What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis may be defined as an education, communication process to a person's mind that allows his or her conscious and subconscious mind to receive the same message.

The process produces an altered state of consciousness through physical and mental relaxation. The critical faculty of the mind is bypassed and the subconscious openly receives the communication.

At this time the senses are in a state of heightened awareness. The mind will only accept that which goes along with established morals and ethics. The person in the hypnotic trance will respond only to suggestions with which he or she is in agreement. Desire, belief and expectancy are necessary for this altered state to have effect in the outer behaviour of the individual.

Throughout life, both positive and negatives communications have been implanted in the memory. When certain situations stimulate the remembered communication, there are both physical and emotional reactions within the person. These spontaneous reactions can be enhanced, altered, relieved, and changed through the use of hypnotherapy.

Hypnosis has a direct influence upon the subconscious. With repeated use hypnosis will establish an inner peace of mind thus reducing or controlling pain, fear, panic and unwanted habits.

How can Hypnotherapy Help the Physician & Patient?

Hypnotherapy is used by a trained hypnotherapist to help to create a sense of peace and harmony within the individual so that the current challenge can be met and dealt with in a positive manner making the journey towards wellness and peace of mind less traumatic.

Aide the Physician by preparing the patient, thereby enhancing the healing process.

Aide the Physician to bring the patient to a state of wellness.

Reinforce the Physicians order and give suggestions for continued speedy recovery.

Reduce fear and anxiety associated with surgical procedures and serious illness.

Assist the family in reducing their anxiety.

Teach the family members appropriate suggestions to reinforce the physicians and hospital staffs efforts on behalf of the patient.

Teach the patient how to use self hypnosis after a hospital stay to control pain and aide in the healing process.

Help prepare the family for what they will feel as they wait for surgery, tests etc.: as they see their beloved in the ICU.

To dispel any negative feelings in order to create peace and harmony within themselves.

What Are The Benefits Of Hypnosis to Physician and Patient?

Hypnotherapist works in close harmony with and takes direction from the physician.

The hospital and patient will benefit from shorter patient stay as a result of the patients increased response to getting well and going home.

Patients will have the opportunity to control their mind with the assistance of an empathetic and skilled hypnotherapist.

Family has the opportunity to become a partner in effecting change on the patient through positive words and thoughts. Can be done in group or private sessions.

Using pre-operative hypnosis the hypnotherapist can reduce the levels of stress and anxiety on the part of the patient and family.

Post operative hypnosis and self hypnosis are used to enhance healing as well as pain control resulting in a reduction of pharmaceuticals.

Aid in birthing by preparing both the mother and birthing companion for the upcoming event. Teach the birthing companion how to assist the mother in the reduction of pain by use of self hypnosis.