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Is Hypnosis Real? Here’s What Science Says

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Though we have all seen hypnotists on TV and movies doing various stunts, “hypnosis is a well-studied and legitimate form of adjunct treatment for conditions ranging from obesity and pain after surgery to anxiety and stress.”  Hypnosis is used to help people lose weight, reduce pain perception, aid in stopping bad habits and smoking, and treating stress, anxiety and PTSD related issues.  This fascinating article discusses the stages of hypnosis (induction and suggestion) and provides research findings as to what hypnosis really is – from a scientific perspective.   The article examines research into this phenomenon and how it is best used to help people as a treatment.

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Time, September 4, 2018, by Markham Heid

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https://time.com/5380312/is-hypnosis-real-science/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sfmc&utm_campaign=newsletter+health-friday+default+ac&utm_content=+++20201113+++body&et_rid=33411945

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CLASS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

•What is hypnosis?

•Explain the two stages of hypnosis (induction and suggestion).

•For what types of problems/issues has hypnosis found to be helpful?

•What is the explanation given for the difficulty in stating what hypnosis actually is as a phenomenon?

•If you were asked to recommend hypnosis to a friend, what would you tell that person and what type of professional would you recommend?