Welcome to The International Hypnosis Research Institute Web site. Our intention is to provide quality information to clinicians and the general public concerning hypnosis, hypnotherapy, and other mind/body modalities. We intend to expand our coverage to include such topics as Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), energy psychology and medicine, and other related topics. While our intention is to provide quality information derived from valid sources, including peer reviewed literature concerning significant research, this site is not presented as a source of medical or psychological advice. Clinicians wishing to expand their scope of practice or protocols based upon presented information should perform due diligence prior to use. It is our sincere hope to stimulate interest in these topics and to contribute to the evolution of the science of hypnosis. -- Tim Brunson DCH
A traditionally trained physician who has chosen to practice integrative medicine, Fred Pescatore, M.D., M.P.H, is medical director of the AHCC Research Association headquartered in Rye, New York. He currently has a private practice called The Centers For Integrative and Complementary Medicine with offices in New York City and Dallas.
Karen is a pioneer in wellness. She has extensive experience in health care, wellness and disease management and presents at local, national and international conferences on subjects such as Mind/Body Medicine, health care reform, managed care, specific disease management strategies and integrated health management.
She is an Adjunct Professor in Psychology at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts and at Andover Newton Theological School in Newton, Massachusetts.
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Ann Kearney-Cooke,PhD,a well known psychologist and workshop leader is the author of Change Your Mind Change Your Body:Feeling Good About Your Body and Self After Forty[Simon&Schuster,2004].She was awarded the Distinquished Scholar Award at The Partnership For Gender Specific Medicine at Columbia University for her leadership in womens health.She is the author of numerous scientific articles on self esteem,body image ,and eating disorders.She has served as an expert on dozens of television shows including the Oprah Winfrey Show,Jane Pauley Show,CNN,Forty Eight Hours,and the Today Show.Her work is frequently featured in woman™s magazines and newspapers including the New York Times and USA Today.
Anodea Judith is an American author, poet, artist, songwriter and musician, an expert on the Chakra system, mind and body integration, somatic therapy, a yoga therapist and a Reiki master. She has a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Rosebridge Graduate School of Integrative Therapy, a doctorate in Health and Human Services from Columbia Pacific University, and has done additional doctoral work in Systems Theory at Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center. She is a past president of the Church of All Worlds (CAW), and a founder of Lifeways (a school for the study of healing and magical arts). Born Judith Ann Mull on the 1st of December 1952 in Elyria, Ohio. She was the only daughter of three children, David Mull and Martin Mull the 'comedian'. In her youth Judith spent much of her time on her grandmothers farm where she grew to appreciate nature and commune with animals. In her teens she read about and was particularly interest in the Goddesses of Greek mythology, which caused her to re-think her ideas of deity, and from which developed her interests in Paganism and Witchcraft.
Her interests in healing she gained from her families Christian Science background, which holds to the principle that most illnesses stem from the mind and is an error in thinking. The use of positive thinking techniques can result in a wholeness of mind, body and spirit effecting cure. "This taught me how our consciousness can effect our reality, which is one of the foundational principles of magic", she reportedly said. In high school she quickly became known as the healer. Christianity as a religion however, had no appeal for her and she sought another system in which to apply the same principles.
In 1971 Judith enrolled at Clark University studying psychology with the intention of becoming an analyst, but changed her mind in favour of a career in art and moved on to the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland. After finishing college she spent the next few years living and working out of an artists 'attic studio' in Berkeley, where she made a name for herself painting "cloudscapes on ceilings" murals.
In 1975 realising that health and consciousness were essential components to the quality of her artistic expression, she determined to transform her spiritual self and started on a serious study of yoga and mediation. This led her onto a 12 year long study of the chakras, acupressure, bioenergetics, gestalt, radical psychiatry, ritual magic, shamanism, psychic reading and healing. The results of her studies would later lead to the publication of her first book: Wheels of Life: A User's Guide to the Chakra System.
As part of her studies Judith spent two months living alone in a tent atop of a California mountain, where a friend had given her a five-acre plot of land. She describes him as "A crazy Israeli chemist, who disappeared after bequeathing it to me". She spent her time there becoming one with the elements and felt she received direct teaching from the Goddess. This caused her to re-think her name and change it to Anodea ("one of the Goddess") Judith.
In 1977 Judith met Oberon Zell-Ravenheart and his wife Morning Glory, founders of the Church of All Worlds (CAW) with whom she formed a long-term friendship. Through them she met Gwydion Pendderwen, founder of Forever Forests and a co-founder with Alison Harlow of Nemeton. Judith helped Pendderwen to develop the CAW sanctuary 'Coeden Brith' located on a parcel of land in Mendocino County, North California (owned by Alison Harlow), and situated adjacent to his own 55-acre wilderness sanctuary 'Annwfn'.
