¡§Please look at the center of this pendulum,
now I count 1, 2, 3, you will enter the state of hypnosis.¡¨ This line
is always the dialogue of the hypnosis master appeared in the television
program. We have already heard of this dialogue, but how much do we
know of hypnotherapy, such unpopular profession? Hypnosis, what is
the secret behind it? What is the benefit to human body brought about
by it? How is the institute of hypnosis? Hypnosis master helps you
find the answer.
Some people misunderstand about the hypnotherapy;
they simply think that hypnotherapy is one of the methods of psychotherapy.
In fact, hypnosis can cease some unfavorable
habits, trouble sleeping, and stimulate potential, increase self-confidence,
and relieve stress etc; all in all, we may use hypnosis to solve the
problem about psychological barrier, it is like the situation that
when we are sick, we need to see a doctor.
Hypnosis enters sub-consciousness
The principal of Hong Kong Institute of Clinical Hypnosis, Mr. Lien
Zun smiled and said, ¡§In fact, hypnotherapy has long been popular
in other countries, it is not novel any more, Hong Kongers are just
misled by the television program and know not much of hypnotherapy.¡¨
Then what exactly is hypnosis? Hypnosis is
to bring the clients into the blurred state between the state of consciousness
and sleeping under the comfortable environment and to instruct them
to enter their sub-consciousness. During the process, those being
hypnotized are more capable to focus and concentrate their thought
than those who are conscious, for example, they can recall a small
fragment of diary routine which had already forgotten. Let's take
the case about the rapist in Tuen Mun as example, the case was satisfactorily
closed with the aid of hypnotherapist who helped the witness recall
what had already forgotten, which provided a cue for the case.
Don't think that hypnotherapist can control
the behavior and the thought of those being hypnotized. As mentioned
before, those being hypnotized can control their own thoughts, so
even though they are hypnotized, they can still refuse to answer any
questions.
The course emphasizes on therapy
Mr. Lien said, the content of the hypnotherapy course may not be that
interesting as one imagined, for all things start from foundation.
Theory comes first. Then one learns the skills
of asking questions and memorizes the professional codes as well.
From the time being, the number of students per class is set by the
Institute, not more than 10 persons is the admission standard so as
to better control the quality of teaching.
He continued to mention that the skill of asking
questions is the most essential skill for becoming a hypnotist. The
use of words in each question must be arranged very carefully, so
as to make the clients spontaneously release their pressure.
Good English is essential
Mr. Rene Lien mentioned that, general speaking, there is a qualification
requirement for studying the course, especially, most of the reference
books are written in English, so good English foundation is required.
As for the prospect, the Institute provides
the one-year Professional Practitioner Diploma Course; it is the only
institute offering an international recognized diploma course in Hong
Kong, the content focuses on practicum and therapy sessions. After
graduation, one can become a real hypnotist.
Mr. Rene Lien studied psychology at the university
and was working in connection with psychology for few years. Subsequently,
he discovered that in psychotherapy, the root cause of the illness
could be quickly identified with the help of hypnotherapy. Therefore,
he made up his mind to go to England to study the course of hypnosis
for 4 years.
He said, ¡§I found it easy to pick up the hypnotherapy
course with the foundation of psychology.¡¨
Initially, in order to realize his dream, he
opened his own Hypnotherapy Center. Later on, due to a high demand
for the course, he made up his mind to organize courses for those
who are interested in hypnosis. He didn't believe that the reaction
to the course is such active.
Now, those who take the course are mostly doctors,
nurses, white-collar and social workers. However, there are still
many people taking the course out of interest.
Motivated by interest, the more that are learned,
the more it is ¡§addicted¡¨ to. Hypnosis, this special course, how do
the students feel during their studies in hypnosis?
Yvonne, is engaged in management, occasionally
saw an article in newspaper about hypnosis, she thought that it was
mysterious and interesting, thus applied and joined it.
Yvonne smiled and mentioned that during her
half-year hypnosis learning, she discovered that there was a big difference
between what she learned and what she had expected. During the studies,
it focused on theoretic conception; the course is quite difficult,
it is very important to read reference books. Undoubtedly, it is not
easy to complete the curriculum satisfactorily, but the more the course
material she read, the stronger the sense of satisfaction she got.
She felt like she was addicted to it.
She continued to say, ¡§In fact, the public
still have misunderstanding towards the hypnosis. I need some friends
to be the subjects for the practicum; they try it in a suspicious
manner. Since I have not learned the part of therapy yet, when conducting
the hypnosis, I only could instruct them to perform some easy movement,
I felt excited. My friends said surprisingly, hypnosis's like that!¡¨
As for the prospect after finishing the whole
curriculum, Yvonne said, ¡§I haven't got confidence to become a hypnotherapist
yet. After all, I've just studied for half year, I don't have a deep
understanding on the therapy's part.¡¨
Nevertheless, she acquired oral skills during
lessons, and become more aware of people¡¦s reaction, largely reinforcing
the interpersonal relation. Since her friends are interested in her
studies, thus a new topic is created.
