Cutting through the 5 Myths of Hypnosis – Part 2
Hypnosis as a loss of control Welcome to the second in our 5 Myths of Hypnosis series! Here I’m aiming…
Mark R. Davis
Cutting through the 5 Myths of Hypnosis – Part 1
Hypnosis as ‘trance’ Welcome to the first in our Cutting through the Five Myths of Hypnosis series! I want to…
Taking Placebos on Purpose
Brief discussion of a curious 1965 study in which placebo pills were administered to 15 “neurotic” psychiatric patients, who were explicitly told that they were being given “sugar pills” with no therapeutic ingredients and nevertheless appeared to benefit from them.
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.
Review of Research on Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy
Brief review of scientific research on clinical hypnotherapy, excerpt from The Practice of Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy (2012) by D. Robertson
Brief Introduction to Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy
This is a brief article introducing the cognitive-behavioural approach to hypnotherapy in plain English and answering some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the nature and history of cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy and doing training courses in the subject.
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.
Hypno-CBT® & Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy
Hypno-CBT(rtm) is a proprietary model of cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy. This article provides a basic overview and explanation of this approach.