Hypnoenergetics® and our Emotional Landscape

             Previously I introduced the Four Dimensions (Emotional Landscape, Physical Being, Spiritual Being and Energy Field) and this time I highlight  how Hypnoenergetics® addresses our Emotional Landscape.

The emotional landscape is the traditional dimension used in hypnotherapy and psychology. Both modalities involve CBT, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and other “talking” therapies. CBT therapies are also used in Hypnoenergetics® in both the conscious state and in a trance/subconscious state. (See March post for more on the Trance State) but Hypnoenergetics® also recognises that any trauma is held energetically within the subconscious.

Energetic trauma (but it could also be happy memories) are bound by three elements: the event, the emotion or feeling at the time of the event and the belief created or held as a result of the event. These energetic triangles may live in our subconscious as known memories or hidden memories. The sides of this energetic triangle also act as sensors or triggers to reengage the full triangle. For example, an event later in life could trigger the whole memorised triangle bringing up the same feelings as an event from childhood, complete with the same beliefs.  For example, a break up in a relationship could trigger the same feelings of abandonment  experienced as a child when a parent left which resulted in the child feeling unlovable.

During a hypnoenergetics® session the source of the triangle is found. The event is explored. Beliefs are challenged and replaced with beliefs that serve the client. The client is facilitated into discovering their own alternative beliefs which serve them. Negative feelings are removed. To ensure no vacuum exists to suck those negative feelings back in again positive feelings are substituted. Once again positive feelings chosen by the client are used. The event is redefined and reframed as something that has taught a valuable life lesson.

Using the above example, a possible session could look like this: the childhood event (parent leaving) is found in trance; The “unlovable” belief is challenged and to one of being lovable; The feeling of abandonment is removed and replaced with love and acceptance; and the childhood event is redefined and seen as parents with their own stuff happening and they were doing the best they could at the time. The energy of the triangle has been transformed on all three sides.

Of course I don’t want to give away all the good stuff here. To start your journey into the powerhouse of your subconscious, Hypnoenergetics® session.

Trance State and the Subconscious

Last time I mentioned the Four Dimensions the Hypnoenergetics® approach to hypnotherapy considers: the Emotional Landscape, Physical Presence, Spiritual Being and a person’s Energy Field. Before I elaborate on the dimensions I need to talk about the subconscious and hypnotic trance, or the state of suggestibility.

What is a hypnotic trance? To understand what a trance state is we first need to understand what total consciousness is. Active, or focussed consciousness is a state where brainwave activity operates, and is measured using EEG, in a frequency range of 12-35Hz and is called the beta range. Any brainwave frequency below 12Hz constitutes a hypnotic trance. The lower the frequency the deeper the trance and the more open the person is to suggestion. The lower the frequency the greater the access is to the subconsciousness.

It is also interesting to note that creativity and the ability to be engrossed in learning also fall below the beta frequency.

The deepest state, known as delta (0.5-4Hz), is unconscious sleep. Dreams are the subconscious’ way of communicating and recalling dreams is the subconscious communicating with the conscious mind.

In between these two states, beta and delta, there are two states very important to hypnotherapy: Alpha (8-12Hz) is where most hypnotherapy takes place and is usually experienced as calm consciousness; Theta (4-8Hz) is the deep hypnotic state required for deep healing hypnotherapy.

Relaxation is the most common way to slow down brainwaves to help a client achieve a trance state. Emotional states already have a client in a trance state because their brainwave frequency is within the alpha range and hypnotherapy work can commence immediately.

The conscious mind thinks it is 100% in control. In truth its control is about 10%. The tip of the iceberg. It is the subconscious mind, the other 90% which holds the real power. The conscious mind is characterised by linear processing which involves time. The conscious mind has access to known memories. Our conscious mind is extremely important in keeping us safe and allowing us to operate in our physical world.

The subconscious mind operates on what I call “dream logic”. While dreaming, illogical scenes make perfect sense. It is only in the wakeful, conscious state when we try to relate or recall our dreams that scenes become illogical. The language of the subconscious is imagination. Imagination is used extensively in hypnotherapy.

The subconscious mind operates in timelessness and has access to forgotten memories, hidden memories, immortal memories (or soul memories) and the collective memory of the collective unconsciousness. This powerhouse of energetically stored wisdom and knowledge is accessible through Hypnoenegetics®. Wisdom within yourself and beyond is available for healing and understanding.