For many people, hypnosis is best known as a party trick or a bit of entertainment: A hypnotist on stage asks for a volunteer who undergoes hypnosis, then, at a snap of the hypnotist’s fingers, the ...

Back in 1986 when I was still an undergraduate psychology student, an optional part of our degree allowed some of us to attend a training course on hypnosis. As a consequence of taking the course, I ...

Another different, or modified, state of awareness is what is termed, "hypnosis." Contrary to what most people think, hypnotic states occur daily. It is the state of awareness that allows us to ...

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- The Army Materiel Command Wellness division hosted a guest speaker series called "Hypnosis: Helpful or Hoopla," addressing its role in stress reduction and pain management.

Hypnosis before surgery can minimize need for anesthetic and painkillers. Aug. 1, 2011— -- Donna Gould keeps a wooden box full of memories from her decade-long battle with breast cancer-- 500 get ...

A few minutes into my first hypnosis session with psychologist Joe Mallet, I fell asleep in his comfortable leather chair. I’d made the appointment because I wanted to see if hypnosis could help ...

Hypnosis for childbirth has garnered a lot of attention in recent years and even has a celebrity following with the likes of Kate Middleton and Kim Kardashian reportedly using the techniques to make ...

Drivers often experience 'road hypnosis' on long, uneventful journeys, a state where the mind drifts despite open eyes. This ...