hypnotherapy
Guided trance healing
Hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis as a therapeutic technique, typically to address psychological issues, modify behaviors, or manage pain.
A hypnotherapist guides patients into a relaxed, focused state where they may be more receptive to suggestion: She tried hypnotherapy to quit smoking.
The practice occupies a gray zone between mainstream medicine and alternative treatment.
Mental processes beneath awareness
- repressed memoriesUnconsciously blocked past experiences
- inner selfPrivate essential identity
- psycheTotal mental life
- suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
autosuggestion · psychodynamics · preconscious · shadow work · abreaction · catharsis · ideomotor response · age regression
Formal admission process
- suggestibilityReadiness to accept influence
- altered stateModified consciousness experience
- alpha stateCalm brainwave pattern
- brainwavesElectrical signals from neurons
visualization · relaxation · dissociation · entrancement · absorption · reverie · mesmerism · somnambulism
Discontinuing cigarette use
- weight managementRegulating body mass intentionally
- phobiasIrrational intense fears
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- addictionCompulsive substance reliance
pain management · insomnia · stress reduction · PTSD · trauma · behavioral change · intervention · clinical
Attestation of qualification
- sessionScheduled time for activity
- clientOne who hires professionals
- intakeAmount received or consumed
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
script · protocol · ethics · informed consent · NLP · past life regression · recording
unconscious mind
Mental processes beneath awareness
- repressed memoriesUnconsciously blocked past experiences
- inner selfPrivate essential identity
- psycheTotal mental life
suggestion · autosuggestion · psychodynamics · preconscious · shadow work · abreaction · catharsis · ideomotor response · age regression · false memories
induction
Formal admission process
- suggestibilityReadiness to accept influence
- altered stateModified consciousness experience
- alpha stateCalm brainwave pattern
brainwaves · visualization · relaxation · dissociation · entrancement · absorption · reverie · mesmerism · somnambulism · deepening
smoking cessation
Discontinuing cigarette use
- weight managementRegulating body mass intentionally
- phobiasIrrational intense fears
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
addiction · pain management · insomnia · stress reduction · PTSD · trauma · behavioral change · intervention · clinical · symptom relief
certification
Attestation of qualification
- sessionScheduled time for activity
- clientOne who hires professionals
- intakeAmount received or consumed
assessment · script · protocol · ethics · informed consent · NLP · past life regression · recording
- pseudosciencehomeopathy, astrology, phrenology, numerology, palmistry
- mental healthpsychiatry, psychotherapy, mental illness, psychiatrist, therapist
- therapiesphysiotherapy, psychotherapy, cryotherapy, PT, hydrotherapy
- therapypsychotherapy, therapist, session, counselor, sessions
- wellnesshealthy, wellness, fitness, exercise, nutrition
- treatmentstreatment, treatments, medication, medicine, therapies
hypnotherapytalk therapy
Psychological treatment via conversation
cognitive behavioral therapy · CBT · psychoanalysis · pharmacotherapy · drug therapy