HypnosisHypnosis

What is it? How does it work? Why What is it? How does it work? Why does it work? How can it be tailored does it work? How can it be tailored

to a child’s needs & parenting?to a child’s needs & parenting?

Want to experience it?Want to experience it?

David Zarza, Hypnotherapist - David Zarza, Hypnotherapist - Directed Focus HypnotherapyDirected Focus Hypnotherapy

Practicing Hypnosis since 2004, focusing on Guided Practicing Hypnosis since 2004, focusing on Guided Imagery & Personal EmpowermentImagery & Personal Empowerment

Studied at Hypnosis Motivation Institute, the first Studied at Hypnosis Motivation Institute, the first accredited Hypnotherapy School & currently completing accredited Hypnotherapy School & currently completing my residencymy residency

Certified by the Certified by the Hypnotherapists Union, Local 472Hypnotherapists Union, Local 472 Member of the American Hypnosis AssociationMember of the American Hypnosis Association BA in Psychology from UCLABA in Psychology from UCLA Currently teach a course at UCLA: Community Currently teach a course at UCLA: Community

Health Sciences 179 - Life Skills for College Health Sciences 179 - Life Skills for College Women & MenWomen & Men

Ever been Hypnotized before?Ever been Hypnotized before?

Yes, it’s a natural stateYes, it’s a natural state DaydreamingDaydreaming Reading & MoviesReading & Movies Driving-Highway HypnosisDriving-Highway Hypnosis In LoveIn Love The time right before The time right before

falling asleep and time falling asleep and time right after wakingright after waking

Brief HypnohistoryBrief Hypnohistory

Franz Mesmer (18th C.), Austrian physician, called this Franz Mesmer (18th C.), Austrian physician, called this “animal magnetism.”“animal magnetism.” Believed that a mystical force from the hypnotist was inflicted on the Believed that a mystical force from the hypnotist was inflicted on the

subject inducing them into this state, hence “mesmerism” -- to subject inducing them into this state, hence “mesmerism” -- to mesmerize.mesmerize.

James Braid (19th C.), Scottish surgeon, originated the term James Braid (19th C.), Scottish surgeon, originated the term “hypnosis” based on “hypnosis” based on hypnos, hypnos, which is Greek for sleep.which is Greek for sleep. Theorized that hypnosis is not a force inflicted by the hypnotist, but a Theorized that hypnosis is not a force inflicted by the hypnotist, but a

combination of psychologically mediated responses to suggestionscombination of psychologically mediated responses to suggestions

Definition of HypnosisDefinition of Hypnosis

Hypnosis is created by an overload of Hypnosis is created by an overload of message units, disorganizing our message units, disorganizing our inhibitory process (Critical Mind), inhibitory process (Critical Mind), triggering our fight-flight mechanism and triggering our fight-flight mechanism and ultimately resulting in a hyper-ultimately resulting in a hyper-suggestible state, providing access to suggestible state, providing access to the subconscious mind.the subconscious mind.

ClarificationsClarifications

Message Units - Input sent to the brain by the environment, Message Units - Input sent to the brain by the environment, body, conscious and subconscious minds. When too many body, conscious and subconscious minds. When too many message units are received (i.e., life-threatening emergency), message units are received (i.e., life-threatening emergency), the result is a state of anxiety.the result is a state of anxiety.

Suggestibility - A mental state in which somebody accepts Suggestibility - A mental state in which somebody accepts without question the ides, attitudes, or instructions of others without question the ides, attitudes, or instructions of others usually under a state of hypnosis.usually under a state of hypnosis. Suggestible via - literal, inferential or self stated suggestions.Suggestible via - literal, inferential or self stated suggestions.

Life Script - The positives and negatives formed throughout life Life Script - The positives and negatives formed throughout life that become what we know. Thus…that become what we know. Thus… What is known is perceived as PLEASURE.What is known is perceived as PLEASURE. What is unknown is perceived as PAIN.What is unknown is perceived as PAIN.

Theory of MindTheory of Mind

Conscious Mind

Subconscious Mind

Primitive Mind

Critical Mind

Knowns becomeyour Life Script

Hypnosis

Houses your logic, reason, will-power &

analytical ability.

Fight-Flight reflex-Fears of Falling & Noises

Inducing the Hypnotic TranceInducing the Hypnotic Trance

Prerequisites-Prerequisites- Desire to be hypnotizedDesire to be hypnotized Belief he/she can be hypnotizedBelief he/she can be hypnotized Allow for comfort & relaxationAllow for comfort & relaxation

Methods-Methods- RapidRapid Eye fascinationEye fascination Progressive relaxation and Progressive relaxation and

imageryimagery Loss of balanceLoss of balance

Therapeutic Uses for HypnosisTherapeutic Uses for Hypnosis General Hypnotherapy & Medical General Hypnotherapy & Medical

