The document discusses hypnosis, defining it as a process that allows one to perceive, think, feel, and behave in new, more effective ways. It explains that hypnosis creates greater alignment between the conscious and unconscious minds by communicating new patterns directly to the unconscious. This reduces resistance to change and strengthens motivation, allowing one to take greater control over thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The document seeks to dispel common myths about hypnosis, clarifying that it does not render one unconscious or take away their free will, and that it can help with personal growth and change through enhanced learning and flexibility.

1. Understanding Hypnosis

2. What is Hypnosis? It is a process that enables a person to perceive, think, feel and behave in new more effective ways…

3. What is Hypnosis? It is a process that enables a person to perceive, think, feel and behave in new more effective ways… It is a state of enhanced learning and greater behavioral flexibility…

4. What is Hypnosis? It is a process that enables a person to perceive, think, feel and behave in new more effective ways… It is a state of enhanced learning and greater behavioral flexibility… It is a way for you to take greater control of the thoughts, feelings and behaviors, that shape your life…

5. Consider for a moment what we all commonly do as we grow older… We be become stuck in our patterns of perceiving, thinking, feeling, and behaving

6. We resist new ways of thinking, perceiving, feeling and behaving … In other words we refuse to learn

7. We resist new ways of thinking, perceiving, feeling and behaving … In other words we refuse to learn And worst of all…

8. We resist new ways of thinking, perceiving, feeling and behaving … In other words we refuse to learn And worst of all… Many of our old patterns that get in the way are automatic and unconscious.

9. Understanding the unconscious Basically speaking, there are two types of mental processes: Conscious and Unconscious

11. Understanding the unconscious Unconscious processes happen outside our awareness These include stored memory, emotions, habits,self-concept, and physiological functions. At any moment most mental processes are unconscious. The conscious mind is merely the tip of the iceberg.

12. Understanding the unconscious One of the key functions of the unconscious is to protect a person, therefore it resists change, even when new ways of thinking, feeling or behaving is unconscious are for our good, or what we consciously want.

13. Hypnosis brings great alignment Between the conscious and unconscious

14. Hypnosis brings great alignment Between the conscious and unconscious It is learning on a deeper level

15. Hypnosis brings great alignment Between the conscious and unconscious It is learning on a deep level It does this in a number of ways…

17. Some common myths Myth: Hypnotic trance is a state of unconsciousness, like sleep Fact: Hypnotic trance is a state of highly focused attention, much like when a person is absorbed in a good book or a movie. A person in trance is conscious and aware at all times. You hear everything, and are aware of what’s going on around you.

18. Some common myths Myth: Hypnosis is for the weak-willed or unintelligent Fact: Just the opposite is true. Hypnosis is a mental discipline, and the best subjects are mentally disciplined and intelligent.

19. Some common myths Myth: A person in hypnosis gives up control to the hypnotist. Fact: A person in hypnosis is free to accept or reject any suggestion the hypnotist gives. No one can be made to do something against his or her will. All hypnosis is self-hypnosis. The role of the hypnotist is to guide, not command. Recall that hypnosis is a means of gaining greater control of your own mental processes.

20. Some common myths Myth: A person can get stuck in hypnosis. Fact: In all the in the years of its use there no case of a person ever being stuck in hypnosis.

21. Some common myths Myth: If I use hypnosis I don’t have to use any effort. Fact: Hypnosis is not a substitute for making the right choices, critically thinking and even using will power at times. Hypnosis strengthens all of these. Often the positive changes brought about by hypnosis seem to be effortless, but even then, it takes the decision to use hypnosis and taking the action to do it.

22. Some common myths Myth: All hypnosis is the same Fact: There are numerous approaches to hypnosis, and no one approach works for every one. That’s why is important to work with some one who can use a variety of approaches, so that hypnosis is individualized for you

23. Are you ready for hypnosis? Are you ready to release old patterns that keep you from having and achieving what you truly want? Are you ready to take greater control of the thinking, feeling and behaviors that shape your life? If you’re ready, be sure to ask your hypnotherapist any other questions or concerns you might have…

24. And congratulations, You’re own your way way to creating your own best future.