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Bend, OR -  When we think of hypnosis often we imagine it as a mystical mind game where people are forced to do things against their will or are trapped in a deep trance. We associate it with what we’ve seen in Hollywood movies or on TV. Cynthia Crossman is a hypnotherapist, and founder of Blue Heron Hypnosis. She utilizes hypnosis to help people with a wide variety of issues, from anger management and lack of self-confidence to chronic pain and insomnia.  “Many people have misconceptions on what hypnosis really is,” says Cynthia. “When you are under hypnosis, you do not lose consciousnesses or relinquish control. In actuality, it’s a state of focused awareness and attention, and you are fully cognizant of what is being said to you and what your responses are. Hypnosis is perfectly safe.” Cynthia’s inspiration to help people began in her teen years when she had a deep desire to do something meaningful with her life. By chance she discovered hypnotherapy and the method resonated with her as a wonderful way to