Wavelengths Hypnotherapy

Increasing Public Awareness of the

Uses of Hypnosis

HypnosiHypnosiss

Safe – Imagination & Belief Natural – Daydreaming 1st Stage Expedient – Removes Conscious

Struggle Proven Over Centuries – Practiced

in Ancient Greece & Egypt

HypnotherapyHypnotherapy Conscious and Subconscious Mind Super Conscious / Spiritual Mind Bypass Critical Factor Induction and Relaxation Positive Suggestions and

Affirmations

AMA ApprovedAMA Approved Hypnosis was approved for

medical and dental use by the British Medical Association in 1955

Approved by the American Medical Association in 1958

The “H” Word - The “H” Word - HypnosisHypnosis

James Braid – Scottish Neurosurgeon In 1843 he published Neurypnology: or the

Rationale of Nervous Sleep, his first and only book length, exposition of his views.

In this book he coined the words hypnotism, hypnotize, and hypnotist, which remain in use.

James Esdaile, M.D. April 4, 1845 - Calcutta, India - Used

“mesmerism” (Franz Mesmer) on a patient during surgery for anesthesia. Induced natural anesthesia before discovery of chloroform.

Hypnosis - Also Known Hypnosis - Also Known AsAs

Mesmerism Guided Imagery Creative Visualization Power of Suggestion

Researchers & PractitionersResearchers & Practitioners M.D.s Psychiatrists Neurologists Surgeons Certified Hypnotist and

Hypnotherapist

Medication Side AffectsMedication Side Affects

ConstipationNausea and VomitingSleepinessSlowed breathing

HypnosisHypnosis Side Effects Side Effects Sleep Better Feel Better Decrease Stress Decrease Pain Better Quality of Life Increase Self Esteem Self Confidence

The Challenge of Pain Management: The Challenge of Pain Management: Disabling Chronic PainDisabling Chronic Pain

• More than 50 million Americans are partially or fully disabled by chronic pain– 4 in 10 with moderate to severe pain do not

have adequate relief– 26 million have frequent or persistent back pain– 1 American in 6 has painful arthritis– Pain contributes to impaired ambulation, sleep

disturbance and depression

Benefits of Benefits of HypnosisHypnosis

in Birthingin Birthing Reducing Pain Promoting Relaxation Reducing Stress

Benefits of Benefits of HypnosisHypnosis

in Cancer Carein Cancer Care

Reducing Pain Promoting Relaxation Reducing Stress Improving Quality of Life

The American Cancer Society endorses as a means of:

Additional Benefits Additional Benefits in Cancer Carein Cancer Care

Nausea Vomiting Anxiety Reducing Hot Flashes

Promoting RelaxationPromoting Relaxation

The relaxation during hypnosis makes it easier to observe

anxieties, fears, pain, and other difficulties from a new perspective.

Hypnosis brings a state of deep relaxation.Hypnosis brings a state of deep relaxation.

AnxietyAnxiety

There may be many reasons for anxiety.

The mental physical reaction is a habit.

Hypnosis is the best avenue to the subconscious mind to create new positive habits.

80% of Chronic Pain & Co-Morbid Medical Conditions are Attributed

to STRESSSTRESSSelf-Hypnosis “IS”Self-Hypnosis “IS”

Stress ManagementStress Management

In SummaryIn Summary

Two Kinds of HypnosisTwo Kinds of Hypnosis

Hetero-Hypnosis – With a Hypnotist

Self-Hypnosis – By Self

How Hypnosis is How Hypnosis is AppliedApplied

Guided Hypnosis Sessions - Certified Hypnotist Individual or Group Audio CD Self Hypnosis

Steps of a SessionSteps of a Session Induction Relaxation Deepening Suggestions Return

Formula for SuccessFormula for Success

Why + How Attitude

Success = x Action

Will It Work for Will It Work for You?You?

Key Factors: Belief – Desire – Expectancy Client = Willing Participant Hypnosis Is In Play All Day Only YOUYOU Can Allow or Prevent

The Happy Healthy YouThe Happy Healthy You

Think about who you want to be. When you think it, you become it.

Thank You!

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