Hypnosis: Fiction and Facts by Scott Hoye, CHt

Will I fall asleep?

No. Some clients may experience partial or full amnesia for portions of the first session. That is perfectly natural. In fact, that is usually a sign of natural aptitude for the process of hypnosis. However, experiencing amnesia is no proof of hypnosis occurring. Most people find that they recall everything during the session. That is also natural, and hypnosis is still effective for them. With time and further sessions, those people also find that they experience partial or total amnesia during the sessions. Hypnosis is really a concentration of attention, not a dulling of consciousness.

Can I be forced to do anything I don’t want to during a session?

No. A client will never do anything against his or her own will. The client will only act on those suggestions that coincide with their personality and wishes.

Is Hypnosis a Magic Wand?

No, but the quickness with which it can instigate changes in personality and beliefs can sometimes seem like it.

What are the helpful side effects?

The human being has a central nervous system (brain and spinal chord), and a peripheral nervous system (limbs and organs). The peripheral nervous system is broken down into the autonomic nervous system which is then divided into sub-systems—the sympathetic and the parasympathetic. The sympathetic nervous system is our fight-or-flight mechanism of consciousness. The parasympathetic nervous system controls our sense of relaxation and well being. Our modern world with all of it’s many stress inducing elements keeps our sympathetic nervous system active. Hence, many stress-related illnesses are seen in people today. Utilizing hypnosis or self-hypnosis on a daily basis greatly reduces stress. Harmful hormones such as chortisol are reduced in the system. This results in a greater of sense of well being, health, and even a reduction in fat cell storage.

Is hypnosis a natural state?

Naturally, yes. Psychologists have studied the process of daily, biological rhythms in the human being. We run on circadian rhythms—24 hour daily cycles. We also run on ultradian rhythms. These ultradian rhythms are an activity-to-rest ratio. Usually every 90 to 120 minutes, the human body goes into a rest period. The cycle of rest is when we are most apt to create alpha or theta brainwaves. Basically, we daydream.

Daydreaming is important.

You may have heard that if a person does not dream during sleep, they will go mad. Likewise, daydreaming is an important aspect of our waking life. While you daydream, experiencing the ultradian period of rest, you relax and rest your body and mind for a brief healing period. With me, daydreaming is the natural tool for change and new direction.

Hypnosis is like dreaming consciously to reach your highest dreams.

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BIO:

Scott Hoye is a certified hypnotherapist living in New York City. When not bringing health, motivation, and fulfillment to the lives of his clients, he spends his time hiking urban and rural nature trails, and persuing film and theatrical expression. You can reach him on the web at www.nyhypnosis4u.com, or www.scottalanhoye.com

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