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Hypnotism and hypnotherapy have been recognized for centuries for benefits they can bring. In just the past one hundred years, there have been numerous clinical studies and tests, and the methods have been increasingly refined. Today millions of people can claim it’s benefits.

For centuries people have looked for different ways to improve themselves and alleviate suffering. Psychology, and psychiatry, psychology are devoted to trying to understand and improve the human condition.

Along the way, there have been many efforts at “alternative” healing and self-improvement. Hypnosis and hypnotherapy fall into this category.

While it may be considered an alternative method, there is actually a lot of good science behind it. Psychologists have long known that it is our subconcious mind that controls most of our attitudes and behaviours. By tapping this part of our mind, we can unlock some of these stumbling blocks. Fears, habits, and motivations can be reached and modified. Sometimes this can mean achieving goals we have been struggling with that aren’t amenable to more traditional types of efforts.

There are many reasons for undergoing hypnotherapy or hypnosis. Relief from emotional disorders, physical problems, and the desire to reach improve one’s self and one’s potential are the most common.

Hypnotism can address depression, anger, low self-esteem and low self-confidence, as well as physical problems like over-eating and weight loss.

Hypnosis can also be very effective in overcoming various negative habits and addictions like cigarette smoking, drug and alcohol abuse, and gambling.

Hypnosis has also been used successfully to aid with severe medical problems like diabetes and even cancer. Patients have been known to undergo pain-free surgery with minimal anesthesia, and reduce recovery times significantly.

Hypnotism and hypnotherapy shouldn’t be considered a “cure-all”, and may not even always be the best alternative. But more and more studies show that there are significant, tangible, and long-lasting benefits to this type of therapy and self-help.

The author is currently working through her Red Cross CNA Class.

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