Llewellyn's Truth About Hypnosis

By William W. Hewitt

Eliminate bad habits and irrational fears forever. Professional hypnotist William Hewitt explodes the myths about the traditional clinical applications of hypnosis by explaining in simple language what this powerful tool is and what it can do for you. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
• Release date: Jun 8, 2013
• ISBN: 9780738738482

William W. Hewitt

William W. Hewitt was a freelance writer, the author of eight books and several hypnosis audio tapes published by Llewellyn.  He spent more than thirty years as a professional writer and editor in the computer, nuclear power and mining industries.  He was a certified clinical hypnotheriapist and frequently lectured on hypnosis, mind power, self-improvement, metaphysics, and related subjects.

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About the Author

William W. Hewitt devoted most of his adult life to training, teaching, motivating, and counseling people. He lectured and conducted workshops on personal development, and was a certified hypnotherapist as well as a professional astrologer. He counseled and guided hundreds of people to capitalize on their strengths, overcome problems, and create better lives for themselves. He passed away in 2001.

This book is dedicated to

my friend, Nancy J. Mostad,

who encouraged me with

my writing.

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THE BIG PICTURE

There are probably more myths, misconceptions, and misinformation about hypnosis than any other subject. This is due in large part to movies, television, and novels that make no attempt to be truthful in dealing with hypnosis. They are more interested in creating dramatic effect than in presenting truth. Drama sells, truth doesn't. As a result, the public gets fed tons of drama, half-truths, and tons of false information about hypnosis.

This e-book will set the record straight, expose some myths, and explain in simple language what hypnosis is and what it is not. Let's start with some common misconceptions:

Myth: The hypnotist can make you do things against your will.

Absolutely false. The hypnotist has no power over you at all and cannot make you do anything against your will. Hypnosis is really just self-hypnosis. All the hypnotist does is guide you into a hypnotic state, which you can easily learn to do for yourself, if you wish. The hypnotist is not a master, but a guide, and does not have any special power or magic.

Myth: You can get stuck in hypnosis and never come out.

False again. If you are hypnotized and the hypnotist left the room and never returned, your own mind would pull you safely out of the hypnosis in one of two ways. You would either realize the hypnotist was no longer talking to you,