind Body Institute of America is to help you by utilizing the most effective and efficient modalities to promote your well being - Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Clinical Hypnosis or Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).

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NOTIFICATION & WAIVER

While we believe that EFT works with many problems, it is still theoretical in nature and there is no universally accepted scientific explanation for its efficacy or lack thereof.

Associates of the Mind Body Institute of America are not credentialed or licensed therapists or health care professionals. It should be noted that there are no credentials in EFT as it is in the developmental stage. However, our Associates who practice EFT have taken the Gary Craig Training Course and are EFT-CC credentialed indicating such.

The Mind Body Institute of America does not offer any medical or psychological care other than advising clients that they are ultimately responsible for their own health care. If you require medical, psychological or psychiatric advice you should consult a medical or mental health care professional.

The Mind Body Institute of America advises every client to obtain a waiver or referral from their primary health care doctor before utilizing hypnosis or EFT for an ongoing issue. A client should not modify or discontinue any medication presently being taken pursuant to medical advice without first obtaining medical approval.

In the event a client fails to obtain a medical referral prior to utilizing hypnosis or EFT, the client assumes all risk and responsibility for any adverse outcome that might result from using hypnosis or EFT.

The Mind Body Institute of America assumes no liability to any client or third party for any damages or injury that may result from any treatment that has been rendered in good faith in either discipline.