What is the difference between stage hypnosis and therapeutic hypnosis?
In stage hypnosis the hypnotist uses the relaxation response to influence you to do what the hypnotist wants you to do, which is to entertain the audience. It’s amusing, and it shows you the incredible power of hypnosis when facilitated by a trained professional. With therapeutic hypnosis, you and the hypnotherapist work as a team to help you achieve your personal goals. The hypnotherapist may use a variety of skills and techniques for the sole purpose of healing, mental awareness and goal achievement. The hypnotherapist uses the relaxation response to bypass the critical conscious mind in order to access the subconscious mind, which is where all change takes place. Your therapist then uses guided imagery and positive suggestions to bring about positive change. It’s safe, powerful and effective. Call 510.524.6014 for a private session. Hypnotherapy schools are primarily schools of alternative healing, and stage hypnotism is treated as a separate training. The hypnotherapist receives ce
