Common Myths A Hypnotist has Magical Powers FALSE. A hypnotist is an ordinary human being who has been trained in the skill of hypnotism. A Person Can Be Hypnotized and Made To Do Things Against His or Her Will FALSE. No one can be hypnotized against his or her will nor can they be made to do anything against his or her own will. All hypnosis is basically self-hypnosis. During hypnosis, the client can freely choose to accept or reject any suggestion given. The hypnotist is merely a facilitator to help guide a person to their own inner resources.
Only Weak-Minded People Can Be Hypnotized FALSE. Anyone who wants to be hypnotized can by hypnotized. Hypnosis is a natural state, similar to day dreaming. A Hypnotized Person is Unconscious or Asleep or Unaware of What is Going on FALSE. Under hypnosis, the client is awake and aware. Someone like Tiger Woods (who uses hypnosis) would call it "being in the zone".
| Why Choose Catherine R. Smith - Board Certified Hypnotist
- Certified Instructor for the National Guild of Hypnotists
- Certified in Complementary Medical Hypnotism
- Master Practitioner of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
- Member of National Federation of Hypnotists Local 104 of OPEIU AFL - CIO
- 5 Path International Association
- Successful Private Practice since 1996
- Knowledgeable, Professional, Caring
- Expertise & Experience in all areas of Hypnotherapy
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