How does it work?
Simply put, a person
is relaxed through various personal techniques. One such technique
that is used by many hypnotherapists, is "Progressive Relaxation".
Your conscious mind, the one that you are using right now, is
relaxed to the point whereby it is by-passed, and you and the
therapist can direct thoughts and images deeply and directly
to the subconscious mind.
Why would someone want to
work with the subconscious mind?
The subconscious
mind is the repository for everything that we have ever learned
since birth. Many negative and positive happenings may be hidden
deeply therein. When the subconscious is accessed through hypnosis,
it can reveal information, facts and causes for certain behaviors
and emotions. This is the first great step to change:
To understand, more or less, the past incidents that make you
what you are,thereby affording you the opportunity to address
these issues, and to capitalize on all of the positive aspects
of your being.
What does the approval of
the Academy of Professional Hypnosis by the Dept. of Education
of the State of New Jersey mean to a prospective student?
This Academy was
the first post-secondary school of hypnosis to be licensed by
the Dept. of Education of the State of New Jersey. The year
was 1991. The curricula of our school has been filed with the
Department as well as the Ethics & Standards of the profession
as prepared by our staff. This approval means that specific
requirements were fulfilled by this Academy and that the school
is always subject to supervision by the Department of Education.
I have heard the terms "HypnoTherapist"
and "HypnoCounselor" used for a person that practices
hypnosis. Which is correct?
Both terms are correct.
In New Jersey, as a result of beneficial meetings with the Board
of Psychological Examiners, and the Department of Consumer Affairs,
it was agreed that the nomenclature for a practitioner
of hypnosis would be "HypnoCounselor".
Will I be certified as a
HypnoCounselor?
Yes. You will be
certified by the Academy as a HypnoCounselor upon the successful
completion of 100 hours. This encompasses completion of all
three courses: Basic,Advanced and Advanced Clinical.
Will I be able to practice
hypnosis in New Jersey upon successful completion of the three
courses?
Yes. In New
Jersey, you may practice hypnosis under an exemption granted
by the New Jersey Board of Psychological Examiners to its Regulations
in 1996.
Can I network with hypnosis
colleagues in this area?
Yes. The founders
of the Academy of professional Hypnosis have also founded the
National Association of HypnoCounselors that holds a dinner
meeting once a month for hypnosis related live presentations,
addressing current topics and issues, and meeting like-minded
friends.
Is there a difference between
stage hypnotism and clinical hypnosis?
Stage hypnosis is
a fun thing, staged by the hypnotist and acted out with willing
participants. Sure the participants are relaxed, but they are
always in control. When they "quack like a duck and bark
like a dog", it is because they want to do that to be a
part of the show and to entertain the audience. Just accept
that as entertainment. Clinical hypnosis is that type of
hypnosis that is practiced one-on-one in a clinical setting
which may be in an office, a hospital, a clinic or in an individual's
home. It a serious science practiced by serious people whereby
the enhancement of the quality of a person's life is the goal.
What is self-hypnosis?
It has been said
that all hypnosis is self-hypnosis, and for very good reasons. When
you are relaxed, it is because you allow yourself to become
relaxed. When you receive positive suggestions, it is because
you allow the suggestions to be received. You are always in
control, and because of this, it is really you that places yourself
into the hypnotic state. The HypnoCounselor is the teacher,
the facilitator, the guide, the practitioner that knows the
various techniques to permit you to relax, that permit you to
explore your subconscious mind, and that permit you to program
yourself for beneficial change and improvement in many aspects
of your life. Each client is always taught self-hypnosis so
that he or she can use it alone on a daily basis, or when desired.
What can we use hypnosis
for?
Hypnosis has been
successfully used in the treatment of many issues or problems. Just
to name a few: Weight loss,quit smoking, stress &
anxiety alleviation, improve relationships, test taking, pain
management, catastrophic illnesses, habit control, addictions,develop
motivation, sexual enhancement, sports performance enhancement,
and many, many more.
I am very strong-willed.
Can I be hypnotized?
Approximately 97%
of the public can be hypnotized. The 3% that cannot be hypnotized
usually fall into two categories of mental disorder. It really
has nothing to do with will, for persons who are strong willed
can just set their will to relaxing and having an excellent
hypnotic session. We have found that if a person is a willing
subject, the experience is rewarding. We have learned over the
years that willpower is never enough to overcome certain types
of issues or problems. If you really do not want to overcome
a problem, if you really do not want to be helped, you won't
be. It is as simple as that. If you want to improve your life,
hypnosis can accomplish that, but with your permission and cooperation.
Has any hypnotized person
been unable to wake up?
This is a myth that
must be dispelled immediately. In all of the annals of the history
of hypnosis, no subject ever failed to be aroused from the hypnotic
state. Hypnosis is not sleep. It is similar to sleep but you
are aware of everything that is going on. To address the absolute
worse scenario: If the HypnoCounselor were to die while
you were in a state of hypnosis, all that would happen is that
you would wake up, or drift into a regular sleep and wake up
in due time, just as if your were taking a nap.
