What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is an education-communication process that allows the conscious and subconscious mind to believe the same message. During hypnosis the body and conscious mind are in a relaxed, natural state, while the subconscious mind remains awake and receptive to suggestion.

How does the subconscious accept Hypnotic suggestions?
       Hypnotic suggestions bypass the intellectual mind, called the conscious, and zero in on the subconscious, which has no interpretative powers. When given a suggestion, the subconscious mind accepts it literally as a new reality.

How does Hypnosis help people?
       Hypnosis is the natural way to reprogram emotional attitudes and reactions rather than suffer a lifetime of unnecessary emotional turmoil. Every human being possesses this ability. Hypnosis is the most functional and reasonable way to retrain life-long attitudes.

Can any person be Hypnotized?
       Anyone can be hypnotized -- IF THEY ARE WILLING. The client is always in control. The well trained hypnotherapist or hypnotist acts as a guide or facilitator.

Is Hypnosis medically approved?
       Yes. Since 1958, the American Medical Association and the American Psychiatric Association have approved hypnotherapy for use by professionally responsible individuals.

Is Hypnosis dangerous?
       No. Although sometimes personal disappointments may arise because of unrealistic expectations.

Are the results permanent?
       Suggestions stay with some individuals indefinitely. Others need reinforcement which they can get from tapes, CDs for home use, or with self hypnosis training.

How powerful is the Hypnotist?
       The client is in control at all times. The hypnotist has been trained to give the correct suggestions to the client.

Are IMDHA members required to fulfill 30 continuing education units each year?
       Yes. This allows for continued growth and development of the hypnotherapist. The certified member has to respond to professional guidelines.