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Gastric Band Hypnotherapy

Over the last month or so our hypnotherapist Jon Rhodes has been busy working on a brand new project.

I’m sure that you’ve heard of the gastric band surgical procedure. Basically you have a band fitted around your stomach which is inflated and this means that you can only eat small meals. This is extremely helpful for people who cannot control their appetite and results in quick weight loss. You may have also heard of the virtual gastric band where hypnosis is used to replicate the effects of the surgical procedure.

Well now Jon has created the Gastric Band Hypnotherapy Pack. The pack contains three separate MP3s which, together, replicate the gastric band procedure – convincing your subconscious mind that you really do have a gastric band fitted. Plus there is a fourth MP3 that reverses the procedure should you ever want to for any reason. There’s also a short eBook to guide you on how to use the pack.

As a bonus you will also receive a free copy of our Exercise Motivation Hypnosis and Sensible Eating Hypnosis MP3s.

If you are interested in this product you can find out more at the link below.

Gastric Band Hypnotherapy

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Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Treatment

Whenever you hear of hypnotherapy treatment, hypnosis is also likely to come to mind. This is obviously because the two do come hand in hand as indicated by the therapeutic option being made up of combined key words. Just because the association is obvious though doesn’t mean that everyone understands that there is a difference between the two terms and hypnosis in particular only plays a role in therapy sessions.

Before you can begin to explore how hypnosis is used in resolving life issues, it is crucial that you first try to understand what the term really means. The traditional perception is that hypnotism involves putting a person in such an extreme altered state of mind as to take away from him his willpower and even his consciousness. Clearly, this type of hypnotism plays no role in clinical hypnotherapy. It should be noted that this definition only applies to stage shows and movies.

Hypnosis from a therapeutic perspective is worlds apart from its stage counterpart. It is described by various experts as a natural state of mind that we all experience on a daily basis. It is characterized by a relaxed state, a heightened state of awareness, contact with the subconscious and susceptibility to suggestion. Examples of instances when we are in this natural state is when we are engrossed in a movie or book, when we listen intently to a speech and when we daydream. It is this type that is relevant in therapy.

To connect hypnosis with therapeutic problem resolution, hypnotherapy treatment also needs to be defined. This is the kind of remedial option in which an expert uses techniques that will enable an individual to tap into the subconscious to discover and commit to solutions to problems and issues. This basic description of the process is what is commonly referred to as involving the use of natural hypnosis.

You might not need to opt for a formal session. That is, if you are fully mindful and conscious of the powers of your own mind, the limitless resources in your subconscious and the responsibility of taking action after discovering a solution. Some patients need the help of a clinical hypnotherapy expert to recognize the natural altered state of consciousness that is essential to healing. To be more exact, a therapist or counselor is only really just a guide to show clients how to take matters into their own hands.

Hypnotic techniques, when used from the perspective of a counseling expert can benefit individuals who suffer from a variety of conditions. They have been known to be effective in resolving insomnia, skin ailments, allergies, asthma, addiction, eating problems and weight issues. In some cases though, therapy through hypnosis can also be used to help people change less damaging personal tendencies and traits such as negative thinking, low self-esteem, shyness and low motivation.

In summary, hypnosis is what is needed in hypnotherapy treatment so that a person can arrive at an effective resolution to his issues. If you are in a difficult state and nothing has worked so far, you might want to consult an expert to find out if the natural, therapeutic form of hypnosis will work for you.

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Improving Your Confidence Using Hypnotherapy

Confidence can be hard to pin down at times! Most people have had the experience of observing someone they know at a party or in a work situation, communicating with ease and naturally, without a hint of self-consciousness and have thought, “Why cant that be me?” It may be that you lack confidence within specific relationships and want to learn how to be more assertive, perhaps certain situations give you trouble or you may want to become a better public speaker, or at least find it less anxiety provoking! Perhaps you want to be able to share some of the knowledge and ideas that you have inside your head, which you hold back because of lack of confidence or you find it difficult to speak up in front of groups of people or lack confidence in all areas of your life. All these experiences are common and can be helped by hypnotherapy.

Of course, in life there will always be natural differences among people. Some people just seem to be more introverted, whilst others seem to enjoy the limelight and draw others towards them with ease. Whether confidence is a problem, must be self-defined, by the individual. If it impacts on your life in subtle or more obvious ways and you feel frustrated or held back by lack of confidence, then hypnotherapy, Hertfordshire could benefit you.

Hypnotherapy is an application of hypnosis for therapeutic purposes. Hypnotherapists at Hypnotherapy, Hertfordshire, utilise hypnosis to help people solve personal problems, such as lack of confidence. Hypnosis is a state of mind, typified by deep relaxation, a narrowed focus and heightened sensory awareness. This state of mind occurs naturally and people slide in and out of this state, known as ‘trance’, all the time, in everyday life. Examples of trance states include fantasising about someone you are attracted to, becoming deeply absorbed in reading a book, being anxious about an event causing you to re-live what could go wrong over and over in your head and daydreaming. As you may see from the examples given, trance states can be positive or negative, depending on what is being focused on.

