Misconceptions of Hypnosis
"Hypnosis is sleep"
Most people find it surprising that they are able to talk, hear, and think while in hypnosis. During sleep the conscious mind is completely absent, but in hypnosis the conscious mind is present.
" A Person’s ability to be hypnotized is related to having a weak will"
​A person’s ability to enter hypnosis has nothing to do with intelligence, and more to do with agility of mind. People that easily enter hypnosis tend to be bright, intelligent, imaginative people who can become deeply involved or committed to a specific, beneficial goal.
A person can become “trapped” in hypnosis & can’t come out when they want
​A person can leave the state of hypnosis whenever they choose.
"You are under the control of the hypnotist"
In the state of hypnosis, a person cannot be made to do something that goes against their core beliefs or morals. Someone cannot be hypnotized against their will. They are always in control of their mind and aware of what is happening. The approach of the hypnotist is to act as a guide, rather than an authority figure.
"​Hypnosis has to be done to you, not to yourself"
Self-hypnosis is a skill that can be taught and learned in a very short period of time. It is a very effective tool to help someone feel better and can be used for countless goals.
A person must be “gullible”, “hypnotizable”, or “suggestible” for hypnosis to work
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