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Dr. L. F. Anderson, Psy.D
International Health Care Practitioner
Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Phone: (715) 342-4180
715-421-9292
5361 80th St. North Wisconsin Rapids 54494
Answers to Myths About
Hypnosis
.Hypnosis is a phenomenon which has traditionally
been cloaked in mystery. Anton Franz Mesmer, from whose name we get the word
"mesmerize", first introduced the phenomenon, which he called "animal
magnetism", in the late 18th century. Mesmer staged demonstrations in which he
dressed in a cape and used melodramatic methods.
Despite the more clinical, down-to-earth approaches
which have characterized hypnosis in medical and psychotherapeutic practice, an
aura of myth and mystery remains. The following are answers to a few of the
myths about hypnosis:
- Hypnosis in NOT brainwashing.
- Hypnosis does NOT weaken the mind.
- Subjects do NOT reveal "secrets" while in
trance.
- There is NO surrender of will or
autonomy.
- There is NO danger what-so-ever of being
unable to awaken from a trance.
- Intelligent people ARE good hypnosis
subjects.
- Hypnosis is NOT a panacea or
cure-all.
- You will NOT lose consciousness while in a
hypnotic trance.
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A two hour individualized
therapy session with Dr. L
Frederick Anderson, Psy D is $90.00 including Self-Improvement tapes
as recommended by therapist. For more information or
to schedule an appointment, Phone: (715) 342-4180 or 715-421-9292 E-mail to arrange for a private
confidential appointment.
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