1. Hypnosis…What is it anyway??? Hypnosis = comes from Greek word Hypnos…. Greek god of sleep Hypnosis = form of altered consciousness in which people become highly suggestible to changes in behavior and thought We all DO have a subconscious mind Allowing yourself to go into a state of consciousness whereby hypnotic suggestions won’t be interrupted or edited by the critical part of the mind

2. MYTHBUSTERS Myth Watch Swinging Mind control / You aren’t in control Stuck in hypnosis Entertainment Fact You have to want to be hypnotized You are in control It is impossible not to awaken after a hypnotic trance Therapy: #1 = stop smoking Pain Relief Weight control Giving Birth Anxiety control

3. Relaxation and Suggestibility Deep relaxation aka “trance” …powerful learning state Conscious everyday mind is relaxed & more open to new ideas, suggestions and Discovery Through Hypnosis come ability to gently encourage beliefs and behaviors WHICH ARE IN YOUR BEST INTEREST Hypnosis works WITH your body and mind’s innate intelligence…tapping and releasing your inner power

4. So … How Does This Work? Induction Stage – Transitioning from full conscious awareness into hypnotic trance Deepening Phase – allowing the brain to get more and more focused, more and more relaxed and then deeper into trance *What are you trying to accomplish? Posthypnotic Suggestion – Positive affirmative statement

5. Meditation Meditation – focus your attention on clearing your mind and relaxing Mantra – repeating a phrase over and over *Deep Breathing *Eastern Cultures Meditation -vs- Hypnosis….What do you think??