I tend to be the sort of person who gets very excited when they learn something new.
I talk about it for the next few weeks with whoever crosses my path and then I mentally file it away until I need it again (shout out to my subconscious mind — the mighty archivist). When it comes to the work that I do, I have layers of knowledge and experience that validate the power of both hypnosis and the techniques we sprinkle in. What I tend to forget is that people new to the process have no idea the breadth and depth of scientific research that is out there to support the use of hypnosis in all manner of circumstances.
Before I link to the article, I want to highlight a point of process. For understandable reasons, these studies use scripted and/or recorded hypnosis sessions to ensure uniformity. As a matter of fact, I spent a period of time a few years ago as the hypnosis provider in an informal hypnosis study at a local pain management clinic. I created the 8 session protocol, authored the scripts and provided the hypnosis. Despite my confidence in the protocol — my background in customized client work left me wondering if the uniformity of the process would dampen results. The results were incredibly positive, in my case — and the studies I’m about to share are no different.
It’s simply good to be reminded that results are even better when we cater hypnosis to the unique needs and personality of an individual. In fact, client conversations that reveal belief systems, past successes, memories, favorite movies, music, books, art, and comedy are incredibly valuable to our work. If it matters to you, we use it in session to initiate, accelerate and amplify change.
And now, without further ado, I link to a sampling of studies gathered by the Hypnosis Academy. 19 different studies on the efficacy of hypnosis. Hypnosis as a powerful complement to mental and medical health care – I trust you will be too!
