Clinical Hypnosis

Hypnosis is a difficult phenomenon to define but in our context it may be thought of as the psychological result of an intense relationship between 2 people. Romantic love, contemptuous relational conflict and emotional child abuse are 3 examples of spontaneous rather than deliberate hypnosis. Trance states are entered during daily activities with or without eyes closed and are often referred to as "spacing out."

Dissociation is its defining characteristic allowing a person to directly experience unconscious resources to amplify or diminish feelings, manage symptoms, and promote the growth of skills. Being hypnotized allows clients to become comfortable with accessing inner knowledge that is seemingly out of day-to-day awareness on their own.

Hypnosis is typically used as an adjunct to other therapies rather than a stand alone therapy.