Recently someone asked me about the concept of hypnotic seals. While I would normally give exact the exact wording of the question, for this one (and the various other questions), I can't for ethical reasoning. What is a hypnotic seal? The concept of a hypnotic seal is basically that there is some type of post-hypnotic … Continue reading Ask a Hypnotist : Hypnotic Seals
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What is the best question to ask a hypnotist before being hypnotized? When I do my pre-talk, I try to answer the most common questions. Of course I ask if they have any questions. I don’t mind questions. I actively encourage them. Please please give me questions no matter how silly you think they might … Continue reading Ask a Hypnotist : Best Question to ask
While being professionally hypnotized, do you see things as in a dream and understand what is happening as the session is going on? This really depends on the client in my experience and they can even vary from session to session. I’ve been hypnotized by professionals multiple times. I can’t even tell you how many … Continue reading Ask a Hypnotist : Experiences
Why don't you work with false memories or people who know they have been the victim of false memories? For those who have wondered why I don't like working with people who already claim to have false memories, I would like to tell a story about the reason that this came about... When I was … Continue reading Ask a Hypnotist : False Memories
What do you think of cybertherapy? Is it safe? Can one do hypnosis this way? From a therapist, as well as a client standpoint, I really appreciate cybertherapy and think it is one of the best ways to minimize the possible stigma of mental illness and get people help that need it. For some parts … Continue reading Ask a Hypnotist : Cybertherapy
Will hypnosis cause me to have weird dreams? There are many things that can influence dreams. Some say eating a big meal and others say some of the last things you hear before you drift off can also influence them. Really many of them seem to be dependent on the individual but that last one … Continue reading Will hypnosis cause me to have weird dreams?
What do you think of CBT for pain management? This past Friday, I visited a graduate program that I am interested in attending in Atlanta. For those of you not in the know, I am hoping to study the neuropsychology of hypnosis at a doctoral level. Of course a bonus that the coursework would lead … Continue reading Ask a Hypnotist : CBT and pain
Are there any academic (graduate level) programs in Hypnosis? If so what are the best ones? While there are very few specific programs in hypnosis at the graduate level (in fact the only one that really comes to mind is Bournemouth University in the UK, MSc in Hypnosis in Research, Medicine, and Clinical Practice), there are … Continue reading Ask a Hypnotist : Academic Hypnosis Programs
Can you hypnotize someone with aphanasia? Aphantasia is simply a situation where it is very difficult to visualize when one shuts their eyes. While this can cause a challenge to hypnotists, it is not impossible. Most inductions and scripts that one uses are based on visualization because that is what works best for most people. … Continue reading Ask a Hypnotist : Working with Aphantasia
Can Hypnosis be dangerous? Generally hypnosis is considered a pretty safe practice especially since the average person will go into trance several times a day. However, if you have a psychiatric diagnosis you should let your hypnotist know as well as let your providers be aware that you may wish to engage in hypnotherapy. Self … Continue reading Ask a Hypnotist: Can Hypnosis be dangerous