Some points on Hypnosis by Magdalena Murch (Massadiq)

“Don’t fixate on the finger pointing at the moon, or you will miss the moon.”

— Bruce Lee

1. Hypnosis after Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep.
2. Hypnotherapy is a natural state of relaxation, a state of trance. It is like drifting into a daydream - you are in control at all times while listening to the therapist's suggestions.
3. Hypnosis is a state of enhanced suggestibility.
4. Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness, hypnotherapy's a form of therapy which utilises the state of hypnosis as its main therapeutic tool.
5. The brain changes through its three layers (the brain set, the limbic region and the cortex) allow for the therapeutic effects of hypnotherapy to be effective. 
6. The brain in hypnosis produces alpha and theta brain waves.
7. Hypnotic psychotherapy is a learning process for the patient. The client is responsible for actually making the changes, the therapist for creating an appropriate context for uninhibited explorations.
8. Hypnosis is one of the most powerful states for personal development and positive change. It allows you to access your creative potential.