Hypnotherapists induce deeply relaxing trance states and utilised them to bring about positive change. This is because, when a person is deeply relaxed, as they are during trance, access to the unconscious mind is enabled. The hypnotic process is wonderfully pleasant and relaxing, which in itself is beneficial for people who lack confidence and experience stress and worry on a regular basis. Being free of stress and worry, during the hypnotic process, allows the therapists to pack your unconscious mind with positive suggestions of confidence. Whilst in this state you also get to practice situations in which you will act with confidence and conviction, through a process known as visualisation.

Hypnotherapy can also be effective in removing negative associations that you have developed between situations and feeling unconfident and it can also be used to remove and free you from negative emotions from the past. Sometimes self-esteem can be related to childhood experiences and these can be dealt with through hypnotherapy at Hypnotherapy, Herts.

During your hypnotherapy treatment at Hypnotherapy Herts, the hypnotherapist will also work with you to achieve confidence through a process called anchoring. Anchors are naturally occurring associations between an external stimulus and a behavioural or emotional response. They occur because the human mind constantly seeks to make sense of the environment by looking for patterns and associations between things. It is likely that you have had the experience of hearing a certain piece of music that reminds you of a person or event from the past. Not all anchors are positive. People learn to make negative associations between things, such as feeling anxious or worried when they are asked to go to their bosses’ office or when they are required to give a presentation to colleagues.

During confidence sessions at Hypnotherapy, Herts, the therapist deliberately makes use of anchors in order to empower people to have control over their emotional states. There are specific techniques in which a stimulus is used to trigger and link an emotional state. The stimulus is usually external and may be a sound or touch. Through these techniques it is possible to for an individual to build up a resource of positive emotional states, which they can access in any situation in which they need them. This will mean that by activating your chosen trigger, such as squeezing your forefinger and thumb together, you will be able to access confident feelings, when you need them. It is also possible to completely collapse negative anchors so that external stimuli that cause you negative emotional states will no longer be a problem.

If you are fed up with being held back or not being able to do what you dream of doing because of lack of confidence, book your appointment with a hypnotherapist now!

Karen Hastings is a NHS experienced mental health occupational therapist, Master NLP practitioner and hypnotherapist. Karen uses hypnotherapy in Hertfordshire, along with cognitive therapy approaches. For more information about Hypnotherapy, Herts visit http://www.karenhastings.co.uk

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Does Hypnotherapy Work For IBS?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the digestive system whose symptoms include bloating, discomfort, abdominal pain and irregular bowel habits. In turn these symptoms can lead to depression. There is no known cure for IBS however one treatment that appears to be coming to the forefront is hypnotherapy.

Hypnotherapy is a treatment that many people have heard of, but they’re not entirely sure what it is or how it works. Typically a session of hypnotherapy involves a client/patient and a hypnotherapist (or in this modern age a CD or MP3). The session will first begin with some “pre-talk” where the hypnotherapist will explain what to expect from the hypnotherapy IBS treatment. Once this has been discussed the treatment itself will begin.

The hypnotherapy will begin with a hypnotic induction and then a deepener. This ensures that the client is in a trance state. It is difficult to explain a hypnotic trance because it can vary from person to person. Some people get a tingling sensation and feel very light while others feel very still and heavy as if they are sunk into their chair. During hypnotic trance a person is still aware of what is being said to them and they are not asleep or unconscious in anyway. Hypnotic trance is often described as an altered or heightened sense of focus, much like “being in the zone” while playing a sport.

Once trance has been established the hypnotherapist will embed certain suggestions into the mind of their client. In the case of IBS treatment the suggestions may revolve around helping the client to feel less stressed (as stress often makes IBS symptoms worse), more optimistic about the situation, relieve pain and discomfort, and regulate sleep patterns depending on the situation.

It may seem amazing to think hypnotherapy can help treat all these symptoms of IBS but scientific studies suggest that hypnotherapy is the real deal, not just for IBS but for many other issues too.

Back in 1989 scientists at the Frenchay Hospital in Bristol ran a study on the effects of hypnotherapy on IBS patients. 33 patients with IBS were treated with hypnotherapy over the course of 7 weeks. Of these 33 patients only 2 patients showed no positive effects. The condition of 20 of the patients improved and 11 were completely free of all their former symptoms. With those kind of results, if hypnotherapy was a drug, then doctors wouldn’t hesitate to prescribe it! Unfortunately few doctors are well versed in complementary treatment.

