(Hypnotic seduction) Using Hypnosis To Quit Smoking
No commentsBy John Hubert
Smoking is an addiction that many people aren’t able to break. It plagues all countries around the world, from America to Europe to all the other regions, and no matter how hard some people try, they just can’t kick the habbit.
What many people don’t realise however, is that they can use hypnosis to quit smoking, and it’s a lot easier than some people may think. Just what do you know of hypnosis exactly? Is it based on fact or preconceptions, word of mouth or beliefs that are unsubstantiated? If you answered that you didn’t know, then allow me to explain just what hypnosis is.
Hypnosis you see is a form of treatment and psychological deepening technique that has been around for many hundreds of years. It’s only been recently that hypnosis has started to gain such a wide acceptance by the public, and also an understanding from the scientific community. So how can one actually use hypnosis to quit smoking however, you might ask? The answer is, through the same techniques as you’d use hypnosis in any other way.
Hypnosis works by placing our mind into a deeply relaxed and tranquil state, known as a trance. When it’s in this state then we can give our subconscious certain suggestions, which it will subsequently act upon. If you just can’t quit smoking, you can give yourself a suggestion such as ‘I will have no desire to ever pick up another cigarette again’. Whilst you’re in hypnosis, this suggestion will seep into your subconscious. When you awaken yourself from trance, don’t be surprised if you do in fact end up quit smoking, as that is precisely what the hypnosis session was supposed to make you do.
Lots of people will automatically dismiss hypnosis as not working, even though they haven’t tried it. The thought of running around the room doing odd things that some mad stage hypnotist suggests isn’t what hypnotherapy is really about. Hypnosis can be therapeutic just as it can be entertaining, perhaps even more so. For this reason it’s important to try and understand that hypnosis can help you quit smoking, if you put your mind to it. Now no one is saying it will happen immediately, it may take a couple of missions, but using hypnosis to quit smoking has a very high success rate.
If you’re tried every other method under the sun to kick your addiction, from nicotine patches and gum right through to trying to quit ‘cold turkey’, and none of these methods have work, then in all honesty and seriousness, why not give hypnosis a go? It can’t hard, and the worst that will happen is that you’ll experience a relaxing state of warmth without any affects. So at the very least, you’ll become relaxed whilst in the state and enjoy it, even if it doesn’t help you. But odds are however that it will do something for you and your smoking addiction.
So don’t be one of those people that says ‘you can’t use hypnosis to quit smoking’, be one of those people that actually gives it a go and sees for themselves just how well hypnosis can work. What we don’t try we will only end up regretting, so why not give hypnosis a go today? You never know what may happen.
John Hubert is a a surveyor and studies various technique of learning hypnotism. He recommends his page on ways of using Hypnosis To Quit Smoking. He runs a website that teaches you how to - Learn Hypnosis.
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What they don’t tell you about Hypnotherapy training - The inside track.
By Paul W Howard
I cant tell you the number of times Ive heard about this technique and that technique that students have learnt on their hypnotherapy course. However, do these techniques make them good therapists? Of course they dont.
Most hypnotherapy training classes rely far too much on a myriad of techniques that the students in turn come to rely on. The belief is set up that there is a particular technique to solve a particular problem. Nothing could be further from the truth. In point of fact most techniques when adapted and personalised can be used to resolve most problems.
The trouble with most hypnotherapy training is that the student tries desperately to match the clients issue to the techniques they have learnt. This is a totally ineffectual way of training hypnotherapy students, and leads to ineffectual hypnotherapists. Hypnotherapy students need educating in how to THINK like a therapist, not training in how to ACT like a therapist.
To be an effective hypnotherapist you need to understand what a clients subconscious is trying to achieve with the problem behaviour. Until this puzzle is solved the hypnotherapist will have little or no chance of resolving the problem, no matter what technique they use. Therefore a deep understanding of the motivations and perceptions of the subconscious as they relate to the client is not only important but also critical to the education of the therapist. Any hypnotherapy course that does not take account of these needs is training the student to fail.
The training environment is another area where many hypnotherapy training schools fall down. Quite often the training is conducted in a single room where all the practical work is done as well. This is obviously not conducive to a genuine therapeutic environment, or for the concentration of either party involved. I have heard of training schools who conduct their lectures in hotel rooms and the practise sessions are sometimes held in the bar or public areas; always ask the question before embarking on a hypnotherapy course, and if it is being held in a hotel be cautious.
I have been particularly astonished to learn that some so-called hypnotherapy training is conducted in mega auditoriums, with several hundred students being asked to practice their therapeutic skills in the middle of the auditorium with so called assistants offering impromptu advice to maybe 20 or 30 people; the noise was described as being akin to a hall full of turkeys gobbling in nervous anticipation just before Christmas. On the upside I have heard it is a good place to meet future clients, as most people arrive calm and go home nervous wrecks. It brings a new meaning to the concept of touch therapy. Obviously having proper breakout rooms where the students can work one to one is far more professional, and allows the students to get the maximum out of the practicals.
