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Frequently Asked Questions
What is hypnosis?
Hypnosis is very different from what you may have
seen on television or in the movies. It is a
naturally occurring, deep state of relaxation in
which
the conscience mind is bypassed, allowing positive
suggestions to be directed to the subconscious.
Hypnosis enables you to take new ideas and implement
them more easily. Using hypnosis, you can
eliminate counterproductive beliefs and/or habits in
a short period of time.
Research shows that hypnosis is a highly effective
tool for the control of habits, the release of
negative emotions, and the achievement of your true
potential. Currently, hypnosis is one of the top
mind/body therapies.
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Is hypnosis a safe form of treatment?
In 1955, the British Medical Association issued a
report stating that hypnosis was a valuable medical
tool.
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What does it feel like to be hypnotized?
Hypnosis feels like those few minutes before falling
asleep at night or before fully waking up in the
morning. You’re able to hear all of the sounds
around you, yet you feel very relaxed and calm. You
will emerge from sessions feeling refreshed.
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Have I ever been in hypnosis without realizing it?
The meditative state you reach, say, riding in the
car, reading a book, or watching a movie, are all
examples of hypnosis. As you can see, hypnosis is
safe, natural, and part of your everyday life.
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How does hypnosis work?
The hypnotherapist facilitates your entry into this
relaxed state but the ability to actually go into
hypnosis and make changes is entirely in your hands.
You will be able to tap into your subconscious mind
in order to make positive change. With the
hypnotherapist as a guide, you put yourself
into that state, which is why all hypnosis is
considered self-hypnosis.
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Will I fall asleep during hypnosis?
You will be awake and aware of everything going on
around you. Even though you may feel like you are on
the verge of sleeping, you will not fall asleep. You
will be very relaxed and will remember everything
that took place during your session.
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Will I say anything I don't want to?
Hypnosis does not create a compulsion to reveal
secrets. Under hypnosis, you cannot be made to say
anything you don’t want to.
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Will I lose control during the session?
Even under hypnosis, you are in total control and
can end a session at any point.
Under hypnosis you can’t be made to do or say
anything that goes against your beliefs or values.
Hypnosis will actually
enable you to gain control over any issues
you wish to change.
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Will I get stuck in hypnosis?
You cannot get stuck in hypnosis. If the
hypnotherapist were to stop talking, you would
simply open your eyes, or—if you were very
relaxed—you would just drift off to sleep.
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What if my mind wanders during the session?
If your mind wanders, it isn’t a problem. You can
just let that thought move through your mind like a
cloud while you continue to listen to the
hypnotherapist’s voice.
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Can anyone be hypnotized?
Almost anyone can be hypnotized. A person must have
two things: 1) the ability to make a choice,
including the choice to be hypnotized and 2) the
desire to be hypnotized. Anyone who fits these two
criteria can achieve a hypnotic state.
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How do I know if I have a reputable hypnotherapist?
You can feel very secure with your hypnotherapist if
he or she is NGH certified. The National Guild of
Hypnotists trains and certifies hypnotherapists. Hypnotherapy is an unregulated
industry in Canada; if a hypnotherapist is a member
of the NGH, it means he or she possesses specific
qualifications, abides by a strict code of ethics,
and pursues ongoing studies to receive annual
recertification. The NGH sets the standard for the
industry by insuring that clients receive the
highest degree of service from its members. Founded
in 1952 and the National Guild of Hypnotists is the oldest and largest
organization of its kind. You can ask to see your hypnotherapist’s NGH certification. If you have
doubts, you can contact the NGH through their
website.
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Do you hold group sessions?
Our sessions are always one on one. Private sessions
provide you with the utmost in confidentiality,
allowing you to tap into your inner self without the
scrutiny of others. Inner change is personal so
that's how Synergy Hypnosis treats it.
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How long are the sessions?
The first session with Synergy Hypnosis is
approximately 1.5 hours, and begins with your
consultation. We gather information about you to
make your hypnosis sessions as effective and
powerful for you as possible. Then we start the
actual session. The remaining sessions are
approximately 1-1.5 hours usually one week apart.
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How many sessions will I need?
Synergy Hypnosis believes that therapeutic services
should be affordable and we do not ask clients to
purchase bundled sessions—with the exception of the
following:
Otherwise, Synergy Hypnosis will determine the
number of sessions in consultation with you. Our aim
is to help our clients reach resolution as quickly
as is right for them.
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