For many, the art of hypnosis and hypnotherapy has an element of mystique to it. This has been fueled over the years with the rise and spread of stage hypnotist shows which, in the process of entertaining crowds, have inadvertently reinforced the belief that hypnotists possess some kind of magical mind control abilities.
As much as every practicing hypnotist and hypnotherapist would love, on some level, to be perceived as almighty and powerful, and have this reputation widely believed and accepted, any such perception is unwarranted.
Think, for a moment, what the world would be like if this wasn’t the case – if hypnotists had some kind of special powers unique to members of their trade. Certainly, such skills would be incredibly coveted and presumable only acquired after an intense and prolonged period of rigorous training, undertaken by a very special breed of talented individuals. Furthermore, such individuals would have to be very closely monitored and regulated to ensure they did not abuse their unique ‘powers’ of mind control. After all, you cannot have some nefarious rogue hypnotist preying on the community and forcing hapless men, women and children to wander the streets while clucking like a chicken…or worse.
So, no, a hypnotist is not all-powerful.
Which leads us to the biggest ‘secret’ of hypnosis of all… (drum roll):
The power of hypnosis is not in the hypnotist…it is in the client. This is because ALL hypnosis is self-hypnosis.
Yes. Sad, but true. There is no mind control. There is no magic. I wish there was. I’d create my own personal army of servants to do my every bidding. Imagine how much simpler life could be! But no such luck.
In general, you have to WANT to be hypnotized in order to be hypnotized. Whether you are on stage during a stage hypnotist show, or in a hypnotherapist’s office, the same principle applies.
When you make the choice to follow the hypnotist’s instructions, without resisting, then you can enjoy the power of trance and the potential benefits that go with it. If, however, at any point, you resist – either from the onset or during a session – then your session with the hypnotist is over. He/she can only work with you if you are willing.
So what do you need a hypnotherapist for if ALL hypnosis is self-hypnosis? Why not just stay at home, save your money, and do it yourself? Well, to be honest, there is much you CAN do by yourself. The technique of self-hypnosis – where you learn to put yourself into a trance and then provide yourself helpful and empowering suggestions – is not that difficult, and can be quite helpful. So much so, that self-hypnosis is a skill that we regularly teach our clients. However, self-hypnosis has its limitations. A hypnotherapist can help you get much more out of your trance state by guiding you with a variety of tools and techniques which cannot be ‘self-applied’ at home.
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