Hypnosis in the true sense of the word is Traditional Hypnosis, wherein deep states of trance are induced rather quickly and then the subconscious mind is given direct positive suggestion to change a behaviour, alter the subjects perception, and change or break a habit. The use of traditional hypnosis in the therapeutic arena is rare these days, and practitioners of genuine Mesmerism are even rarer. The Australian Academy of Hypnosis is one of the few Hypnosis Training Institutions that teaches both of the methods.