The state of hypnosis is simply an altered, heightened, non-ordinary state of consciousness in which the conscious mind is focused and the more unconscious parts of our being become more accessible and receptive. You experience it every time you are immersed in a good film, a book that captivates you or daydreaming while doing an everyday task. In hypnotherapy, we amplify this receptive state through physiological inductions, such as staring at a point or immersing yourself in a pleasant memory. We also use verbal suggestions to stimulate intuition, imagination, creativity and curiosity. Every human being has inner resources, although many of us have been taught otherwise. These resources will be used to heal and move forward, giving new meaning to the past, seeing the future in a new light and increasing our capacity to appreciate the present.