"I was hoping you could answer a few of my questions regarding hypnosis."

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Permalink Reply by docregal.com on February 1, 2012 at 9:08pm

From a metaphysical perspective, here are my responses.

1.      How does the brain react to hypnosis?

The brain shifts between conscious, semi-conscious, subconscious, unconscious and superconscious states of awareness. The bookends would be preconsciousness and post-consciousness.

2.      How does hypnosis change your desires or addictions for drugs?

Because emotions drive behavior, when one gets to the root cause of his presenting issues, he can overcome his addictive behaviors by releasing his need for coping mechanisms.

3.       Does hypnosis solve the problems for disorders and other incurable diseases?

Yes, when the practitioner has effective protocols. Many times "disorders" and "incurable" diseases stem from unresolved emotional issues. The majority may be from this lifetime and the remainder are most likely carried over from another. The "cure" or "remedy" usually involves properly: releasing interfering energy "thought" forms, aligning ones ego to his wise "higher" self and dealing with highly charged emotional memories that have been repressed.

4.      In what conditions does hypnosis help?

Anything ego based can be addressed. That includes most mental, emotional and physical concerns. Some topics include Health, Sleep, Work, School, Relationships, Sports, Sex, Personal Charm, Appearance, Magnetism, Self Confidence and Life Purpose.

5.      What happens to the patient when he or she is stressed out while under hypnosis?

We call that an "abreaction", which is shorthand for "abnormal" reaction. Whenever this occurs, we most often calm the individual by bringing the hypnotized participant to a "safe" place that is best established before the therapeutic process commences.

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Permalink Reply by Hypno-Jay on February 3, 2012 at 6:56am

Hi AJ,

i disagree with your answer to question 5, i would never calm a client in abreaction or take them to a safe place. An abreaction is what I go after in regression for any underlying issues causing the presenting issue. the client needs to relive the experience, if you take them away from this they will more than likely never go back there and hence never let go of the emotions they have.

I would also never touch a client in abreaction in case of creating accidental anchors.

 

Just my opinion

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Permalink Reply by Donna Carter on February 3, 2012 at 7:42am

You might also remember...you are replying to an 8th grader question. It would be beneficial if you defined some of the terms that he is for sure...not going to know.

I asked my 8th grader to tell me what he would like explained more:

Ie:

root cause of presenting issues.  

coping mechinisms

effective protocols

ones ego

what does it mean when memories are repressed

ego based

#5.... you are assuming that he is talking about abreactions. Since he doesn't know anything about abreactions....it would be a better guess to assume he is asking.... "hey, if I'm stressed out...and I go under hypnosis...what happens?"  Which requires an easy answer of....Hypnosis is great at helping to relieve that stress.

Hope this helps,

D.

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Permalink Reply by John Cleesattel on February 3, 2012 at 9:15am

These are my answers :)

1.      How does the brain react to hypnosis?

We don't really know how the brain reacts to hypnosis. We can see changes in brainwave activity, but we really don't know what it means at this time. The mind is what is affected most.

2.        How does hypnosis change your desires or addictions for drugs?

I haven't done research on this one, it is not legal for me to do in my state.

3.       Does hypnosis solve the problems for disorders and other incurable diseases?

Not that can be repeatably or scientifically proven, depending on the disorder. It does help with symptom relief however.

4.      In what conditions does hypnosis help?

Conditions that are emotionally based such as fears and confidence, certain desired behavior changes such as smoking and weight loss, and in symptom relief such as pain issues.

5.      What happens to the patient when he or she is stressed out while under hypnosis?

Since hypnosis is a guided state, it is very rare that a person will be stressed out while in a hypnotic trance. There can be preexisting stresses that may surface once the person is relaxed enough and their guard is down, but those are easily dealt with by a certified hypnotist. Normally, any signs of distress are immediately addressed during a hypnosis session.

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Permalink Reply by Barry Neale on February 3, 2012 at 9:28am

I agree with John's answers particularly to question 1.

You cannot find conscious/unconsious/super conscious/subconscious etc when you scan the brain. These are made up concepts describing the mind not the brain.

 

I remember reading Candace Pert saying that science has no idea where the "mind" is.

 

Also, a number of years ago they were conjoined twins who were joined at the head who pretty much shared a brain..... and yet they had two distinct personalities, beliefs, preferences etc. I don't know about you but that really makes me think!

 

Hypnosis does affect the brain. There have been a number of studies using MRIs showing different parts of the brain reacting when in hypnosis that don't react in the same way in a "normal" state. Just google it.

 

barry

 

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Permalink Reply by docregal.com on February 3, 2012 at 9:36am

Thanks for responding, Hypno-Jay, I'd say that the client benefits most from re-observing the experience. From my perspective, reliving it is "old school" thinking. Nowadays the participant does not have to go into a full blown tizzy to heal from his repressed wounding. Best is extrapolating the regression procedure without purposely enhancing any stressful revivification. That is superfluous, i.e. unnecessary.  It works amazingly well when the observer observing observations is a projected hologram! See if you can revise your techniques. Your clients will appreciate it. ;-) 

Hypno-Jay said:

Hi AJ,

i disagree with your answer to question 5, i would never calm a client in abreaction or take them to a safe place. An abreaction is what I go after in regression for any underlying issues causing the presenting issue. the client needs to relive the experience, if you take them away from this they will more than likely never go back there and hence never let go of the emotions they have.

I would also never touch a client in abreaction in case of creating accidental anchors.

