In disciplines of the mind which center upon special mental conditions to achieve therapeutic gains have seen steady expansion. Hypnosis, self hypnosis, and meditation are all associated with special mental states, which facilitate positive personal changes and connect with higher dimensions of the psyche. Medical […]

Posted on March 15, 2021 Generally speaking, there are few cautions, other than perhaps to let clients engaged in PMR know that if they feel an isolated deep pain in any part of the body while doing the ‘tension and relaxation’ exercises, strength training at […]

Posted on March 17, 2021 Before considering explanations for hypnotic behavior, we must note that some of us do not exhibit any such behavior at all. People vary in their responsiveness to hypnosis; some seem untouched by it, while others respond dramatically; most lie between […]

Abreaction happens primarily in trauma survivors. It is a phenomenon which seems to be a powerful part of healing, although, if not handled well, it may re-traumatize. This is an unpleasant response that can occur in any therapy interaction. It may occur at any time […]

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a collection of symptoms recorded the use of hypnosis with women believed to be displaying dissociative responses to emotional, sexual or physical abuse and trauma Also report of hypnosis being used in the two world wars to help soldiers address […]

Smoking Cessation :- Why does hypnosis work for smoking cessation? It works because it changes the subconscious associations that the smoker has with cigarettes. Smoking cessation is probably the most prevalent use for hypnosis. The conscious mind learns through repetition; it repeats the experience of […]

Diaphragmatic breathing tends to indicate hearing, or auditory awareness. Chest breathing tends to indicate vision, or visual awareness. When people are breathing from the chest, the lungs do not open fully, allowing the individual to numb out feelings. Chest breathers are not pulling the full […]

Some subjects will find complete and full relaxation their very first attempt at hypnosis. Some subjects take a very long time achieving relaxation. The emergence from a hypnosis into the activities of daily life is an interesting integration of what has been learned into a […]

The individual seeking hypnosis is in need. Often the first need is relaxation. This makes the hypnotist’s job easy, as the one thing all people have in common when practicing the hypnosis of this course is relaxation. The body generally responds quickly to suggestions of […]