Clinical Hypnosis
Clinical Hypnosis is an experience of imaginative awakening ... and discovering inner resources, insights and potentials for positive change.
While hypnosis has been an integral part of many ancient healing and spiritual practices, it now respected for its contributions to psychology, medicine, anesthesiology and dentistry.
The term “clinical hypnosis” per se refers to the practice of hypnosis by a licensed therapist or healthcare provider for a therapeutic purpose and the application of hypnotic techniques to psychotherapy and behavioral medicine.
Hypnosis itself is a state of intentional, inward concentration simultaneously characterized by deep body relaxation. It is also a natural ability we all have, but like the ability to read, we need to be taught how -- how to concentrate the mind, perceptively focus and use our imagination, and how to implement insights.
As with any ability, we may vary in our natural talents. For example, someone who is visually-oriented may quickly imagine or “see” a particular image or color while someone who is kinesthetically-oriented may “feel” or “have a sense of” a particular color or image. These variations are natural and don’t interfere with entering into hypnosis or benefiting from hypnosis. With practice, one can increase one’s range and proficiency.
Hypnosis can be applied to a variety of physical, emotional and psychological conditions. The individual’s motivation and readiness for change, along with the complexity of the problem, effect the length and success of treatment. Often initial sessions thus focus on strengthening someone’s inner resolve and motivation.
Many different techniques are used in clinical hypnosis: direct suggestion, indirect suggestion, imagery, metaphors, interactive problem-solving and visualizations. Choosing which to use and teach depends on each person’s needs, talents and proclivities -- as well as on their long-range goals.
In the popular media, clinical hypnosis is best known for its success with smoking cessation and assisting in weight loss. However, amongst professionals, it is increasingly considered the treatment of choice for anxiety disorders, ADD, stress management and insomnia because of the deep relaxation skills that are a core component of the experience.
The positive effects of hypnosis on managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome has also been well-researched and documented. Ms. Carboni offers the nationally-recognized 7-Session IBS Protocol developed by Dr. Olafur S. Palsson, Associate Professor of Medicine in Gastroenterology at the University of North Carolina. For further information, visit www.ibshypnosis.com.
Other areas of successful application include boosting self-confidence, developing both relaxation and concentration skills, and improving focus for athletic, professional and academic performance. Ms Carboni also works with several artists who find the imaginative aspects of hypnosis activates and enhances their creative talents.
For more information, visit the following links to the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis and the Mayo Clinic.
To learn a simple self-hypnosis exercise for relaxation, you can click below to download and print out a PDF entitled “Refreshing Mind and Body.”
While hypnosis has been an integral part of many ancient healing and spiritual practices, it now respected for its contributions to psychology, medicine, anesthesiology and dentistry.
The term “clinical hypnosis” per se refers to the practice of hypnosis by a licensed therapist or healthcare provider for a therapeutic purpose and the application of hypnotic techniques to psychotherapy and behavioral medicine.
Hypnosis itself is a state of intentional, inward concentration simultaneously characterized by deep body relaxation. It is also a natural ability we all have, but like the ability to read, we need to be taught how -- how to concentrate the mind, perceptively focus and use our imagination, and how to implement insights.
As with any ability, we may vary in our natural talents. For example, someone who is visually-oriented may quickly imagine or “see” a particular image or color while someone who is kinesthetically-oriented may “feel” or “have a sense of” a particular color or image. These variations are natural and don’t interfere with entering into hypnosis or benefiting from hypnosis. With practice, one can increase one’s range and proficiency.
Hypnosis can be applied to a variety of physical, emotional and psychological conditions. The individual’s motivation and readiness for change, along with the complexity of the problem, effect the length and success of treatment. Often initial sessions thus focus on strengthening someone’s inner resolve and motivation.
Many different techniques are used in clinical hypnosis: direct suggestion, indirect suggestion, imagery, metaphors, interactive problem-solving and visualizations. Choosing which to use and teach depends on each person’s needs, talents and proclivities -- as well as on their long-range goals.
In the popular media, clinical hypnosis is best known for its success with smoking cessation and assisting in weight loss. However, amongst professionals, it is increasingly considered the treatment of choice for anxiety disorders, ADD, stress management and insomnia because of the deep relaxation skills that are a core component of the experience.
The positive effects of hypnosis on managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome has also been well-researched and documented. Ms. Carboni offers the nationally-recognized 7-Session IBS Protocol developed by Dr. Olafur S. Palsson, Associate Professor of Medicine in Gastroenterology at the University of North Carolina. For further information, visit www.ibshypnosis.com.
Other areas of successful application include boosting self-confidence, developing both relaxation and concentration skills, and improving focus for athletic, professional and academic performance. Ms Carboni also works with several artists who find the imaginative aspects of hypnosis activates and enhances their creative talents.
For more information, visit the following links to the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis and the Mayo Clinic.
To learn a simple self-hypnosis exercise for relaxation, you can click below to download and print out a PDF entitled “Refreshing Mind and Body.”
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"Human beings, by changing the inner
attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives." -- William James |
