(Newswire.net - January 7th, 2012) Aurora, Illinois--World Hypnotism Day was celebrated on January 4^th, 2013. For professionals like Mary Kullman of the Alpha Counseling Center in Naperville, Illinois, a practitioner of hypnosis in Aurora, Illinois, this day is an occasion to defray myths about the profession.

Many groups worldwide marked the day with free events designed to bring the true nature of hypnotism to the public.  Other organizations held low cost events with benefits going to charity to try and help the local community. Sometimes the help can be significant. Last year, an event held in Red Bank, New Jersey, called “World Hypnotism Day New Jersey” was able to donate over $1000 to the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County.

This special occasion can serve as a much needed opportunity to educate the general public about hypnosis and dispel popular myths surrounding hypnosis. Many people are only familiar with hypnosis the way it is portrayed in movies and on television. In these portrayals, people are often seen being manipulated by the hypnotist for entertainment purposes. Popular television shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Doctor Who have shown hypnosis to be a state of absolute mind control, under which the hypnotist can tell volunteers to do anything and they are powerless to disobey.  While there are hypnotists who perform these types of shows, many hypnotists are reluctant to be painted the same way.

For those who work in hypnosis in Aurora IL, the day was simply another opportunity to promote awareness about the power and scope of medical hypnosis. Mary Kullman, director of the Alpha Counseling Center in Naperville, Illinois, has worked in the field for over 25 years.  Through her website, speaking engagements, and articles published in leading industry journals, Kullman tries to illuminate the potential benefits of medical hypnosis.

Kullman offers hypnosis in Aurora Il to help with many physical and mental health issues.  Her patients have been able to overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, obesity, and nicotine addiction through medical hypnosis. Kullman and Jeanne Clark, who also offers hypnosis at the Aurora IL location, both work on an ongoing basis with patients to tailor treatment and get the desired results.

In addition to offering hypnosis in Aurora IL, Kullman and Clark are both part of the American Academy of Medical Hypnoanalysts. This organization serves to help educate hypnotists and patients year round.

About Illinois Hypnosis:

Mary Kullman and Jeanne Clark offer affordable, effective medical hypnosis in the Aurora, Illinois area. By helping patients get to an extremely focused and relaxed mental state, they are able to help with specific issues like anxiety, depression, and over eating. Visit her website here... http://illinoishypnosis.com/mary-kullman-alpha-counseling-center fot more information

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