Another important area is preparing the future hypnotherapist to deal with real clients. With most hypnotherapy training schools the first real client the student will encounter is after they are handed their diploma and told, Congratulations, you have passed. The first client a hypnotherapist sees is a very nerve wracking time. The client will not have been screened to ensure their suitability etc; so when you take a nervous hypnotherapist, an unknown client in an unsupervised environment, it is a recipe for disaster. I have known many a promising career halted at the start because of a very negative experience.
When we train hypnotherapists we intersperse their training with real clients that are screened by us to ensure suitability. We are always on hand to supervise in case there are any issues beyond the capabilities or experience of the student. This ensures that the student has the best chance of having a positive experience in their first few sessions, and helps them to build their confidence as an effective hypnotherapist. The sessions are conducted in proper therapy rooms to ensure the clients and the students get the most from the experience.
Another area of concern is, are the trainers practising hypnotherapists themselves? I know of a number of courses being run by trainers with very few client hours under their belt, or others whose sole income is from training new hypnotherapists. The old adage, those who can, do, those who cant, teach, seems to apply here. There is a simple way to check, just ring up and ask for a therapy appointment. If they no longer see clients, or they can get you in immediately, thats a fair indication that they either only train or that they see very few clients. The problem here is that if they are not seeing many clients they are unlikely to be up to date with their skills, or worse still they may not be attracting repeat clients, which probably means they are not very effective as therapists themselves. They might be able to talk the talk, but can they walk the walk?
Paul Howard is a trainer and practising hypnotherapist at The Surrey Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy in Wallington, Surrey, UK. He can be contacted ve the website at www.sich.co.uk. The Surrey Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy run intensive and weekend diploma courses thoughout the year. Their courses are always done in small groups and the diploma is externally accredited by The National Council for Hypnotherapy - The premiere hypnotherapy governing body in the UK.
Self Hypnosis Can Change Your Life
By Gerry Ronson
You may have heard about self hypnosis in conjunction with weight loss or as a way to stop smoking; however these are not the only areas that you can get help in. just about any problem or phobia that you can think of can benefit from hypnotherapy. While this article is going to give you information about self hypnosis you should be aware of the facts that you can also see a hypnotherapist. Sometimes you can have more of an impact if you see a hypnotherapist in conjunction with a self hypnosis technique.
You can find online or in some stores a wide variety of helpful CDs or if you look online places to download self hypnosis instruction on your MP3 player. Some of the many items you can find that may be helpful for your situation are the fear of flying, anger management, stress relief or even pain management. You will find that if you enter into self hypnosis with an open mind you will achieve excellent results. What type of results can you expect from self hypnosis? If you have issues with anger management, just imagine what it would be like to take back your life and to have anger under control. You can do this all from the privacy of your home when you insert a self hypnosis technique. If you arent feeling well because you have spiralled out of control with your eating habits and gained weight and you can no longer fit in your clothes, by practicing self hypnosis you will be able to achieve a sensible weight for your frame. You will be able to save money and your health when you stop smoking with self hypnosis; you couldnt give yourself a better present. Sleep problems and addictions could be a thing of the past for you.
What is the procedure for using a self hypnosis technique? You will need to find a quiet place in your home where you wont be disturbed by your family or roommate. Strive to use the self hypnosis every day for at least twenty one days. You will find out more about how long you should use the therapy once you have chosen a CD that you like. It is very important that you are vigilant about using self hypnosis. If you arent consistent you wont see the desired results. Choose a room where you feel comfortable and at peace. It could be a favourite chair, bed or even the floor. The CD will instruct you on how to breathe for maximum relaxation. This is when the pleasant voice of the hypnotherapist will come into play. If you cant relax and let go then you havent found the right hypnotherapist for you. You may find that you dont hear the whole CD or tape; you dont need to worry about it. The information will be taking root in your sub conscious mind. It is not uncommon for the experience to relax you to the point of sleep.
There also may be a time where you will want to use a hypnotherapist outside your home. This works very well with the self hypnosis technique you may have been using at home. Sometimes you may need a little extra help from a therapist and by that I mean that they can give you more specific suggestions for your particular needs. The self hypnosis CDs that you can purchase will of course be more generic as they have to appeal to a larger group. If you find that may be what you need to compliment your self hypnosis technique then you will find that you will achieve what you set out to do, which is betterment of your life.
Gerry Ronson works for a hypnosis website selling hypnosis CDs as well as other self help products.
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