Hypnosis 2: Emotions and Behaviors

Richard Blumenthal, MS,NCC,LMHC of http://self-hypnosis.org and http://www.hypnosoft.com examines the origin of emotion and behaviors for the purpose of change.

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• hypnosis
• self
• hypnotherapy
• help
• psychology

[gunarjak]

Richard...I am a hypnotherapist ( technically, I have 120 hrs. of basic training and 50 hrs. of forensic training) but I would like to ask you what you think of non-degreed "hypnotherapists" like myself. I plan on staying away from heavy lifting. Comments?

[selfhypnosis]

I only ask that you recognize the boundaries of your expertise. Knowing how to induce a state of hypnosis, will be a great help to many, but therapeutic counseling is a different set of skills for which I would encourage you to study and become degreed. With a feel for hypnosis, you most likely would make an excellent counselor. For now, if a client is in need of more, please make a referral to a licensed mental health professional whose skills you trust. Thanks!

[JonChase]

Hi Depodave

No conflict. They both work. As for which is best well that's perspective and opinion.

I think the rubbing was probably because the guys chest hurt. You rub a painful spot.

I think jumping to the conclusion that thoughts create behaviours is a bit far fetched though. :-)

[selfhypnosis]

Hi Jon. Yes, The rubbing behavior was a response to the pain he felt. However, the pain either grew or diminished depending on what he was thinking. Here's another, more common example that most people experience. When one is embarassed, the blood rushes to the face and the person blushes. Yet, what is embarassing to one person may be quite different from what is embarassing to another person. It is the person's own thought that triggers the somatic (body) reaction.

[selfhypnosis]

I think it has most to do with how much meaning the idea has to the individual person. The same words or images may elicit varying responses and/or different interpretations from person to person. But if those thoughts hold a meaning that resonates for a particular person, they are likely to be more effective for that person.

[13mattf]

cool :)

[JonChase]

I see. Actually I was being entirely sardonic. ;-)

[HYPNOSISWORKS123]

Precisely... One other factor is allowing yourself (as the hypnotherapist) to use a style that is completely natural to you. And even that can vary depending on the person you are working with, the concern you are dealing with, (exercise adherence vs. relaxation) etc...

[Depodave65]

well explained.Question...its been said that thoughts mixed with strong emotion will elicit the best response from the subconcious(think and grow rich)Yet i also read that the best way to reach and affect the subconcious is in a slow monotone...is this conflicting? A bit confused...