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Introduction
Hypnosis is one strong method of therapy taking several centuries in order to stimulate healing, evolutions and self discovery. To beat stress, relieve pain, eliminate emotional blockages, and many more people approach hypnotherapy practitioners and achieve results. Nevertheless, the frequently asked question is who can be hypnotized and who can not?
At Home of Wellness, we are convinced that we can reach stable results when we know what hypnotherapy is and the way it connects with the personality of a person. In this blog we will look at what science has to say about hypnotherapy, the ones on which it can be conducted and also the myths about who cannot get this therapy.
Understanding It More
It is the state of the mind, when a person is in the trance and is extremely focused, relaxed, and susceptible to suggestions. It is neither sleep nor unconsciousness but a special situation of focused attention in which consciousness plays a secondary role and consequently subconscious is more open to positive suggestions.
It is extensively used in hypnotherapy and can assist a person in reprogramming his or her limiting beliefs, manage traumas, decrease anxiety, stop addictions, and much more. However, as with any other therapy, the success of this therapy may depend on an individual.
Who Can Be Hypnotized?
Such questions as who can be hypnotized have been of great interest to psychologists and healers. The solution is located in the mental flexibility, concentration, and the desire of a person.
- Open-Minded Individuals
Highly hypnotizable people are easy going and open to new things, and they do not resist the process. They are not actually weak-minded but they have a greater level of creative imagination and confidence towards the therapist. These people also like suggestions since they do not have their mind in resistance.
- Individuals having Good Concentration
Hypnosis needs an attentive mind. It is easier to enter a hypnotic state with the people who can focus on one thing without getting easily distracted. This consists of meditators, readers and outright athletes trained to have a keen mind.
- Young people and Young Adults
The kind of persons which can be easily hypnotized include children and especially those between 7 to 14 years old because they are imaginative and lack psychological resistance. Members of the young adulthood are also receptive, particularly those used to imagining and role-playing.
- The Emotionally Intelligent people
Individuals who are tolerant and better in touch with how they feel tend to settle very well. This inwardness connects them better with their subconscious during hypnotherapy since it allows them to know themselves better.
In Home of Wellness, we have qualified practitioners to identify the readiness of every client and design the sessions to make the process smooth, personalized, and effective.
Who Cannot Be Hypnotized?
Although this state is an inbuilt state accessible by most people, there exist people in whom this state might not be useful. Knowing the people who cannot be hypnotized is a way of adjusting the expectations and informing therapeutic decisions.
- People who are very Skeptical
Highly skeptical, analytical or even some who are slaves to authority may find it difficult to become subject to a hypnotic state. Their minds stand in the way of the relaxation and receptive attitude to suggestibility.
- Individuals having Severe Cognitive Impairments
Personalities in neurological conditions like dementia or severe intellectual disability may not be able to apply the mind power or even awareness that would require an effective hypnosis process.
- Unwilling Participants
Hypnotizability cannot occur among individuals who are not voluntary participants, either on account of intimidation, indifference, or misconception. The key to success is consent and cooperation.
- Influenced on Substances
In an intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol condition, a person should not be hypnotized because of incapacitated cognitive abilities.
At Home of Wellness, we have trained practitioners who can determine the level of preparation individually in each case, and who can streamline the process, make it personal, and effective.
Can Everyone Be Hypnotized?
The short answer is no, but in context. There are only some types of people who can be hypnotized. The depth of responsiveness of this state may differ but most people are able to attain the affected state. Some people may go deeply into a state of trance whereas some would just be hypnotized on a light level. Personality traits, mental state, the trust of a patient towards a therapist, and even the environment are very influential factors.
The contemporary studies indicate that approximately 70 to 80 percent of the citizens are of moderate hypnotization and 10 to 15 percent are highly suggestible and best fit as candidates of this state. The other category can not be hypnotized at all or can be hypnotized with great difficulty because of certain aspects of their psychology or their thinking beyond their control.
Conclusion
It is reasonable that one identifies who can be hypnotized and who cannot have a clear expectation and demystifies the process. This state is not something that is suitable to all people, although most people can derive some hypnotic work to their advantage. Such aspects as the attitude, disposition, and intellectual prowess are major determinants of success.
It can be a life changing experience to those who can, and many do. In case you wonder whether you belong to the category of individuals who are susceptible to this therapy, we would recommend you to make a consultation appointment at Home of Wellness and investigate the available opportunities under the conditions of a supportive and professional environment of hypnotherapy.