The subconscious mind is the single most powerful goal-achieving agency known to man.

                                         Stephen C. Parkhill

UNDERSTANDING HYPNOTISM*

Hypnotism is the science and practice of inducing Hypnosis. Hypnosis is a state of mind that accesses subconscious rather than normally regarded conscious behavior.



When one is in a state of hypnosis, one is in an altered state of consciousness ~ similar to the state experienced when daydreaming ~ that results in the conscious mind being bypassed, so to speak, and the subconscious mind being engaged. It is a state of deep relaxation and heightened awareness.

 
Since all hypnosis is self-hypnosis, the hypnotist serves as a guide.  The hypnotist simply facilitates the hypnotic experience and presents ~ in the form of suggestions ~ self-empowering concepts and ideas that support your efforts to succeed. Thus, the subconscious mind and the conscious mind work in harmony toward your success.      

Hypnosis is a natural state that you experience throughout the day.  In fact, right before you fall asleep and wake up you enter a type of hypnotic state.  Here are some other facts about the state of hypnosis:

*  Hypnosis is safe and effective

*  When you are in a state of hypnosis, you remain in     control and can awaken at any time you desire. 

*  You cannot get stuck in the state of hypnosis.  

*  The hypnotist cannot make you do anything against   your will.

*  You cannot be hypnotized if you do not want to be     hypnotized.

*  Motivation and willingness to follow the hypnotist's     directions are important components of a successful       hypnosis experience.

*  You will remember your hypnosis session.

*  Anyone with average intelligence can be hypnotized.

*  You will reject any negative suggestions.

*  Because hypnosis is a familiar and natural state of      mind, you may not realize that you were hypnotized.

*  Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness, not the absence of consciousness.  If you expect to become unconscious, you may not realize you were hypnotized.       

*  You can talk and open your eyes while under hypnosis. 

To achieve lasting results with hypnosis, you are required to actively participate in your personalized program.  This may require practicing self-hypnosis and/or listening to reinforcement cd's between sessions at home.  

UNDERSTANDING NLP

NLP stands for neuro-linguistic programming, a name that reflects the integration of several disciplines, including: neurology, language, and programming:

*  Neurology ~ all of our experiences, both conscious and subconscious, are derived through and from our senses and central nervous system.

*  Linguistic ~ our mental processes are also coded, organized, given meaning and transformed through language.

*  Programming ~ people interact as a system in which experience and communication is composed of sequences of patterns or "programs."  
 

NLP was originated by John Grinder and Richard Bandler, two specialists in the area of linguistics, and mathematics and Gestalt Therapy, respectively.

NLP is founded on two fundamental presuppositions: 1) the map is not the territory, and 2) life and mind are systemic processes.  What these two presuppositions mean is 1) we can never really know reality; we can only perceive it.  And, 2) in the process of living and perceiving everything in our human experience, we interact and are mutually influenced by everything around us. 

Since we can only perceive our experiences,  it is in our best interest to have in our possession the ability to perceive the greatest number of available choices and perspectives from which we can choose our options for a successful life.  NLP is simply another tool that helps you to enrich the choices you perceive for personal success.

Here are some additional, interesting facts about NLP:

*  NLP lets you model, or copy, human excellence in any form.

*  Improves communication skills in all areas of your life.

*  Is a tool for self-motivation, learning and transformation.

*  NLP is easy to learn and to apply.  

*Disclaimer 
The type of hypnotism employed is non-therapeutic hypnotism, which incorporates
hypnotic arts and sciences to help clients inculcate positive thinking and the capacity for self-hypnosis. I do not represent my services as any form of medical, behavioral or mental health care, and despite research to the contrary, by law, I make no health benefit claims for my services