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Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy combines the elements of hypnosis and hypnotic suggestion with therapeutic understanding.
Hypnosis is conducted through a process of the client being induced into a state of deep relaxation by the hypnotist as a means of bypassing the critical faculties of mind so that suggestions can be made directly to the subconscious mind. The process is pleasant and the participant is typically aware throughout the experience and cannot be forced to do anything that he or she does not want to do or that goes against his or her value system. This technique can be effective at creating short-term behavioural change - such as stopping smoking - but does not address the subconscious drive or belief system underpinning the destructive or fearful behaviour.
Combining the techniques of hypnosis with therapeutic expertise, however, can create more profound and lasting change by directing the process to address the underlying issues. Jack Elias of the "Institute of Therapeutic Learning" suggests that:
Dr Rosemary Colston combines Transpersonal Hypnotherapy techniques with her diverse expertise as a psychologist to help clients create lasting change. By getting to the subconscious root of the problem, inner conflict between the two drives of the true self (to be loved and to love) and the egoic self (to be safe from harm) can be resolved, allowing a more profound personal change towards the individual's ultimate self.
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