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About Alan L. Alves
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Expertise
I am a Board Certified Master Hypnotherapist and Instructor. I am able to provide you with answers regarding hypnosis/hypnotherapy for smoking, weight loss, sports and memory improvement, etc. as well as it`s use in the treatment of various physical or emotional disorders and to help cope with medical conditions and/or surgery.

Experience
I've been involved in hypnosis for over 20 years, have had a fulltime practice for 4 years. I am a board certified master hypnotist and certified instructor by The National Guild of Hypnotists. I am also a certified NLP practioner by The National Federation of Nuero Linguistic Psychology and a Reiki Master.

Organizations
National Guild of Hypnotists, International Association of Counselors and Therapists, The National Board of Professional and Ethical Standards, National Federation of Hypnotists Local 104 AFL-CIO & CLC

Publications
New Bedford Standard Times, Fall River Herald News, Journal of Hypnotism Magazine

Education/Credentials
BA-Roger Williams University, Basic-Advanced-Omni Hypnosis Training Center, Board Certfied Master Hypnosis and Certified Instuctor-National Guild of Hypnotists Training Centers.

   

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Education11/4/2009Alan L. Alves
  Q: I am very interested in becoming a hypnotherapist specializing in anxiety and stress management, ...
  A: The National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH)- (http://www.ngh.net/international.html) is the foremost ...
emotional issue8/31/2009Stephanie Rothman
  Q: I feel like a different person for almost 5 years.I feel depressed,anxious and guilty.The strange ...
  A: I know what you mean about affirmations. They sure CAN work against you. The subconscious mind has ...
emotional issue8/30/2009Alan L. Alves
  Q: I feel like a different person for almost 5 years.I feel depressed,anxious and guilty.The strange ...
  A: I don't know if your father hypnotized you per say- but we are all victims of our programming. We ...
emotional issue8/30/2009Stephanie Rothman
  Q: I feel like a different person for almost 5 years.I feel depressed,anxious and guilty.The strange ...
  A: Interesting that you are writing from Romania since my ancestry is Russian/Romanian. When we are ...
Hypnosis V.S. Intelligence6/21/2009Alan L. Alves
  Q: I went to see a hypnotist a few times to improve my self-esteem, and he had told me before we'd ...
  A: If both understood the benefits of hypnosis, there would be no difference. What I really meant is a ...
another crazy hypnotherapy question6/12/2009Stephanie Rothman
  Q: Question using this case study i have to include any contraindications that you should be aware of ...
  A: This is not a crazy question at all. Weight control, while the number one reason why anybody goes ...
Anxiety Question6/8/2009Stephanie Rothman
  Q: I am 20 and have anxiety problems and have done hypnosis before but not consistently. Now though I ...
  A: If you want to use affirmations, the only way that they will work is if you get the feeling first of ...
alitttle help with a question on hypnotherapy in my essay6/7/2009Stephanie Rothman
  Q: I am currently writing my essay called: Discuss the relationship between stress anxiety habits and ...
  A: Wow Debbie!: If you did your essay correctly, it would require at least 20 pages! This is an ...
case study question for essay6/7/2009Alan L. Alves
  Q: using this case study i have to include any contraindications that you should be aware of the essay ...
  A: This client has confidence and self esteem issues which may cause the weight reduction problem. She ...
functional gi disorder5/24/2009Alan L. Alves
  Q: I have been diagnosed with functional gastrointestinal disorder whereby I experienced nauseousness, ...
  A: Hypnotherapy can help greatly with this disorder. Numerous studies have shown a dramatic improvement ...
case study3/30/2009Stephanie Rothman
  Q: my client is a 45 year old estate agent who has been working for the same company for 18 years. The ...
  A: First of all, I hope I won't deliver a screed about this gentleman, since that's a long and boring ...
Hypnosis for Health Issues3/18/2009Alan L. Alves
  Q: I am trying to find a hypnotherapist but I also have some questions regarding if these issues can be ...
  A: Hypnosis works great for anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia and memory. Hypnosis does not replace ...
breast enhancment2/22/2009Alan L. Alves
  Q: i know this may sound silly, but i read online that you could go through hypnosis to enhance breast. ...
  A: There is no such thing as a silly question, that's how we learn. The answer to your question is yes. ...
hypnosis for a 15 yr. autistic girl1/31/2009Alan L. Alves
  Q: Three years ago my daughter who has autism was with a young girl with severe behavior problems she ...
  A: I am located on the southcoast of Massachusetts in Fall River quite a distance from you. I would ...
hypnosis for a 15 yr. autistic girl1/30/2009Alan L. Alves
  Q: Three years ago my daughter who has autism was with a young girl with severe behavior problems she ...
  A: I believe hypnosis might help to a degree provided the consulting hypnotist is qualified. Hypnosis ...
Taking control1/13/2009Alan L. Alves
  Q: What would be the best way to control what my subconscious mind recieves from what I say to myself ...
  A: Always remain positive, (think positive, act positive) look for the silver lining in every cloud. ...
age regression12/25/2008Stephanie Rothman
  Q: Can age regression hypnotherapy help a 14 year old remember if she was sexually abused by her ...
  A: I am so sorry to hear of your difficulties. I am also sad to see that you feel you have to deal ...
