Atlas Counseling Center ~ Hypnosis

HYPNOSIS – WHAT IS IT???
When a person hears the word "Hypnosis", they feel intimidated. Marilyn Atlas, BCH, CHT is a board certified hypnotherapist with over 25 years experience and training. Marilyn specializes in using hypnosis to help alleviate such problems as stress, panic attacks, phobias, obsessive compulsive behavior, depression, chronic health issues, smoking cessation, weight loss, chronic health issues and low self esteem. Marilyn realizes how important it is for her clients to understand "Hypnosis," what it is, and how pleasurable and effective it can be. She has provided the following information to help alleviate your fears.

In 1958, hypnosis was accepted by the American Medical Association. However, for many people, the word hypnosis brings forth feelings of fear and apprehension. They think that they will be unconscious and under the control of the hypnotist. Nothing could be further from the truth. When you are in hypnosis, you are deeply relaxed physically, but mentally many times more alert then in your normal state. You hear and respond to everything and are an active participant in the session. You have complete control over what you will and will not do. You instantly reject any suggestions that are uncomfortable for you.

If you like and want the suggestions given, the suggestions are allowed to enter your subconscious mind. This part of you is like a computer and must respond to what is allowed to enter it.

We are all what the programming in our subconscious mind perceives us to be. If this part of the mind views us as fat then we are fat. If it perceives that we smoke, we smoke and so on with motivation, shyness, poor self-image and other problems.

Using hypnosis we are able to access this subconscious computer and reprogram ourselves to be what ever we wish to be.

I DON’T KNOW IF I CAN BE HYPNOTIZED!
Hypnosis is a natural state of mind. You enter some form of hypnosis several times everyday. Anyone can enter hypnosis very easily providing they have the following two things:

They must want to be hypnotized (no one can be hypnotized against their will)
They must not have any fears or misconceptions about hypnosis and how it works.

HYPNOSIS IS A 100% CONSENT STATE
If at anytime you want to emerge from the state for any reason, you will instantly open your eyes and become fully alert. No on can keep you in hypnosis against your will.

Remember that hypnosis is a very powerful tool. Your success in hypnosis is largely dependent on your motivation to change. You will obtain your best results when you use your imagination and follow the suggestions that are acceptable to you.

WHAT IS A SESSION LIKE?
Your session at the Atlas Counseling and Hypnotherapy Center will be an extremely pleasant experience. The session consists of four distinct parts.

First, you will watch a short video that explains in detail what hypnosis is and how it will help you achieve the goals you have set for the sessions. When this part is over will know more about hypnosis then 99% of the general public.

Second, Marilyn will discuss your goals or issues with you and how you can quickly achieve the desired results.

Third, when you are absolutely comfortable with the idea of hypnosis and feel good about working with Marilyn, the actual hypnosis session will begin. You will be guided into a very deep state of physical and mental relaxation. You will feel very relaxed but extremely mentally alert. You’ll be aware of everything going on around you. Suggestions for the changes you desire will then be given to your powerful subconscious mind. These suggestions will enter your subconscious mind and become a part of you. The old programming which was keeping you from achieving your goals or causing a problem is removed allowing you to accomplish goals and eliminate problems.

As you complete the third part of the session you will be emerged from the deep state of hypnosis with suggestions of good health and a positive attitude. You will feel better then you’ve felt in a long, long time.

The fourth and final portion of your session consists of a brief discussion of your session making sure your desired changes is felt within you and if necessary, setting up your next appointment.