Hypnosis Effects
Introduction
This article encompasses a number of previous studies which were conducted on the effects of hypnosis. Most of the articles were collected from Google Scholar, Directory of Journal Articles (DOAJ) and ProQuest using Hypnosis and effects of hypnosis as the key terms. The following paragraphs run through a small summary about hypnosis and about the review of the other articles.
What Is Hypnosis?
The American Psychological Association describes hypnosis as a “cooperative interaction in which the participants responds to the suggestions of the hypnotist.” (Van Wagner, K. What Is Hypnosis?.), though definitions might vary. “Hypnosis is a therapeutic technique in which clinicians make suggestions to individuals who have undergone a procedure designed to relax them and focus their minds.” (“Hypnosis”, APA, 2015). Once relegated to the …show more content…
It deals with the unconscious mind to shape our perception of reality. It is achieved when people achieve a relaxed state of mind and body with guidance.
Effects Of Hypnosis
Many psychologists today, agree that it is one of the most efficient techniques in therapy which can help enhance concentration, attention and can relieve people from stress, pain and anxiety. It can impact physical, psychological/mental and emotional health and wellbeing of a person. It is equally effective in helping people change their mannerisms or habits.
Various studies have been conducted on the effect of hypnosis and a number of physical conditions like Insomnia (Anbar & Slothower, 2006), Obesity (Allison & Faith, 1996), Metastatic Breast carcinoma (Bloom & Speigel, 1983), Pregnancy and child birth (Andrew, Cyna & McAuliffe, 2002), invasive medical procedures (Butler, Henderson, Shortliffe, Spiegel & Symons, 2005; Accardi & Milling, 2009), visceral pain (Calvert, Cooper, Houghton, Jackson & Whorwell, 2004
This article encompasses a number of previous studies which were conducted on the effects of hypnosis. Most of the articles were collected from Google Scholar, Directory of Journal Articles (DOAJ) and ProQuest using Hypnosis and effects of hypnosis as the key terms. The following paragraphs run through a small summary about hypnosis and about the review of the other articles.
What Is Hypnosis?
The American Psychological Association describes hypnosis as a “cooperative interaction in which the participants responds to the suggestions of the hypnotist.” (Van Wagner, K. What Is Hypnosis?.), though definitions might vary. “Hypnosis is a therapeutic technique in which clinicians make suggestions to individuals who have undergone a procedure designed to relax them and focus their minds.” (“Hypnosis”, APA, 2015). Once relegated to the …show more content…
It deals with the unconscious mind to shape our perception of reality. It is achieved when people achieve a relaxed state of mind and body with guidance.
Effects Of Hypnosis
Many psychologists today, agree that it is one of the most efficient techniques in therapy which can help enhance concentration, attention and can relieve people from stress, pain and anxiety. It can impact physical, psychological/mental and emotional health and wellbeing of a person. It is equally effective in helping people change their mannerisms or habits.
Various studies have been conducted on the effect of hypnosis and a number of physical conditions like Insomnia (Anbar & Slothower, 2006), Obesity (Allison & Faith, 1996), Metastatic Breast carcinoma (Bloom & Speigel, 1983), Pregnancy and child birth (Andrew, Cyna & McAuliffe, 2002), invasive medical procedures (Butler, Henderson, Shortliffe, Spiegel & Symons, 2005; Accardi & Milling, 2009), visceral pain (Calvert, Cooper, Houghton, Jackson & Whorwell, 2004