Everything you need to know before you throw yourself into this mindfulness exercise.
In short
“Derived from Greek hypnosis (sleep), this altered state of consciousness is a natural process, explains psychologist hypnotherapist Betty Jerecek, who specializes in mindfulness activation therapy. Without knowing it, we enter into a hypnotic autotrance every day; when we lose track of our mind or time, absorbed in reading, music, activity… become a therapeutic tool for treating pain, phobias, OCD, stress, sleep disorders or addictive behaviors. By offering easy access to the patient’s unconscious, it allows them to use its resources to solve their problems.
The brakes
Addressing the concerns of some, Kevin Finnell, director of the Arche Training Center, reminds us that hypnosis is “never about mastery.” On the contrary, it is about helping a person to know himself better and to control himself. “We take control of our lives because we find the conscious and unconscious keys within ourselves to help us get better,” says psychologist and hypnotherapist Jennifer Peaky. Unlike meditation, which aims to clear the air, we are in an active, dynamic process.
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For what, for whom?
First, to get to know yourself better, to get out of your Cartesian mind. We practice self-hypnosis anywhere, anytime, without an appointment. It can be an incentive to brave the couch (finally) or a supplement recommended to deepen your current therapy between two sessions. “Having discovered self-hypnosis, we know what we are capable of,” assures Jennifer Peaky. Concentration, memory, motivation. it is an accelerator of change because it facilitates all learning and good self-esteem, an engine for overcoming adversity. If they are not too big. In the case of trauma, by practicing alone, we risk being in denial, avoiding the feelings we need to explore with the help of a professional…
Unlike meditation, which aims to clear the air, with self-hypnosis we are in an active, dynamic process.
Jennifer Picci, Psychological Hypnotherapist
Practically
In the absence of a hypnotist (who directs the session, tailoring its content to our reactions), we are therefore in control of our state of consciousness. And we tame this loss of control by activating our imagination. It’s good to start. tests, exercises and short experiences (less than 10 minutes) in the form of audios and online videos go through guided hypnosis. “We gain confidence when we see rapid and rewarding progress,” promises Kevin Finnell.
Source: Le Figaro
