Hypnosis Research (Alcohol Issues) For today’s blog I have highlighted three studies linked with hypnosis and alcohol issues. I will give some of my own comments on the applicability of the research in the work of hypnotherapy/hypno-psychotherapy in practice. It … Continue reading →
Research Evidence for Hypnosis (Unusual Cases) For today’s blog I have highlighted five studies linked with hypnosis and more unusual cases. I will give some of my own comments on the applicability of the research in the work of hypnotherapy/hypno-psychotherapy … Continue reading →
Research Evidence for Hypnosis (Anxiety) For today’s blog I have highlighted three studies on a linked with hypnosis and anxiety. I will give some of my own comments on the applicability of the research in the work of hypnotherapy/hypno-psychotherapy 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 →
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 →
Milton H Erickson, Father of Modern Hypnotherapy Milton Hyland Erickson, MD is considered by many to be the father of modern hypnosis or at least the most influential practitioner of hypnosis of the20th century. Why? In the authorâs opinion, it … Continue reading →
Modelling in Therapy A technique associated with NLP which is useful if not essential for hypnotherapy is Modelling. Modelling is how NLP came to be. In the 1970s Richard Bandler and John Grinder asked the question âWhy were certain people … Continue reading →
Reframing in Therapy The basis of reframing is to separate intention from behaviour. Two Major Types of Reframes: CONTEXT REFRAME:  “Iâm too ….” -or- “Heâs too …. ” Think of a different context in which the person will respond differently … Continue reading →
