A review of hypnotizability

Medical hypnosis has been in existence for several years since it was discovered. Two approaches to hypnosis were proposed in the 20th century namely clinical and experimental hypnosis. Clinical hypnosis uses psychoanalytic assumptions and is based on the use of hypnosis to access individuals’ unconscious mind. Experimental hypnosis is concerned with the conceptualization of how … Continue reading A review of hypnotizability

Treating Panic Disorder with Hypnotherapy

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a term that describes a variety of unconventional practices and products. These techniques have been developed over many years and are now being used to treat various kinds of mental health and medical conditions. These CAM techniques are complementary to mainstream treatments such as psychotherapy or medication. Complementary alternative … Continue reading Treating Panic Disorder with Hypnotherapy

Hypnosis as a Treatment for Phobias

Phobias are described as unnecessary fears of life situations, objects or places. They affect individuals differently depending on the person and the reactions they exhibit. Excessive fears are signs of phobias that can adversely affect quality of life, resulting in mental disorders and stress. Other people exhibit adverse reactions that lead to depression, anxiety, panic … Continue reading Hypnosis as a Treatment for Phobias

Trauma and hypnosis

Trauma is defined as a wounding experience that interferes with an individual’s development, relationships, and coping mechanisms. The condition requires therapy that targets one’s behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. Hypnosis can be used effectively to manage trauma and help the affected individuals to invoke their innate potentials of identity and self. Hypnotherapists aim at tuning individuals’ … Continue reading Trauma and hypnosis