Hypnotherapy is described as “the use of hypnosis as a therapeutic treatment.” It is basically the act making a psychological change. Many people use hypnotherapy to rid of phobias, relieve anxiety and depression, and to even quit smoking. Hypnotherapy is an incredibly powerful therapeutic technique that when performed wrong could be dangerous. It is important that the patient trust their hypnotherapist before undergoing hypnotherapy; hypnotherapists should be highly trained in the art of hypnosis before performing any type of therapy. Hypnotherapy uses relaxation and meditative practices to heal its patients. A hypnotherapist puts their patient into a deep, relaxed state of mind to access specific memories or causes in order to determine how to treat their patient’s condition. When a patient …show more content…
Some therapists also teach their patients to visualize a positive life for themselves. Analysis hypnotherapy is used to determine a cause or root of an issue. People struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder may benefit extensively from this form of therapy. A patient is relaxed and the traumatic memory or event is released from their subconscious memory. Once the event or memory is brought to the surface, the patient can go through psychotherapy to further heal the trauma. Hypnotherapy can also be very dangerous. Hypnotherapy should not be practiced on anyone who is uses or are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Hypnotherapy should also not be conducted on anyone with psychotic disorders or experience hallucinations or delusions. Hypnotherapy is an incredibly dangerous and serious therapy and should be used with caution. If there is any concern from a patient, make sure they ask for their doctor’s