What I have come
to know and come to view as ethical practice might very well be too
high a standard, even for myself. It may cause doubts, suspicions and
raise some eyebrows... and so it goes.
It may end up being detrimental to me and to what I do but, again, the
1% who care enough to read this - it may be you that this makes a difference
for and that is why this is here. Quite some time ago, there was another
woman online who I think would agree with me and stand behind me in
the creation of this "Starter Pack"; but alas, she is no longer
around. She, too, took the time to point out the dangers. She took the
time to raise awareness. She took the time to make sure that those she
worked with and those she interacted with had high standards and met
even higher standards than those set and maintained by the "gray
area" in which we seem to believe that just about everything you
see or read must be true.
The Novice Subject
This would be you, right? You're curious about hypnosis - perhaps erotic
hypnosis. You're curious about what it can do for you. What it can do
to you. You would like to experiment. You would like to explore. You're
yet undecided as how to approach this, but you think that you want it
to happen. To what degree? You're not sure. For how long? You're not
sure. What happens during? You're not yet sure. What happens after?
Still, unsure. Don't you think that all these questions should be answered
before handing over the key to your mind? Do you have a right to explore?
Yes. Do you have the right to experiment? Absolutely. Should the first
person you meet who claims to be an expert in the field be the person
to probe your inner most thoughts? Perhaps not. Should even the second
person you meet who claims to practice ethically be the one to delve
into the dark corners of your brain? Perhaps not.
The Sacred Key
Think of what you are about to just hand over willingly to your hypnotist.
Your mind. Do you have any concept as to what this might entail? You
should.
When you have a problem with a particular part of your body, your doctor
might recommend you see a specialist to treat that part of your body
specifically. Are we not talking about a specific part of the body?
i.e. your brain, your mind. Yes, indeed, we are.
Think of a hypnotist as the "mind specialist" - should this
person be entrusted based solely on their claim to be an expert? Should
they be given free reign based solely on your own desire for instant
gratification? Think about this. Think hard.
You are about to hand over the key to your mind. Do you want just anyone
to be able to access your thoughts? Do you want just anyone poking around
in there? Do you want just anyone to know your most personal secrets?
Do you want just anyone to perhaps leave suggestions or post hypnotic
suggestions? That is a mere sampling of what you are just freely turning
over.
Will you turn this amazing gift over to just anyone?
Your Rights
Yes, of course, you have every right to explore and to experiment. But
given the fact that the first person you find claims not only to be
an expert in the field, but also is certified and has been practicing
for years - has an excellent website and does make tapes, MP3's, cassettes,
cds, movies and what-have-you - - this is the person for you because.....
? Ahhh.. because you can download the material quickly? Wrong answer.
Ahhh... because she is beautiful? Wrong answer. Ahhh... now I see, because
she has hypnotic eyes? Definitely wrong answer.
Does she provide a safe atmosphere in which you may explore?
Does she provide references?
If she is certified, and if so, where is that documentation so that
you may view it?
Does she conduct an interview?
Does she interact with you personally?
Does she ask if she might hypnotize you or simply assume?
All these questions are valid ones. Questions you have every right to
ask (and then some).
What is Expected of YOU?
Know what you are seeking. Is this a mere fantasy you are seeking to
fulfill?
Know a little bit about hypnosis. Do some research. Good grief - no,
hypnosis cannot increase your breast size. No, hypnosis cannot change
your gender. This is working with the mind, not the body. Can it make
you feel a certain way? Yes. For long periods of time? That depends
on the subject and the hypnotist. Visit http://www.hypnosis.com for
some real answers and real information.
Be forthcoming. Answer questions that are asked of you.
Ask questions. If you have a question, don't toy around with it - ASK!
Are you under the care of a physician or psychiatrist? This needs to
be revealed to the hypnotist beforehand.
Are you currently being treated for a heart problem? This also needs
to be reported.
