How Hypnosis Helps: A Video Summary
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The Problem: Feeling Stuck and Self-Sabotaging
Jennifer starts by addressing why people seek hypnotherapy. Often, it's because they feel stuck in a rut, unable to change unwanted behaviors even when they consciously want to. This can lead to frustration, guilt, and feeling like you're your own worst enemy. She uses the example of someone with a fear of birds: consciously, they know that most birds won't harm them, but their fear persists, highlighting a disconnect between conscious knowledge and subconscious reactions.
The Mind's Two Parts: Conscious vs. Subconscious
To explain this disconnect, Jennifer introduces the concept of the conscious and subconscious minds, comparing them to an iceberg. The conscious mind, the tip of the iceberg, is logical and responsible for willpower and short-term memory. However, it only governs about 5-10% of our behaviors. The subconscious mind, the vast hidden part of the iceberg, is responsible for 90-95% of our behaviors. It's driven by protection and stores all our life experiences, forming beliefs based on those experiences, even if those beliefs are illogical.
How We Get Stuck: The Subconscious's Role
Jennifer explains how early experiences, like a childhood encounter with an aggressive bird, can create lasting subconscious beliefs (e.g., "birds are dangerous"). Even if our conscious mind knows this isn't always true, the subconscious mind, driven by the need to protect us, continues to react based on these ingrained beliefs. This explains why we might struggle to change behaviors even when we understand them logically.
Hypnotherapy: Communicating with the Subconscious
This is where hypnotherapy comes in. Jennifer describes it as a way to access and communicate with the subconscious mind directly. By bypassing the conscious mind, hypnotherapy allows us to introduce new, beneficial ideas to the subconscious, helping it update outdated or unhelpful beliefs. In the bird phobia example, hypnotherapy could help the subconscious mind learn that most birds are safe, aligning it with the conscious mind's understanding.
What to Expect in Hypnotherapy Sessions
Jennifer outlines a typical hypnotherapy process, starting with a consultation to discuss goals and concerns. Then, through a series of sessions, the hypnotherapist will:
Introduce the goal to the subconscious mind: Clearly establishing the desired outcome.
Identify and remove subconscious blocks: Uncovering and addressing the underlying reasons for the unwanted behaviors or beliefs.
Replace old beliefs with new ones: Instilling new, positive beliefs that support the desired change.
Reinforce the desired outcomes: Strengthening the new beliefs and behaviors.
Hypnosis: A Natural State
Jennifer emphasizes that hypnosis is a natural state of heightened awareness and concentration, similar to meditation or daydreaming. She assures viewers that it's usually a pleasant experience.
Call to Action: Free Consultation
Finally, Jennifer encourages viewers to book a consultation or learn more about hypnotherapy through her website or YouTube channel…
Note from Jenn, again: I haven’t put many YouTube videos up, but you can also email me at jennifer@theanswerwithin.ca or contact me through the website, if you have questions.
