Hypnosis and hypnotherapy have had a bad reputation from early on.  It’s no wonder, with dramatic stage hypnosis magic-type tricks, and the media that would have us thinking the hypnotist or hypnotherapist will be able to make you “Cluck like a chicken” “Bark like a dog” or do some sort of funny or embarrassing trick every time someone mentions a specific word. 

Old movies would show men using hypnosis to get women to date them (or do things they may not otherwise do). All sorts of wild, scary and amusing depictions of Hypnosis can be found in movies and other media. 

No surprise that people may be leery! 

Hypnotherapy is sometimes considered a more new-age treatment just to help you relax, align chakras or end unhealthy habits with energy or mindfulness. While Hypnotherapy does work well for these things, it has much deeper roots and many other uses as well. 

The practice of Hypnosis and hypnotherapy has been around for hundreds and possibly even thousands of years. We will discuss the history of hypnosis and hypnotherapy in the next article. 

Modern day hypnotherapy has been scientifically studied, tested and approved by the AMA (American Medical Association), the BMA (British Medical Association) and the APA (American Psychology Association). Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy,  when conducted by a trained practitioner, is deemed completely safe, without negative side effects. However, it is contraindicated for Schizophrenia or Seizure disorders. Although, studies are being conducted on how Hypnotherapy may help in these areas.

We all go into a state much like hypnosis daily; at times such as just before we fall asleep, or daydreaming and miss an exit on the highway, even being so focused on a movie or good book that you don’t notice the time passing. It’s not magic or mystical, and you are always in control. Please see my previously posted article “what is Hypnotherapy” .

If you have any questions or concerns, I’m always happy to hear from you. Please contact me using  the contact form or directly at Pamela@HypnoBreakthrough.com 

References: American Hypnotist examiners association, American Medical Association, American Psychology association, British Medical Association, and Institute of applied psychology.

Ancestral healing, Ancestral clearing, clearing ancestral lines……

What does all this mean? Is this something you need to be concerned about?

 If you start down this road in a search, you will find all different sorts of information but mostly ads from psychic mediums,  shamans, reiki masters and so on.  

In my mind, “Healing ancestral lines” has more to do with letting go of old limiting beliefs, patterns and values passed down for generations under the guise of tradition, or culture. Of course we do not want to lose our culture, or family traditions. However, many of these are no longer serving us well, and in fact, may be damaging and holding us back from moving forward in our lives. A lot of this is guilt, shame or even just secrets passed down the line. The “skeletons in the closet” are usually not those of strangers. 

If you have this experience, you know the kinds of things I’m referring to. If you’re stuck and just can’t seem to figure it out. You may want to take note if you’re repeating mistakes of your parents or grandparents, or if your siblings have similar issues, then this may be the case. 

I do believe different healing modalities and therapeutic practices do help greatly. All are valid and some work well on their own, or together as complementary practices. 

Sometimes simple things such as journaling, getting creative with drawing or painting can help. Also more mystical or esoteric modalities such as clearing chakras, or auras, calling upon universal energies, spirit guides or angels to assist, using plant medicines with a shaman guide or even past life regression – just to name a few… all have value for some, but not for all. 

Just as in western medicine, there isn’t anything that is going to work the best for everyone. That’s why there are so many different types of medications for the same disease, or symptoms. We each have to do our own research, talk with professionals and experienced practitioners and decide what feels right and true for each of us. What helped your friend or neighbor, may not be the best for you. If you just aren’t sure, I would suggest first just trying what is the least invasive, and disruptive to your life, what’s most readily available to you. Also praying and/or meditating on this just sitting with the thought of what may be most beneficial to you and see where your mind takes you. 

Hypnotherapy has been found to be very helpful in letting go of blocks and obstacles, from limiting beliefs and values past down from generation to generation. Inner child work may also be involved, self love and confidence building, untying knots and cord cutting. Your subconscious, your own inner knowing will always serve you well with the right intentions and positive instructions. I wholeheartedly trust this. 

During your complimentary consultation, we will have a discussion about any and all that you are comfortable sharing regarding the issues, and most of all, how your life would change if this was healed. Based on our discussion I will recommend a number of sessions this may take. Of course this will be individually tailored as we go, depending on severity of issue and personal need. Of course results vary per individual as well. 

The consultations are always no-cost and no-obligation, and upon request will include a short deep relaxation session to get a feel for how I conduct sessions. 

Please always feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. Or just share your thoughts on this article or others. 

I’m always happy to hear from you. 

Pamela CHt 

Pamela@HypnoBreakthrough.com

A breakdown can be anything from a bad day, a full on anxiety attack or a complete breakdown in life.  

A bad day: When nothing seems to go right, or as planned. You don’t feel completely well, cranky and nothing seems to help. You just want the day to end.

Calming tea, a good book, maybe a few episodes of a show you have been following. Or a hot soak in an epsom salt bath, and right to bed. These are all good ways to end a bad day. 

