This is an article by Jefferson Fish that helps shed some light on the limitations of research studies specifically the double-blind and placebo controlled ones. Sometimes there is plenty of evidence available that is not double-blind and placebo controlled, not utilizing the approaches that have evidence behind them can lead to missed opportunities and the […]
Posts tagged Hypnosis
The Many Paths To Healing Trauma
Many therapeutic paths exist to working on healing trauma. Trauma comes in many forms, from obvious capital “T” Trauma to chronic and small “t” trauma. Most (if not all) of humans have experienced one or more traumatic experience by the end of their teen years. This article attempts to -very briefly- list some of these […]
Life Medical Interviews Ethan Wise
I was recently interviewed by the media person at Life Medical, she asked about hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Here’s some of that interview article. What are the most common issues treated with hypnotherapy? -Anxiety -Insomnia -Chronicphysical pain of any kind -Depression -Trauma,including PTSD -Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) -Migraines What happens during a hypnotherapy session? All […]
Tinnitus
Tinnitus responds to medical support hypnosis, autogenic training, regulating the nervous system, and nutritional approaches What Causes Tinnitus The most common cause of tinnitus is debatable, some attribute it to damage to the ear, others to brain cells over-firing. The condition results from repeated firing of auditory neural pathways in the brain. Tinnitus […]
The Significance Of Positive Touch Ex...
Touch has been utilized for healing for as long as humans have existed. Human beings are social, and touch is a powerful therapeutic social tool. Our brain, mind, and body all respond to touch on an subconscious level. From shamanic traditions to modern massage therapy, all healers throughout the ages knew that touch is healing. […]
How To: Self-Hypnosis With Simple Phr...
You can allow yourself to enter into a relaxed state of hypnosis by applying a few rules of hypnosis. Make sure to read certain important facts and things you should know about hypnosis here We utilize the following rules to allow you to enter into hypnosis Step 1- Create a powerful positive autosuggestion statement using […]
Un-Learning Negative Internal Running...
For those who have been brought up in a very nurturing, supportive and encouraging environment, their world might seem like a safe place in which, with work and persistence, they can expect to achieve whatever it is that they set out to do. Programmed into their unconscious minds are ideas that promote believing in themselves, not fearing […]
Self-induced Hypnosis & Spontane...
An excerpt from a paper I wrote a few months ago: ” One point I will educate parents on is that children enter into spontaneous hypnotic states around parents, repeating patterns of behaviors and experiencing patterns of emotions that are re-acted unconsciously. Self-induced hypnosis is not limited to children, every family member experiences this. […]
How To: Easy Self-Hypnosis Instructio...
Here’s a simple, basic, self-hypnosis script that’s easy to use: Before you start, read about things you should know about hypnosis here, then create a positive suggestion statement (found out how here) 1. Sit comfortably with your feet on the floor and your hands on your lap. 2. Take 3 deep breaths, in through your nose, out through […]
How To: Self-Hypnosis Gaze Induction
This simple technique utilizes eye-fixation and gazing to help you drift into a hypnosis state. Read these things you should know about hypnosis here. Find a quiet place to sit. Relax and get comfortable. Create a powerful positive autosuggestion statement using the rules of creating positive suggestion statements Relax, set your intention to be calm and […]
How To: End A Self-Hypnosis Session C...
Remember to envision yourself 6 months down the road, free of the issue or condition. Notice how different you are in this new state of mind. This portion of the visualization is very powerful; so take a few moments to see yourself resolved of the situation or condition. Once you finish your self-hypnosis work, tell […]
How To: Self-Hypnosis Deepening
This article contains a hypnosis deepening script. A hypnotic deepener helps you double your relaxation and drift further into a hypnotic state. You can deepen hypnosis state with Eye fractionation Convincers Counting Imagery Safe place Age regression Continued repetition Deep breathing Place of Peace – Outdoors Summer deepening self-hypnosis script Begin by imagining a safe, […]
Stress – Destroyed!
Stress, the nemesis of all humans. We all experience stress every day. It might be an annoying laugh, a loud voice, a bad night of sleep, someone’s lack of respect, cold weather, money issues, politics, news, or relationships! I’ll spare you the long, unending list of the stressors we humans experience. We often perceive stress […]
Exposed: Clinical Hypnosis as a Treat...
Clinical hypnosis and hypnotherapy are used to treat and help a variety of psychological disorders and behavioral conditions. Hypnosis can create and greatly enhance the relaxation response, or physiology of relaxation, it can be a most useful in resolving and ending anxiety disorders (one example), including panic attacks. Anxiety is caused by arousal from the […]
Review: Clinical Hypnosis, an Effecti...
This article contains a parts from a review paper shared here as an educational tool. You can find the full study PDF document by scrolling down. Contact Ethan Wise with any questions pertaining to the use of hypnotherapy with children, and adults. Abstract: Abstract: Mind-body medicine is a system of health practices that includes meditation/relaxation […]
Writing Your Own Positive Suggestions...
A great way to begin any self-hypnosis program is to ask yourself what your goals are, and then prioritize them in order of importance. You have to be careful not to overwhelm the subconscious by trying to tackle too many issues at once. Start with whatever is the most pressing issue for you, and go […]
Things You Need To Know About Hypnosi...
This article contains very important facts about hypnosis worth knowing: One reason people have difficulty learning self-hypnosis is that they don’t know when they are in hypnosis, because they expect something much different, they might believe they failed when they have not. Depth of hypnosis vary between individuals at at different times, even during a […]
Hypnotherapy Helps Over 200 Condition...
After consulting more than a dozen books, numerous medical and psychological journals, and prestigious hospital websites, I compiled this list of over 200 conditions and issues that hypnosis has been shown to help. Here’s the list: Abandonment Abdominal pain **1 Acne Addictions Age Regression Aggression Agoraphobia (fear of open spaces, crowds, or uncontrolled social conditions) […]
How To: Self-Hypnosis With The Extern...
Here’s a self-hypnosis technique adapted from a Betty Erickson technique. Betty Erickson is the wife of the late Dr. Milton H. Erickson. This is an Ericksonian type hypnosis script which used indirect suggestions and conversational. This self hypnosis technique is unique in that it offers a pre-hypnotic suggestion. In other words, you tell yourself what […]