| What is a Hypnotherapist?
"Hypnotherapist---induces hypnotic state in client to
increase motivation or alter behavior pattern through hypnosis.
Consults with client to determine the nature of problem. Prepares
client to enter hypnotic states by explaining how hypnosis works
and what client will experience. Tests subject to determine
degrees 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."
This is from the U.S. Department of Labor Directory of Occupational
Titles. D.O.T. 079.157.010.
Though a number of people may share the goal to stop smoking,
for example, each will be experiencing it in a different way.
One may smoke in certain emotional or physical situations such
as feeling stress, talking on the phone or starting the car;
another may smoke only on certain occasions such as after a
meal or at a party; others may smoke only at certain times like
first thing in the morning; and still others with an infinite
number of combinations of these and others. There are as many
reasons for having started to smoke as there are smokers!
A hypnotherapist is a skilled and trained helping professional
who helps you use your own powerful mind to increase motivation
or change behavior patterns by inducing a trance state. When
hypnotized, your mind is operating in its subconscious mode
(referred to by some as the "first gear" of the mind).
Prior to hypnotizing the client, the therapist discusses in
the goal the client wants to achieve or the problem s/he wants
to resolve in detail. The more the hypnotherapist can share
in the experience of the client as s/he experiences it, the
more individualized the therapy can be and the greater its impact.
The hypnotist also prepares the client to enter hypnosis by
explaining just what hypnosis is, how it works and what s/he
will experience; if you're starting on a trip it helps to know
how and where you're going.
Everyone is susceptible (to one degree or other) to suggestion.
Your hypnotherapist will guide you through some exercises that
will help determine your degree of suggestibility.
Finally, your hypnotherapist will induce a hypnotic state using
individualized methods and techniques based on the results of
your suggestibility and the nature of your goal or problem.
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Hypnotherapist Bill Williams can help you harness the power
of your subconscious mind through his CDs, tapes and personal
sessions.
Riley, G. Edward and C. Newton.
Hypnosis, Hpynotherapy, and Hpynotherapists
TherapistFinder.net MentalHealth Journal. April, 2001.
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