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 Hypnotherapy: Hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy and is
practiced by licensed physicians and psychologists to treat conditions including
depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders.1

 Self-hypnosis: Self-hypnosis is a process that occurs when a person self-induces a
hypnotic state. It is often used as a self-help tool for controlling pain or managing
stress.

Theory of action (Technique)

During a hypnotherapy session, people are guided through a process to induce a trance-
like state that helps them focus their minds, respond more readily to suggestions, and
become deeply relaxed. Hypnotherapy utilizes the heightened awareness of the hypnotic
state to help you focus on a problem more deeply.

One of the best-known theories is Hilgard’s neo-dissociation theory of hypnosis.
According to Hilgard, people in a hypnotic state experience a split consciousness in
which there are two different streams of mental activity. While one stream of
consciousness responds to the hypnotist‘s suggestions, another dissociated stream
processes information outside of the hypnotized individual's conscious awareness.

Hypnotherapy utilizes techniques including:

 Relaxation: the person will be guided by the hypnotherapist to visualize himself
in a state of peacefulness and relaxation, even when confronting a problematic
behavior or the object of his fears.

 Suggestion: hypnotherapist may make gentle suggestions for behavior changes
that can help the person conquers his issue. For example, he may be taught to see
himself as a supportive advisor during a phobic reaction, thus learning to trust
yourself and his ability to get through the situation.

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