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This program is not designed to have clinical applications.
Its intent is to teach coaches, sports psychologists, trainers
and conditioning specialists the proper language patterns,
internal dialogue (self-talk), and mental conditioning used
for peak performance. If you are already a clinical or medical
hypnotherapist, this program is an excellent addition to your
list of credentials and will provide you with hundreds of
additional tools for your practice.
If you are a trainer or coach, this program will give your
client or team the edge. If you are an athlete, you may also
enroll and benefit directly by completing this program.
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| Opinions vary
on the exact definition of this natural state of mind. There
is no legal definition of hypnosis. Webster's Dictionary describes
it incorrectly as an artificially induced sleep, but it is
not sleep and it is actually a natural state of mind that
is induced normally in everyday living much more often than
it is induced artificially. Every time we become engrossed
in a novel or a motion picture, we are in a natural hypnotic
trance.
Additionally, the common belief evidenced by research is
that a person experiencing hypnosis slows down his or her
brain waves from BETA into ALPHA - although some people believe
that we may actually enter THETA during deep trance states.
(THETA is normally the "dream" state we pass through
on the way to and from DELTA - or deep sleep.) Be aware that
since we must all pass through ALPHA on the way to and from
sleep, we could easily say that all of us experience hypnosis
at least twice daily.
It is generally accepted in the fields of psychology that
all hypnosis is in actuality, self-hypnosis. In other-words,
the hypnotherapist is simply a guide that accompanies the
client during a process of relaxed, focused awareness - a
process where they are completely aware of their surroundings.
It's more a question of semantics, for they are one and
the same. However, many hypnotherapists feel that the term
"hypnotist" refers to someone a) who has not been
formally trained and/or uses hypnosis for the purpose of entertainment
such as stage shows, and b) believes that the use of hypnosis
for self-improvement and/or the release of problems constitutes
hypnotherapy. All hypnotherapy employs hypnosis; but not all
hypnosis is hypnotherapy. Additionally, mastering the art
of hypnosis does not necessarily mean one is qualified as
a hypnotherapist. To learn how its worked for others, read
the testimonials.
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| The most common
example of hypnosis is reading a book, which almost anyone
can relate to. When you read a book, your body experiences
various emotions. Emotions are nothing but chemical changes
within the body. Depending upon the emotion, the body produces
a certain "cocktail" of chemicals to produce the
desired emotion. It would be absurd to think that the actual
text or ink in the book is creating the emotion in the body.
It is simply the interpretation of the text that creates a
thought in your mind - a thought that is so realistic your
body bio-chemically changes to create an emotion. The words
of a hypnotherapist to a client cannot create physical or
emotional changes within the person any more than the text
on a page can. It's how you interpret the text, much like
how you interpret the words of the hypnotherapist, that create
the change you desire.
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Do we give up control of our minds when reading a book or
watching a movie? These every-day examples of hypnosis best
illustrate how the mind can create physical changes within
the body simply through imagination. While reading a book
or watching a movie, you are literally in a hypnotic trance;
however, you still have the power to emerge from that state
if desired. A book, a movie, or a hypnotherapist may guide
your mind, but you still have the power to resist or return
to normal everyday activity.
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| Since hypnosis
is a natural state of mind, clients are often surprised that
they hear every word. Unless one enters a deeper state, or
at least a medium state, he or she may not "feel"
any different than when relaxing in their favorite easy chair
with a good book. One may feel quite mellow, and may feel
weightless or perhaps very heavy as if sinking into the chair.
If one enters a deep state of hypnosis the feeling may even
be euphoric. In a light state, it is entirely possible for
the client to believe that he or she was not actually hypnotized
because it felt identical to the waking state.
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| Yes, hypnosis
can be very effective in alleviating unwarranted pain in the
body and discomfort from many ailments. It is important to
realize though that pain is a warning that something needs
attention with the body, and it needs to be diagnosed by someone
qualified to do so. Any competent hypnotherapist knows the
importance of requiring a written referral from an examining
physician before ever using hypnosis to reduce pain or other
physical symptoms. The only exception for those who are unlicensed
to practice medicine is if the examining physician is physically
present and/or is supervising the hypnotic process.
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| Because all
hypnosis is self-hypnosis, and the client is in complete control
at all times, hypnosis in and of itself is not dangerous.
If it were, we would all be in jeopardy every time we get
engrossed in a good book, movie, or TV show. If hypnosis is
used in conjunction with drugs or medication, adverse effects
may occur; however, it should be noted that the adverse effects
are predominately a result of the drugs or medication. An
unlicensed hypnotherapist is not allowed to prescribe medication
or use chemical intervention with hypnosis; therefore, hypnosis
only has the potential to become "dangerous" if
it is used by licensed healthcare professionals entitled to
administer medication.
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| Athletes are
exceptional individuals. They have dedicated their lives to
becoming the best at their discipline of choice. So many fitness
professionals have little or no knowledge of how to mentally
train, mentally coach, and guide the exact guidance needed
to have their client reach the absolute pinnacle of mental
conditioning. This program is the opportunity you need to
become the best coach or trainer possible and to give your
athlete the best possible tools for total success.
It is often said that sports are 90% , 95%, or even 99.9%
mental. If so, why do most athletes and their trainers spend
99% of their time working on the physical aspect of conditioning?
We can all agree that at elite levels of competition, all
athletes are very skilled, physically fit and have a desire
to excel. It can also easily be stated that those who have
a mental edge will win every time when fractions of a second
or tenths of a point count. Because of this fact, you need
this opportunity to take your coaching, consulting and conditioning
skills to the highest level by becoming a Certified Sports
Hypnotist.
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| NESTA, National
Exercise & Sports Trainers Association, has been established
since 1992 and is now the fastest growing fitness association
in North America with nearly 40,000 members in over 20
countries. NESTA specialized in the business of sports
and fitness, not just earning your certification. It is
our goal and mission to ensure your total success as a
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NESTA prides itself on thinking outside the box when it comes
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NESTA to learn the thousands of ways in which we can make
your sports & fitness dreams a reality now!
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