Simple Hypnosis Definitions

Hypnosis - An induced state of trance.

Self-Hypnosis - A self-induced state of trance.

Hypnotherapy - Using a state of trance in conjunction with suggestion to effect a modification or change in attitude and/or actions in a willing person.

Hypnotherapist - A person trained to present therapeutic suggestions to another willing person in whom a state of trance has been induced.

Trance - An alterered state of awareness (between waking & sleeping).

States of Awareness - Beta, Alpha, Theta, Delta. The "Beta" state being the most aware and the Delta being the least. i.e. Beta = wide awake. Alpha = light trance. Theta = deep trance/light sleep. Delta = deep sleep.

Post-Hypnotic Suggestion - A suggestion given during a state of trance that it is intended to be carried out upon awakening from that trance.