You Won't Cluck Like a Chicken -Promise!

When you hear the term “hypnosis,” do you picture someone on a stage, clucking like a chicken in front of a laughing audience? Or maybe it just sounds too “out there” to try? You’re not alone. Many people have these misconceptions, which keep them from experiencing the healing benefits hypnosis can offer. Let’s take a look at the biggest myths around hypnosis—and discover what’s really true.

Myth 1: I’ll Cluck Like a Chicken

First things first, there’s a big difference between stage hypnosis and therapeutic hypnotherapy. Stage hypnosis is purely for entertainment. No one can make you do anything that goes against your core values, even if you’re willing to join in on the fun. In a therapeutic setting, there are no swinging watches, just a calm, soothing voice guiding you to a deeply relaxed state. The focus is on healing, not showmanship.

Myth 2: Someone Will Control My Mind

This one is largely a myth created by movies and fiction writers! The idea that you’ll lose control or that a hypnotist can control your mind simply isn’t true. In reality, you remain fully aware and in control at all times. Before any session, you and your therapist will decide on the direction and goals, and you can end the session whenever you choose.

Myth 3: I’ll Spill All My Secrets

Some believe that hypnosis is like a truth serum, but the truth is you decide what you want to share. Hypnosis isn’t about confessing secrets; it’s about helping you see situations from a different perspective and finding resolution within yourself. Many sessions don’t require you to say anything at all—just listen and engage with the new, positive thought patterns.

Myth 4: What If I Get Stuck in a Trance?

Another misconception, mostly from movies, is that you might get “stuck” in a trance. Fortunately, hypnosis is more like that relaxed state between being awake and asleep. You can “wake up” at any time, and it’s always ideal to have your therapist guide you back to a fully alert state. You should leave a session feeling energized and ready to move forward with the insights you gained.

The Ancient Roots of Hypnosis For Healing

Did you know that hypnosis-like practices date back to Ancient Egypt, Greece, China, and India? These cultures used “sleep temples” or “shrines of healing” to offer curative suggestions to people in trance-like states. While these techniques faded as modern medicine took center stage, they’re making a comeback, with research showing how hypnotherapy can effectively support emotional and mental healing.

Now that you know hypnosis is more than just ‘clucking like a chicken,’ why not experience it firsthand? Schedule a free consultation to see how hypnotherapy can help you on your path to self-healing.