INSOMNIA

Hypnosis offers a unique therapeutic approach to treating insomnia by targeting both the physiological and psychological factors that contribute to sleep disturbances. Hypnosis can directly counters the physiological hyperarousal associated with insomnia, facilitating a reduction in heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension, mimicking the natural precursors to sleep and thus enabling the body to learn to initiate the sleep process again naturally.

Psychologically hypnotherapy can address the cognitive and emotional barriers to sleep. I will work with you as both hypnotherapist and personal coach so that we can harness the full effects of hypnosis to reframe negative beliefs and anxieties about sleep. Many individuals with insomnia engage in a cycle of stress and worry about their inability to sleep, which only exacerbates the problem. With hypnosis I can help you change these maladaptive thought patterns, replacing them with a more positive outlook towards sleep. This cognitive restructuring is crucial for reducing bedtime anxiety and improving sleep quality.

Moreover, hypnosis can reinforce healthy sleep habits and make routines easier, promoting long-term improvements in sleep patterns. By encouraging the acceptance of beneficial behaviors, such as maintaining a regular sleep schedule and creating a restful sleep environment, hypnosis will further support the restoration of natural sleep rhythms.

Scientific research supports the efficacy of hypnosis in improving both sleep latency (the time it takes to fall asleep) and overall sleep quality. As a non-pharmacological intervention, hypnosis presents a valuable option for individuals seeking to overcome insomnia and restore healthy sleep patterns without the reliance on medication, offering a holistic path towards better sleep and overall well-being.

References:

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K. Bauer et al. “An hypnotic technique for treating insomnia..” The International journal of clinical and experimental hypnosis, 28 1 (1980): 1-5 . https://doi.org/10.1080/00207148008409822. 

G. Graci et al. “Evidenced-Based Hypnotherapy for the Management of Sleep Disorders.” International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 55 (2007): 288 – 302. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207140701338662.