The Kleinian approach Melanie Klein was born in Vienna in 1882 and wished to become a doctor but her plans were disrupted when she married. This also seems to have been influenced by the tragic death of her beloved brother … Continue reading →
Hypnosis in Dentistry Over the years, I have been asked why I differentiate between Hypnosis in Medicine and Dentistry, when it is clear that hypnosis in the control of pain has many more uses. This is very true, however, in … Continue reading →
False Memory Syndrome How do we know that the information that a client gives us is true and accurate? The answer is that we do not know. The fact that this answer is, we do not know, is at the … Continue reading →
THE RISE OF THE HYPNOTHERAPY PROFESSION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (1950-1997) This is an article I published shortly after being awarded my Masters Degree in Education Studies from Liverpool John Moores University. My dissertation was (I believe) the first university … Continue reading →
Problems with Ideo-motor Questioning Methods Though this is a useful therapeutic technique, the fact remains that there can be problems. Below are listed come of these difficulties: No Signals Some individuals cannot or will not develop definite finger signals. Such … Continue reading →
Criteria for Assessing the Validity of IMR Responses Emotional and Physiological Memory These can be seen first through changes in respiration, pulse rate, and emotional reactions. These occur very rapidly and must appear before a designated finger lifts to show … Continue reading →
Hypnotic Regression For some therapists and some clients, regression to the cause of an anxiety issue is a solution that works well. Some believe it is vital to prevent symptom substitution. I believe that it is a valid option which … Continue reading →
Professionalism in Advertising This article was written many years ago and was originally published in HypnoGenesis. The sentiments are still relevant. It’s a Sunday night in May, and I have just finished teaching in Inverness and I am now in … Continue reading →
 Presuppositions of NLP Below is a list of convenient assumptions that underlie the use of NLP. They are basic precepts that the practitioner needs to incorporate into their interactions with their clients in order for the NLP techniques to be … Continue reading →
Abraham Maslow According to the optimistic perspective of Abraham Maslow, whose IQ was once measured as 195, the prime direction of human psychological development could and should be towards fulfilling potential. Self-actualisation is seen as the pinnacle of human development. … Continue reading →
