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Customized Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy & Custom Hypnosis Sessions

Custom hypnosis and hypnotherapy are sessions tailored to the specific needs and desires of individuals. Hypnosis refers to the act of going into a state, often referred to as a "trance," in which an altered state of consciousness makes the person more responsive to the suggestions of a therapist and more in touch with buried memories. By accessing the subconscious, the person facilitates his or her ability to change a particular behavior or to realize repressed emotions.

The Unique Qualities of Customized Hypnosis
Customized hypnosis goes one step further than traditional hypnosis by incorporating parts of a person's life (images, people, events, etc) to make suggestions more powerful and resonant. People turn to customized hypnosis when general hypnosis does not address a specific problem they have or when they feel generalized hypnosis does not meet their needs or expectations.

Why People Seek Customized Hypnosis
People seek customized hypnosis for a range of problems. Anything they would like to change or regain control of is territory for customized hypnosis. When will power alone isn't strong enough to combat an issue, this treatment can be quite effective. While some prefer custom hypnosis sessions with a hypnotherapist, others prefer using a customized CD or recording.

Some common issues for which people seek hypnotherapy include:

• gaining self-confidence
• losing weight
• overcoming a fear
• quitting smoking
• reducing stress.

Customized hypnotherapy addresses these and other problems in a positive, motivational way. Negative statements are not used. Instead, the therapist gives positive and reaffirming messages to the patient's subconscious. Because hypnosis appeals to the subconscious, a deeper level of the problem is addressed. While change by conscious decision creates resistance by the subconscious, appealing directly to the subconscious can change the behavior or the desire to commit a type of behavior.

Hypnosis Sessions vs. Hypnosis CDs and Recordings
Some of the reasons people prefer custom hypnosis sessions with experienced hypnotherapists over CDs or recordings include the following: 

• Some feel incapable or uncomfortable performing hypnosis alone.
• Some cannot find a relaxing environment that is free of interruptions.
• Some prefer the schedule and planning involved with sessions.

Others, however, prefer CDs or recordings to individual sessions. A customized CD or recording can be made by a professional or by the person who will use it. It can also be made from a script that can be found online or in a number of books.

Some benefits of using a prerecorded session include:

• Environment: Some people are not comfortable relaxing deeply enough for hypnosis outside their own rooms or homes.
  
  
• Flexibility: CDs and recordings can be used whenever the person has spare time.
  
  
• Saving money: A recording is a one-time expense and is typically cheaper than paying for multiple sessions.

The important thing to remember with customized hypnosis is that change takes time and continual effort. If you invest solid, earnest work into your sessions, hypnosis can help you change your own habits and subconscious desires.

While many people report noticeable results after a few sessions or after listening to a recording a few times, some need a bit longer before they notice results. Generally, 21 days, sessions or listenings are recommended for the best possible outcome.