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There you are. An overwhelming sensation washes over you as you gasp for breath. Your heart races, palms sweat. And numbness\u2014all you can feel is numbness.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat happened? Where am I?<\/em>\u201d pours into your mind as it whirlwinds with disjointed thoughts. And everything is passing in front of you in a chaotic blur.<\/p>\n

This is how trauma can feel like. And as life moves forward and you\u2019re brought back to reality, any little happenstance can trigger you to spiral yet again into another episode.<\/p>\n

How can you get out of this turmoil? Three words: hypnotherapy for trauma<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you don\u2019t take responsibility for programming yourself, then someone else will<\/em>,\u201d as Paul McKenna<\/strong>, a renowned hypnotherapist and behavioral scientist, says in his Everyday Bliss<\/em> Quest on Mindvalley. And hypnotherapy can help you go from trauma to tranquility.<\/p>\n

What Is Hypnotherapy for Trauma Healing?<\/h2>\n

Hypnotherapy is a powerful method that works on your trauma bond<\/a>\u2014the causes of which sit in your subconscious mind. It uses the power of suggestion when you\u2019re in a state of awareness and receptivity. This is what\u2019s called \u201chypnosis.\u201d<\/p>\n

The definition of hypnotherapy<\/a>, based on the American Psychological Association, is \u201cthe use of hypnosis in psychological treatment<\/em>.\u201d It can be used for quick therapy to help ease symptoms and change behavior patterns. Or it can be used in long-term therapy to help adjust or change someone\u2019s personality.<\/p>\n

This approach contrasts with traditional therapies, which often focus on coping with or managing symptoms rather than addressing the root causes. And according to Paul, it\u2019s a method that speaks directly to your subconscious. And as your beliefs shift, your attitudes shift, your mind shifts and your body heals.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hypnotherapy for children, anxiety<\/a>, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and so on and so forth\u2014it can address various forms of trauma.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWith soldiers in particular, I\u2019ve noticed that two people can go through the same horrific ordeal and yet come away with completely different experiences<\/em>,\u201d Paul explains in his Mindvalley Quest. \u201cThe difference comes in the way that they interpreted the events<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

So whether your trauma results from a single event or prolonged exposure to a harmful environment, hypnotherapy can offer an effective path toward healing and recovery.<\/p>\n

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How Does Hypnotherapy Work for Trauma?<\/h2>\n

During a hypnotherapy<\/a> session, the individual is guided into deep relaxation and focused attention, a.k.a. hypnosis. And this state helps foster an openness to suggestion and allows the therapist to communicate directly with the person\u2019s subconscious mind.<\/p>\n

So when it comes to a traumatic event, the memories associated with it often get stored in a person\u2019s subconscious mind. And these, particularly the intense emotions and feelings they evoke, can trigger symptoms of trauma and PTSD.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Very often, one of the reasons people have amnesia from particularly stressful things is because that\u2019s the way the brain pushes it away so that you don\u2019t have to deal with the pain or live in the pain.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Paul McKenna, trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s Everyday Bliss Quest<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So using various techniques, the hypnotherapist<\/a> can help the person address the trauma indirectly. And this process can significantly lessen the intense effects of the trauma, helping the person live a more fulfilled and joyful life.<\/p>\n

Hypnotherapy Techniques for Trauma & PTSD Healing<\/h2>\n

The thing to note, according to Paul, is that the trigger symptoms aren\u2019t all the same; it really depends on the person and the type of PTSD they have. It could be nightmares, panic attacks, a sense of foreboding, and so on. So what works for one person may not work for another.\u00a0<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why there are several techniques in hypnotherapy for dealing with trauma. Here are five (of many) that Paul teaches in his Mindvalley Quest as well as the Certified Hypnotherapist program on Mindvalley:<\/p>\n

1. Hypnotic trance<\/h3>\n

This technique is at the heart of hypnosis. It\u2019ll help you:<\/p>\n