Research on Hypnosis




 

What is Hypnosis?

Wall Street Journal on Medical Hypnosis

Hypnosis & You

Curious about whether hypnosis is right for you?  Watch the video above featuring world renowned hypnotherapist and trianer George Bien, in association with the International Association of Counselors & Therapists.

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ChangeWorks participates in HealthPartners^® Healthy Discounts Program and offer a discount for veterans and seniors.  Check our rates page for more information.

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Hypnotherapy has been proven effective with:

◦Smoking Cessation
◦Weight Management
◦Sleep Disorders | Insomnia
◦Stress Management
◦Relationship Strategies
◦ADD | ADHD
◦Habit Control
◦Anxiety
◦PTSD
◦Depression
◦Grieving and Loss
◦Fears and Phobias
◦Sports Performance
◦Addiction
◦Test Performance
◦Memory Enhancement
◦Creative Enhancement
◦Pain Management
◦Fibromyalgia
◦Goal Striving
◦Building Confidence
◦Self-image
◦Pre and Post-Surgery
◦Expediting Healing
◦Infertility Issues
◦Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Of Interest...

ChangeWorks Hypnosis Radio

Radio Show on Anxiety

Clinical Hypnotherapy in the Twin Cities

Welcome to ChangeWorks Hypnosis Center, the Twin Cities full-service center for personal hypnosis services and professional hypnosis and neurolinguistic programming (NLP) sessions.  We are conveniently located in Apple Valley, MN and offer private sessions, group workshops and events. 

Since 2007, ChangeWork Hypnosis has been helping people accomplish wonderful, healthy changes in their lives.  Our highly trained hypnotherapists will show you how to tap abilities of your own mind to get rid of a habit, create a healthier lifestyle, eliminate a fear, feel more confident, lose weight and achieve more in every area of your life. Let Cindy and Jody show you how to communicate with your mind to release the unlimited potential in you.  Read more about Cindy & Jody.



What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a natural state of mind we are all in at least a few times every day.  It can be described as a relaxed but very focused state, in which the subconscious mind can more readily be communicated with to change beliefs, habits and other behaviors. Hypnosis was approved as a modality by the American Medical Association in 1958, and has a long history of use in the control of pain, habit/behavior change, pre- and post-surgery use, and the abatement of anxieties, PTSD and more.

Hypnosis is safe and effective when used by a well-trained and qualified hypnotherapist.

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Client Centered and Medical Hypnosis Training

Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy trainings leading to certifications are offered by Cindy Locher and Jody Kimmell through Normandale Community College.  The Diversified Client Centered Hypnotherapy model that we teach is based on the work of Roy Hunter and (the late) Charles Tebbetts.  This training is directed toward healthcare and mental health professionals seeking to add clinical / medical hypnotherapy to their skill sets for use with their patients in practice.

Self Hypnosis classes (Self Hypnosis, Self Hypnosis for Weight Loss, Self Hypnosis for Pain Control) are open to the general public and are offered either through Normandale Community College or directly at ChangeWorks Hypnosis Center in Apple Valley, MN.

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Mastering the Art of Success  *New!*

Learn how Cindy used hypnosis to strengthen her self esteem in order to break the chains of an emotional abusive 9-year marriage.  If you, or anyone you know, suffers from poor self image, or does or has been involved in an abusive relationship, Cindy's story can provide the hope and direction to create positive forward momentum in your life so that you, too, can once again love and appreciate who YOU are!

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How Effective is Hypnosis?

A Survey of Psychotherapy Literature by Alfred A. Barrios, PhD. Revealed the Following Recovery Rates:

Psychoanalysis: 38% recovery after 600 sessions

Behavior Therapy: 72% recovery after 22 sessions

Hypnotherapy: 93% recovery after 6 sessions

source: Alfred A. Barrios, PhD


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