Statistics, Myths and Misconceptions
Statistics, Myths
and Misconceptions
Statistics Show...
Hypnotherapy is 93% successful and its effectiveness is long lasting.
Over 90% of people can successfully be placed into hypnosis!
Psychoanalysis: 35% recovery after 600 sessions
Behavior Therapy: 72% recovery after 22 sessions
Hypnotherapy: 93% recovery after 6 sessions
*Alfred Barrios, PhD
Hypnotherapy Services Help With
The Following Issues:
Weight Loss - Stop Smoking - Fears & Phobias - Procrastination - Stress Reduction - Anger Management
Self-Esteem/Self-Worth - Earn More Income - Sports Performance Enhancement - Relationship Issues
Manage Depression & Anxiety - Manage Chronic Pain - Addiction - PTSD - Eating Disorders - Sexual Dysfunction
Insomnia or Sleep issues - … and so much more!
Hypnosis can also be effective in children,
addressing issues such as:
Bed Wetting - Sleep Issues - ADD/ADHD - Self-Esteem/Confidence - Sports Performance Enhancement
Enhanced Focus/Concentration/Test Taking - Thumb Sucking
… and so much more!
Hypnotherapy is 93% successful and its
effectiveness is long lasting.
Over 90% of people can successfully
be placed into hypnosis!
Psychoanalysis: 35% recovery after 600 sessions
Behavior Therapy: 72% recovery after 22 sessions
Hypnotherapy: 93% recovery after 6 sessions
*Alfred Barrios, PhD
Myths&Misconceptions
Many people have preconceived notions about hypnosis and hypnotherapy that are often times quite different from reality.
I want to correct and demystify some of the most popular misconceptions about hypnosis.
Myths&Misconceptionst
Many people have preconceived notions about hypnosis and hypnotherapy that are often times quite different from reality.
I want to correct and demystify some of the most popular misconceptions about hypnosis.
Myth #1
A hypnotist is a person gifted with
special, mystical or unusual powers.
Truth:
A hypnotist does not have any
unusual or mystical powers. A well-
trained hypnotist understands that a
person hypnotizes himself. The
hypnotherapist uses the effective
delivery of suggestions to facilitate an
altered state of mind and teaches the
client to bring about, or self-induce,
the hypnotic state all for positive
change.
Myth #2
My mind will be controlled
Truth:
In hypnosis, YOU are fully in
control and aware AT ALL TIMES.
You will never do anything against
your will or moral code of ethics.
You will remember everything that
happens.
Myth #3
I can't be hypnotized, I'm not
gullible enough
Truth:
More than 90 percent of people can
be successfully put into hypnosis.
However, you have to “want” to be
hypnotized for it to happen.
Myth #4
I’ve tried hypnosis in the past and it
didn’t work.
Truth:
It usually takes three to six sessions
to resolve a given issue. For hypnosis
to be effective, you must be willing to
accept suggestion, be free from fear
and be free from the need to be in
control.
Myth #5
I’m going to get “stuck” in the
hypnotic state.
Truth:
No one has remained indefinitely in a hypnotic state; it can be terminated at will. It is as simple as opening your eyes.
Myth #6
When hypnotized, a person is not
aware of his surroundings.
Truth:
In hypnosis, awareness is increased.
You are aware of everything going on
around you and what is being said to
you, and you can reject any
suggestion that is given to you at any
time.
Myth #7
A person must be in a deep
hypnotic state to be helped.
Truth:
You do not need to be in a deep
state of hypnosis to benefit from it.
Beneficial results can come from
taking suggestions while in a light
trance.
Myth #1
A hypnotist is a person gifted with
special, mystical or unusual powers.
Truth:
A hypnotist does not have any unusual or mystical powers. A well- trained hypnotist understands that a
person hypnotizes himself. The hypnotherapist
uses the effective delivery of suggestions to
facilitate an altered state of mind and teaches the
client to bring about, or self-induce, the hypnotic
state all for positive change.
Myth #2
My mind will be controlled
Truth:
In hypnosis, YOU are fully in
control and aware AT ALL TIMES.
You will never do anything against
your will or moral code of ethics.
You will remember everything that happens.
Myth #3
I can't be hypnotized, I'm not
gullible enough
Truth:
More than 90 percent of people can
be successfully put into hypnosis.
However, you have to “want” to be
hypnotized for it to happen.
Myth #4
I’ve tried hypnosis in the past and it
didn’t work.
Truth:
It usually takes three to six sessions
to resolve a given issue. For hypnosis
to be effective, you must be willing to
accept suggestion, be free from fear
and be free from the need to be in control.
Myth #5
I’m going to get “stuck” in the
hypnotic state.
Truth:
No one has remained indefinitely in a hypnotic state; it can be terminated at will. It is as simple as opening your eyes.
Myth #6
When hypnotized, a person is not
aware of his surroundings.
Truth:
In hypnosis, awareness is increased.
You are aware of everything going on
around you and what is being said to
you, and you can reject any
suggestion that is given to you at any time.
Myth #7
A person must be in a deep
hypnotic state to be helped.
Truth:
You do not need to be in a deep
state of hypnosis to benefit from it.
Beneficial results can come from
taking suggestions while in a light trance.
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