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 Hypnosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A number of different strands of hypnosis research are apparent: that which examines the 'state' of hypnosis itself, that which examines the effects and properties of suggestions in and out of hypnosis, and that which uses hypnotic suggestion as a tool to research other areas of psychological functioning.
Hypnosis is not a therapy in-and-of-itself but is effectively used as an adjunct to other therapies; hence "hypnotherapy" is less preferable than the use of hypnosis-related techniques as part of an integrated psychological package.
Michael Yapko defines hypnosis: "...hypnosis is a process of influential communication in which the clinician elicits and guides the inner associations of the client in order to establish or strengthen therapeutic associations in the context of a collaborative and mutually responsive goal-oriented relationship.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hypnosis   (6287 words)

  
 genpubinfo
Hypnosis and the use of hypnotic therapies are not regulated in most states, and hypnotherapists are, in most cases, not state licensed in hypnosis.
We believe that hypnosis will be optimally effective when the patient is highly motivated to overcome a problem and when the hypnotherapist is well trained in both hypnosis and in general considerations relating to the treatment of the particular problem.
Hypnosis is a state of inner absorption, concentration and focused attention.
www.asch.net /genpubinfo.htm   (1198 words)

  
 hypnosis
This view of hypnosis as an altered state and gateway to occult knowledge about the self and the universe is considered a myth by many psychologists.
Hypnosis is also dangerous in the police setting, because of the tendency of too many police officers to believe in truth serums, lie detectors, and other magical and easy ways to get to the truth.
Using hypnosis to help people recover memories of sexual abuse by their closest relatives or by aliens in spaceships is dangerous, and in some cases, clearly immoral and degrading.
skepdic.com /hypnosis.html   (1670 words)

  
 The Watchman Expositor: Hypnosis Profile
While professionals may be able to induce hypnosis using a variation of this technique, the practice of swinging a pendulum seems to be somewhat rare.
This form of hypnosis was influential in the development of Neurolinguistic Programming by Richard Bandler and Dr. John Grinder.
One of the troubling aspects of Hypnosis is that there is no generally accepted theory to explain either physiologically or psychologically exactly what is taking place in the human mind under hypnosis.
www.watchman.org /profile/hypnopro.htm   (1937 words)

  
 Hypnosis
Hypnosis is now a thriving topic for both scientific inquiry and clinical application, and is represented by such professional organizations as the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, and other affiliates of the International Society of Hypnosis.
A typical hypnosis session begins with an induction procedure in which the person is asked to focus his or her eyes on a fixation point, relax, and concentrate on the voice of the hypnotist.
Hypnosis may be especially useful in cases of chronic pain, where chemical analgesics such as morphine pose risks of tolerance and addiction.
www.institute-shot.com /hypnosis_and_health.htm   (4416 words)

  
 Hypnosis: An altered state of consciousness - MayoClinic.com
Hypnosis conducted under the care of a trained therapist is considered safe as a complementary and alternative medicine treatment.
Hypnosis as a practice is not regulated in most states, so it pays to be very careful when selecting a therapist.
Hypnosis, also referred to as hypnotherapy or hypnotic suggestion, is an altered state of consciousness.
www.mayoclinic.com /health/hypnosis/SA00084   (1214 words)

  
 Relaxation and Hypnosis in Psychology 101 at AllPsych Online
Hypnosis is very similar to relaxation in that the same two components of physical and mental must be addressed together.
These factors include your belief in hypnosis, your trust for the therapist, your sense of safety, ability to concentrate and focus your mind, and the absence of external factors such as noise, uncomfortable temperature, and physical comfort.
The key to successful hypnosis is your ability to focus on your body and mind and to trust and believe in your therapist.
allpsych.com /psychology101/relaxation.html   (517 words)

  
 Hypnosis-Japan.org/index.html - Hypnosis and Healing
Hypnosis is quite a normal and natural state of awareness for everyone.
Again, hypnosis is not sleep; it is a state of focused attention.
Even in the deepest states of hypnosis, a part of your mind remains aware of everything that is happening.
www.hypnosis-japan.org   (667 words)

  
 Hypnosis -- A Brief History and Explanation - a Head-Cleaners Shrink Rap Article
Basically, hypnosis is a means to help individuals influence unconscious thought processes that may be inadvertently causing problems while trying to help because of simple "glitches" in the self-preservation work of the mind.
No one has discovered why or how hypnosis produces this effect but it is well documented that the hypnotic experience can produce alterations in blood flow, perceptions and a variety of brain functions that are normally considered out of the realm of "conscious" control.
Head-cleaners recordings are the result of years of study and experience with both hypnosis and with psychotherapy, and the result of years of experience and study of how minds work.
www.head-cleaners.com /hypnosis.htm   (4428 words)

