Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
A simple description of hypnosis is offered by Karen Olness, M.D., of Case Western Reserve University who calls it "a form of self-induced, focused attention that can make it easier for you to relax or learn to control your body's functions. It is this experience of extraordinary focus of attention that makes it possible to influence bodily states.
When in a hypnotic state, the mind is perfectly aware of the surroundings and the situation, but because it is so highly focused, it is able to concentrate on a task without being easily distracted. This enables the person to use imagery, relaxation, or autogenic suggestions in a richer, more powerful way.
Hypnosis is especially useful for relief from pain, reducing the distress from other symptoms or the side effects of treatment, and establishing a greater sense of control. Hypnotic states can be self-induced or facilitated by a hypnotist or hypnotherapist. Finally, it can help in overcoming one's resistance to healthful behavior change, such as reducing smoking or changing one's eating habits.
----William Collinge, American Holisitic Health Association
ASSOCIATION OF HOLISTIC & TRADITIONAL THERAPISTS
A.H.T.T offers Ericksonian hypnosis, metaphor, storytelling, neurolinguististic programming, and play therapy. Eileen Buese, PhD, ASCH Approved consultant, (301) 365-4375 and Millie Goldstone, PhD, (202) 363-9322. For more information visit http://www.dreileenbuese.com and http://www.drmilliegoldstone.com
HYPNOSIS SILVER SPRING
Hypnosis, NLP, and Quantum Focusing for weight, smoking, stress, anxiety, phobias, pain, pre-surgery, fibromyalgia, IBS, troubled love, getting unstuck, sports, and other issues. Donald Pelles, CHt 301 618-9801 www.hypnosissilverspring.com
HYPNOTHERAPY BY THE BAY
Board certified Janis KC Jarvis, MA, CHt, CRt. offers transpersonal hypnotherapy. Gain self-awareness, discover your life’s purpose (regression PL and LBL), overcome habits (weight, smoking), and control or eliminate anxiety, panic, or fear. 410-212
4144 www.hypnobythebay.com
GAIL KALIN, Ph.D. LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST
Rapid and effective behavior and life change. EMDR, Hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and Holistic and traditional psychotherapy. Day or evening appointments, Insurance eligible. Near Van Ness Red Line Metro. Call 202-365-5212, email: gailkalin@yahoo.com. Visit: www.gailkalinphd.com.
JOE MANCINI, CCHt., Ph.D., M.S.O.D., M.S.W.
301-424-5390 Hypnotherapy, Spiritual Coaching, Workshops in Spiritual Development, Past Life, Couple Past Life, Parts Therapy, NLP & much more! www.lifetransforminghypnotherapy.com soulsrvr@erols.com
MINDFULNESS-BASED PSYCHOTHERAPY & GROUPS
Improving Quality of Life, Wholeness, and Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing. Contact Nancy Brutsché, MSN, RN, PMHCNS-BC at 301-793-8715 or mindfulresources@yahoo.com. Specialty methods include Mindfulness, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), cognitive therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT).
CAROL RICHARDSON, M. Div., M.P.H. ENERGY HEALER & LIFE COACH
Life Coaching, Energy Healing, Hypnotherapy, Meditation Lessons, Spiritual Wellness as the Root of Well-Being. Author, Aging Well ~ Be Your Best Self Forever! now available on Amazon.com. Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
5101 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite #100, Washington, DC 20016. Call: 202-686-8202, or visit: www.NaturalHealthDC.com to schedule.