Released on: February 7, 2008, 2:03 pm

Press Release Author: RenManJoe

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Hypnosis allows for the resolution of the issues that caused
the addictive behavior in the first place.
Rather than teaching that an addict is helpless against their addiction and must
attend meetings for the rest of their lives,
Hypnosis participants do not define themselves by their addiction. Instead they are
led through a process that allows them to create a life they love, free from
addiction.

Press Release Body: Hypnosis triumphs over addiction (Drug, Alcohol, Food, Gambling
and Sexual behavior) by Joseph Falcone

Hypnosis is proving to be an incredible resource in our lives. While its benefits
have been known for years to overcome phobias, quit smoking and for weight loss, the
research and work done in recent decades have brought hypnosis into new prominence.

Today growing numbers of clinical and medical facilities incorporate the skills of a
hypnotherapist into their practice. Hypnosis is being used to enhance sports
performance and to allow for painless experiences without the use of drugs for
dental work as well as childbirth.

Additionally there are now numerous programs from coast to coast using hypnosis to
conquer addictions such as Drugs, Alcohol, Food, Gambling and Sexual behavior.

Recently I watched a PBS special called \"The Brain Fitness Program\", about the
discoveries being made in the field of neuro-science that demonstrate that the brain
is capable of learning new ways of thinking as well as experiencing the world
throughout our lifetimes. This is precisely why hypnosis is an excellent way to deal
with addictions.

To find out more I interviewed Valerie Banarie, RN, CHt, a prominent Certified
Hypnotherapist in Orange County, California. Her Program is called \"Triumph Over
Addiction\". She has offices in Newport Beach and Laguna Niguel. In addition to her
practice, Valerie has just created a free online information and discussion group
for anyone seeking information.
(http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/TriumphOverAddiction)

Q ; Does the \"Triumph Over Addiction\" Program differ from traditional 12-step
programs, and if so, how?

A : \"Triumph Over Addiction\" is nothing like 12-step programs because it is based
upon a completely different paradigm. Where the 12-step programs come from the
belief that someone with an addiction is destined to be an addict for the rest of
their lives, my program looks to the current research in neuro-science which shows
that people continue to change the way they think, and therefore behave throughout
their lives.

In addition, using hypnosis allows for the resolution of the issues that caused the
addictive behavior in the first place. Rather than teaching that an addict is
helpless against their addiction and must attend meetings for the rest of their
lives, \"Triumph Over Addiction\" participants do not define themselves by their
addiction. Instead they are led through a process that allows them to create a life
they love, free from addiction.

Rather than attending meetings, (the program can be used in conjunction with 12-step
or other recovery methods) they complete 12 hypnosis sessions over the course of a
month. In between sessions, they listen to hypnotic reinforcement CDs at home and
complete homework assignments as well as writing a daily journal. Each session
builds upon those that came before, so that by the end of the month, people engaged
in the program have learned how to deal with self-sabotage and have vastly improved
their self-esteem. They have also developed the beliefs, values, boundaries and
internal identity of someone who has no need for the substances or behaviors they
used to depend upon.

Q ; Is there any support offered once the sessions are completed?

A ; At the end of the 12 sessions we evaluate where the client is, and what they
perceive their need for on-going support to be. Because the nature of the program is
empowerment, the idea of an ongoing support group needs to be looked at differently.
Reinforcement is available in the form of additional occasional sessions and by an
email list of participants that have completed the program. Of course, there are the
CDs that were used during the program as well.

Q ; What is the success rate when using hypnosis for recovery?

A ; A review of the literature (Potter, G., Jul 2004, American Journal of Clinical
Hypnotherapy) cites success rates up to 77 % for at least a 1 year follow-up.

Compare this with the statistics offered by Alcoholics Anonymous which shows that
26% of their participants are sober less than one year.
(http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/en_pdfs/p-48_04survey.pdf AA 2004 Membership
Survey)

Q ; What is hypnosis?

A ; Hypnosis is actually a naturally occurring state that everyone experiences
several times a day. Basically it is a state of intense focus that allows the
hypnotherapist to bypass the conscious mind with its rationales and excuses and
establish selective thinking. What this means is that the hypnotherapist can address
suggestions to the subconscious mind, which accepts them uncritically and as truth,
allowing the hypnotherapist to guide the client to change their perceptions, and
increase their motivation. In addition, because the subconscious mind does not
distinguish between what is real and that what is imagined, hypnosis is an excellent
method for helping a person to integrate new patterns of behavior.

Q ; What are your background and credentials?

A ; I am a Registered Nurse and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist in private practice.
My certifications and additional hypnosis training include:
Hypnosis for addictions
Medical and Dental Hypnosis
Hypnosis for Pain Control
Hypnosis for Childbirth
Additionally I am in the process of co-writing a book about hypnosis and pain
control for professional hypnotherapists.

Valerie Banarie RN, CHt can be reached at (949) 690-7244 or you can go to her
website ; http://www.Hypno411.com


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Contact Details: Joseph Falcone
Laguna Niguel CA
310-893-4600
JosephFalcone@RenManJoe.com