  
 Howstuffworks "How Hypnosis Works"
Our understanding of hypnosis has advanced a great deal in the past century, but the phenomenon is still a mystery of sorts.
Hypnosis has evolved from a 19th century parlor trick into a "new age" therapudic practice.
In this article, we'll look at some popular theories of hypnosis and explore the various ways hypnotists put their art to work.
www.howstuffworks.com /hypnosis.htm   (202 words)

  
 Results in
Hypnosis is not to be considered a form of psychotherapy, nor a treatment capable of solving problems immediately or on its own.
Hypnosis has also been described as a way to use a person's inherent healing capabilities that usually remain inaccessible to him and outside of his control.
Because hypnosis can sometimes completely remove or distract people from feeling pain, it is important that a doctor or other appropriate medical specialist assess the underlying medical or psychological condition prior to hypnosis.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0007/ai_2601000711   (522 words)

  
 Llewellyn Encyclopedia: General Hypnosis Technique
All hypnosis does is capture your natural going to sleep scenario, while keeping you awake, so you can give your subconscious mind beneficial suggestions.
Since the conscious mind, or beta, does not do a very efficient job of absorbing suggestions, the job of hypnosis is to bore the conscious mind so much that it quiets down, stops thinking, and allows the brain to slow down into the alpha range, or the subconscious mind.
Some people are so receptive to hypnosis that they can be hypnotized in just a few minutes, occasionally in seconds, while others take fifteen to thirty minutes.
www.llewellynencyclopedia.com /article/224   (780 words)

  
 HYPNOSIS
ince hypnosis, particularly self-hypnosis and past-life regression, plays a role in the lives of today’s spiritual seekers and was the primary method by which the prophet and teacher, Edgar Cayce attuned himself to others and the Universal Consciousness, it is important to touch base with what objective, scientific research is discovering about this marvelous process.
But the research shows that hypnosis may actually muddle the distinction between memory and fantasy and may artificially induce "memories" that are not of true events.
Curiously, hypnosis effectiveness with drug addiction (including quitting smoking) and alcoholism is still uncertain despite many studies.
www.indigosun.com /Sept01/hypnosis.htm   (1224 words)

  
 New Scientist Breaking News - Hypnosis really changes your mind
Hypnosis significantly affects the activity in a part of the brain responsible for detecting and responding to errors, says John Gruzelier, a psychologist at Imperial College in London.
Hypnosis is more than just a party trick, it measurably changes how the brain works, says a UK researcher.
During their first task session, before hypnosis, there were no significant differences in brain activity between the groups.
www.newscientist.com /article.ns?id=dn6385   (521 words)

  
 Hypnosis - Christian or Occult?
Hypnosis in the hands of a medical doctor is as scientific as a dowsing rod in the hands of a civil engineer.
Because hypnosis has always been an integral part of the occult, because it is not a science, because of its known harmful effects, and because of its potential for spiritual deception, the wise Christian will completely avoid it, even for "medical" purposes.
During hypnosis, a person's critical abilities are reduced in such a way as to create what has been called a "trance logic" that undiscerningly accepts what would normally seem irrational, illogical, and incompatible.
www.rapidnet.com /~jbeard/bdm/Psychology/hypno.htm   (2167 words)

  
 UK Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. Instantly download MP3 self hypnosis sessions
Self Hypnosis is a wonderfully relaxed state that enables you to access the deep and powerful subconscious mind.
Hypnosis can give you incredible will power to stop smoking or motivation for exercise as well as incredible benefits in health through the reduction of stress.
Hypnosis is now an accepted alternative therapy that is becoming mainstream.
www.hypnosis.org.uk   (400 words)

  
 Hypnosis
Hypnosis is a tool for learning, better attitudes, and how to make better decisions, and for learning new ways of doing things and how to do things that you already know how to do that much better.
Naturally, hypnosis works best where there is a conscious desire on the person's part to "make a change." Your attitude towards hypnosis will play an important part in your outcome.
Hypnosis is essentially a method of relaxation, concentration and imagination.
www.healwithin.com /hypnosis.htm   (1939 words)

  
 hypnosis
Hypnosis is a state of mind characterized by relaxed brain waves and hyper-suggestibility.
Hypnosis and hypnotic suggestions have played a major role in healing for thousands of years.
The real importance of hypnosis is that while you are in that state, you are very receptive to suggestions.
www.homestead.com /selfhelpsolutions/hypnosis.html   (706 words)

