Myths and Truths about Hypnotherapy

There are so many myths about hypnotherapists having "magical powers" and how it is "bad for your health". Today I am going to point out a few myths and truths about us hypnotherapists.

Hypnotherapists have special powers
This is one of the strangest accusations I've heard about hypnotherapists. Of course we don't have special powers. Our knowledge is usually learnt through workshops and training. We also love to help and work with other people too; this actually plays a massive role in becoming a successful hypnotherapist.

Hypnotism is for the weak minded
Hypnotherapy isn't for everyone. But never the less it doesn't mean that someone who undergoes hypnotherapy is weak minded at all. Everyone is able to participate in hypnotherapy; however those who are able to relax easier, can concentrate more and think positively are known to be very easy to work with for hypnotherapists.

Once in a hypnotic trace you can get stuck and can't wake up
It is impossible to get "stuck" in a trance. Hypnosis is a very natural state to be in so it is impossible to get stuck in; you have the same chance to get stuck in hypnosis as you would getting stuck in a daydream.

You're asleep or unconscious when being hypnotised
You are fully aware of your surroundings the whole time you're in hypnosis. Everyone experiences hypnotherapy different; some might feel very light others very heavy. However you are awake and relaxed during the whole session. Normally when you enter the deep state of hypnosis your body can fall asleep but your mind will still be awake and aware.

Hypnosis is bad for your health
This couldn't be more wrong. Hypnosis allows your body to relax both your mind and body. Relaxing isn't at all bad for your health, meaning that hypnotherapy isn't either.

After the session, you will forget everything that happened
It is understandable how people can think this as you are in a deep relaxation. However as your mind is fully aware the whole time, everything that has happened will be stored in your sub-conscious mind. Allowing you never to forget anything.



If you are interested in Hypnotherapy, would like to book a session or would like to know more. Please feel free to contact me via email or visit my website.

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Hypnotherapy in the Royal Family

It has been all over the newspapers and magazines that Duchess Catherine aka Kate Middleton will be undertaking hypnotherapy during her water birth.

Amongst everyone cooing over when she is due or if the baby is going to be a girl or a boy; the fact that Kate is choosing to use hypnotherapy is getting quite a lot of press also. It has been said that Kate has been researching different methods of child birth and wants it to be natural. By listening to Hypno CD's to prepare herself the Duchess is very excited for the day.

If you want to read more about this story click here

Note the information of this article was based on the content provided by the media

If you are interested in hypnotherapy or would like to ask some questions feel free to contact me on my email or visit my website

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The HypnoThoughts Live Event

Yesterday I flew out to Las Vegas for an upcoming Hypnotherapy event, HypnoThoughts Live. During the event there will be a wide range of Hypnotherapist speakers specialising in different areas, and I am one of them.

So when is this event? 

If you're not in Las Vegas in the following couple of days then unfortunately you're missing out. HypnoThoughts Live is taking place on Friday 14th June at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Why should you attend?
"Why are we doing this? We love hypnosis too. We want to bring you more educational opportunities. Most of all, it's fun to meet friends who share this in common. the presenters are great and the information we can share is going to be wonderful, but this weekend isn;t about your clients; it's about you. Will you learn things to help build your practice? Of course. Will you get new perspectives so that you can help more people? Absolutely."
This quote was taken from the official page of HypnoThoughts Live, if you want more information on this part click here.

So if you are interested in attending this amazing event this week, check out more of the information on their website: www.hypnothoughtslive.com 

Thats all for now and i'd hope to see you there

Sheila

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Hypnotherapy Battling Chronic Pain Disorders.

For years Angela Woods has tried everything to prevent or control her pain caused by *Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Treatments ranging from physiotherapy, massage therapy, chiropractic, prolotherapy, osteopath and pharmaceutical painkillers. However none of these have been successful for Angela, as the main problem she is struggling to cope with is her joint pain.

Angela had thought of trying hypnotherapy to help control her mindset when it came to the pain, but she was concerned that it wouldn't work as in the past she had used it to help quit smoking, however this was unsuccessful. Although she claims that "it was a different person and a different time; I can't imagine it doing any damage." Angela then consulted one of her physiotherapists on their opinion with hypnotherapy to help her; she said that he though it was a good idea. 