A full on anxiety attack: You may or may not have experienced this, it can happen to anyone whether or not you have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Sometimes fear can take over, everything piles up and we feel out of control. 

This can look different for different people from the outside. However on the inside, it feels like a heart attack, or the walls closing in, or a war going on inside our minds and bodies. Mostly we need to feel safe, and understood, to deal with this. 

A complete breakdown in life has us feeling as though we are stuck, and may never get out of this rut. We may be a dark or very low place. At this point many turn to substance use or even abuse to numb the pain. This can lead to a domino effect of other disorders with life long consequences.

A breakthrough can feel like an epiphany, an “Aha moment” suddenly you realize, the proverbial light bulb lights up in your mind, you’re inspired and excited. YES! EUREKA! I GOT IT!

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A feeling of jumping up out of the water and catching your breath after a dive in a pool. The feeling of a great night’s sleep waking refreshed and renewed. A feeling of being ready for the day. Or after a time of being depressed, stuck, lost in life, something comes along that feels right, feels like a positive change and you may see a glimpse of a light at the end of the tunnel.

There are many metaphors for a breakthrough. One of my favorites is the lotus. It grows from beneath the mud in the bottom of a pond, and has to go through the dark water reaching to the light at the surface of the water to finally bloom. 

The sun through the clouds, the bird through the egg, plant through the seed or plant through the earth, the caterpillar to butterfly ……

The Phoenix bird who rises from the ashes to fly away in flames (okay thats a myth but still a good breakthrough and transformation metaphor).

All of which can happen for us as well. The same feeling anyway…. I do have a personal story of transformation, of a breakdown and then breakthrough. It is my belief we do not have to have a total break down before we can fully break through. We don’t have to go through the darkest storm for the clouds to clear. We can start to clear those clouds before they develop into a storm. 

Why “Breakthrough Hypnotherapy” for my own practice, is because of my own life, as I mentioned I do have my own story and I do fully, and wholeheartedly believe that we often go through difficult times in order to help others. My hope is that I can assist others with empathy and understanding because of my own life experience. 

I would have never believed while in the lowest time of my life I would be where I am today. 

Hypnotherapy is a great tool to help you break through the dark times, get out of that rut, or to reach your goals and finally feeling whole, and free to live your own life. 

Please reach out with any questions or concerns, or just your thoughts on this, or other articles on the website. I would love to hear from you. 

Contact me today using the contact form on the home page, text anytime at all 916-400-0889 or email Pamela@HypnoBreakthrough.com 

Consultations are always free of charge with no obligation. Your information is never shared in any way. I look forward to hearing from you. 

Pamela CHt

Do you find yourself overwhelmed with thoughts and feelings such as: I’ve lost control of my life, how can I protect my loved ones, what if I lose my job or my home, or end up in the hospital?

How much of this is even real? Who can we trust to give us the right information, how dangerous is this virus? I’m lonely, I miss my social life, my friends and family… How can we all be so divided?

You are not alone. Many of us are feeling fearful for so many reasons, and it’s no wonder. I recently posted a poll on twitter asking about how people are feeling. The choices were: hopeful, bored, lonely, fearful – the results showed the highest at 40% feeling fearful. That is almost half! I knew then that I needed to address this.

Fear is defined by Webster’s as an unpleasant, often strong emotion caused by anticipation, or awareness of danger.

There are many ways to help us all cope. Little things, such as limiting our news and social media time. Having a routine if you’re working from home: shower, get dressed, make yourself a good breakfast, clean up, have your work times, and break times.

Be sure to get outside each day. Take a walk around the block or (if it’s safe and allowed in your area) walk or ride a bike on a trail. If you cannot leave or it’s hard to do so, get outside each day just outside your home.

Grow something! In pots on your patio, balcony or a garden – flowers or vegetables, whatever makes you happy. Watching new life grow helps our mental well being.

Keep active with Zoom meetup classes, or participate in streams on YouTube or Twitch. Start a new hobby, or learn something you have always wanted to but didn’t have the time. Get creative, playing, having fun and being silly.

Call a friend or loved one. Yes, on the phone. Call – make a date, a phone date. We are social beings, even those that are introverts or have social anxieties, we as humans need some human interaction. If you have any spiritual practice be sure you are integrating that into your day, journal, meditate, pray, read from spiritual or holy books.

All of these suggestions are ways to ease anxiety, help us cope with feelings of fear.

Deep relaxation in any form, is always helpful for stress; releasing fears, allowing for happiness without guilt or shame, even in uncertain times. Hypnotherapy is a great way to help with all of this, as well as to integrate healthy mental and physical habits into your daily life.

Hypnotherapy is effective through phone or Zoom, allowing you to have your sessions peacefully in the comfort and safety of your own home.

Contact me now with any concerns or questions or to book your free consultation.
Pamela@HypnoBreakthrough.com
Text or call 916-400-0889