What is hypnotherapy?
Hypnosis is a
state of inner absorption and concentration. Usually accomplished by a
hypnotherapist using verbal repetition and mental images, hypnosis allows
patients to highly focus their attention and enables them to be more responsive
to behavioral changes, like losing weight. Willpower alone against a temptation
like food is just a short-term solution, unlike the hypnotism for weight loss
program, which empowers patients with the mental control necessary for a
lifetime of successful weight management.
What does the hypnotism for weight loss
program entail?
The traditional
eight-step hypnosis weight loss program is individualized to meet each patient’s
needs. Those patients undergoing weight loss surgery are often required to lose
some weight before the procedure, and hypnosis provides the mental effects of a
stomach restriction, enabling that success. Pre-surgery hypnosis weight loss
sessions also help patients identify and change eating habits, prepare for
surgery, reclaim the power of self and envision their overall victory. Sessions
after surgery help eliminate anxiety, reinforce the body’s changes within the
mind and empower the self-confidence that is often lacking. Patients examine their
relationships with others, their ongoing relationship with food and learn
self-hypnosis techniques for ongoing achievement.
But the hypnotism
for weight loss program isn’t just for those undergoing surgery. Those patients
not undergoing weight loss surgery can also benefit from the mental effects of
a stomach restriction, changing eating habits, empowering self-confidence and
learning self-hypnosis techniques for long-term success. In addition to the
full eight-step program for surgical and non-surgical patients, BayChoice
Bariatric Center also offers a variety of other hypnotism for weight loss
programs, including:
·
Preparation
for weight loss surgery program
·
Weekly
hypnotic weight loss support group sessions
·
One-on-one
customized weight loss sessions
·
One-on-one
sessions customized to addressing specific food addictions
What kind of results can I expect?
While there have been many misconceptions and stigmas related
to hypnotherapy, it has been shown as a valuable component and adjunct to many
medical treatments. The Journal of
Consulting & Clinical Psychology reviewed a collection of studies on a
range of disorders (including phobia, obesity and pain), and found that the
addition of hypnosis substantially enhanced the treatment outcome, with the
average client who received cognitive-behavioral hypnotherapy showing greater
improvement than at least 70 percent of clients receiving non-hypnotic
treatment. The results were particularly pronounced for studies on obesity.
For Marilyn, the
changes brought about by the hypnosis weight loss program at BayChoice
Bariatric Center were dramatic: “The sessions opened up a new world to repair
my mind and my way of thinking about food. I knew that I needed more than
surgery to fix my obesity. It’s hard to imagine, but since being hypnotized, I
have had no cravings for fast foods or foods that are unhealthy for me.”
What other behaviors can hypnotherapy
target?
BayChoice Bariatric
Center’s hypnosis smoking cessation
program can help patients accomplish their goal to be smoke-free, whether
or not they are undergoing weight loss surgery. Those undergoing surgery must
be smoke-free prior to their procedure, and this program both prepares patients
for surgery and helps them achieve long-term success after the procedure.
Individuals not undergoing weight loss surgery but just desiring a healthier
lifestyle can take advantage of the hypnosis smoking cessation program, geared
toward their individual needs.
Patients interested
in starting or continuing a lifestyle of healthy choices can take advantage of
the four-week Being Fit & Healthy
course. The program is perfect for patients who have undergone weight loss
surgery, those interested in making better choices and those who want to
reinforce the positive choices they are already making.
For Nelly, ongoing pain brought her to try hypnotherapy: “I
admit I was a bit nervous due to the stigma associated with hypnotism, but I
decided that I needed pain relief. I have scoliosis and was experiencing
tremendous back pains, particularly around my shoulder areas. After the session,
I instantly felt energized by the relief!”
About the
hypnotherapist
Beth Kramer, RN, MSN, CBN, of BayChoice Bariatric Center has
two decades of extensive academic and clinical experience in surgical and
non-surgical specialties. Combined with her advanced certification in
hypnotherapy, Beth uses hypnotism for weight loss, smoking cessation, pain and
stress management, and other behavioral changes to maximize positive results
for our patients.
Whether you want to lose weight, quit smoking or reduce pain
or stress, call BayChoice Hypnosis today at 281-482-5300 to learn how
our hypnotherapy program can be customized just for you, empowering you to
achieve your specific health goals.
