Dispelling The Myths of Mind ControlA More Detailed ExplanationGiven that ‘hypnotherapy’ enhances ‘self-control’ and provides positive coping strategies for individual clients, this seems a far cry from the notion of ‘mind control’, which ‘Stage Hypnotists’ tend to promote in the name of amusement and entertainment. Indeed, even in these enlightened times, where an array of established complementary medicines are now available, some clients still arrive for bona fide therapy, with misplaced concerns about the various ‘myths’ that seem to surround hypnosis. This ‘false air of magic and mystery’, has more often than not, been perpetrated through exposure to ‘Stage Hypnotism’, or to ‘hypnotic trance’, as it has been traditionally portrayed in films and the media. Typically, an ‘all-powerful figure dominates the mind and will of another, seemingly weaker person’, making them do things they would never normally do, or making fools out of them by a ‘kind of irresistible mental force.’ ‘The suspicions, myths and exaggerated mystique surrounding hypnosis are, however, all unwarranted.’ ‘There is absolutely no question, of anyone being manipulated, brain-washed or controlled against their will.’ ‘Stage Hypnotists,’ purely for the purpose of entertainment, have tended to foster the mysterious appearance of having ‘all-powerful control over their subjects’. They purposefully cast themselves as apparent ‘Masters of Deep Trance,’ seeming to make their subjects ‘bow to their power and will.’ In fact, the rational observer can plainly see that ‘Stage Hypnotists’, never put ‘everyone’ in the audience into a trance! Far from it! What they actually do is work with a small number of very keen subjects, who are the ‘most highly suggestible’ members of the audience. Their real skill lies in spotting and sifting out the few, most responsive volunteers. Being in front of many hundreds of people, adds even more pressure to the high level of expectation placed upon volunteers to perform and comply. This means that those ‘chosen’ to join the hypnotist on stage, are much more ‘willing’ to go along with the illusion. In essence, however, they are still, ‘agreeing’ to accept the suggestions they are given.
|
|
 |
Telephone: 07876 170671 |