Musical Ability affected by hypnosis?11/4/2008Alan L. Alves
  Q: Hey, I'm 16 and currently play a little music, quite a few odd and different instruments, but ...
  A: Hypnosis can help with memory enhancement, confidence,ego strengthening and more all of which will ...
stuttering10/12/2008Alan L. Alves
  Q: As a hypnotherapist, how would you go about treating stuttering? Thanks, Stephanie
  A: Funny you should ask that question, my first client, while doing my internship nearly 10 years ago ...
Hypnosis8/22/2008Alan L. Alves
  Q: I have been going to see hypnotists at their office, and have recently completed their program for ...
  A: Treatment for Broca's aphasia/expressive aphasia depends on the severity and scope of the symptoms. ...
Anger Management7/28/2008Alan L. Alves
  Q: management? I'm getting better at recognizing triggers, but not so great at removing myself from ...
  A: Yes a qualified consulting hypnotist can help you quite a bit with anger management. Revisiting the ...
hello5/16/2008Alan L. Alves
  Q: i am 19 and just recently decided to undergo hypnosis for anxiety. i went to a hypnotherapist and ...
  A: In my experience, simple anxiety can be taken care of in one, maybe two sessions. If however your ...
Hypnosis for weight loss11/12/2007Alan L. Alves
  Q: Alves, I have been using a hypnosis tape at bedtime for weight loss for the past month. I don't ...
  A: I have no idea what is on the CD that might be affecting you, or if you're not eating properly (food ...
hypnotherapist8/7/2007Alan L. Alves
  Q: i am very interrested in becoming a hypnotherapist. are there any particularly good schools in ...
  A: I am not aware of any training schools in Ohio. Omni Hypnosis Training in Deland, Florida has an ...
awake dream like6/16/2007Alan L. Alves
  Q: I'd like to know about a curious thing that happen to me. Sometimes I apply a relaxing technique ...
  A: There are various theories regarding the subconscious mind but in relationship to hypnosis it is not ...
awake dream like6/16/2007Alan L. Alves
  Q: I'd like to know about a curious thing that happen to me. Sometimes I apply a relaxing technique ...
  A: Your subconscious mind (imagination mind) which your conscious mind has no control of is what is ...
Hypnosis-memory4/6/2007Alan L. Alves
  Q: Alan, My son is in medical school in Kansas City, MO. He's doing very well but wouldn't mind being ...
  A: I know it's a couple hundred miles away but Mottin & Johnson Intsitute in Bridgeton, Mo but well ...
recollection under hypnosis of a druken state3/18/2007Alan L. Alves
  Q: I was wondering if a patient was drunk and does not recall anything, if under hypnosis that the ...
  A: If the person was conscious and really wanted to remember he/she could recall some or most all of ...
Doing a Senior Project on Hypnotherapy2/8/2007Alan L. Alves
  Q: Alves, This year my high school is forcing my senior class to do a project. I have always had a ...
  A: Nick, I apologize for taking so long to respond as I was on vacation then was hospitalized, so I ...
breathwork1/14/2007Alan L. Alves
  Q: i want to ask about the techniques of holotropic breathwork and rebirthind.do you think they give ...
  A: My field is clinical hypnosis and neurolinquistic psychology, validated techniques by the American ...
How does it work?1/7/2007Alan L. Alves
  Q: After being quite the sceptic about hypnosis I recently had a session with a hypnotherapist in the ...
  A: It would take too much space here to explain how and why it works - but to give you a great idea of ...
learning foriegn language10/31/2006Alan L. Alves
  Q: but could a person be taught, and have, a 1000 word converstion in spanish while under hypnosis. If ...
  A: As I said hypnosis does help, but as a supplement to active learning. It can help with the retention ...
coffee addiction10/29/2006Alan L. Alves
  Q: ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ...i need to know how ...
  A: Unfortunately the closest qualified hypnotist is Mottin & Johnson Int., Bridgeton, Mo. (800) ...
coffee addiction10/29/2006Alan L. Alves
  Q: ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ...kansas city mo ...
  A: Unfortunately the closest qualified hypnotist is Mottin & Johnson Int., Bridgeton, Mo. (800) ...
coffee addiction10/26/2006Alan L. Alves
  Q: can u help me with this powerful curse on my life.ive tried over 300 x and counting to quit this ...
  A: Hypnosis is a great aid with addictions especially something like coffee because it's psychological ...
Hypnosis for behavior9/19/2006Alan L. Alves
  Q: I just read a question posted to you about hypnosis for wieght loss (and your answer) and had a ...
  A: Absolutely hypnosis can take care of that uncontrollable eating habit! Contact: Debi Livingston, ...
Allergies8/17/2006Alan L. Alves
  Q: Can hypnosis help with allegies, such as mold, dogwood, bee stings, etc?
  A: Hypnosis done by a one trained in allergy removal can provide instant relief from almost all ...
hypnosis4/25/2006Alan L. Alves
  Q: i am a 56 yrs. female. i have tried the hypnosis at the holidy inn type thing, accupuncture, the ...
  A: Firat of all you have to want to quit, not your doctor, husband, children, etc. YOU! (You cannot be ...
Trichotillomania and Hypnotherapy1/17/2006Alan L. Alves
  Q: I have suffered from Tricho since I was 8 (now 21). I am desperate to overcome this OCD and would ...
  A: Trichotillomania can be drastically reduced or eliminated with hypnotherapy. I have had much success ...
Hello sir, I have done hypnosis...11/10/2005Alan L. Alves
  Q: I have done hypnosis in the past and it has worked splendidly. But right now I want to continue to ...
  A: Sounds like you did answer your own question to a degree. I suggest you go back to basics and what ...

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