Hypnosis is an altered state of awareness and consciousness in which the individual is more open to suggestion. It is used by people to help them achieve a variety of different goals, such as quit smoking, reduce anxiety, and cope with pain. There are four different types of hypnosis: verbal/cognitive hypnosis, direct hypnosis, indirect hypnosis, and combination hypnotism.
Verbal/Cognitive Hypnosis: This type of hypnosis uses wordplay, stories, and metaphors to tap into the individual’s subconscious in order to introduce a desired change in the person's behavior. It is based on a therapeutic conversation between the hypnotist and client.
Direct Hypnosis: Using this type of hypnosis, the hypnotist uses a direct approach to lead the person into a trance. It has a more structured format, and the hypnotist uses commands and commands of authority rather than persuasive suggestion and stories in order to induce a trance state.
Indirect Hypnosis: This type of hypnosis relies on stories and metaphors rather than direct suggestion to lead the patient towards a state of deep relaxation, with the goal of altering the patient’s behavior. The hypnotist does not always need to be present for the hypnosis to take place, either; the patient can listen to or read stories or scripts that are designed to induce trance states.
Combination Hypnotism: As the name suggests, this type of hypnosis involves a combination of the other forms of hypnosis. It combines all the different forms to create a tailored approach that is designed to best meet the needs of the individual.
Overall, hypnosis is a powerful tool that is used to help people in a variety of ways, and the four types of hypnosis – verbal/cognitive hypnosis, direct hypnosis, indirect hypnosis, and combination hypnotism – offer different approaches to achieving beneficial results in the individual.