Hypnosis for Divers?

[shoupart]

Hey everybody,

I'm a hypnotherapist (as well as a diver) and I have been developing a session for divers, especially students, to help them stay calm while diving and increase their breathing efficiency.
I noticed there's a big market in sports performance enhancement in relation to hypnotherapy, so I figured, why not specialize in working with divers?

So far I've had good results, but I was wondering what other problems or issues that most newbies have that I should also address. Perhaps some instructors can tell me about common probs they see students having, or maybe the more veteran divers can point out some of the things newbies need to learn.

Even something as simple as visualizing a task being performed (clearing a mask, whatever) can get much easier with hypnotic help, as well as the being capable of improving their attitude, anxieties, and stress levels!
And if they stay calmer, they breathe MUCH slower

 

[tonka97]

Hey everybody,

I'm a hypnotherapist (as well as a diver) and I have been developing a session for divers, especially students, to help them stay calm while diving and increase their breathing efficiency.
I noticed there's a big market in sports performance enhancement in relation to hypnotherapy, so I figured, why not specialize in working with divers?

So far I've had good results, but I was wondering what other problems or issues that most newbies have that I should also address. Perhaps some instructors can tell me about common probs they see students having, or maybe the more veteran divers can point out some of the things newbies need to learn.

Even something as simple as visualizing a task being performed (clearing a mask, whatever) can get much easier with hypnotic help, as well as the being capable of improving their attitude, anxieties, and stress levels!
And if they stay calmer, they breathe MUCH slower

A primary challenge: task loading: too many things to process while in a life threatening environment. How to calmly prioritize and execute necessary adjustments and maneuvers?

Another: appears that humans have an instinctive tendency to hold their breath when concentrating. I repeatedly see this in my Physical Therapy practice, even when I provide cues to "keep breathing" and "do not hold your breath". Counting out loud while performing exercises is an effective technique, at least in my presence. I wonder how many divers have been injured rocketing to the surface, breath held, task loaded and tense.