Types of Hypnosis
Believe it or not, hypnosis is being used for a long time, centuries even as a means to cure and treat individuals and occasionally, to make an impression. For quite a lot of years, it’s deemed as some sort of fad, fringe or paranormal. In reality, even science is backing up the effects and the applications as well of hypnosis. The general public is now more aware of hypnosis and that “fad” and other skepticism associated to it is gradually fading.
Truth is, there are various principles of hypnosis that are used nowadays and these include but not limited to the following.
Traditional hypnosis – for quite some time, this model of hypnosis is being used. It’s version performed by hypnotist who is putting the subject or patient into deep trance and directing them by making use of commands and suggestions. Traditional hypnosis approach has been ridiculed and misaligned throughout the years which are mostly unjustified. However, some criticism made to it is correct. But here’s what you should know, as long as this is correctly done, then it can function as effective and valuable tool that can be both helpful and fun.
Hypnotherapy – when you make use of hypnosis to promote positive development or healing, then this will be considered as hypnotherapy. More often than not, this is used in tackling psychological problems of the mind; after all, this is where hypnosis shows its true potency.
Say for example that hypnotherapy was done correctly, then it will have the capability of reprogramming behavioral patterns within the mind and even allow things such as irrational fears, phobias, negative emotions and addictions that can be controlled. Not only that, hypnotherapy may be used in controlling pain sensations which is also the same reason why it’s used prior surgery.
Self hypnosis or auto hypnosis – as what the name implies, this particular approach will depend largely on inducing hypnosis on the person themselves. This is carried out by the patient learning series of procedures or simply by listening to recordings. Majority of the self hypnosis is being delivered as hypnotherapy which is almost the same with meditation and deep relaxation.
Whether you believe it or not, both self hypnosis and hypnosis are nearly the same. What is differentiating the two is, the patient works on their own will rather than having someone to induce hypnosis on themselves.
NLP hypnosis – NLP or Neuro-Linguistic Programming has an origin being a psychological therapy that deals when it comes to phobias, habits, learning disorders, depression and other related matters. This method is used largely but its popularity shot as self-help tool to help and promote feelings of wellbeing.