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Hypnosis can be described as a
state of concentrated, focused attention.
It is usually, though not necessarily,
characterised by deep relaxation. The
mythology of hypnosis often calls it a
sleep state, but this is not the case. In
fact subjects are often fully awake and
aware of all that is going on about them.
People often think that when under
hypnosis the subject is completely
passive and accepts all of the
suggestions that the hypnotist gives. In
truth, the subject is actively engaged in
considering the suggestions offered and
using those that are helpful and
rejecting those that are unacceptable.
Hypnotherapy involves using the
hypnotic state as an access to the
unconscious mind (subconscious) for
therapeutic changes. Hypnosis is not
therapy itself, first the hypnosis is
induced and then the therapy is performed.
The unconscious mind is the source of
many problems, but it is also an
incredible reservoir of unrealised
knowledge and strength. Using special
language skills and the art of indirect
suggestion (Ericksonian Hypnosis) it is
possible to communicate with the
unconscious with less interference from
the conscious mind.
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