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Hypnosis coaching: effective approaches to solutions through access to the subconscious mind

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Hypnosis coaching: effective approaches to solutions through access to the subconscious mind

Hypnosis is a proven method in psychotherapy and coaching to help people overcome problems and change their lives for the better. With a so-called Hypnosis Coaching often deeply rooted problems, fears or blockages can be solved. The resources and competencies for this are usually already present in the subconscious and can be specifically activated with the help of hypnocoaching. Why hypnosis in Coaching useful is, which areas of application and methods there are, we explain to you in the following article!

What actually is hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a method to put people into a trance-like state and to put over it a Access to the subconscious of the hypnotized person. Hypnosis describes both the technique and the hypnotic trance itself. It is often assumed that the hypnotized person (hypnotisand) falls into a deep sleep - but this is wrong! In fact, brain research shows that the person also under hypnosis still awake is. Rather, it is in a state of complete relaxation. In addition, the attention is usually strongly limited and is directed by the hypnotist to something specific. 

Hypnosis as a recognized therapeutic method

Hypnosis has been used as an effective healing approach by primitive peoples all over the world. for hundreds of years applied. And this is still the case today: Since 2006, therapy with or through hypnosis (also called Hypnotherapy ) is recognized as a scientifically founded, psychotherapeutic method. 

The induction of the altered state of consciousness allows, for example. Anxiety disorders and blockades treat traumatic experiences and emotions or establish healthier lifestyle habits. Hypnosis is used both independently and in combination with other depth psychological methods to positive changes and developments. 

Hypnotherapy vs. hypnosis coaching: what's the difference?

Not only in therapy, but also in Coaching section hypnosis is often used. Whether it is a hypnotherapy or a hypnocoaching depends primarily on the Objective of the treatment as of.

Hypnotherapy is - as the name suggests - a form of therapy in psychotherapy and is primarily aimed at People with mental health problems or illnesses, such as anxiety, compulsions, depression, addictions, eating or sleeping disorders. 

In contrast, hypnosis coaching is more of a Training and consulting methodwhich - in contrast to psychotherapy - is is aimed at healthy peoplewho are referred to as clients. Hypnocoaching is therefore not necessarily about addressing illnesses, as would be the case with hypnotherapeutic applications. Coaching is basically future- and solution-orientedTherefore, the focus is on finding individual solutions for problems or conflicts. A coach accompanies his clients and tries to uncover professional as well as personal potentials, resources, goals and much more. In this way, the client should experience and learn how to approach problem situations themselves in the future. In short: The coaching is a help for self-help. 

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Nevertheless, it should be mentioned that the boundaries between hypnotherapy and hypnosis coaching are somewhat blurred and it depends on the respective diagnosis. In the case of problems with a disease value, the talk is rather of therapy, in the treatment of behavioral patterns or working out a personal transformation rather of coaching. In addition, various hypnotherapeutic techniques are also used in coaching. 

Why is hypnosis useful in coaching? 

In a coaching session, the coach works out solutions to personal or professional problems together with his client. However, the collected impulses and advice often do not succeed in into everyday life and actually solve the problem. This can be due, for example, to the fact that there is insufficient emotional access to the client and that coaching situations per se seem contrived and therefore not always realistic. 

For example, if a client suffers from Test anxiety or stage fright, it is comparatively easy to find factual arguments why this fear is unfounded. However, this also applies to emotional level to accept, is the essential greater challenge. Therefore, the rational, theoretical approach is no guarantee that in the next exam situation no Fear occurs more. 

This is where hypnosis coaching comes into play and promises a more effective and holistic approach. By accessing the subconscious and the emotions of the client, on the one hand the causes of certain problems can be identified more precisely and on the other hand the solution strategies more deeply rooted become. A hypnosis coach can thus work specifically on the unconscious processes and sensations that occur in the client in a problem situation. This comes the transfer to real, everyday situations and a long-term solution of problems and conflicts benefit enormously. 

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The fields of application of hypnosis coaching

Hypnosis is used in a very versatile way in coaching in order to Feeling, thinking or acting of a person and to improve it. Often, for example, it is about reducing fears, developing social skills, learning new skills, recognizing and using one's own strengths or the Self-esteem to increase. Basically, hypnosis coaching can be used on a professional as well as on a personal level for greater life satisfaction provide. By the way, hypnosis coaches can also offer their clients methods of Self-hypnosis teach you how to put yourself in a state of complete relaxation without the help of others. Below we show you some of the main uses of hypnocoaching.  

Personal development and self-worth

Hypnocoachings are aimed at the personal development of the client by working out strengths, resources and abilities together. Many people are not aware of their own strengths and also do not manage to call them up when they are needed. Hypnosis coaching should therefore enable people to use their resources in appropriate situations. selectively retrieve

Performance improvement and stabilization

In sport, top performances are often required: competitive athletes must be able to, to be at their best at the right moment and fade out everything unimportant. Hypnosis coaching can help athletes and high-performers to anchor techniques, strategies or patterns of action in the subconscious, so that these, for example, in competition situations quickly and instinctively can be retrieved. Performance enhancement through hypnosis is not only relevant in sports psychology, but can also be transferred to professional contexts.

