Maybe you’ve tried stopping cold turkey, only to find yourself still reaching for your box and lighter in times of stress. Or maybe you’ve tried the patch or gum, only to develop awful side-effects such as headaches and nausea. Whether you’ve just decided to quit or have been trying to break the habit for years, hypnosis can help. In fact, many smokers abandon their addiction after a single session! [1]
Unlike pharmaceutical methods of smoking cessation, hypnosis is 100% chemical free and comes with virtually zero side-effects. For these reasons, the American Psychological Association recommends hypnosis as an effective treatment for habit-breaking.[2] In fact, in a randomized, controlled trial, hypnosis was found to be over than three times more effective than nicotine replacement therapy alone![3]
Here’s how it works:
First, you’ll receive a thorough consultation from one of our board-certified hypnotherapists. During this initial assessment, your hypnotherapist work with you to understand your reasons for wanting to quit. Then, when you’re ready, your hypnotherapist will guide you into a state of relaxed hypnosis. Once you’re in this state, your hypnotherapist will introduce your subconscious to your own stated reasons for wanting to quit. Because your mind is in such an open and receptive state during hypnotherapy, effects of this process can be powerful and lasting.
Take the next step today! If you or someone you love is ready to quit their addiction for good, call 571-295-7371 to set up a consultation.
[1] Neufeld, V., & Lynn, S. (1988). A Single-Session Group Self-Hypnosis Smoking Cessation Treatment: A Brief Communication.International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis,36(2), 75-79.
[2] American Psychological Association. Accessed July 18, 2017. http://www.apa.org/topics/hypnosis/.
[3] Hasan, Faysal M., Sofija E. Zagarins, Karen M. Pischke, Shamila Saiyed, Ann Marie Bettencourt, Laura Beal, Diane Macys, Sanjay Aurora, and Nancy Mccleary. \”Hypnotherapy is more effective than nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation: Results of a randomized controlled trial.\”Complementary Therapies in Medicine22, no. 1 (2014): 1-8. doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2013.12.012.