Have you ever had a seizure? Reveal, at least, a partial medical history
- or at least attempt to.
Does this hypnotist have a "Code of Ethics?" and practice
under it? Anyone given the key to your mind should have high morals
and ethics.
Hypnotist Code of Ethics
1. Remember the "Golden Rule"? Why would it not apply here?
Especially here? "Do unto others as you would have them do unto
you."
2. Never hypnotize a person without his/her permission.
3. Only give suggestions to the subject that are consciously acceptable
or desired by him/her.
4. Never hypnotize a subject under treatment by a member of the medical
profession (physician, psychiatrist, etc.) except when you have a prescription
from his/her doctor. Then work with the subject in accordance with the
prescription.
5. Always show respect for and cooperate with your fellow hypnotists.
6. Never lay your hands on a subject without express consent of a subject.
7. A lay-hypnotist should never hypnotize a person who is deeply depressed
or mentally disturbed.
8. Never make exaggerated or unfounded claims for hypnosis.
9. Never hypnotize a person who is under age, without the written consent
of a parent, guardian or husband.
10. Always offer accreditation, validation and any other reference material
that a potential subject might wish to view. This is a person who must
have complete faith and trust in you.
Responsibilities of the hypnotist
1. Always have the well being of your subject in mind.
2. Always remove any suggestions that you are through with. Exceptions
to this would be post-hypnotic suggestions. Be sure that the subject
understands that he/she has been released from the suggestion and that
he/she will be normal in all respects.
3. Before your subject leaves make sure he/she has no questions and
is fully awake.
4. Be sure to speak clearly. Use simple words.
5. Explain to your subject that he/she will always be able to understand
you and interact with you even while under deep hypnosis.
6. Never panic, no matter what the realization made by the subject.
Fear can be easily transferred to the subject.
7. KNOW (via preliminary interview) what your subject's limits are (hard
versus soft) and reassure that these limits will not be exploited.
8. Keep all information confidential unless the subject is willing to
sign a waiver relinquishing such.
How does D/s play a part in what is described above? Does it change
anything?
No. Should it? In my opinion, it should make it that much more binding
and more crucial to those who participate. Trust is a major factor.
Think about this: all hypnosis (in a way) is relinquishing control.
The subject must relinquish enough control to the hypnotist in order
for the session to work. Submissive or not, there is a transfer of power
here.
True or False
"She's a hypno domme - so I must obey and follow all commands."
Entirely false. Even as a submissive you have rights. As a human you
have rights. You don't just blindly obey. Be informed. Be cautious.
If you have any doubts - don't do it. You have the right not to participate
if you choose.
"She's got me under, I really don't like what is happening but
I can't come out of it." False. Even hypnotized, a subject always
has enough control over themselves to come out of any hypnotic state
- no matter how deep. If you're uncomfortable, you have the ability
to voice that. If the hypnotist does not listen, you have the power
and the control to come out of your trance on your own.
"All hypnosis is self hypnosis, I can do this to myself and have
it be just as effective." False. At least false to some degree.
Yes, self hypnosis can be effective but only as effective as your conscious
mind allows it to be. There is only so far you can go into trance because
your conscious mind remains awake during self hypnosis. Example: Have
you ever met a person who can tickle themselves with any success? It's
not possible. We cannot tickle ourselves. Someone else must do this
to us. A hypnotist is a guide. There to take over when your conscious
mind is put to sleep thus being able to access your subconscious mind
and therefore creating a successful session. You need a guide, preferably
with a detailed map, to take you and explore with you places you wish
to go.
Words of Impact
So you've read all of the above and you're thinking to yourself, "this
is way too serious, hypnosis is supposed to be fun." Perhaps. Then
take a look at these words and see if they have any effect on you whatsoever.
implant
trigger
expose
extract
exploit
excise
imbalance
Give a hypnotist the key to your mind without being careful and those
things may be done to you - without your consent. And those are just
a few.
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