And if I’d been closer to home, I might have.
Centuries later, in the 1880s, physicians including Sigmund Freud became interested in hypnosis as a therapeutic technique.
But in reality, “hypnotherapy is not mind control.
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You’re not unconscious, you’re not asleep youare always in control.”
Someone being hypnotized is in fact always of their surroundings, adds Cahilly.
What Is Hypnotherapy?
So if hypnotherapy isn’t mind control… what is it?
The latter is what makes hypnotherapy different from other relaxation techniques like meditation.
Who Can Benefit From Hypnotherapy?
However, she notes that hypnotherapy is not the best method to manage serious mental illness or untreated trauma.
Nor should it be used alone to treat active addiction.
During my session at Canyon Ranch, my goal was to prioritize healthy eating.
What Happens During Hypnotherapy?
Since hypnotherapy targets particular goals, unlike talk therapy alone, it’s typically not a lifelong practice.
