About Hypnosis
– Articles about how and why hypnosis works. Includes information on topics suitable for hypnosis.
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Hypnotherapy is a therapy that is undertaken with a subject in hypnosis.[1]
The word "hypnosis" (from the Greek hypnos, "sleep") is an abbreviation of James Braid's (1841) term "neuro-hypnotism", meaning "sleep of the nervous system".
A person who is hypnotized displays certain unusual characteristics and propensities, compared with a non-hypnotized subject, most notably hyper-suggestibility, which some authorities have considered a sine qua non of hypnosis. For example, Clark L. Hull, probably the first major empirical researcher in the field, wrote,
If a subject after submitting to the hypnotic procedure shows no genuine increase in susceptibility to any suggestions whatever, there seems no point in calling him hypnotised...[2]
Extracted from www.wikipedia.org.
About Hypnosis
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History of Hypnosis
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History of Hypnosis
– An information site which details the important historical chapters of hypnosis, including Franz Anton Mesmer, James Braid, and Milton H. Erikson.
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How Hypnosis Works
– Article looks at some popular theories of hypnosis and explores the various ways hypnotists put their art to work, including fixed-gaze induction or eye fixation.
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Hypnosis and Suggestion
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Hypnosis and Suggestion
– Describes the science and history of hypnosis and suggestion, with a news blog, and research papers.
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Hypnosistoday.com
– Features hypnosis books, tapes, education, music, and a database of hypnotists worldwide.
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Our Hypno Space
– Networking site for hypnosis professionals. Includes blogs, photos, videos, and audio sections for members.
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The Dangers of Hypnosis
– A former hypnotherapist and stage hypnotist on the physical and psychological dangers of hypnosis.
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Trance Maker
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Trance Maker
– Provides details of courses and resources, as well as background information.
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Transitions
– Answers questions about use of hypnotism for different conditions.
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Understanding Clinical Hypnotherapy
– Explanatory article by Judith E. Pearson, PhD.
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