  
 Hypnosis
Hypnosis is now considered to be a state of selective thinking, where the person (who is in control) chooses to experience only what is relevant to the task at hand, blocking out everything else.
Hypnosis is a powerful tool for accessing the subconscious mind and achieving personal goals or affecting desired changes.
Although hypnosis is a not a panacea, there are many areas where it has proven to be tremendously helpful including overcoming fears, eliminating bad habits like smoking and overeating.
www.pghc.net /hypnosis.htm   (536 words)

  
 Hypnosis Headquarters Hypnotherapy e books Hypnotherapist Hypnotism & Hypnotize e-books hypnosis articles
Each Hypnosis e-book and DVD is based on clinical hypnotherapy practice and experience.
Hypnosis, when used in hypnotherapy by a professional hypnotherapist, can help solve personal problems quickly and safely.
hypnosis testimonials about the power of being hypnotized.
www.hypnosis.org   (792 words)

  
 Hypnosis, Self Hypnosis CDs from The Hypnosis Network
Every one of our therapists holds a Ph.D. in a psychology-related field, and is not only an expert in the use of hypnosis, but is also an authority on the subject of their recordings.
If you are unsure how hypnosis works, or who is qualified to practice it, we probably have the answers you are looking for.
The real power behind any hypnosis program is the quality and experience of the therapist.
www.hypnosisnetwork.com /?KBID=1284   (746 words)

  
 Hypnosis Weight Loss
It is important to know that self hypnosis cannot force you accept something you truly do not want.
hypnosis, stop smoking hypnosis, etc. As you'll see from these pages, all it takes is the desire to learn about self hypnosis and the
Self hypnosis is an effective way of changing those "learned" opinions,
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 Hypnosis -- <#KEYWORD#>
Hypnosis Answers offers a huge collection of hypnosis resources for anyone seeking information, articles, and resources relating to hypnosis and hypnosis-related treatments.
www.hypnosisanswers.com   (22 words)

  
 Self hypnosis Hypnotist Hypnosis information
Hypnosis has nothing to do with magic wands and occult abilities, even if some people consider it pure magic how their symptoms simply vanished, and insights increased.
The ancient method of hypnosis is more and more used as a complement in medicine where it has proved to be a valuable alternative to drugs.
Hypnosis has been used for thousands of years to effectively speed up healing and relieve stress symptoms.
www.hypnospot.com   (1327 words)

  
 Hypnosis Information
Hypnosis Downloads.com- -The web’s largest collection of cutting-edge hypnosis sessions from Hypnosis Downloads.com All based around modern, conversational, Ericksonian hypnosis with no subliminals, our downloads will show you what hypnosis can be.
The History of hypnosis and hypnotherapy and its benefits to mankind- -Written by Alan Crisp DHP - Submitted on 9/21/05.
Hypnosis and NLP in South Leicestershire and North Warwickshire
www.selfgrowth.com /hypnosis.html   (1330 words)

  
 Hypnosis: The Healing Power of the Mind & Self-Help
If you feel this hypnosis web site can help others, please send it to your friends so they too can see that hypnosis is a powerful tool for self-help.
Hypnosis tapes and CD's can help you overcome that problem and help you to see things differently and bring harmony and peace to you and your entire family.
The hypnosis tapes and CD's can help you to live a happier, healthier more peaceful and more productive life than ever before.
www.goodtapes.com   (209 words)

  
 Hypnosis, Psychic Awareness, Love Relationships
Self Hypnosis can help you take control, and change the way you live your life for the better.
Hypnosis has long been recognised as an effective means of treatment for a number of psychological conditions.
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 Hypnosis Downloads.com Online Self Hypnosis MP3 & Hypnotherapy Scripts Center
Whether you are looking for help for yourself, a professional hypnotherapist looking for hypnosis scripts, or want to learn hypnosis, these spoken-word online sessions are the most advanced you will find, anywhere on the web.
Using the incredible power of your own mind, our advanced hypnosis downloads will move you gently into a deeply relaxed and powerfully focused state free from stress, where normal worries melt away and you can enjoy a state of relaxation like the deepest meditation.
All our hypnosis downloads have been carefully crafted by professional hypnotherapist educators with a proven track record.
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 Hypnosis FAQ
Hypnosis arose out of an operator-assisted altered state induction model.
A selected bibliography on hypnosis and related topics in science and philosophy of science.
The cultural origins of the concept of hypnosis
www.psywww.com /asc/hyp/faq0.html   (293 words)

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