What is Hypnosis & Guided Imagery?
Hypnosis for the Mind
Interactive Imagery for the Soul
Hypnosis - Imaging - mind power & soul wisdom combined!
Hypnosis
What is Hypnosis?
A million $ question! Basically, hypnosis is a focused, concentrated state of awareness where the brain is much more receptive to suggestion. The thinking part of the mind "relaxes" letting in suggestions and creates new ways of reacting and relating to your life.
How does Hypnosis work?
If I knew I'd be a billionaire! No one really knows exactly how the brain works consciously or unconsciously. What we do know is hypnosis is not sleep. And I'll make sure you don't fall asleep so your unconscious takes everything in.
During hypnosis the unconscious is more receptive to positive suggestion and affirmation. Under hypnosis the unconscious mind can be reprogrammed to let go of old unwanted feelings and patterns.
Is there a difference between Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy?
Hypnosis is the tool and hypnotherapy is the process.
Can I be Hypnotized?
No secrets here! You already know all about being hypnotized. When's the last time you "spaced" out watching TV, reading a book, listening to your partner/friends/children (heavens, never!) or driving (yikes)? Well, your brain was tuning into a natural state of hypnosis.
When you come to my office we deliberately use your natural ability to be hypnotized to direct your unconscious attention toward feeling better and having a better quality life.
Will I be in control?
Will I cluck like a chicken? You are fully in control and cannot, will not, do anything that you don't choose to do. I can't make you cluck like a chicken unless you want to cluck like a chicken! That only happens in nightclubs after a few drinks. My goal is to give you and your unconscious more control in your life.
How long does it take?
People usually come for 1-6 sessions depending on their needs. I can also teach you self-hypnosis as well as make you a personalized CD. Both of these you can use anytime, anyplace (well, almost anyplace) for the rest of your life.
What can I expect?
Relax and do what you already know how to do. I help you enter a safe, relaxed state where you are fully aware of what is being said and happening around you. Then I lead you with my words, symbols, metaphors and direct suggestions to help your unconscious mind access what you need to feel better, do better and live better. During hypnosis some people feel lighter, some heavier, some feel exactly the same as they always do.
What is it used for?
We do know Hypnosis can lower blood pressure, decrease stress, strengthen your immune system, ease pain, speed recovery from nasty things like burns, fractures and surgery. People have used it to erase headaches, remove traumatic memory, improve self-confidence and self esteem. You've read about patients using hypnosis and no anesthesia to undergo surgery. I'm not a doctor, so no surgery when you see me. The only thing we'll operate on is your feeling better and getting "unstuck"
Interactive Guided Imagery(sm)
What is Guided Imagery?
Tasty treats & things that go bump in the night! Just like Hypnosis you already know how to image - ever pictured in your mind your favorite food? - you might have salivated at the image. Ever lost sleep over imagining the tasks that lie ahead? Picture a snake, a spider . . . a centerfold. . . . you might feel your stomach tighten, your heart speed up.
How does Guided Imagery work?
The "neck connection" in action. Your images in your mind's eye signal the brain to unleash a flood of neuro-chemicals that can signal your heart to speed up, or calm down, your muscles to tense or relax, your eyes to dilate and your stomach to churn, your immune system to speed up or slow down - every system in your body is connected to the mind. Ever wonder what your neck was for?
So, think about it! Your brain can't tell the difference between what is actually happening in "reality" and what is taking place in your mind's eye. We use your mind's images to help you feel better.
What can I expect?
Just like Hypnosis you will be in a relaxed state, fully aware and in charge.
One of the first and easiest things is to simply guide you to a calm, comforting place in your imagination. Do it now and see how your brain believes you are really there. It will send just the right chemicals to calm your body. You can begin to imagine how It's easy and relaxing!
Does it work?
They wouldn't be famous if it didn't work! David Bresler, Ph.D., Marty Rossman, M.D., Andrew Weil, M.D., Dean Ornish, M.D., Carl Simonton, M.D., Rachael Naomi Remens, M.D., and Ken Pelletier, M.D., among others, recommend guided imagery for wellness. Famous wellness practitioners wouldn't be famous if guided imagery didn't work.
Therapists, body-workers, chiropractors, doctors and dentists in private practice have long recognized its effectiveness to reduce stress, release negative feelings, change unproductive beliefs and increase a sense of well-being. Athletes use imagery to enhance performance, lecturers use it for confidence, actors use it to access feelings and you can experience it to feel better.
Blue Shield and Aetna Insurance now recognize the effectiveness of guided imagery authorizing it as wellness treatment. Many hospitals, wellness clinics and athletic organizations use guided imagery for treatment .
Hypnosis-Imaging
“Not only do I refer clients to Judy, I've had many Hypnosis-Imagery sessions myself. The combination of Hypnosis & Interactive Guided Imagery led me to pursue my passion for photography. I'm now selling my travel photos!”
—Carleen Aviani
M.A, LMFT
What's are the benefits of combining Guided Imagery and Hypnosis?
Individually they're both very relaxing. During Hypnosis your unconscious listens to me. During Guided Imagery you and I listen to your images and I'll help you actually communicate with your own personal images.
No, I'm not crazy. I can help you ask questions and listen for what your own mind-body knows to help you feel better. There are no set scripts as all the images, meaning and information come from your unconscious awareness. So you get the power of hypnosis and the inner wisdom of imagery in the same session.
You now know that during hypnosis your unconscious mind is focused, more open to suggestion and reprogramming. Combining hypnosis with interactive imagery is even faster & more powerful. I guide you to find your own inner knowing images. We use your own unconscious wisdom to give you information to reprogram your mind. And you'll be able to use the information and imagery on your own - anytime, any place - to feel better and make the life changes you desire.
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