WHAT ARE THE COMMON MYTHS ABOUT HYPNOSIS?
1. Loss of Consciousness – Many people believe that people who are hypnotized are unconscious. The truth is that far from being unconscious, the client will be even more awake during hypnosis than before. 2. Surrender of Will – Many in the public believe that hypnosis is a surrender of will and that the client will submit to the “power” or “control” of the hypnotist. This is false and the client is capable of making decisions at all times and can respond if necessary in an emergency. 3. Revelation of Secrets – Some believe that while in hypnosis you can be forced to reveal secrets about yourself and others. This can not happen since the client while hypnotized is aware of everything. 4. Fear of Not Being Revived – There are people who are afraid to be hypnotized thinking they will never come out of trance. Since the clients actually induce the trance themselves, clients can readily revive themselves when necessary. 5. Gullibility or Weak Mindedness – Some believe that only fools or the
