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HYPNOTHERAPY
WHY CHOOSE HYPNOTHERAPY? Simply, because hypnotherapy works! With Hypnosis you can access the subconscious mind where your past experiences (we like to call it your 'life script") are stored to discover the core issues causing the symptoms, such as; stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, fears, phobias, sexual dysfunction, procrastination, weight gain or loss, and much more.
WHAT IS HYPNOSIS? HYPNOSIS is a therapeutic modaltiy that has been approved by the American Medical Association as a valid treatment for dozens of issues since the mid 1950's. Hypnosis is actually a consensual state of heightened focused concentration combined with deep physical relaxation allowing access to the subconscious mind effecting positive change and improvement. In other words, you are mentally focused and aware of what is going on, and your body is deeply relaxed in a comfortable state of calm. The power of hypnosis can create rapid change, more so than other traditional therapies, and help you achieve your self-improvement goals.
WILL I LOSE CONTROL or CAN IT HARM ME? Absolutely NOT! Hypnosis is completely safe! Before each hypnotherapy session, you and the therapist will cognitively go over your goals and desires for the session. Then the therapist will formulate the "client-specific suggestions" based on your discussion, given to you under the hypnotic state. More importantly, hypnosis can not make you do anything that goes against your morals or belief system or harm you in anyway.
ARE PHONE/SKYPE SESSIONS JUST AS EFFECTIVE? Yes, phone and/or Skype sessions are just as effective as office visits. The sessions are conducted in the exact same manner as 'in-office' sessions. The only difference being, that I ask for simple verbal cues to let me know you are in trance and following my ques. Where in the office I would ask you to nod your head or raise a finger.
WHAT IF I DON'T WAKE UP? Contrary to popular belief hypnosis is not a sleep state. It is a state of FOCUSED concentration where you are physically relaxed and mentally focused. Most clients remember a majority of what goes on during the hypnotic induction, and report a great sense of calm and comfort.
WHAT IF I CAN NOT BE HYPNOTISED? the person is completely unconscious and sometimes out of control. You are always in control during the sessions. Whenever you move from an outward perception to an inner awareness, you enter trance. It is a state of mindfulness that can happen when your eyes are open. There are array of techniques that induce trance.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THERAPEUTIC GUIDED IMAGERY Guided Imagery and Chronic Pain: Pain has meaning! Its purpose is to call attention to something that's wrong, whether the problem is physical or psychological. Often my clients come up with vivid images and colors
to describe or represent their pain: a black whole swallowing them, a sharp knife sticking them in the area of the pain, a twisting
of the muscles, a giant bolder on their chest etc. These images can be used to interpret the pain, understand
its origins and to discover how to manage it. The process of
guided imagery also promotes relaxation, a
key ingredient in pain and stress management. Since stress is a key
factor in many cases to 'chronic pain' the
guided imagery serves a dual purpose. Guided Imagery and Healing: The medical field is now recognizing the mind body connection thanks to great pioneers such as; Dr. Marty Rossman, Dr. Christine Northrope, Dr. Bernie Siegel and Dr. Belle Ruth Naperstek.
The benefits of therapeutic imagery in reference
to rapid as well as spontaneous healing is now continuously studied
and noted among the medical community. Many
major hospitals such as UCLA and Northridge in Los Angeles offer Guided Imagery Groups for their patients. Guided Imagery and Self Discovery: Guided imagery can also be used to unlock hidden talents and help clients learn who they truly are. Many of my clients have
experienced profound self discoveries through imagery journey's, and they have reached a higher level of self-knowledge bringing
forth greater self esteem, clearer future goals, and a greater sense of self and inner peace. Guided Imagery and Children: Children LOVE to use Guided Imagery. They do it every day in their imagination. I am able to reach my young clients through this powerful modality opening up an entire
world to them and helping them deal with their symptoms and issues. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NEUROTHERAPY
Neurotherapy incorporates Neurofeedback or EEG Biofeedback to effectively recondition the brain to change certain brain patterns. Neurofeedback has primarily been used in the past to treat ADD and ADHD, but in recent years this therapy has expanded with great success. Especially in the area of treating addiction and Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD).
What is Neurofeedback or EEG Biofeedback? It is literally brainwave biofeedback. During typical training one or two electrodes, connected to a PC interface, are connected to specific sites on the scalp, with a reference electrode connected to an earlobe. Heart rate, temperature, skin conductance and breathing are also measured. The electrodes measure the electrical activity (frequency) in the brain – much like a doctor listens to the heart from the surface of your skin. No electrical current is put into the brain. By using simple training techniques, brainwave activity is changed.
When it reaches a desired level (frequency and amplitude), the computer program provides "feedback," usually in an aural or visual form. The brain begins to crave this feedback and changes its function toward this preferable brainwave activity. The mechanism of the action is called operant conditioning – literally reconditioning and training the brain. It is the cerebral equivalent of going to a gym and working out.
Additionally, adding Alpha-Theta training to standard “talk” therapy is a powerful tool for addressing early childhood traumas, be- havioral problems, attachment issues, learned fears, phobias and excessive habits. Alpha-theta training allows clients to process and resolve deep psychological issues
from traumatic events without re-experiencing them emotionally. This has been particularly evident in PTSD cases. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NLP (NEURO-LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING) Is a highly effective modality for behavior modification. It allows you to change, adopt or eliminate behaviors, as you desire, and gives you the ability to choose your mental,
emotional, and physical states of well-being. It is the language of our minds and how we produce outcome. NLP was initially created in the 1970's by Richard Bandler, a student of mathematics and Gestalt Therapy and John Grinder, a Professor of Linguistics. They began modeling and duplicating the results of
a few to communicators and therapist such as hypnotist Milton
Erickson and Fritz Perls. Today many others
continue to contribute to the growth and development of the field. NLP broken down: Neuro: The nervous system (the mind), through which our experience is processed via five senses:
Includes:
Programming: The ability to discover and utilize
the programs that we run (our communication to ourselves and others) in our
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