AboutAlan L. Alves 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.
Expert: Alan L. Alves Date: 5/16/2008 Subject: hello
Question hello, i am 19 and just recently decided to undergo hypnosis for anxiety. i went to a hypnotherapist and all and have only been there one time so far. however sometimes it seems like my anxiety symptoms increase. Does this just mean the negative emotions are being released? is this why i feel them more? also, i have trouble relaxing cause my mind is always racing, so how do i clear my thoughts when i am there? thanks
Answer In my experience, simple anxiety can be taken care of in one, maybe two sessions. If however your anxiety is more complex, regression hypnosis by a qualified consulting hypnotist may be in order. It is the hypnotists job to help you clear your thoughts and relax. Apparently, you are not allowing yourself to go into hypnosis or your hypnotist and you are not making a connection for good rapport. (neither one's fault). Sometimes two people just don't jell, if things are getting worse rather than better, seek another professional. If you give me your location I can try and find a qualified consulting hypnotist in your area.
