4 Questions You’ve Always Wanted To Ask About Hypnotherapy
Written by: Keylee Miracle, Executive Contributor
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Who can be hypnotized? I often encounter a very common set of fears surrounding hypnotherapy, including fear of “doing it wrong” and it “not working.” We each have a parasympathetic nervous system and when we sleep deeply, we access this part of ourselves. As such, I believe most people can be hypnotized with enough sensory stimulation for relaxation and comfort. Any good hypnotherapist or hypnotist relies on consent, so willingness matters. I am trained to monitor the physiology of my clients as they deepen their relaxation and am generally able to intervene at appropriate points of resistance. Treatment resistance can happen but has always been overcome in my experience.
Does hypnotherapy work?
Hypnotherapy is highly effective and is often employed in cases of treatment resistance in traditional behavioral (talk)therapy. It can be incredibly powerful by itself and in concert with other modalities. The effectiveness of hypnotherapy has been demonstrated most clearly in clinical settings, where hypnosis has been used for significant pain & anxiety reduction.
Hypnotherapy is also associated with lower recidivism rates in compulsive behavior. There is much anecdotal evidence and, increasingly, peer-reviewed literature affirming just how well hypnotherapy works.
What can hypnotherapy be used for?
Hypnotherapy has such a wide range of applications that there are people with specialties. Some of my favorite uses for hypnosis include chronic pain, PTSD, C-PTSD, anxiety, RSD, priming for success, financial wellness, and strengthening the brain + body + energy connection. I have also used hypnosis effectively for weight management and migraines in myself and clients.
How do I find a great hypnotherapist?
Most hypnotherapists offer consultations and some boards even require these consultations to be free or a deposit. If you are serious about trying hypnotherapy, it is important that you are both comforted and challenged. Your beliefs will be challenged, but you must feel your practitioner is competent and able to hold space for you. Take your time, talk to several, and choose who feels most aligned. Hypnotherapy is increasingly popular these days, so it doesn't hurt to ask your social circle. You might be surprised.
Keylee Miracle, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Keylee Miracle is a pioneer in intuitive optimization, neurospecificity, and trauma recovery. As the creator of The Neurointuitive Method™, she leverages a neuropsych education, training in clinical hypnosis, and mastery of intuitive practice to facilitate lasting excellence for clients internationally. After a lengthy PTSD recovery process, Keylee came to understand that healing didn't need to be hard; it needed to be tailored.