Hypnotherapy:Hypnotherapy: Stress ReliefStress Relief Coping with LossCoping with Loss Enhancing Memory & Study habitsEnhancing Memory & Study habits Past Life RegressionPast Life Regression Habit control (i.e., Quit Smoking)Habit control (i.e., Quit Smoking) Extinguishing Fears & PhobiasExtinguishing Fears & Phobias Forensic HypnotismForensic Hypnotism Pain-free Labor & ChildbirthPain-free Labor & Childbirth Sports PerformanceSports Performance Pain ManagementPain Management Improving HealthImproving Health Weight ControlWeight Control Confidence & MotivationConfidence & Motivation

HypnobirthingHypnobirthing

• Teaches mother to understand and release the Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome which so often is the cause of pain and discomfort during labor. • Explores the myth that pain is a necessary accompaniment to a normal birthing. When a laboring woman's mind is free of fear, the muscles in her body - including her uterine muscles - relax, thus facilitating an easier, stress free birthing. In many cases, first stage labor shortens, eliminating fatigue during labor and leaving mother fresh, awake and with energy for actual birthing. • Minimizes the need for narcotics during the birthing process, facilitating a natural bonding experience for mother/father and child immediately after the birth. Setting a pleasant and nurturing space for the family.

Working with ChildrenWorking with Children

More easily hypnotizable than adults More easily hypnotizable than adults because of very active fantasy livesbecause of very active fantasy lives

Lack of side effects in using Lack of side effects in using hypnosis for pain or anxiety relief as hypnosis for pain or anxiety relief as opposed to medicationopposed to medication

Usually very enthusiastic!Usually very enthusiastic! Parental participation soothes & Parental participation soothes &

enhances their relationshipenhances their relationship Flexibility - hypnosis is “portable”Flexibility - hypnosis is “portable” Hope & Mastery - if child is in Hope & Mastery - if child is in

distress, parent is in distress; if child distress, parent is in distress; if child experiences hope & peace, parent experiences hope & peace, parent does also. Creating a + cycle. does also. Creating a + cycle.

Child HypnosisChild Hypnosis

What they come in forWhat they come in for Sports ImprovementSports Improvement Sibling rivalrySibling rivalry School test anxietySchool test anxiety Disciplinary issuesDisciplinary issues WeightWeight Fears & Phobias (MD, DDS, dark, Fears & Phobias (MD, DDS, dark,

animals)animals) Academic/sports scholarship prep & Academic/sports scholarship prep &

pressurepressure Bed-wetting, nail-biting, Bed-wetting, nail-biting,

trichotillomania (hair pulling)trichotillomania (hair pulling) Study skills & GPA improvementStudy skills & GPA improvement Parenting & Re-parentingParenting & Re-parenting

Erik Erikson’s - Psychosocial Erik Erikson’s - Psychosocial Developmental StagesDevelopmental Stages

Approx. Approx. AgeAge

Psychosocial Psychosocial CrisisCrisis

DescriptionDescription

Birth to 1 yearBirth to 1 year Trust vs. MistrustTrust vs. Mistrust Learn to trust or mistrust that others will care for Learn to trust or mistrust that others will care for their basic needs-nourishment, sucking, warmth, their basic needs-nourishment, sucking, warmth, cleanliness & physical contact.cleanliness & physical contact.

1-3 years1-3 years Autonomy vs. Shame Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt& Doubt

Learn to be self sufficient in activities including Learn to be self sufficient in activities including toileting, feeding, walking and talking or to doubt toileting, feeding, walking and talking or to doubt their own abilities.their own abilities.

3-6 years3-6 years Initiative vs. GuiltInitiative vs. Guilt Children want to undertake many adultlike Children want to undertake many adultlike activities, sometimes overstepping the limits set by activities, sometimes overstepping the limits set by parents and feeling guilty.parents and feeling guilty.

7-11 years7-11 years Industry vs. InferiorityIndustry vs. Inferiority Children busily learn to be competent and Children busily learn to be competent and productive or feel inferior and unable to do productive or feel inferior and unable to do anything well.anything well.

AdolescenceAdolescence Identity vs. Role Identity vs. Role ConfusionConfusion

Adolescents try to figure out “Who am I?” They Adolescents try to figure out “Who am I?” They establish sexual ethnic, and career identities or are establish sexual ethnic, and career identities or are confused about what future roles to play.confused about what future roles to play.

Hypnotic Inductions for a ChildHypnotic Inductions for a Child

Must build rapport with the child, maybe even Must build rapport with the child, maybe even have a “playtime” with the child before the have a “playtime” with the child before the hypnosis sessionhypnosis session

With children, you can use stories to induce With children, you can use stories to induce them into hypnosisthem into hypnosis Unlike adults, children don’t need to close eyesUnlike adults, children don’t need to close eyes Eye fixation techniques work wonderfully!Eye fixation techniques work wonderfully!

Ex. Cloud Car for Pain ReliefEx. Cloud Car for Pain Relief

Let’s Get HypnotizedLet’s Get Hypnotized

Let’s go on a mini Let’s go on a mini vacation!vacation!