Customized Hypnosis: Creating A Specialized Program
By
The Hypnosis Staff
Hypnosis can be used to help people dealing with many different problems. is a very old method of deep relaxation. While this technique was used as long ago as ancient Egyptian times, it has taken years to gain respectability. was seen as part of a magic show, not something to be taken seriously. Today, there are different techniques that are used in hypnosis. One such technique is customized hypnosis. What Is Customized Hypnosis? Hypnosis tapes can be purchased through bookstores and on-line. These are general self-hypnosis recordings. They are made with a large population in mind, and are aimed at general concerns. These may offer to help assist people in stopping smoking or getting a better nights sleep, but, they may not adequately address a patients concerns. Customized is designed specifically for a patient. uses deep relaxation techniques, to open the subconscious mind. When the mind is more open, it is ready to accept suggestions. No one can be influenced through to do anything against their will. Morals and persons own ethics, keep people from being influenced in an unhealthy way. Customized makes positive suggestions to bring about requested changes in a persons life. By making a customized program, the ideas and suggestions are completely tailored to that individual. On a more general recording, the visual strategies may not match the persons own taste or preferences. If, for instance, in trying to achieve the deep relaxation needed for hypnosis,

the tape refers to picturing a beautiful meadow, and the person can not see that, then relaxation will not occur. A customized program allows for a hypnotherapist to make every step and idea flow for the patient. This can be from the relaxation scene to individual instructions to assist the patient in meeting their goal. Suggesting that a cigarette taste like black licorice can help the patient that finds that flavor not to their liking, a productive tool in fighting the craving for a cigarette. Every detail of a customized program will be aimed at the individual. A customized program is truly made to compliment a patient’s likes, dislikes and goals. The general cd’s that can be purchased on-line may not fit for specific issues. Seeing a hypnotherapist, and creating a customized program, may in effect, work faster and more efficiently than a general program. An individual’s history and personal goals should be part of creating a successful customized program.