HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will offer hypnotherapy programs aimed at tobacco cessation and weight release starting in January.

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation, intense concentration and focused attention to achieve a heighten state of awareness. In this naturally occurring state, a person may focus his or her attention, with the help of a trained profession, on specific thoughts or tasks such as quitting tobacco or releasing weight.

The Trim Life weight release program consists of 6 classes that will be held January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7. The classes run from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and the fee for the series is $180 which includes all materials for each session. Hypnotherapy has been shown to more than double the success of traditional weight loss approaches.

The Tobacco Cessation programs consist of 4 classes to be held on February 21, 28 and March 7 and 14. Classes run from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm and the fee for the series is $150. Hypnotherapy is shown to be 90.6% successful in tobacco cessation treatment.

The class facilitators are Camille Ellard, LSCSW, CC, BCD, OWE-C, CHT and Kelli Herbers, LMSW, OSW –C, CHT, ACM-SW. Registration and fees are due prior to the first date of class and fees are non-refundable. To register or for more information call 785-639-3472 or 785-639-6203.