Hypnotherapy is a form of psychotherapy used to create change in a person’s life.  This person is put under hypnosis during a session, during this time they are awake, and aware of their surroundings.  They only relay information they have the desire to.  Their subconscious is more open to the flow of ideas and suggestions given to them by their counselor.  

 

Hypnotherapy is said to help with addiction to drugs, smoking and alcohol.  It can help increase your health by cutting these negative substances out of your life.  Tapping into a patient’s unconscious mind is a great tool to help with anxiety, stress, etc.  A lot of people go to doctors to prescribe medication for these occurrences, but some choose hypnotherapy to help them.

 

Describing what a hypnotist does is not easy to put into words.  Dr. John Kappas, wrote and defined the definition of a hypnotherapist in the Federal Dictionary of Occupational Titles:

"Induces hypnotic state in client to increase motivation or alter behavior patterns: Consults with client to determine nature of problem. Prepares client to enter hypnotic state by explaining how hypnosis works and what client will experience. Tests subject to determine degree of physical and emotional suggestibility. Induces hypnotic state in client, using individualized methods and techniques of hypnosis based on interpretation of test results and analysis of client's problem. May train client in self-hypnosis conditioning."

 

It may be difficult for most to open their mind to the possibility of hypnotherapy.  Elizabeth McWhorter says there is nothing to fear, however.  She is a licensed clinical therapist from Overland Park, KS.  She can help with a variety of issues people deal with on a daily basis:

 

“Some of the areas I work in are anxiety, mood regulation such as mood swings or depression, relationship issues,  post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD), addictions, self-esteem issues, parenting issues and grief as well as additional areas.”

 

To read about myths surrounding hypnosis, go HERE.