When you’re a hypnotist, it’s critical to have an understanding of how human memory works. Once we have these understandings, a lot of hypnotic processes become easier to grasp. So how does human memory work? Human memory is stored in a massively-interconnected, multi-layered neural network. It works by associating stuff with other nearby stuff, both … Read more
Post-hypnotic amnesia occurs when a hypnosis subject is unable to recall earlier events as a result of hypnosis. Usually these events are restricted to those that occurred within the hypnosis session itself. The memories themselves are still intact. Post-hypnotic amnesia can be induced intentionally by the hypnotist making a suggestion during the hypnosis session. It … Read more
A post-hypnotic suggestion is a suggestion given to someone while in hypnosis with the intention that they perform some action when they are no longer in hypnosis. This action can be anything that the subject is capable of doing, including thinking specified thoughts, experiencing specified emotions, and carrying out specified physical activities. Post-hypnotic suggestions can … Read more
A hypnotic induction is a process used by a hypnotist to guide their hypnosis subject into a state of hypnosis. Hypnotic inductions can be classified as direct or indirect, and as covert or overt. Rather than being distinct classes, all inductions exist on a continuum from direct to indirect, and from overt to covert. Direct … Read more
Hypnosis is what happens when a person’s conscious awareness stops paying attention enough that things start to fall out of their awareness and as a result they cannot fact-check the incoming information. If this information is structured correctly, it flows into their mind unimpeded. The hypnotized person is known as a subject or hypnotee. Hypnosis … Read more
Quit Smoking Hypnosis success rates after six months range from 20% to over 90%, depending on the hypnotherapist, technique, and ongoing support provided. Smoking is held in place by nicotine addiction, beliefs around smoking, and habits that form around it. Quit Smoking programs that address the three anchors that keep smokers smoking tend to have … Read more
If you’ve found this article, there’s a good chance that you’re interested in becoming a hypnotist. But you’re probably not sure about it yet. Luckily, it’s easy to gain the basic skills necessary to become a hypnotist for free. All you need are some instructions, a few people to hypnotize, and a willingness to play … Read more
When you’ve got a problem that you’ve heard can be helped by hypnotherapy, it’s natural to ask whether that applies to everyone or only to some people. So does hypnotherapy work for everyone? Nope. As with everything that’s designed to help people, there are never any guarantees. But it’s not all doom and gloom: Hypnotherapy … Read more
A few years ago, I was sitting by a river when I heard a wailing sound. On investigation, it turned out that someone was freaking out. I talked to her, and she became calm in less than 3 minutes. So how long does hypnosis take to work? Some effects of hypnosis can be near instantaneous, … Read more