Angela Wood (above) uses hypnotherapy to help manage
her painful condition.

Woods was attracted to one of her nearby Hypnotherapists, "they seemed to specialise in drug addicts, as that is a difficult crowd. If they can manage them, they can probably take a good whack at me." Although her comment seems a little violent towards herself, Angela's condition isn't getting any better and is causing her a significant amount of pain; she mentions that it wouldn't be so bad if she can manage and control her pain because then it wouldn't be so bad. However she isn't having any luck and recently she has also inherited the condition *Insomnia due to the amount of pain her body is dealing with.

It only took one session of hypnotherapy, along with night recordings for Angela to see improvement. She mentioned “Listening to the recordings at night worked a lot better than what I was doing before, which was reading before going to sleep. My sleeping improved rapidly. I was only waking up maybe once or at the most twice a night.”

Since her improvement in sleeping, Angela has gone back to her hypnotherapist for another session, this one to work on her body posture as it would help her pain also; this too has helped. Wood's is now in a better condition from what she started. She is also always telling doctors what she has done and showing how hypnotherapy has helped her condition all together.

*Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited conditions that affect collagen proteins in the body. Typical features are stretchy skin, loose joints and fragile body tissues. This description was taken from the NHS website, if you'd like to know more about this condition follow the link here.

*Insomnia is difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep for long enough to feel refreshed the next morning, even though you've had enough opportunity to sleep. This description was taken from the NHS website, if you'd like to know more about this condition follow the link here.


If you are interested in the whole article concerning Angela and her battle with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome follow the link here to Vancouver Sun.

If you are interested in Hypnotherapy and want to know more about my services please don't hesitate to contact me via my email or visit my website

Hull's Malet Lambert School Visit

PUPILS and teachers at Malet Lambert School welcomed me with open arms as I visited their school grounds last week. I was asked to talk to the school's Year 11 pupils last year as they prepared to take their GCSE examinations, as my programme is designed to help students and their teachers prepare for exams by using relaxation and concentration methods.

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Jane Disbrey, headteacher at Malet Lambert School, commented: "Sheila's relaxation and focusing methods have helped our students to better understand how to prepare for an exam by learning new techniques.

"The strategies she has developed is helping a range of students to overcome their anxiety, grow in confidence and feel comfortable about exam conditions."

I was delighted that the classes are working with the students and teachers at Malet Lambert, this isn't magic or trickery, but simple concentration techniques, which allow an individual to take control of their emotional state and remain focused and confident whilst being challenged.

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Hypnothrive 2013

Hi all!

If you haven't heard already I am holding an event this June, 29th - 30th in the city of Manchester. After being to several hypnotherapy events; I have decided to arrange my own, where there will be a selection of well-known hypnotherapist speakers (such as SKY1 Fat Families' Steve Miller!) a Gala-Dinner, entertainment and chance for you to run your very own trade stand.

So What is Hypnothrive?

The best in the business Hypnothrive: Business Matters is a brand new business convention that brings together some of the most successful therapists for the very first time to share with you the business strategies that breed success.

Hypnothrive is a brand new event to bring together a collection of hypnotherapists to share their experiences within the business.

I hope to see you all there, and for any more information about this event please visit the website: hypnothrive.com

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Rosario Dawson Undergoes Hypnotherapy for Her New Film Trance.

"It was really necessary for me to believe that, and having been through that I gained a lot of respect for the profession."

Keen Rosario Dawson undergoes Hypnotherapy

Sin City star, Rosario Dawson claimed that she was trilled after her first hypnotherapy session after researching more into the subject for her upcoming film, Trance.

It has been said that the actress wanted to get a feel for her new hypnotherapist role and after spending time with professionals who offered her for a session she has become a fan.

Dawson says, "It's actually quite interesting that your conscience will reveal itself, and if you're trained to read that, people give a lot of tells."

If you are interested in hypnotherapy or would like to book an appointment, why not get in touch?

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Email: think@sheilagranger.com

Sheila

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