TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 5
What is Hypnosis? 6
Can Everyone be Hypnotized? 7
Stage Hypnosis 8
How Stage Hypnotists Fool Their Audiences 9
The Tricks That Stage Hypnotists Use 10
Stage Hypnosis Vs. Hypnosis for Health 11
The Top Ten Benefits of Hypnosis 12
The Ten Most Frequently Asked Questions about Hypnosis 14
1. Will I still be in control of myself? 14
2. Am I surrendering my free will if I get hypnotized? 15
3. Can I be hypnotized without my consent? 15
4. What happens if I can’t come out of hypnosis? 15
5. Can I hypnotize myself? 16
6. Does hypnosis work on children? 16
7. Is hypnosis just New Age hooey? 16
8. How many problems can I cure at once using hypnosis? 17
9. Do I need to see a hypnotherapist more than once? 17
10. Is hypnosis safe? 17
Types of Hypnosis 17
Traditional Hypnosis 18
Ericksonian Hypnosis 18
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) 18
Hypnosis Treatment for Physical Conditions 19
Hypnosis and Pain Relief 20
Hypnodermatology 22
Hypnosis and Sleep Disorders 23
Hypnosis and Psychotherapy 24
Psychological Conditions that are Commonly Treated with Hypnosis 25
Hypnosis to Stop Smoking 26
Hypnosis for Weight Loss 27
Hypnosis for Eating Disorders 28
Hypnosis for Migraines 29
Hypnosis for Anxiety 30
Hypnosis for Stress Related Illnesses 31
Hypnosis for Depression 32
Going to a Hypnotherapist vs. Self-hypnosis 33
Ten Questions to Ask a Hypnotherapist 34
1. How Long Have You Been Practicing? 34
2. Where Did you Study/ Get Certified and How Many CEUs Do You Complete Each Year? 35
3. What Experience Do you Have Working With _________ Issues? 36
4. What is Your Process? 36
5. How Many Sessions Will I Need? 37
6. How Much Does it Cost? 37
7. Do You Teach Self-hypnosis? 38
8. What Products Do You Sell? 38
9. What is Your Success Rate? 39
10. Do You Ask Clients to Do Homework? 40
Tips for Finding a Hypnotherapist 40
What to Expect in a Hypnotherapy Session 41
Self-Hypnosis 42
Five Most Common Self-Hypnosis Mistakes Beginner’s Make 43
Tips for Creating Hypnotic Suggestions 44
Basic Self-hypnosis Techniques 45
The Stairs 45
The Bridge 46
Tips for Self-Hypnosis 47
Hypnotizing others 48
Becoming a Hypnotherapist 49
Conclusion 50
