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About Alan L. Alves
(Top Expert on this page)

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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Questions Answered By Expert  Alan L. Alves 
In Category  Hypnotherapy

SubjectDate Asked

Hypnosis8/22/2008
  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 Management7/28/2008
  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 ...
hello5/16/2008
  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 loss11/12/2007
  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 ...
hypnotherapist8/7/2007
  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 like6/16/2007
  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 like6/16/2007
  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-memory4/6/2007
  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 state3/18/2007
  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 Hypnotherapy2/8/2007
  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 ...
breathwork1/14/2007
  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?1/7/2007
  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 language10/31/2006
  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 addiction10/29/2006
  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 addiction10/29/2006
  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 addiction10/26/2006
  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 behavior9/19/2006
  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, ...
Allergies8/17/2006
  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 ...
hypnosis4/25/2006
  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 Hypnotherapy1/17/2006
  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...11/10/2005
  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 ...
Help With Memory9/29/2005
  Q: Due to current circumstances (stress, meds,etc...) I am finding school SO difficult. I feel like my ...
  A: I don't believe there are any Herbs that can help you, nor do I believe in spells, magick, ...
Hypnosis Techniques,8/29/2005
  Q: I recall a long while ago I was sent a Hypnosis tape free by our local church. With this session the ...
  A: There are as many hypnotherapists as there are techniques and each technique is introduced at our ...
Weight Loss8/21/2005
  Q: I would like to know your thoughts about hypnotherapy as an aid to weight loss. What should I ...
  A: To lose weight and keep it off, you must change how you eat and how much you exercise. It's as ...
children6/28/2005
  Q: How young of a child can you put under? I have a 3yr old who has no diagnoses although his symptoms ...
  A: Unfortunately 3 years is too young for formal hypnosis. My heart goes out to you and I truly wish I ...
hypnotherapist5/17/2005
  Q: Alan, I live in Maricopa, Arizona which is about 30mi South of Phoenix. I would appreciate the ...
  A: Rich, I am searching for a qualified person in your area, contact me in a week and I will respond, ...
hypnotherapist5/15/2005
  Q: Alan, Is it true that the "hypnotherapist" probably gives patients the wrong idea about what you do? ...
  A: It's unfortunate that our profession is not regulated in all states as far as qualifications are ...
Short memory3/20/2005
  Q: I am looking for ur advice for improving memory.so that i can remember everything i read.
  A: The human mind is capable of recalling everything that it has ever seen, heard, read or ...
Would Hypnosis Help?2/26/2005
  Q: I have been on low doeses of antibiotics for almost 10 yhears for chronic chronic prostatitis as ...
  A: Hypnosis will help your case especially if the the therapist is adept at regression hypnosis and ...
memory2/24/2005
  Q: I am a 32 year old man who when in college I was tested with poor reading comphrension,poor memory ...
  A: The human mind is capable of recalling virtually any information that it desires to remember. The ...
seizures2/21/2005
  Q: i am desparate in needing help with my seizures. to get control of them that is. no medicines help ...
  A: I would suggest hypnotic regression to cause, or initial sensitizing event (ISE). Find a hypnotist ...
Post Traumatic Stress2/11/2005
  Q: I am a 44-year-old female. Ten years ago, I had a very traumatic childbirth/death experience that ...
  A: A hypnotherapist, well trained in regression hypnosis, can relieve or remove the trauma and its ...
hello sir, sir i wana incease...2/6/2005
  Q: sir i wana incease my visual memory so that i can easily memorize my books. can u give me any ...
  A: You can use your senses while studying. The important things - Read it, Say it aloud (hear it), ...
thanx a lot for answering...1/26/2005
  Q: thanx a lot for answering my question. I didn't mind ur replying late as ur reason is very ...
  A: Here is a free online self hypnosis site with exam success, confidence, and anti stress as well as ...
hello sir, i m a medical...1/20/2005
  Q: i m a medical student.i find it hard to learn big and difficult books of medicine so i wana improve ...
  A: First of all Imran, I'd like to say how sorry I am that I took so long to answer you, we had a ...
Effectiveness11/29/2004
  Q: I am doing a research project for school on alternative medicine and I was wondering if you coul ...
  A: Hypnotherapy is extremely safe and can be very effective with a qualified hypnotherapist. ...
coffee addiction hypnosis treatment11/1/2004
  Q: I cannot make it through the day without coffee or caffiene. Since hypnosis can help with smoking ...
  A: If you truly believe you're addicted to coffee (caffiene), hypnosis can help. It would require what ...
Can you help with Trich?9/26/2004
  Q: I was just wondering if you know anything that can help with Trichotillomania? I've had it for 3 ...
  A: Hypnosis has had much success with this impulse-control disorder. Find a qualified hypnotist in your ...
Can a hypnotist help with this?9/8/2004
  Q: I have recently been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (as well as panic, ...
  A: Hypnotherapy, combined with medical treatment can help you with your tremendously. Cnotavt The ...
Sleeping Problems7/10/2004
  Q: I was wanting to know if u could tell me what i should do. See when i get ready to go to bed i cant ...
  A: A competent hypnotist (hypnotherapist)can help you overcome that obstacle to your sleep and assist ...
Hypnosis7/6/2004
  Q: Are hypnosis treatments permanent? How did u become a hypnatist?
  A: Proper hypnosis (hypnotherapy)sessions can result in permanant change if that is what you wish. The ...
Self-hypnosis3/5/2004
  Q: I have been having a very hard time with my weight for the past year and a half - have put on nearly ...
  A: Christine, Your "self talk" should be positive! You can learn self hypnosis from a reputable ...

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