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How
does the past relate to my current life?
The past
is uncharted territory for many of us. We remember small things:
a smell, an afternoon, the touch of a pet. Loaded into the
past are countless events, experiences, wishes, fantasies,
and memories. They have shaped us, both consciously and unconsciously.
Many of our daily habits come from childhood and the comfortable
routine that marked our day.
Many
of our adult responses to life come as a reaction to something
that happened to us earlier. We may have an appreciation for
color because a teacher took time to show us the brilliance
of a spring day. We may look for a particular car because
one like it was owned by a friend. We may pile the clothes
on a chair because closets are places we find far too confining.
The past can be a place of discovery and healing.
How
can the past help me with the problems I'm having today?
Many
of our fears and quirks have their roots in the past, though
we may not be aware of the particular incident which set the
fear into motion. Often we were too young to make much sense
of the experience. We didn't have the words to comprehend
death, for instance, or to understand a lengthy stay in the
hospital. Taking time to search out the past can give us clues
to our current fears and keys to change in perception and
attitude.
How
can hypnosis help me work on the past?
Simple
hypnotic techniques can bring to light memories long since
forgotten. Within a relaxed and calm state, you can look at
past events from the vantage point of both the child and the
adult. The new perspective you gain can also add to your understanding
of how you thought the world worked once upon a time. Working
with your hypnotherapist, you may discover the roots of things
that have bothered you for ages. You'll be able to move forward,
to do the things you want to do today, no longer hindered
by the past.
What
is important for me to know before I try hypnotherapy.
Working
with the past means the risk of encountering sensitive and
personal revelations. Solid trust and comfort between you
and your hypnotherapist are essential if you want to achieve
your goals. Your therapist will take time to get to know you
and to establish a good rapport with you before embarking
upon therapy that will draw upon the past.
How
do I know that what I remember from the past is real
Working
in the past, we often dredge up real events and real imaginings.
The mind is creative in its use of perceptions. If the original
cause of a certain behavior was a bad dream you had after
watching "The Wizard of Oz," identifying that moment
and the perceptions that went with it is most important. Finding
the connection is the goal to healing a past that has been
troubled. Talk with your therapist if you want to know more
about this issue.
"I've
had sessions about several issues, including child molestation.
I've been relieved of a lot of "stuff." I feel more
energetic, and am learning to deal with problems as they arise.
I feel that hypnosis is the quickest way to get to the root
of a problem, preventing possible years of counseling."
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