The American Health Magazine conducted a recent study that indicated the recovery rate of individuals after six sessions of traditional therapy is thirty-eight percent. After twenty-two sessions the study shows that about seventy-two percent of the subjects sensed an improvement in their behavior. However, those who were undergoing hypnotherapy showed a surprising recovery rate of ninety-three percent after four sessions. Despite such studies indicating the benefits of sports hypnosis, there are players who are still not open to sports hypnosis due to common myths about hypnosis.
Sports Hypnosis Myths: Here are some sports hypnosis myths to consider:
Myth: Hypnosis is a sort of magic.
Fact: Sports hypnosis has no supernatural power. In 1955, hypnosis was accepted as a science by the British Medical Association. In 1958, the American Medical Association also accepted this status.
Myth: Hypnosis can be performed only on people with feeble determination.
Fact: It is only intelligent people with strong will who can be hypnotized. Entering into the state of trance requires willingness, keen understanding of the situation and time as well as the hypnotist’s ability.
Myth: A player cannot be woken out of a hypnotic trance.
Fact: It is not realistic to assume that a player can be in a state of hypnotic trance forever. Players may fall asleep or immediately open their eyes in case the hypnotist withdraws in the middle of a session.
Myth: In a hypnotic trance, a player can be made to do things out of his/her will.
Fact: Sports hypnotists do not exploit players to make them do things beyond their will. They do not use hypnosis to change a player’s behavior or persuade them to act against their morals and values.
Please feel free to research the topic of sports hypnosis and begin to realize the benefits that you could be gaining. Contact me today for a free consultation and become the athlete you want to be.
Kyle Richards, DCH
NGH Certified Hypnotherapist
Hypnosis by Kyle
