Clinical Hypnosis 

Clinical hypnosis is a therapeutic technique that guides individuals into a state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility, often referred to as a trance. In this state, clients become more open to suggestions, which can be used to help modify behaviors, perceptions, and emotional responses. Contrary to dramatic portrayals in popular media, clinical hypnosis is a collaborative process where the individual remains fully aware and in control of their surroundings.

This technique enables Dr. Dill to help her clients access their subconscious mind, addressing a range of issues such as anxiety, pain, trauma, phobias, and habitual behaviors like smoking or weight loss. It is also effective for promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and enhancing the outcomes of other therapeutic interventions. Clinical hypnosis is grounded in a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, leveraging the power of the mind to bring about positive changes in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

 
 
 

◗ Areas of Focus

  • Depression

  • Trauma

  • Anxiety/Stress

  • Grief/Loss

  • Self-esteem

  • Insomnia

  • CPAP Desensitization

  • Weight Management

  • Smoking cessation

  • Health Habit Changes

  • Pain Management

  • Pre-Surgical/Procedural Anxiety

  • Gastrointestinal Concerns

  • Skin Disorders (e.g., Eczema, Psoriasis)

  • Menopausal Symptoms

  • Pregnancy/Fertility concerns

 
 
 

Neurologically, clinical hypnosis involves several key mechanisms:

  • Hypnosis induces a trance-like state characterized by increased activation in brain areas related to attention and concentration, such as the anterior cingulate cortex.

  • In this state, reduced activity in the default mode network (DMN), which is involved in self-referential thoughts and mind-wandering, allows for greater focus and receptiveness to therapeutic suggestions.

  • Hypnosis enhances connectivity between brain regions involved in sensory processing, emotional regulation, and cognitive control, facilitating more effective processing of therapeutic suggestions and emotional experiences.

  • Hypnosis can modulate pain perception by influencing brain regions like the thalamus and the insula, often reducing the subjective experience of pain.

  • By affecting the limbic system and particularly the amygdala, hypnosis helps individuals manage and reframe emotional responses, contributing to therapeutic outcomes.

  • Hypnosis is associated with increased alpha and theta wave activity, which is linked to relaxation, creativity, and deep states of focus.


These neurological changes underpin the effectiveness of clinical hypnosis in various therapeutic contexts, allowing individuals to address pain, anxiety, and behavioral habits through altered perception and enhanced cognitive processing.

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“One who looks outside, dreams. One who looks inside, awakens.”

― Carl Jung

 
 

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