Meet Dolores Merrell

Dolores Merrell, MA, MBA, C.H. has been interested in the mind-body connection for several years. In addition to being certified by the National Guild of Hypnotists, Dolores has received specialized training in smoking cessation, hypnobirthing, stress management, sports enhancement, and pain management. She trained with Tom Nicoli who was featured on the Dateline™ Ultimate Diet Challenge.

Dolores is an adjunct professor at West Chester University where she teaches graduate students.  She regularly speaks to community groups such as the Chron’s & UC Group, Arthritis Group, Neuromuscular Group, Diabetes Group and Organ Transplant recipients.  In addition, she was intervied on The Medical View.

Dolores is an approved Instructor with the National Guild of Hypnotists and a certified Instructor of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.

About Hypnosis

Who can be hypnotized?

Anyone of normal intelligence who is willing to be hypnotized can be.

Answering these questions may help determine if you would be a good candidate for hypnosis:

1. Can you imagine a pink elephant?
2. Have you ever been so involved in a book or TV program that when someone spoke to you did not hear them?
3. Have you ever been so engrossed in your thoughts while driving home from work that you do not remember how you got there?
4. Do you daydream?
5. Can you follow directions?
6. Most importantly, do you want to be hypnotized?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, then you could most likely engage in hypnosis.

What will I experience?

Trance is a natural state that we experience in our daily lives. It can be compared to what you experience just before you fall asleep. You are aware of your surroundings and hear what is said. You will feel that you are in a contented space with your eyes closed.

Will I do something against my will?

When you are hypnotized, you are aware of the suggestions that are given to you. You always retain the freedom and ability to accept or reject a particular suggestion. Consequently, you are in control.
What would happen if you couldn’t bring me out of it?

There is no danger of a person failing to come out of a hypnotic state. In fact, it would be impossible to remain hypnotized. Even if the hypnotist left the room while an individual was in the hypnotic state, there would be no danger. The person would either return to alertness id he no longer heard the hypnotist’s voice or would drift off into the natural state of sleep and would awaken after he was rested.