Trance is very real...every state of mind is a trance state. Counselors who realise this often find it useful to "de-hypnotize" clents- that is, help them out of a state that is not useful, and into one that is, then teach them to have the choice. You could even see the paraliminals that way...
Yes, trances can be harmful- like the paralysis of phobia or explosion of rage- and trances can be good- like romantic love, being "in the groove" or "flow" etc. Every sword has two edges, they say...
Yes, find someone who is competent, and who you feel comfortable being vulnerable with, and whos aproach and philosophy fit for you,as it can be quite intimate.
vitaman
