Overcoming Abuse with Hypnosis
This work is very emotional but it changes lives.
As a Board Certified Hypnotist, I worked with women that came from horrible abuse situations. I applied various principles into a series of sessions I called Transformative Life Centering. While some of this work is possible remotely, I avoided that because the true benefit of the work happens when the client is in the chair in front of me. It’s a very emotional process and when working remotely, clients feel it’s okay to give up before reaching and completing the actual work.
These women came from all over the U.S. for this work and they left changed.
Understanding Hypnosis
It’s hard to quantify the number of people in the world that understand hypnosis and those who don’t. Hollywood, stage performances and spectacular news stories by those who don’t understand this modality have left people confused.
It’s easier to believe the negative and typically, that’s what people remember. Coming from an investigative background has taught me that uncovering truths takes effort. With a society that shows a tendency to think based on social network posts or other people’s opinions, the truth can easily become elusive.
There have been a few people that came at me with negative behavior and was at odds with hypnosis because of a perceived notion that it is dangerous or un-Christian. Frankly, it’s not my intent to convince anyone to believe that hypnosis is real or not.
As a Christian hypnotist, I share my experiences based on what I have seen with my own eyes with client after client after client. It’s my hope to offer information and details of experiences to make your own intelligent decisions. I’m not responsible for your beliefs — you are.
When I wrote my last book, “Renewing Your Mind — Perspectives of a Christian Hypnotist”, I felt a book like this should be more than an overview; it should also provide the context of the author writing the words. Without knowing the person, you’ll never fully understand the experiences and feelings behind the perspectives shared in the book.
Some Backstory
My background is nontraditional. I’m the product of a failed abortion. I survived a suffocation attempt as a small child and in later years; I lived in an abusive and violent environment. I believe we should avoid becoming a person who waves the, “I’m a victim” flag. Living in the past never moves a person forward. Yet, when there were struggles, hurts or unhealthy environments behind us, it’s important to remain cognizant of where we came from so each day ahead becomes a blessing.
Once on my own, I floated through life looking for something that would stick and look like a viable career path. It wasn’t until I found God, everything changed. He was there all along; I just wasn’t looking for Him. Having served in two military services and law enforcement, I learned a lot about people. I also learned a lot about myself. I believe those experiences were a preparation for my work later to help people through my professional coaching and hypnosis sessions.
No Spiritual Warrior
To be clear, I am not some spiritual warrior. I’m fully capable of experiencing hurts, fears, worries, and frustrations–that comes with being human. Only now, I know how to overcome those challenges I once faced. Throughout the book, I shared both high and low points in my life as I describe the path with hypnosis.
Some might say I’m “Too Christian”. That’s okay. My goal is to be real so you will gain an understanding of Christianity and Hypnosis. When you recognize the value of a safe and natural process, you will then have options to overcome your own challenges.
I don’t know where your faith walk is. I believe that nothing happens by accident and you are reading this article in your life for a reason, perhaps for your own self-assessment.
It’s my hope that you will view this objectively and question how it could be a help to your own life. No one can make you think a thought without your permission.
I also understand that this topic may push some buttons for people. There are some in the church that may determine to stick with the “Hypnosis is bad” belief. Making a choice not to consider alternatives is easier, particularly with a topic that seems like an intangible thing. It’s not something we can hold in our hands.
The science of the brain yields fascinating results with Electroencephalogram (EEG) and Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI). Such testing shows that brain wave function changes when given varying stimuli during hypnosis. It’s my belief that some non-science individuals won’t dig that deep to research hypnosis. It’s easier for a person to assume something is bad based on what they may have heard over the years.
There are many non-Christian hypnosis practitioners operating worldwide that are highly proficient, invest their time and efforts into their client’s best. Through their skill and experience, many lives are changing in positive ways. Yet, there are areas where we will disagree.
My disagreement with those particular areas does not indicate these practitioners are bad. Quite the contrary. Many of these professionals are people I care for and respect. It’s my hope we can share the same professional courtesy. Time will tell how that works out.
Societal Disagreement
As a society, we have moved into a place where logical or moral disagreement turns into personal attacks. The party claiming offense then justifies their behavior. Such behavior is not a hypnosis problem — it’s a sin problem.
To be clear, it’s important that you understand my optic. My view is that of a Christian hypnotist that has seen lives change through this modality. Yet, I am a Christian before I am a Hypnotist. There are areas I went, and places I didn’t because my faith comes first.
Transition
Other therapists and doctors warned me a person can only do this work and deal with extreme levels of abuse for so long before it comes with physical cost. When I had a stroke, it was time to step away for a bit. I needed to focus on health so I temporarily closed the office. Now, I’m back but with the COVID situation, in-person sessions are not possible. I’m coaching remotely through phone and Zoom. Like before, my clients come from all over the U.S.
It is intrinsically rewarding to help change a person’s life in positive ways.
⭐️ About the Author
Anthony M. Davis is a Leadership, Success & Stress Coach, Board Certified Therapist, Top-100 International Travel Photographer. As a Coach, he helps people just like you overcome obstacles & reach their goals. His free book, “Keys to Your Success” is available now.
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