Have you ever considered Hypnosis as a self-care tool?
Honestly, I didn’t know much about it until I talked to a licensed professional. After learning more, it is definitely a powerful and essential tool to treat a host of emotional and physical issues.
Today I visited my friend, Ray Guidone, who has practiced Hypnosis for about a year now. He works in his private practice, The Hypnosis Center of Rocky Hill which is located at a local chiropractic office, Chudy Chiropractic Center. Ray is a qualified professional with a license from the National Guild of Hypnotists.
As soon as I walked into the office, I felt comfortable and at ease. The room was cozy and had large leather recliner chairs and beautiful décor. Hypnosis has benefits for people suffering from anxiety and pain.
What is Hypnosis?
The Mayo Clinic defines hypnosis or hypnotherapy as a trance-like state in which you have heightened focus and concentration. The therapist uses verbal repetition and mental images. It’s important to know that although you’re more open to suggestion during hypnosis, you don’t lose control over your behavior.
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Think of it as daydreaming. For instance, scrolling through Facebook, losing track of where you are going when driving, watching a movie or TV, or even when reading a book. Hypnosis is traced to prehistoric times. However, it was officially labeled in the late 1800s. Moreover, the goal of Hypnosis is to communicate with the subconscious to change the way you react and feel towards events that trigger anger, anxiety, sadness, etc.
Benefits of Hypnosis
Remove fears and phobias
Transform negative thought patterns and release insecurities
Find your true authentic self
Identify and recover from past traumas
Change your response to emotional triggers and pain
Help with changing old habits and motivates to sustain changes
Reach goals that have been difficult to achieve
Helpful stress management and pain reduction tool
Risks Associated with Hypnosis
Receiving hypnosis does not carry any risks at all except for someone with severe mental illness. However, people with any mental conditions like schizophrenia or personality disorders should not seek this type of therapy. Some people may experience different emotions afterward but they should be positive as long as the Hypnotist clears you before ending the session. As with anything, always consult with your doctor before moving forward with any type of treatment. Above all, it is completely safe. Make sure to see a licensed practitioner.
What Hypnosis Helps
Anxiety
Anger issues
Self-esteem
Stress
Pain Management
Confidence
School & Sports Performance
Relationships
Weight Loss
Smoking Cessation
What To Expect During a Session
When you arrive for your appointment, the first step is to complete a medical intake form and then review it with Ray. You will discuss any medical conditions and the reasons for your visit. The first session is about 2 hours and the follow-up visits are around 90 minutes. Sessions can be conducted in person or by video.
In the office setting, you will sit in a comfortable leather chair that reclines for your comfort and Ray will sit across from you. First, he guides you into reaching a focused state of concentration and uncover any issues you are experiencing that need addressing. You are always in control of yourself and it a completely safe environment.
Cost & Length of Sessions
The first session costs $250 for a 2-hour visit and each follow-up session is $200 each for a 90-minute visit. Packages are available for 6 sessions at the cost of $1,000 which saves a bit of money upfront.
The Hypnosis Center of Rocky Hill
Ray Guidone can be reached at (203) 213-6085 or at hypnosiscenterRH@gmail.com, on Facebook at The Hypnosis Center of Rocky Hill and Instagram @intutivewellness_. Please reach out to him if you have any questions about Hypnosis and to discuss if you are a good candidate for this program.
Self Hypnosis
Here is an easy self-hypnosis recommendation from Ray. First, he suggests saying this statement out loud 10 times right before going to sleep every night. Simply fill in the blank on what you need to work on most. I added some examples below. It is very similar to saying affirmations!
Every day in every way I am (positive, healthy, strong, confident, grateful, happy, loved, successful, worthy, enough, secure, safe, capable, calm, relaxed, abundant)
Since I am a self-care advocate, I would recommend adding Hypnosis to your wellness plan. Therefore, I plan on doing it for myself to help with Anxiety and emotional eating patterns.
Have you ever been hypnotized? Please share your comments below!
Jill DeMasi is a Lifestyle Blogger, Licensed Massage Therapist, and a Certified Wellness Coach with a passion for helping others manage stress, chronic pain, and anxiety. Learn more about her journey and wellness practice that offers natural solutions to stress at www.AtTheHeartofWellness.com.
Hollysbirdnest
I have always wanted to try this for weight loss.. always skeptical about it so thank you for sharing this could be a good series for me on my blog to see how it works!
Ramae Hamrin
I’m going to try this. I’m a firm believer in hypnosis and am so interested in learning more. My half-sister was cured of years of insomnia through hypnosis. The subconscious mind is so powerful! Looking forward to hearing more through your blog.
Jennifer
I like the affirmation, it’s a great edea.
Charlotte
I’ve always been so curious to if and how this works. Interesting article!
Lisa Manderino
It was a great to learn more about this!
Kendra
I’m looking forward to my first session this coming Thursday. Yay!
Tricia Snow
This is interesting. I just had a friend do hypnotherapy as a therapy for some issues she felt was blocking her and she said it has been life-changing.
vanessa
I must admit that I’ve always wanted to try hypnosis. I think it’s a powerful tool that has all sorts of implications.
Sydney Delong
This is fascinating! I’ve always been unsure on if hypnosis actually works, it’d be interesting to see more posts about it!
Christina Furnival
I am a licensed mental health therapist and one of my mates from grad school continued on to hypnotherapy. I really don’t know much about it, but anything that helps is great!
Erika Brady
It’s great that this article explains how there aren’t many risks when using hypnosis and it can even help you get rid of fears and move on from past traumas. Last year, my brother’s house burned down and his two kids are still scared of being alone in the basement. I’ll have to talk to him about finding a hypnosis professional in his area so that they can start getting help to be more comfortable and confident with going anywhere in their new home.
Julia
As a Certified Hypnotist, I agree with adding hypnosis to your self-care plan. Every client I work with learns self-hypnosis at the end of their first session and I give them homework to do self-hypnosis at least once a day.
Jill DeMasi
I agree it is a very valuable tool for self-care. Thanks for reading!