Clinical hypnotherapy is described by Psychology Today as the next big wellness trend.
About 40% of the global population experienced emotional upheaval during the lockdown. As we return to the relative safety of post-covid living it will be common for many to feel emotionally exhausted. Symptoms include sleep disruptions, elevated stress levels, angry outbursts, relationship problems, worry about children, and unhealthy eating and/or drinking behaviours.
Clinical hypnotherapy has shown itself to be effective with just about every pandemic woe. It is an efficient treatment for reducing anxiety, tackling depression and OCDs, helping people through addictive behaviours, suicidal ideation and even strengthening the immune system.
Growing Popularity For Hypnosis
Many clinical hypnotherapists have seen their practice grow during the pandemic and as a result of the positive movement to have mental health issues become more acceptable to acknowledge and resolve. This trend is set to continue. There are long waiting lists for traditional treatment options and clinical hypnotherapy offers a cost-effective solution for many people.
Clinical hypnotherapy is simple to use, safe, drug-free, and clients generally experience benefits after just one session. Most therapist will teach their clients how to use self-hypnosis to self-care between sessions which also make it flexible and affordable enough to fit into most people’s budgets.
Another reason for its growing popularity is that clinical hypnotherapy is a brief therapy. This addresses the current need of people who are anxious to find swift and effective solutions that will help them regain their emotional and psychological equilibrium as they return to their daily routines.
More Than A Daydream
Research from Stanford University shows that the brain-to-body connection is enhanced during hypnosis. This makes it much easier for the client to accept the therapeutic suggestions and to stay focused on the treatment plan after the therapy session. Going into clinical hypnosis improves positive effects allowing people to feel emotionally and physically recharged after just one session. It is this feeling of rejuvenation that has been so helpful during the dark days of lockdown and which can help us regain our motivation and recalibrate our emotional health post covid.
Experiencing hypnosis is often compared to being in a pleasant daydream. You feel peaceful, emotionally centred, and content. The state is very similar to meditation, but in clinical hypnotherapy, the therapist will guide their client towards their desired outcome. So whilst meditation, guided imagery, and hypnosis come from the same family, clinical hypnotherapy is a more directed and empowering approach.
Feb 2022; London School of Clinical Communication & Hypnosis / Psychology Today
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