Stress management and balance

It is particularly important in working life, deal with stress being able. Here, too, hypnosis coaching offers various approaches and techniques to help clients Resilience and teach them how to deal successfully with stress. With the appropriate strategies, the coached individuals find it easier in their work to cope under pressure. more serene to stay. This also prevents the well-known burnout syndrome.

Hypnocoaching at work

Hypnosis coaching at work is a frequently used method not only with regard to stress. The coaching can also help with this, Presentations or events to prepare important Making decisions, manage everyday work and shed general fears and insecurities - for example, the fear of speaking in front of many people. Especially for Executives hypnocoaching is useful to retrieve solution strategies and to make unconscious potentials usable. 

Weaning and habit changes

Hypnosis coaching can help to break bad habits and is used, for example, for the Smoking Cessation is used. Under trance, the underlying causes of the habit are determined and whether the underlying Beliefs anchored in a different and healthier way. After such coaching, many clients feel inwardly liberated and no longer have the Need to smoking. The withdrawal symptoms typical of smoking cessation are also often less severe.  

Trance-like state of a client through hypnosis coaching

Methods and techniques in hypnocoaching

Which Methods used in hypnosis coaching will primarily depend on the client's goal and concern. Therefore, coaching usually begins with a Preliminary discussionIn this process, the problem to be solved is discussed together and a goal is defined. Based on this, suitable techniques and the exact procedure can be determined. 

Particularly important here is also the Relationship between the hypnotist and the client, called "hypnotic rapport". That is why the preliminary conversation also includes getting to know each other. A familiar and relaxed relationship ensures that the subconscious of the hypnotized person is more receptive to the instructions of the coach. This significantly increases the chance of success of the coaching. 

Trance induction

Trance induction refers to the process in which the coachee is brought into the hypnotic trance state. For this there are various initiation techniquesThe methods used are those aimed at achieving a state of deep relaxation. These include visual (e.g. gaze fixation) or acoustic methods (e.g. suggestive speech, certain sounds or speech melodies). But also dialogical introductions, in which the coach figuratively describes a scenario in which the hypnotized person puts himself in, are part of the trance induction. 

Resource work

Resource work is an essential component of hypnosis coaching. This approach is based on the assumption that people have the most resources and skills for Problem solution preexistthese are only not yet usable. Solution strategies therefore do not come from the hypnosis coach, but are only brought to light by him. In a coaching session, the previously unconscious abilities are worked out in hypnotic states, for example by visualizing successful situations in the past. 

Suggestions

Suggestions are an important means in the context of hypnosis to induce, deepen or dissolve the trance state. The following are used direct as well as indirect suggestionsThese are suggestions with which the client is guided towards a certain behaviour. For example, "You feel relaxed" is a direct and explicit suggestion. Indirect suggestions, on the other hand, are packaged in a larger context, such as a story. 

Images and metaphors

Pictorial narratives, stories and metaphors provide a good access to the subconscious and sentimentalbecause images and stories are always accompanied by emotions. For example, hypnotists can specifically guide clients through a Fantasy Journey lead or the Visualization of certain situations stimulate. Fantasy journeys into one's own body are also common, for example in the case of psychosomatic complaints, or imagining places that give one strength. 

For whom is hypnosis coaching suitable?

Hypnosis coaching is basically suitable for anyone who has a Change in their lives whether on a private or professional level. However, not all people are equally hypnotizable. Hypnocoaching only works for people who are willing and able to engage in it - and that is not the case for everyone. A distinction is made between low, medium and high hypnotizability, which can only be determined by trial and error. About ten percent of people do not get into a hypnotic trance at all. 

Hypnosis: a state of complete relaxation

Training as a hypnosis coach: requirements and contents

In therapy and coaching, hypnosis has long been a popular and effective method - accordingly, the need for expert coaches is also increasing. You will find many places to go and opportunities to find an certified hypnosis coaching training to make. 

The great thing about it: Psychological, pedagogical or therapeutic Previous knowledge is an advantage, but not a necessary prerequisite! So you can also Become a coachIf you simply want to help other people to become more satisfied and to implement changes in their lives successfully and sustainably.

The hypnosis coaching training usually combines theoretical and practical elementsThis means that you can not only acquire knowledge about different techniques, but also try them out at your leisure. The content of the Education from history and mode of action of hypnosis over differentiation from other coaching methods up to concrete hypnosis techniques and their application in practice. 

After the training you can work independently in the field of hypnosis coaching to support individuals or groups in seminars or sessions. 

The best basis for hypnosis coaching: our Greator coach training

If you are interested in a hypnosis coaching training, our training as a Greator Coach the best foundation! The training follows a holistic approach and gives you the opportunity to get to know yourself better and to develop your full potential. As a certified Greator coach you are able to change your own life and the lives of those around you for the better. 

In a first step you go through an intensive, twelve-week online program for Greator Coaching Practitioner. Here the focus is on yourself. Because only if you first deal with your own issues, you can later become a good coach for others. 

In the subsequent six-month Greator coach training course you will learn all important coaching tools and methods and acquire a comprehensive repertoire of solution strategies. After successfully completing the final examination, you will receive our exclusive Greator Coach Certificatewhich will benefit you as an entry into the coaching market or for starting your own coaching business - also and especially if you want to specialize in the field of hypnosis coaching. 

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