Wellness And Therapy Guides
Hypnosis
What is Hypnosis?
People often approach hypnosis sceptically, wondering “how can hypnosis possibly help me?” or worrying about being in a vulnerable state during hypnosis.
Hypnosis intentionally induces a relaxed state of consciousness similar to drifting off to sleep or daydreaming, allowing for deeper exploration.
In this state, you experience deep relaxation with feelings of peace and security, and becoming more receptive to new ideas and communication.
Through making subtle adjustments in your thought patterns, hypnotherapy can empower you to make lasting changes to your behaviour.
People often approach hypnosis sceptically, wondering “how can hypnosis possibly help me?” or worrying about being in a vulnerable state during hypnosis.
Hypnosis intentionally induces a relaxed state of consciousness similar to drifting off to sleep or daydreaming, allowing for deeper exploration.
In this state, you experience deep relaxation with feelings of peace and security, and becoming more receptive to new ideas and communication.
Through making subtle adjustments in your thought patterns, hypnotherapy can empower you to make lasting changes to your behaviour.
Benefits for People Living With Cancer
For people living with cancer, a hypnotherapy session provides a nurturing and empowering space to address both the physical and emotional aspects of their journey.
Hypnotherapy has shown promise in managing pain, potentially reducing the need for opioid medications and supporting the immune system. Hypnosis can also be used as a technique to reduce depression, anxiety and sleep disorders.
Additionally, pre-operative hypnotherapy for breast cancer patients has demonstrated positive outcomes, including improved surgical results and reduced postoperative discomfort.
Benefits for People Living With Cancer
For people living with cancer, a hypnotherapy session provides a nurturing and empowering space to address both the physical and emotional aspects of their journey.
Hypnotherapy has shown promise in managing pain, potentially reducing the need for opioid medications and supporting the immune system. Hypnosis can also be used as a technique to reduce depression, anxiety and sleep disorders.
Additionally, pre-operative hypnotherapy for breast cancer patients has demonstrated positive outcomes, including improved surgical results and reduced postoperative discomfort.
Postoperative hypnotherapy may further enhance wound healing, shorten hospital stays, and promote long-term psychological wellbeing, although the duration of these effects requires further investigation.
Postoperative hypnotherapy may further enhance wound healing, shorten hospital stays, and promote long-term psychological wellbeing, although the duration of these effects requires further investigation.
Benefits for Carers
As a carer, you play a vital role in the support network looking after the person with cancer.
With experiencing a array of different emotions, juggling of daily tasks and often other family commitments, it can be tempting to put your own feelings on hold, as you focus on the wellbeing of the person you care about.
Looking after yourself is important too, and hypnotherapy can be used to support you as a carer in many ways:
- dealing with stress and anxiety through providing relaxation techniques and guided imagery;
- teaching different coping strategies, such as visualisation and reframing negative thoughts; and
- promoting self-care by encouraging carers to prioritise their own needs and overall wellbeing.
Hypnotherapy can support carers with stress and anxiety (through relaxation techniques and guided imagery), teach coping strategies (such as visualisation and reframing negative thoughts) and promote self-care (by encouraging carers to prioritise their own wellbeing).
What to Expect from Your Session
Your hypnotherapist will begin by asking about your hopes and concerns, tailoring the session to your specific needs.
In a safe and supportive environment, your practitioner will gently guide you into a deeply relaxed state, using imagery or sensations to foster a sense of tranquillity while ensuring you retain full consciousness and control throughout the process.
Using techniques like reframing thoughts or guided visualisations, you’ll explore and manage challenging emotions related to your diagnosis and treatment.
As the session concludes, your practitioner will help you back to the present moment, transitioning with care and grounding techniques. You can expect a compassionate and empowering experience.
What to Expect from Your Session
Your hypnotherapist will begin by asking about your hopes and concerns, tailoring the session to your specific needs.
In a safe and supportive environment, your practitioner will gently guide you into a deeply relaxed state, using imagery or sensations to foster a sense of tranquillity while ensuring you retain full consciousness and control throughout the process.
Using techniques like reframing thoughts or guided visualisations, you’ll explore and manage challenging emotions related to your diagnosis and treatment.
As the session concludes, your practitioner will help you back to the present moment, transitioning with care and grounding techniques. You can expect a compassionate and empowering experience.
References
- What happens during hypnosis? | Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists
- Hypnosis today | American Psychological Association
- Study identifies brain areas altered during hypnotic trances | Stanford Medicine
- Hypnotherapy | SoulAdvisor
- Hypnosis to Manage Pain | Professional Clinical Hypnotherapists of Australia
- Cognitive Hypnotherapy for Depression: An Empirical Investigation | International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
- Hypnotherapy for Anxiety, Phobias, and Psychophysiological Disorders | The Clinical Use of Hypnosis in Cognitive Behavior Therapy | Google Books
- Hypnotherapy for Sleep Disorders | Annals, Academy of Medicine
- How Hypnosis May Improve the Outcomes of Breast Cancer Surgery | SoulAdvisor Foundation
- Hypnosis in the Perioperative Management of Breast Cancer Surgery | Anesthesiology Research and Practice
