| Self-Hypnosis for Change by Ronald P. De Vasto Many of us think of change, wonder if we will ever change, wonder if we could, and how would we? The tools of change are closer than we think or know. For centuries, we have sought the magic bullet, the pill that will transform us into someone or something different than we are now. And all the time, the magic has been inside of us, just waiting to be acknowledged. Many professional hypnotists claim that "all hypnosis is self-hypnosis." The reason is that each individual holds the key to this phenomenon that we call hypnosis inside of them. Many self-help books tell the reader that autosuggestion is the key to change and then proceed to tell you how to go about the transformation you seek -- only to make it seem so complicated that you decide that this isn't for you, or you try it and it doesn't seem to work and off you go looking for something else that is easier, less complicated, and takes little time. Self-hypnosis. Meditation. Progressive relaxation. These techniques are designed to reduce stress and help one to relax. There is no difference in any of these methods when it comes to the shifting of the brain frequency from the Beta wave level, which is the normal waking state, to the Alpha brain wave level. The real difference comes in what you do when you reach the altered state. Traditionally, meditation is designed so you go inside of yourself and listen, for periods of 20 minutes or more at a time. Most of us are too busy to take this kind of time out of our day to devote to something that all-too-often does not give us instantaneous results. Progressive relaxation begins by starting at our feet as we think about relaxing each muscle until we reach the top of the head. Most of us are asleep by the time we reach the muscles of the shoulders or before. We quickly realize that we can't afford to do this very much or we might miss something valuable, such as a phone call -- or the boss might catch us. Both of these methods are great tools, but they take a bit of time before we realize any benefit. So what does one do to change the habits that don't work anymore or enhance the talents or skills that we have? The answer is simple: self-hypnosis. Self-hypnosis is simple and easy, and anyone can use it. But please don't mistake simple and easy for value received. This is a powerful tool that will enhance our lives greatly once we begin to understand it. Self-hypnosis can be done anywhere at almost any time, and one can experience great results in a short period of time -- if you have the proper knowledge and understanding going into the practice of it. In about five minutes, two to three times per day, a person seeking change can experience it. Once learned, we don't have to rely on tapes or machines to take us into this state. This is a natural state of being. Remember, it's SELF-hypnosis, you control it. No one else does. And it's safe. No danger exists when using it. What are some of the things that we can accomplish with this tool? The better known objectives are weight loss and smoking cessation. It also helps to overcome test anxiety, stress, tension and worry, fears and phobias, improve health, gain more self-esteem and self-confidence, gain better control over your favorite sport, enhance your memory, learn to devote more quality time to your family, overcome insomnia, and improving your intimate relationships. These are only a few of the many hundreds of applications of self-hypnosis. If your interested in using this time tested tool, contact a good hypnotist or seek out a class that will teach you the simple but effective techniques of self-hypnosis. Dr. Ronald P. De Vasto will be in Bloomington, Minn., on October 25-31, presenting a 40-hour hypnotist training program. This is a program for those interested in becoming a hypnotist, and for those who desire more training. Contact Eric Christopher at (651) 649-1952 or Kevin Doheny at (651) 688-2469 for information, or visit the IARRT website at www.iarrt.org Ronald P. De Vasto is the director and founder of the Hypnotic Research Society Inc., an organization dedicated to the use of, and training in, the field of hypnosis. He has been a hypnotist and regression therapist for more than 20 years. In 1995, he completed a doctorate in clinical hypnotherapy and now travels nationwide as a lecturer, seminar and workshop leader. Copyright © 2004 Dr. Ronald P. De Vasto |
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