ABOUT HYPNOSIS

A BRIEF HISTORY

The term "hypnosis" was coined in the 19th century by James Braid, M.D. from Scotland based on his observations, but goes back further to Franz Mesmer (from which the term "mesmerized" is derived). Mesmer noticed that health had an unusual relationship to thoughts and universal force. Further back, early Greek literature refers to "trance states". More recently in the 1960's, Dr. Milton Erikson moved the practice forward and into the mainstream with his successes in the field. When John Kappas, PhD, founder of Hypnosis Motivation Institute in Tarzana, Californina, video recorded hypnotherapy sessions, his genius demonstrated the outstanding result and assured and certified Hypnotherapy as the most useful and necessary element for successful change.

METHOD FOR TRANSFORMATION

The myth and mystery surrounding hypnosis can easily be eradicated. The state of hypnosis is simply mind condition similar to that between waking and sleeping. You are not fully awake, yet in control and not asleep. It is the state where the sub-conscious can be accessed and "reprogrammed". In the early years of a life, conditioning and programming occurred as a result of environment and information entered a youthful subconscious without any "filters". As one matures, much of the early programming may no longer be useful and is often destructive to well being and an obstacle to full success. Through hypnosis, the subconscious reprogramming is done with agreement of a mature individual now made aware of the "filters".  Mind "viruses", those destructive subconscious beliefs, can be cleansed and a refreshed and more logical mind is enabled. The client now learns control of the mind leading to a subconscious that serves rather than represses.

In the care of an experienced and skilled practitioner, a client has the best and most remarkable real opportunity for change and success. As with any attempt at transformation, it is ultimately the responsibility of the individual to participate fully in the process. First a conversation between the therapist and client clarifies the intent and agreed upon suggestions are determined and utilized during the hypnotic session. Since trust has been established, any discomfort can be communicated though discomfort is often the direct route to awareness and release from limiting habits and beliefs. Now feeling secure, the client can feel assured that hypnosis has been established as safe, necessary and useful modality for permanent change.

YOUR THOUGHTS REFLECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT: CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS AND YOU WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!