Hypnotherapy for Public Speaking and Social Anxiety
What is public speaking anxiety?
Public Speaking anxiety is a very common form of anxiety affecting performers and presenters of any kind, and at any time of their life. In general, the anxiety is characterized by the physical discomfort like tightness in the chest or stomach, shortness of breath, heart palpitations and inability to connect with the audience. Often a person with public speaking anxiety associates speaking with mental stress and even dread.
What is social anxiety?
Social anxiety is a general anxiety associated with being in public or interacting with other people in a social setting. Usually people with social anxiety experience an inability to speak or express themselves freely with other people. They tend to be in their head and self-judgemental.
How does hypnosis work for public speaking fears and social anxiety?
During your hypnosis sessions you will learn powerful self-hypnosis techniques to help you elicit a relaxation response, which is the opposite of a fight-or-flight response. A relaxation response allows your body and organs to relax and lower the level of stress hormone, called cortisol and instead release chemicals in your brain, such as serotonin and melatonin, to help elicit a calm and peaceful state of mind. These techniques can be used for relaxation when you speak publicly or engage with other people.
During your hypnosis session, you will be guided to design a new positive script with positive beliefs and pictures, freely and confidently engaging with your audience. Your new positive internal dialogue will affect the way you behave externally. Also, through hypnosis, you can break down any connections with any past events or situations that didn’t go well.
Any negative beliefs or self-imposed limitations will be reframed into positive belief statements, affecting your behavior in a positive more self-empowering way. Imagine being able to connect, speak the right words at the right time, freely participate in a conversation and have access to all levels of your personality. You can achieve that with hypnosis therapy and relaxation techniques.
How many hypnosis sessions do I need to overcome the fear of public speaking or social anxiety?
Two hypnosis sessions are recommended for successful results. Both hypnosis sessions will be recorded for any future reinforcement.