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I use
imagery in every hypnotherapy session. Let me tell you why.
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It is an effective deepening technique.
When you use imagery, you invoke every perception: visual, olfactory (smell),
auditory (hearing), tactile (touch) and taste. All of the senses are more finely
attuned during hypnosis. Therefore, when I suggest that you “Visualize,
imagine, picture or pretend…” that you are in the middle of a specific scenario
you subconsciously incorporate the experiences of these sensations/perceptions,
which also strengthens the hypnotic suggestion. The more perceptual details you notice
and process, the greater sensory overload you will experience and the more
deeply relaxed you will become during your hypnotherapy session.
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The subconscious mind does not know the
difference between fantasy and reality, you can practice in your mind those new
beliefs and behaviors you want to adopt before you try them out in the real
world. Therefore, once you have imagined doing something—as far as your SCM is
concerned—you have actually done it.
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Imagery of nature scenes/being in
nature is a great way to release stress and tension. Many people experience a
deep sense of relaxation and state of calm when they are in nature. Virtually
any natural environment—at the beach, in a mountain forest or desert, or near a
body of water (moving or still)—brings a sense of calm and comfort that can be
difficult to match in our daily lives. The opportunity to take a mini-vacation
to one of these scenes during a guided-imagery journey can be just what you
need to rejuvenate and feel re-energized to complete a task at work or resolve
a problem.
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Through imagery, you can access problem-solving
skills and resources that you have used before to help you overcome a similar
situation and conquer the current setback. The theory behind this practice is: If you have overcome ‘X’ before, your
subconscious mind knows how to use these skills to succeed, again!
For more information about how
therapeutic guided imagery in hypnotherapy can help you achieve your vocational
and avocational self-improvement goals, please contact me at (661) 433-9430 or
send an e-mail to calminsensehypnosis@yahoo.com.
Sara R. Fogan, C.Ht. is a certified hypnotherapist based in
Southern California. She graduated with honors from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute in
2005. For more information about Calminsense Hypnotherapy®
and to set up an appointment, please
visit http://www.calminsensehypnotherapy.com/.
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