 

Just my opinion

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Permalink Reply by Hypno-Jay on February 3, 2012 at 10:08am

AJ, 

Actually when i have used abreaction my clients have thought it a very positive experience in terms of recovery, despite the hard nature of them.

The idea of guiding for an abreaction is to unearth the cause is it not ? why would you unearth it and then as soon as it gets a bit hairy take them away from it ?  Once they have come to rems with the underlying issue they are able to understand the cause and move forwards. You have to feel the emotion of the event. Im not interested in labels of new and old school only what works and what doesn't. 

we will have to agree to disagree on this one im afraid 

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Permalink Reply by docregal.com on February 3, 2012 at 10:18am

Thank you, Donna Carter. I am happy to oblige and handle that request. Although a dictionary can many times suffice, sometimes a particular usage requires additional explanation and/or clarification.

The root cause of a presenting issue is the source of ones concerns. It is typically a significant disturbing event that gets misinterpreted. It is then registered in ones mindset as what I call "the initial lie". Then it becomes a self fulfilling prophecy until the truth is revealed to ones inner self and a restorative healing ensues.

Coping mechanisms are avoidance strategies that are used by an individual to deal with their physical pain and emotional suffering. Common methods are drinking alcohol, taking drugs, smoking cigarettes, overeating, gambling and so on.

An effective protocol is a procedure that gets the job done.

A man's ego is the mental/emotional aspect of his brain which is meant to help him navigate through his life experience.

A repressed memory is one that has been restrained, inhibited and blocked from conscious awareness.

That which is ego based is psychological in nature, i.e. related to mental and emotional states of the individual. 

Regarding abreactions, yes they can be avoided by not exploring presenting issues in any depth.

And of course, hypnosis can be used to enhance calm and peaceful states of relaxation.

Hope that helps you too.

Donna Carter said:

You might also remember...you are replying to an 8th grader question. It would be beneficial if you defined some of the terms that he is for sure...not going to know.

I asked my 8th grader to tell me what he would like explained more:

Ie:

root cause of presenting issues.  

coping mechinisms

effective protocols

ones ego

what does it mean when memories are repressed

ego based

#5.... you are assuming that he is talking about abreactions. Since he doesn't know anything about abreactions....it would be a better guess to assume he is asking.... "hey, if I'm stressed out...and I go under hypnosis...what happens?"  Which requires an easy answer of....Hypnosis is great at helping to relieve that stress.

Hope this helps,

D.

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Permalink Reply by docregal.com on February 3, 2012 at 10:23am

Actually, I think you are opinionated and that's okay, so I am not going to expound on how to do what I do. If you are satisfied with "the hard nature" of your work, so be it.

Hypno-Jay said:

AJ, 

Actually when i have used abreaction my clients have thought it a very positive experience in terms of recovery, despite the hard nature of them.

The idea of guiding for an abreaction is to unearth the cause is it not ? why would you unearth it and then as soon as it gets a bit hairy take them away from it ?  Once they have come to rems with the underlying issue they are able to understand the cause and move forwards. You have to feel the emotion of the event. Im not interested in labels of new and old school only what works and what doesn't. 

we will have to agree to disagree on this one im afraid 

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Permalink Reply by Hypno-Jay on February 3, 2012 at 10:33am

AJ, you misjudge me, i am always open to learning and to others techniques, there is no such thing as the perfect hypnotherapist, i just dont like being told that my way is wrong because you said so. Hypnotherapy is a therapy based on many different approaches, each client has a different approach tailored to them and every therapist has their own ways and styles.

I dont know whether it is just you being defensive but the way you answered Donna reeks of sarcasm in your final line and I seem to remember a few posts that you have been criticized for the way you respond (cant remember the exact one(s)) and your manner does come across as a little arrogant occasionally from your other responses that I have read. Do you not like people to have different opinions to you ?. 

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Permalink Reply by docregal.com on February 3, 2012 at 10:44am

I like truthful, sincere and honest words of wisdom as well as wit. Thanks for asking.

Hypno-Jay said:

AJ, you misjudge me, i am always open to learning and to others techniques, there is no such thing as the perfect hypnotherapist, i just dont like being told that my way is wrong because you said so. Hypnotherapy is a therapy based on many different approaches, each client has a different approach tailored to them and every therapist has their own ways and styles.

I dont know whether it is just you being defensive but the way you answered Donna reeks of sarcasm in your final line and I seem to remember a few posts that you have been criticized for the way you respond (cant remember the exact one(s)) and your manner does come across as a little arrogant occasionally from your other responses that I have read. Do you not like people to have different opinions to you ?. 

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Permalink Reply by Barry Neale on February 3, 2012 at 10:57am

I would like to butt in at this point and say this argument has been done to death and is not likely to ever be resolved.

 

The reality is many hypnotherapists get incredible results with some very serious issues such as cancer, tinnitus etc using regression to cause. Dave Elman, Milton Erickson, Jerry Kein, Kevin Hogan, Stephen Parkhill, Tad James, Gil Boyne, Cal Banyan John Watkins and many more have used this process for years with great success.

 

Other therapists prefer to work at the process level in the here and now and they also get great results.

 

Just cos you believe your way is right way doesn't make it anymore true than any other way.

 

Remember its only a belief!

 

Years ago I trained with an truly enlightened shaman and one the things he said was it is a sign of being enlightened when you can hold two conflicting beliefs in you mind at one time...

 

Something to think about.....

 

barry

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