What is the difference between hypnotherapy and hypnosis?
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Many people believe hypnotherapy and hypnosis are the same thing, but there is a distinction to be made. The word hypnosis refers to a state of mind or trance that promotes better communication between the conscious and the subconscious mind. Hypnotherapy is the psychological healing process that uses hypnosis to achieve a desired result. Hypnotherapy attempts to change current feelings or behaviors that the subject desires to alter.
Many people believe hypnotherapy and hypnosis are the same thing, but there is a distinction to be made. The word hypnosis refers to a state of mind or trance that promotes better communication between the conscious and the subconscious mind.... More -
Dr. Rossi Davis answered:Hypnotherapy is used to treat conditions such as anxiety, smoking cessation, phobias, stress and other psychological conditions/addictions. It is usually administered by a mental health clinician certified in hypnotherapy. Hypnosis can be administered by anyone having knowledge/training of how to do it, and in nature it is closer to stage hypnotism for entertainment purposes, instead of offering treatment. Past life regression falls under hypnotherapy when a client wants to learn about how suppressed memories affect one's behavior today. When the client only wants to get an idea of what may have taken place in his life without following up with therapy, it falls under hypnosis. Both hypnotherapy and hypnosis aim at working with the subconscious mind in alpha and theta brain levels of functioning.
Hypnotherapy is used to treat conditions such as anxiety, smoking cessation, phobias, stress and other psychological conditions/addictions. It is usually administered by a mental health clinician certified in hypnotherapy. Hypnosis can be... More
