Hypnotic-like inductions were used to place the individual in a sleep-like state. From researching on the internet, I found that The British Medical Association has called hypnosis ‘a temporary condition of altered attention in the subject that may be induced by another person’. (Compton’s Medical Encyclopaedia). The British Society of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis states ‘in therapy, hypnosis usually involves the person experiencing a sense of deep relaxation with their attention narrowed down, and focused on appropriate suggestions made by the therapist.’ A definition I found in the dictionary states that hypnosis is ‘an artificially induced trance state resembling sleep, characterised by heightened susceptibility to suggestion.’ I know that most of our brain’s activities occur unconsciously. Our brain would be exhausted if it had to remember to breathe every time the body needs oxygen.
Toni Harrison NEWCA1A 12 Module One Page 1 “What is Hypnosis?” Describe the psychological and physical aspects of hypnosis and discuss the role of relaxation in hypnotherapy. Introduction Over the years there have been many assumptions made regarding hypnosis. Beginning with shamanism, which is something I will discuss in the first part of this assignment, leading to modern hypnosis in the life and work of Franz Anton Mesmer. For some people these assumptions remain uncorrected, for others however, they gain a much deeper insight into the fascinating world of hypnosis. This includes the psychological and physical aspects of hypnosis and also the role of relaxation and its importance within hypnotherapy.
Hypnosis can be defined as ‘an artificially induced trance state resembling sleep, characterised by heightened susceptibility to suggestion’. For the purpose of this essay, it may be beneficial to look back at some of the past events relating to hypnotherapy. Throughout the centuries there have been many concepts of hypnosis dating back to the 1700’s. The earliest came from Franz Anton Mesmer born in 1734 who eventually became known as the grandfather of hypnosis and came to develop the theory of animal magnetism. Mesmer believed that every human being had a cosmic fluid
References (read in bold) Hypnotherapy and counselling skills – module one Hypnosis for change Josie Hadley &Carol Staudacher First steps in counselling Third edition – Pete Sanders Hypnotherapy A practical handbook – Helmut Karle & Jennifer Boys Hypnotherapy A handbook – Michael Heap & Windy Dryden Hidden depths The story of hypnosis – Robin Waterfield Experiences in groups and other papers – W.R. Bion Scripts and strategies in Hypnotherapy – Roger P. Allen Understand applied psychology – Dr Nicky Hayes How To Hypnotize Yourself Without Losing Your Mind (Chapter 14) - Wayne F. Perkins, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Essay 1 (2000 words) TITLE: “What is hypnosis?” Describe the psychological
Franze Anton Mesmer (1734 – 1815) was a keen Astronomer who theorised that there was a natural energetic transference that occurred between all animated and inanimate objects that he called magnétisme animal (animal magnetism). Mesmer developed various methods of healing by use of magnets, believing that illnesses were caused by magnetic fluids in the body becoming out of balance. He used magnets and hypnotic techniques to treat people (the term ‘mesmerised’ comes from his name). Intense discussions on the origin of the phenomena of animal magnetism emerged. They received
Title: “What is Hypnosis?” Describe the psychological and physical aspects of hypnosis and discuss the role of relaxation in Hypnotherapy. This essay will explore the vast world of Hypnosis and its various interpretations using available literature, as well as touch on its history in an attempt to shed light on its modern day practice and theory. It will also present the intrinsic aspects of hypnosis and then focus on the role that relaxation has and continues to play in the success of this therapy. Heap (1995) states that “Hypnosis is a psychological phenomenon, not a therapy, and ......... it is a complex and contentious subject about which there is much misunderstanding and disagreement ............”. In support of this view other authors Karle and Boys (2010) note that hypnosis or hypnotherapy is not a system of therapy but a technique or procedure by means of which therapy is delivered.
Chrysalis HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT No.1 Essay (2495 words) Essay Title; What is hypnosis? Describe the psychological and physical aspects of hypnosis and discuss the role of relaxation in Hypnotherapy. Introduction Hypnosis is a phenomenon that has been practised and described in different forms from ancient civilisations up to the present day. It is a phenomenon that has been used both for entertainment and for therapy, and in the last two centuries, by some practitioners for both at the same time, in the same way that operating theatres were used for both surgery and as a diversion for the spectators. Hypnosis continues to have high entertainment value as demonstrated by celebrity practitioners such as Paul McKenna and Derren Brown.
And received a doctorate in 1766 and a dissertation on the influences of the planets on the human body. In the 1770’s Mesmer was interested in A Catholic priest Father Johann Gasser who used a metal crucifix during hypnosis to exorcise speeded people. Mesmer focussed not on possession but the element magnetism of fluids in the body and developed this theory to animal magnetisms as healing possibility. He then practice this with Franciscka Sterling in 1774 as his first patient then progressed from magnets to electrodes and the use of his hands. In 1777 Mesmer it seemed as though he had restored sight to a young lady musician blind since birth but this was never proved medically and he was then accused of using
The Effects of Music Therapy as an Alternative Treatment for Teenagers with Stress and Anxiety A Term Paper Presented to Mrs. Shai Naval De La Salle Lipa In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for COMSKI2 Summer, School Year 2013-2014 by Ma. Natasha Alexandria R. de Castro John Bryan D. Fetalvo Abstract This research paper describes the effects of music therapy as an alternative treatment for teenagers with stress and anxiety. Music therapy, with its potential to influence both psychological and physiological processes, then becomes an important alternative in the practice of stress management. Throughout history there are references to the use of music as a therapy for a variety of illnesses. Music therapy is an alternative treatment for stress and anxiety, it aims to provide entertainment and see how the people are satisfied with the concept of music.
Name: Sarah Page Course Code: READI1S 12 Tutor: Robert Whittington ……..Words “What is Hypnosis?” Describe the psychological and physical aspects of hypnosis and discuss the role of relaxation in hypnotherapy. The essay will firstly attempt to explain briefly what is hypnosis and then look at more depth into what the psychological and physical aspects of hypnosis look like and finish with a discussion of the role of relaxation in hypnotherapy. Hypnosis is a state of mind brought about by the use of a set of techniques. It is not a strange or mysterious phemominon which many may believe before they understand or study hypnosis. Every human has been in a hypnotic state many times in their lives for example when driving a car and not actually remembering how you arrived at your destination or daydreaming.