Some Main Techniques Of Hypnotherapy If you are new to hypnotherapy or you are a therapist, there are some things that you may not yet know or heard of. But the first thing to know is that there is some level of hypnosis in all forms of therapy. Abstraction is one of the main characteristics … Continue reading Some techniques of hypnotherapy
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I actually prefer to keep the blog related to research as much as possible, however given the unexpected appearance of a student at my residence on my day off makes me question whether a service I offer is well known or not or how to get that set up. That service is mentoring. To be … Continue reading Hypnosis Mentoring
Can Hypnosis be dangerous? Generally hypnosis is considered a pretty safe practice especially since the average person will go into trance several times a day. However, if you have a psychiatric diagnosis you should let your hypnotist know as well as let your providers be aware that you may wish to engage in hypnotherapy. Self … Continue reading Ask a Hypnotist: Can Hypnosis be dangerous
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common gastrointestinal problem affecting up to 20% of the population. Primarily known for it's pain and discomfort as well as changing frequency of bowel movement, it also can include constipation and diarrhea. Often it also leads to a decrease in the quality of life and potentially missing school or work. … Continue reading Treating IBS with hypnosis
Studies show that medically applied hypnosis can help relieve your symptoms and also alleviate the mental effects caused by pain. If you suffer from from any of the following symptoms, a report by Stoelb, Molton, Jensen, & Patterson (2009) suggests hypnosis might alleviate the following forms of pain • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and abdominal … Continue reading More hypnosis and pain management
Studies show that medically applied hypnosis can help relieve pain suffering due to injuries, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In addition, some studies suggest that undergoing hypnosis for your injury or wound can promote faster healing (Ginandes & Rosenthal, 1999). These studies compare the use of hypnosis (for relaxation or for analgesia) against the … Continue reading Wound healing and hypnosis
Alzheimer's and Dementia Often, it is assumed that Alzheimer's and Dementia are the same, however, that is untrue. Dementia is a syndrome that impact the memory, daily activities, and communication (i.e., languages). Alzheimer’s is a type of Dementia that gets worse as it progresses and progresses with age. Alzheimer’s disease starts in the hippocampus- an … Continue reading Treating Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia with hypnosis
Father of Modern Hypnotism, James Braid, including his famous induction, is discussed in this brief essay.
In our second installment of hypnosis in history, we discuss the work of Franz Friedrich Anton Mesmer.