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Hypnotherapy can help You might have noticed after the excesses of Christmas that you developed a bad case of heartburn. Left unchecked heartburn can progress and become acid reflux or…
This snippet discusses a recent experimental study which attempted to quantify (as a percentage) the extent to which expectation contributed to the pain-reducing effects of hypnosis, imagination, and a placebo medication. Strong evidence was derived from statistical analysis suggesting that the effect of hypnotism is “partially-mediated” by expectation, albeit to a lesser degree than the placebo effect.
A recent series of articles compared the influential “sociocognitive” and “response expectancy” theories of hypnosis with Alfred Barrios’ “conditioning and inhibition” theory, which reprises elements of Pavlov’s theory of hypnotic suggestion. This snippet outlines the opposing theories and research findings cited in favour of the sociocognitive position.
Christmas research snippet about a recent review of evidence-based practice in relation to hypnosis for childbirth and related issues, focusing on pain management in childbirth, etc.
A recent survey of 2,000 UK school teachers has revealed some frightening news about the mental health of our children and adolescents. Responding to a survey by the NASUWT…
Important: The 2010 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the NCH will take place at the Royal Society of Medicine at 2pm on Saturday 2nd October 2010. You can notify NCH online whether you wish to vote in person or appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf.
Today the world celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD) – a global day that commemorates the achievements of women in social, economic, cultural, and political spheres. The significance of this day…
Insomnia is thought to affect one in 3 people in the UK, with sufferers finding it difficult to get to sleep, having interrupted sleep, waking early, and having difficulty concentrating…
Do you worry that you have a serious, undiagnosed medical condition? The number of people in the UK suffering from health anxiety is rising. Many of us are guilty of…
The NCH have just published the book The Discovery of Hypnosis: The Complete Writings of James Braid, the Father of Hypnotherapy, edited by Donald Robertson, which is now available from Amazon online.
What’s the relationship between indirect suggestion and traditional hypnotism? This article gives a plain English review of Hans Eysenck’s seminal research on the factors in hypnotic suggestibility.
How are you progressing with your New Year’s resolutions? According to a survey conducted by health insurance company Bupa in 2015, 66% of you will have thrown in the towel…
Having a child is one of the most life changing things you will ever do, and with major life changes invariably comes stress. Chronic, unmanaged stress levels can significantly impact…
It’s known as ‘The Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ but for many it’s filled with anxiety and depression. The festive period can intensify feelings of loneliness, increase financial worries…
Gil Boyne died on 5th May 2010 at his home in London, after a brief illness. Having been admitted to hospital and been given a diagnosis a week previously, he…