David E. Eskelin is a certified clinical hypnotherapist and the owner of the Puyallup, Washington-based business Bodywithhypnosis. Among his specialties, David Eskelin offers hypnosis for weight loss, pain management, and smoking cessation.
People attempting to quit smoking may turn to hypnosis for a natural alternative to patch and chewing gum treatments, or if these well-known techniques do not produce the desired result. Hypnotherapists may see patients for multiple sessions or teach them self-hypnosis techniques to continue the treatment at home.
Deterrence is the primary goal of most smoking cessation hypnosis treatments. Therapists encourage patients to imagine that smoking results in a negative sensation, such as a bad taste or smell, or a parched mouth and throat.
During the session, smoking may also be linked to more long-term negative effects, such as cancer. Spiegel’s method is one common technique that is centered on reinforcing the importance of the body. Patients are reminded that smoking harms the body, and as the body is required for one to survive, it should be respected and protected from harmful substances.
People attempting to quit smoking may turn to hypnosis for a natural alternative to patch and chewing gum treatments, or if these well-known techniques do not produce the desired result. Hypnotherapists may see patients for multiple sessions or teach them self-hypnosis techniques to continue the treatment at home.
Deterrence is the primary goal of most smoking cessation hypnosis treatments. Therapists encourage patients to imagine that smoking results in a negative sensation, such as a bad taste or smell, or a parched mouth and throat.
During the session, smoking may also be linked to more long-term negative effects, such as cancer. Spiegel’s method is one common technique that is centered on reinforcing the importance of the body. Patients are reminded that smoking harms the body, and as the body is required for one to survive, it should be respected and protected from harmful substances.