I help women find their voice so that they get comfortable using it.
Hypnosis
Hypnosis can be explained in many ways. Scientifically as well as metaphysically. That, for me, is one of the many reasons that I found myself drawn to this amazing modality.
Hypnosis can be described as a focused state of relaxation in which we are more open to suggestions. We are given suggestions hundreds, if not thousands of times in a day, every day. Every time we make a choice, we have chosen a suggestion. An interesting article shows that watching a television set for less than one minute lowers a person’s brain waves from beta waves, our normal waking state, into alpha waves, which is a light relaxation. The lower our brain waves, the more open to receiving suggestions we become. This is why television advertising works so well.
We all move in and out of varying states of trance every day - daydreaming is a hypnotic state. Becoming so involved in an activity that time is lost is also a hypnotic state. Ever driven somewhere and don’t remember the drive? That is a trance! Ever been so comfortable when you’re falling asleep that you simply don’t want to move your body, yet you’re still aware of your thoughts? That’s a hypnotic trance. In fact, that is when your conscious mind has slowed down enough that it has slipped into a restful state, the critical mind has quieted down and your subconscious mind has become more present. This is where utilizing this state is so beneficial! This is where our operating system resides. Suggestions given in this state, if accepted, will become permanent. Also, in this state, emotions stored from traumatic events can be released, bringing freedom from the event.
Science has shown that hypnosis is actually a unique state of consciousness in which different parts of the brain are active, or perhaps, more noticeable. According to this particular study, a reduced activation in the area of the brain known as the anterior cingulate cortex, which is involved in many different cognitive functions and decision making happens during hypnosis. Pain is processed as emotion in this part of the brain and so are the emotions that are associated with making decisions. The reason that this is helpful in a therapeutic setting, is it creates a space where the emotions associated with a painful experience can be released permanently. Once the emotions have been released, the memory is no longer painful.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
NLP or neuro-linguistic programming, in a simple nutshell, NLP is why we think the way we do. What makes it so powerful is once you know WHY, that information can be broken down into easy to understand chunks of information and then changed, or updated in whatever way is right for you.
To obtain long lasting results, the changes, or the update must occur in the subconscious mind.
In between the conscious mind and the subconscious mind, there is a space known as the critical mind. This space is the go-between, it gathers information that is consciously given, like an affirmation for example, and it will see if it is a match in the subconscious mind. If it is, then that information is accepted as true. If it isn’t then it is rejected and will get flushed out during REM sleep.
Both hypnosis and NLP can bypass the critical mind, but how they do that is different. NLP is generally faster and can bypass the critical mind without setting off the protection mechanisms that may be in place. Remember, the subconscious mind wants to keep you happy, healthy, safe, and secure and if that is threatened, all kinds of obstacles can show up! Studies show that one isn’t better than the other, each method is unique in its own way.
I use both modalities regularly, as they each have their place and their purpose. NLP embraces so many aspects of us, the words we use to describe things, the strategic ways we make decisions, and a skilled practitioner can use the techniques in NLP to create fast, (really fast) changes in the pathways in the brain that can seem like magic!
Imagine you take a certain pathway every day, it becomes automatic. Like a well-traveled path. NLP can change that pathway in an instant if that is what is desired. But wait! There’s more! NLP will also make the new pathway seem as though it has been there forever and is easy to take.
Many of my clients tell me the new path appeared as if it was magic!
It’s not magic, it NLP!
Hypno-Coaching
This unique style of coaching, mixed with the power of hypnosis and NLP, brings your chance of success to a whole new level!
Discovering your strengths, overcoming obstacles and designing a custom path for your story, held safely, in a container that provides nurturing, guidance and accountability.
Energy Medicine & Hypnosis Together
While taking my training in hypnotherapy, we were encouraged to practice hypnosis. I was taking my training with my dear friend Carla, who is also an energy medicine practitioner with over 25 years experience. Carla had helped my body heal from arthritis in my hand over the time we had known each other.
I had the opportunity to practice hypnosis on a young man with a severe brain injury. He had been given an extremely grim diagnosis, and was open to trying anything. His response to hypnosis was great! He experienced relief from his pain and discomfort. I suggested that we try using energy medicine and hypnosis at the same time, just to see what would happen. This young man didn’t have much to lose and agreed.
Carla agreed to the idea so she and I went to work! He responded so well to the combination of Energy Medicine and hypnosis that after just 4 sessions, he was off medication, had light in his eyes, and color in his face, and was able to go back to work!
We have been working together, regularly, ever since.
One of the reasons using Energy Medicine and hypnosis together works so incredibly well together, is because when a person is in a state of deep relaxation, which hypnosis creates, the healing functions of the body awaken to their fullest potential. While the healing functions are at their fullest potential, having a Energy Medicine session becomes even more effective. Any type of energy session is relaxing and that deepens the level of hypnosis. They amplify and magnify each other.
Using Energy Medicine and hypnosis together facilitate a true body, mind and spirit healing session because while you and I focus on creating permanent and positive change in your subconscious mind, Carla works on your body (hands-free). You will leave our session feeling different than you did when you came in!