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Q. Is Hypnosis Safe?
A. Yes. A hypnotized person is not passively engaged, but an active participant and problem solver, simultaneously accessing both the conscious and subconscious mind. Contrary to popular belief, people do not lose control while hypnotized.
Hypnosis is a safe and scientifically proven method used at reputable medical facilities such as the University of Washington Medical Center and Stanford Medical Center.
According to the American Psychological Association:
"Hypnosis has been used in the treatment of pain, depression, anxiety, stress, habit disorders, and many other psychological and medical [and dental] problems...The decision to use hypnosis as an adjunct to treatment can only be made in consultation with a qualified professional... Hypnosis is not a type of therapy...instead, it is a procedure that can be used to facilitate therapy."
Q. Who Can Be Hypnotized?
A. According to research, the trait most closely linked to hypnotizability is the ability to become deeply absorbed in an activity. If you have ever been deeply absorbed in a book or movie, you can probably be hypnotized.
People describe their experience of hypnosis in different ways. Some describe hypnosis as a normal state of focused attention, some report they feel very calm and relaxed.
Q. How do I find a qualified professional?
A. According to the American Psychological Association, a qualified professional practicing hypnosis should be state licensed and have a graduate degree from an accredited university. Most qualified professionals have attended at least six years of college. Examples of licensed professionals include physicians, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals, and dentists.
The licensed professional should have completed considerable graduate and post-graduate education, in addition to specialized training in hypnosis. This training can be obtained in post-graduate workshops provided by professional organizations to those who already have a graduate degree.
Kiomi Mount is a state Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), and nationally recognized Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (DCSW), with post-graduate training in hypnosis. Her degrees in psychology and social work were obtained from an accredited university, the University of Washington.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hypnosis
Q. What is Hypnosis?
A. Hypnosis is a trance like state that combines relaxation with alert, focused attention.
Trance is defined by Webster’s dictionary as “a state of profound abstraction or absorption.” We enter trance states naturally everyday when we are absorbed an activity, while shutting out distracting external stimuli. Examples include driving on automatic pilot, reading, or watching a movie.
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