Hypnosis presentation

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F O R I M P R O V I N G B E T T E R H E A L T H

Hypnosis


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Definition

y A Scientifically verified andeffective alteredstate ofconscious.

y proven to promote human change. (1)


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History

y Discovered by Franz Anton Mesmer in 1765

y Got its name in 1842 from James Braid.

Hypnosis from a Greekword meaning sleep (1)


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Mesmers Theory

y A mystical forceflowing from the hypnotist intothe subject , called animal magnetism.

y His theory wasn't accepted at first.

y Later on got improved by James Braid. (1)


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Types ofHypnosis

y Three Prominent Types

y Traditional , Ericksonian and Neuro-LinguisticProgramming.

(1)


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Groups ofHypnosis

y There are Three Groups

Amateur Comedy (Stage Hypnosis)

Psychic Hypnosis

Clinical ( medical hypnosis )

(2)


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Amateur Comedy Hypnosis

y Performed in front ofan audiencefor thepurpose ofentertainment.

y Used by magicians or Hypnotist artists

y Usuallyfor the benefit offame or profit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NKXdPYSrVk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDt6G6UlN2U


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Psychic Hypnosis

y Usedfor the purpose offinding things out

y Psychic Investigators : for solving murder

y Hypnotists : forfinding peoples past life

y The hypnotist applies ageregressing techniques commands a subject to tell the story as he /sheexactly lived

it (3)


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Clinical Hypnosis

y Usedfor improving a persons health andlifestyle

y Applied in many branches ofmedicalfield MedicineProblems Psychotherapy and behavioral science problems

Dentistry Problems. (3)


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Techniques for Reaching Hypnotism

y Three common ones forreaching this state Individual Hypnosis by the help ofa hypnotist.

SelfHypnosis using own-guidance.

Group Hypnosis P

erformed

within a group.

(5)


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Stage HypnosisIts Uses and society views

y In order to reach high capacity ofaudience

y Mainlyfocused on entertainment. TVshows , Movies , Books

y Very Popular among society.


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Clinical HypnosisIts uses and society views

y In order to treat patients with lifestyle problems.

y Mainlyfocused on improving health. Hypnosis for insomnia

Hypnosis fordepression Hypnosis for anxiety

Hypnosis for quitting smoking

Hypnosis for weigh loss (3)


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Down SideDown Side Good SideGood Side

y Reducing pain for peoplegoing through surgery.

y To control behaviorssuch as phobias.

y Enhance intelligence orartistic abilities

y Selfimprovement frombad habits Nail biting Thumb sucking Bed wetting (4)

y A person might losecontrol ofjudgment and

can be controlled byanother person.

y Higher Riskofdoingsomething illegal or

une

thical.y Higherriskofbeing in a

physical accident

y (4)

Dangers and Benefits


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Conclusion

y Hypnosis can be usedfor many purposes

y not just a form ofentertainment.

y not yet accepted art ofhealing.

y People should change there perspectives.

y Lookmore into treatment it offers.


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Questions ?

y Comments

y Ideas

y Opinions


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References

Reference Listy (1) Robert Longman J.R. ( August 2009 ), Hypnosis and Hypnotism ,

Retrieved January 10,2010, fromhttp://www.spirithome.com/hypnosis.html

y (2) Ray Jensen (Sept 19,2008 ), The 3 types ofhypnosis, retrieved Jan

10,2010fr

omhttp://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1020486/the_three_types_of_hypnosis.html

y (3) Positive changes hypnosis centers (2009), retrieved January 10,2010, from http://www.positivechanges.com

y (4) All about life challenges organization (2002) , Hypnosis Therapy Helpful or Harmful, retrieved January 10,2010 from

http://www.allaboutlifechallenges.org/hypnosis-therapy.htmy (5) The Empowerment Group (2005), Hypnosis: the study ofthe

unconscious Mind, retrieved January 10,2010, fromhttp://www.hypnosis.com


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T H A N K Y O U

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