Glossary of Terms
Alpha Rhythm
The pattern of brainwave activity operating during hypnosis.
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Anchor
A unique stimulus, such as a word or image, which triggers a response during hypnosis.
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Awakening
The subject’s return to full awareness after a hypnotic trance.
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Beta Rhythm
The dominant pattern of brainwave activity usually associated with activities during waking hours.
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Compounding Suggestion
A technique used to improve the reliability of suggestion. Involves providing the patient with a suggestion that will be referred to multiple times during hypnosis.
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Deepening
The process of attaining a trance-like awareness.
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Delta Rhythm
The slowest pattern of brainwave activity usually associated with complete unconsciousness, i.e. sleep.
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Direct Suggestion
A direct command received by a patient during hypnosis.
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Eye-Fixation/Fascination
Induction techniques involving optical fixation of an object, or patients who have eyes which tend to fade or blink repeatedly.
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Fixation Point
An object of concentration used to induce a hypnotic trance.
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Hypnosis
An altered state of consciousness, often resembling sleep, which results in focused attention, susceptibility to suggestion, and diminished peripheral awareness.
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Hypnotherapy
The use of hypnosis for therapeutic purposes. Our St. Pete hypnotist office can help you kick a bad habit, make effective changes in your life, and more.
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Induction
Techniques used to encourage a hypnotic trance.
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Mental Bank
A program designed to improve the success rate of hypnosis, using tools such as mental reinforcement and other positive thoughts.
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Modality
Any belief system used to influence or alter behavior patterns.
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Neuro Pathways
Physiological conduits that connect the nervous system with the brain. They are responsible for the creation of habits, both good and bad.
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Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP)
A therapy, which our hypnotist office in St. Pete offers, that can help patients improve their performance or approach problems differently. Business leaders, athletes, performers and individuals can be helped with NLP.
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Progressive Relaxation
A relaxation technique that involves alternately tensing and relaxing muscles.
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Stage Hypnosis
A public use of hypnosis use for entertainment purposes.
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Suggestibility
The degree to which an individual can be influenced by commands and suggestions under hypnosis.
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Theta Rhythms
Brainwave patterns that occur during a dream.
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Trance
An altered state of consciousness, such as hypnosis.
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Triggers
An external stimulus that generates an emotional or psychological response.
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