Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is a technique using hypnosis which reaches into the subconscious mind for solutions to problems the conscious mind has been unable to cope with. The subconscious, which seems to be both wiser and more open to new ideas than the conscious, facilitates hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy often shortcuts the search for the cause of a psychological problem. Hypnosis is a waking state; the hypnotized person remains in full control of his or her behavior, and usually is able to recall the whole experience. Many people have learned to hypnotize themselves as a regular adjunct to their daily lives.

Suggested Reading:
The Complete Guide to Hypnosis—Leslie M. LeCron
Self-Hypnosis—Elaine Sheehan
Personal Change Through Self- Hypnosis—Pam Young
Hypnosis for Change—José Hadley and Carol Standachen