Hypnotherapy
What is Hypnotherapy and How does it Work?
“Recognized in 1958 by the The American Psychological Association (APA) and American Medical Association (AMA) and in 1999 by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Hypnotherapy is an evidence-based mind-body medicine practice that allows for an individual to enter a relaxed state that heightens concentration and focused attention to be open to strategies that can help aid them in reducing anxiety, anxious behaviors and can help promote pain management or for other physical concerns.”
Under the care of PRS’s certified hypnotherapist through, weekly online and/or in-person face-to-face sessions,” individuals will be supported through guided visualizations and learn coping skills to reduce their symptoms or concerns.
Anxiety Management Hypnotherapy or Pain Management Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy has been most notable for its benefits for anxiety and anxiety disorders as well as for acute or chronic pain. We offer individualized treatment for these two areas of concern so that the hypnotherapy experience can be tailored to the needs of the individual.
Hypnotherapy Frequently Asked Questions
A Neuropsychological evaluation assesses one’s brain functions, which gives insight into the structural and functional integrity of the brain domains and how these functions can possibly be impaired. The evaluation consists of an interview and administration of several neuropsychological tests. It is recommended for individuals who are experiencing issues with memory, attention, cognitive functioning and/or delay in processing information. Specifically, for individuals who have experienced head trauma, traumatic brain injury (concussion), or who may have neurocognitive disorders. Neurological evaluations are a comprehensive 3–5-part multi visit assessment, depending on the level of the person’s impairment:
Hypnosis and by association hypnotherapy have a mystified reputation thanks to pop culture. Nevertheless, hypnotherapy is an evidence-based treatment that can be beneficial on its own or done in conjunction with other forms of therapy.
A certified hypnotherapist guides the session but hypnosis and any suggestions offered are done for oneself. Individuals can share as little or as much as they feel comfortable with. Changes to behaviors are chosen to be made by the individual. The hypnotherapist may offer helpful suggestions but they do not coerce anyone to do anything that the individual would not want to do. Hypnosis makes it easier to experience suggestions but it is not forceful.
During hypnotherapy, individuals may enter a deep relaxation state but are awake and cognizant during the experience. Memory loss would not occur as the individual is awake and aware.