Visit the UK Hypnosis website to access our Research Forum and constantly updated news feeds from all of the major hypnosis research journals. 

Hypnosis Research & Development Forum

You also have access to our UK Hypnosis blog, containing many detailed articles on different aspects of hypnotherapy.  The current selection include,

Philosophical Premeditation & Cognitive Therapy

This article briefly reviews certain parallels between classical philosophical literature and modern cognitive-behavioural psychotherapy, specifically in relation to the use of "philosophical premeditation" and modern exposure therapies.

CBT & Cognitive-Behavioural Theories of Hypnosis

This article aims to evaluate the relevance of cognitive-behavioural theory in the field of hypnosis for the practice of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). It begins with a brief historical overview of the theorists and concepts in question and definition of key terms. It proceeds to discuss the relationship between theories of psychopathology in hypnotherapy and CBT, and finally to consider the relationship between clinical interventions employed in cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy and their practical relevance to CBT.

Émile Coué’s Method of “Conscious Autosuggestion”

This detailed article reviews the central concepts and techniques used by Émile Coué in his famous method of “Conscious Autosuggestion” an important self-help system, cousin of hypnotherapy and precusor to modern self-hypnosis and cognitive-behavioural skills training methods in psychotherapy.

The Original Philosophy of Hypnotherapy (from The Discovery of Hypnosis)

James Braid, the founder of hypnotherapy, drew upon the dominant school of philosophical psychology in his day, called Scottish "Common Sense" realism, in formulating his theory of hypnotism and opposing it to Mesmerism. This article is an excerpt from the book The Discovery of Hypnotism: The Complete Writings of James Braid, the Father of Hypnotherapy.

James Braid’s Discovery of Hypnosis – The Lafontaine Incident

This is a first-hand account of Braid's intervention at the Mesmerist Lafontaine's stage show, the incident that prompted Braid to begin his research on hypnotism.

Beginners Guide to the History of Hypnosis (Timeline)

This is a basic timeline and introduction to the history of hypnosis from ancient times to the present day. It provides a brief overview of some of the most influential figures in the field of hypnosis and hypnotherapy and a brief description of their role and importance.

Types of Hypnotic Suggestion (Eysenck)

This article reviews the typology of hypnotic suggestion offered in Hans Eysenck's Dimensions of Personality (1947) in terms of direct, indirect, and prestige suggestibility. The relevance of Eysenck's findings for clinical hypnotherapy is discussed.

What is Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy?

This article attempts to briefly outline the historical context and origin of cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy, a major sub-modality of modern hypnotherapy. It proceeds to examine the relationship between hypnotherapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) from this perspective.

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Donald Robertson

Hypnotherapy Extravaganza! 20th June 2009

We're only about a week away from the National Council for Hypnotherapy's Extravaganza! event at the Royal Society for Medicine in central London.  We're expecting this to be one of the largest hypnotherapy events ever organised in the UK with somehwere in the region of 200-300 hypnotherapists attending.  Remaining places are now becoming scarce so call NCH today on 0844 736 5806 or email the NCH address below,

admin@hypnotherapists.org.uk

The event will feature some leading speakers on hypnotherapy as well as experts on marketing your practice and the future of the profession.

Click here for more information from the NCH Website.

Subjects covered will include,

• The Psychology of Consciousness
• Hypno-surgery and Pain Control
• Marketing Hypnotherapy
• CBT & Hypnosis
• Voluntary Self-Regulation & the Hypnotherapy Profession

Speakers include,

• Professor Susan Blackmore BA, MSc, PhD
• Dr John Butler PhD (Lond.), MBSH, CHT, MA, BA(Hons.), BSc(Hons.) FNRHP
• Dr David Kato PhD. DCH. DHP. C.ht
• Gary May & Steve Mills - SAQQARA
• Maggy Wallace, coChair, CNHC (Complementary Natural Healthcare Council)

The UK College are supporting the event, as an NCH accredited training school, and encourage their students to attend.

Regards,

Donald Robertson

Special Offer for June Certificate Course Bookings

Book a place on the next Stage I: Certificate in Evidence-Based Clinical Hypnosis (7th - 13th June) and get a place on any Stage 2 course in 2009 for just £345 + VAT - a 50% discount!

Phone the UK College free on 0800 195 9809 or email, study@ukhypnosis to reserve your place today and take advantage of this special discount.

The UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy Ltd.

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Terms & Conditions of Offer
Please note that this offer applies to new bookings for the course running from 7th - 13th June only and not to bookings transferred from other dates.
Bookings made under this offer will also be exempt from the forthcoming price increase.