It’s also interesting to note that the hypnotherapy given to the patients in the study was a group form of hypnotherapy, meaning that the sessions were not catered to individual needs. This suggests that CDs or MP3s recorded by qualified hypnotherapists are highly effective, and they are much more affordable than hiring a hypnotherapist.

To answer the question, “does hypnotherapy work as an IBS treatment?” the answer is a resounding yes! If you are a sufferer of IBS and are looking for relief from your dire symptoms then give hypnotherapy a try today.

You will be truly astonished!

About Jake Rhodes

Jake works for leading hypnosis website HypnoBusters. They offer a variety of articles, videos, MP3s and hypnosis scripts. You may be interested in their IBS Hypnosis MP3.

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How Does Hypnotherapy Work?

Hypnotherapy can be used to achieve many things, as well as to modify behavior, develop decisive and healthy behaviours, secure creative insight and new-found solutions to life problems, to visualize and accomplish topmost performance in your chosen sport or area, and to switch stress and anxiety with a feel of rest and renewed energy and persistence. Hypnotherapy is besides an outstanding way to get a deeper understanding and feel of balance involving the rational, emotional, and spiritual parts of yourself.

Some individuals desire that someone else might magically effect their life different right away. However, the genuine process of hypnotherapy is much more empowering than that. Once you tap into and harness your own inner wherewithal, you realize with the purpose of you are a powerful person who can add up to all kinds of things turn out for yourself – without having to rely on someone else to magically repair things for you. I am positive that you can learn to produce your own magic.

Hypnotherapy is a group of techniques used to help a client obtain access to the unconscious mind. Having increased access to normally unconscious wherewithal allows you to obtain new-found perspectives, allow a deeper understanding of your own behaviour and motivation, and profit increased mastery and control in your life.

The hypnotist guides you into a relaxed state by supporting you to focus and relax. It is, however, up to you to allow the hypnosis to occur. While your conscious mind becomes highly listening carefully and/or profoundly relaxed with hypnosis, its as if a entry to your unconscious mind opens, enabling you to receive suggestions in accordance with your goals. It is through this phase which affirmative statements, affirmations, and visualizations are specified by the hypnotherapist. Thereafter, your unconscious and conscious can perform concurrently to bring around desired modification.

During a session about 90% of clients are able to hear and consciously remember a large amount of the session. This is standard since hypnosis is not sleep and it is not being unconscious. When you are hypnotized, you are really more aware and not less aware. You are more aware of your body, more aware of your breathing, more aware of outside sounds and smells, and your recall is much sharper. That is why hypnosis works so well. Your wanting and your motivation to transform, however, are vital to the good results of your hypnotherapy.

Hypnosis is a complete state of material, mental and emotional rest. Hypnosis opens the entry to the sub-conscious mind. Hypnotherapy is the process of imprinting your unconscious mind with suggestions for better lifestyle changes. During hypnotherapy, your mind is more wide open to suggestions and learning, so you can vary behavior, attitudes or habits more briskly. Hypnotherapy is a safe, controlled methodology to self-enhancement and is often a very enjoyable and relaxing experience.

Hypnosis is a deep state of rest. If you’ve tried contemplation or yoga, you might have practiced something like it, as these can induce a mild hypnosis. Hypnotherapy is the process which takes you into this relaxed state and combines it with therapy to help you let go of downbeat feelings and feelings, and interchange them with encouraging ones. There are two types of hypnotherapy: interactive, where the client and therapist retain a continual dialogue; and direct suggestion, where the therapist operates from a script used for a particular objective such as weight loss or giving up smoking. Interactive hypnotherapy tends to exhibit quicker, more dramatic results.

The therapist uses a form of vocabulary which encourages the mind to relax, giving you access to your unconscious and allowing you to put forward things to it. But the vital feature is that it is you who allows your mind to enter into this state; a hypnotherapist can neither induce it nor keep you in a state of hypnosis contrary to your will. Going into hypnosis relies on your interest and compliance to be guided into this another state of consciousness.

Hypnotherapy is completely safe, non-invasive and a thoroughly natural state. Often It can effectively resolve many challenges, in a a small number of sessions.

When individuals think of hypnosis and hypnotherapy they by and large think of weight loss and stop smoking. Some other things which hypnosis is beneficial with are: sleeplessness, panic and anxiety, depression, fears and phobias, compulsions and obsessions, alcoholism and drug dependency, chronic pain, improving recall and study habits, increasing creativity, increasing sports achievement, building confidence, becoming a calm public spokesperson, improving sales performance, overcoming stage fright, pain of child birth, pain, anxiety and gagging brought on by dental procedures, visualization for wellbeing problems, learning self-hypnosis, fingernail biting, tinnitus, and attention deficit disorder (ADD).

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I am a cognitive hypnotherapist & coach http://www.amazingchanges.co.uk

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