Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Hypnosis
How CBT is Used in Hypnosis
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques are often used in hypnosis to help change unhelpful thought patterns, behaviors, habits and emotional responses.
During hypnosis the mind becomes relaxed and focused and makes it easier to introduce suggestions and positive ideas that support change. When you are in a hypnotic trance, suggestions and ideas can be accepted more easily.
What is CBT?
CBT is a separate therapy from hypnotherapy and includes a practical and common sense questioning process about your beliefs and thoughts that may be holding you back. This therapy process focuses on the conscious mind and helps you to change your reactions. However this does require having a conscious focused approach as you face challenges and willpower to make the changes happen.
CBT Combined with Hypnosis
When CBT is applied in hypnosis it can address the conscious mind and the subconscious mind. This can be very effective at changing things. An example we could consider is self-confidence. If you are in the habit of thinking negative thoughts about yourself, self hypnosis can help by inputting positive ideas while you relax and listen in a hypnotic state. CBT techniques tend to challenge negative beliefs, so this kind of approach is commonly used in hypnosis, often with excellent results.
Desensitization & Visualization in Hypnosis
Using CBT in hypnosis helps apply a positive idea while you are in a suggestible mental state. Other ways CBT can be used in hypnosis are through visualization techniques. When this is a purely CBT based clinical approach you might have to engage in desensitizing activities. With hypnosis you can visualize doing those things before doing them in real life situations. The changes feel easier when you are in hypnosis because your mind and body are in a relaxed state.
Using CBT for Emotional Triggers and Trauma
Sometimes past traumatic experiences can create emotional patterns that are difficult to change. Feelings may have been suppressed to an extent that they are difficult to talk about.
In these cases, hypnosis may be used alongside CBT techniques to help address some of these issues and manage the emotions associated with the memories.
This can help reduce emotional triggers and support positive reactions and feelings.
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Rachael Eccles is an Advanced Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist with over 20 years of experience. She is fully licensed and registered with the GHR GHSC and CNHC.
She specializes in helping people overcome anxiety, lose weight, break habits and build confidence using proven hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques.
Rachael has created one of the world's largest collections of hypnosis downloads and meditation audios (700+), and has been featured as an expert on BBC radio, Hello magazine and Thrillist.
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