Roger Jahnke, OMD, is a physician of Chinese medicine with more than 30 years of clinical experience. He is an author, lecturer, health futurist, and one of the nation's most revered tai chi and qigong teachers. He is the CEO of Health Action, which trains mind-body teachers through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. He also trains wellness coaches through the Institute of Health and Wellness Coaching. Jahnke has traveled to China eight times to explore energy (qi and prana) at hospitals, temples, and sacred sites and has led many groups abroad to study energy medicine and qigong. His first book, The Healer Within, an acclaimed introduction to the Chinese mind-body energy practice of qigong, has been embraced by the medical mainstream. His second book, The Healing Promise of Qi, is a best-selling classic in its field.
Dr. Hyman was Co-Medical Director at Canyon Ranch Lenox, an internationally acclaimed health resort where he combined the best of conventional and alternative medicine with a blend of science, intuition, integrity and compassion. He is the co-author of the recent New York Times bestselling book Ultraprevention, the Six Week Plan that Will Make You Healthy for Life, and winner of the Books for Better Life Award. He is also the author and creator of The Detox Box, A Program for Greater Health and Vitality (Sounds True, 2004). He is Editor in Chief of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, the most prestigious journal in the field of Integrative Medicine.
Dr. Hyman frequently lectures on natural approaches to common health conditions, optimal health, cardiovascular health, menopause and women's health, brain wellness, obesity and weight loss, optimal aging and longevity medicine. His appearances on television include the Today Show, CBS's The Early Show, The View with Barbara Walters and CNN, PBS, and he was recently featured on the PBS television special Get a Life. He has been heard on NPR and many other radio programs, and is quoted regularly in popular magazines including Natural Health, Health, Self, Town & Country, Elle, Fitness, Glamour, Shape and Family Circle.
Joyce Hawkes is a biophysicist and cell-biologist by training. She completed her doctorate in biophysics at Pennsylvania State University, and was a postdoctoral fellow with the National Institutes of Health before settling in Seattle to work in research for the National Marine Fisheries Research Center, a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. While there, she was honored with a National Achievement Award for her work.
Kenneth V. Hardy, Ph.D. is a professor in the department of the Marriage and Family Therapy at Syracuse University and a senior faculty at the Ackerman Institute for the Family. Dr. Hardy is internationally known for his work in the area of family therapy and diversity. He is the author of numerous publications devoted to working effectively with diverse and oppressed families. Dr. Hardy, a former recipient of the prestigious Teacher/Scholar of the Year award at Syracuse University, also maintains a private practice specializing in family therapy with oppressed populations.
Since 1980 Dr. Grossman has helped many people maintain healthy vision and even improve eyesight. He is best described as a Developmental/Behavioral Optometrist, dedicated to helping people with such conditions ranging from myopia and dry eyes to potentially vision threatening diseases as macular degeneration and glaucoma. His combined multi-disciplinary approach using nutrition, eye exercises, lifestyle changes and Chinese Medicine provides him with a wide array of tools and approaches to tackle difficult eye problems.
Dr. Grossman founded the Rye Learning Center in 1980, a multidisciplinary center for learning problems, and more recently in 1996 co-founded Integral Health Associates in New Paltz, New York.
Amit Goswami, Ph. D. is professor emeritus in the physics department of the University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon where he has served since 1968. He is a pioneer of the new paradigm of science called science within consciousness.
Goswami is the author of the highly successful textbook Quantum Mechanics. His two volume textbook for nonscientists The Physicist's View of Nature traces the decline and rediscovery of the concept of God within science.
Dr. Eifert obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Frankfurt in Germany, where he was also born. He joined Chapman University as Chair in 2002 after serving for 9 years as the Eberly Distinguished Professor of Clinical Psychology at West Virginia University in Morgantown. Previously he was Chief of Psychology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Head of Psychology at James Cook University of North Queensland, Australia.
Joe Dispenza, D.C., studied biochemistry at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. He has a Bachelor of Science degreee with an emphasis in neuroscience from Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA. Dr. Dispenza also received his Doctor of Chiropractic at Life University in Atlanta, GA, graduating magna cum laude.
Dawson Church has edited or authored over 200 books in the fields of health, psychology, and spirituality. He has collaborated on articles with many of the leading voices of our time, including Larry Dossey, Bernie Siegel, Caroline Myss, Jeanne Achterberg, Neale Donald Walsch, Gay Hendricks, Joan Borysenko, Mary Catherine Bateson, Andrew Harvey, Huston Smith, Barry Sears, and John Gray. He has been quoted in USA Today, CNN, the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Parenting, and many other national media. In undergraduate and graduate work at Baylor University, he distinguished himself by being the very first student to complete the academically rigorous University Scholar's program. He earned his doctorate in Integrative Healthcare at Holos University under the mentorship of distinguished neurosurgeon Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D., founder of the American Holistic Medical Association. He went on to receive a postgraduate Ph.D. in Natural Medicine, as well as clinical certification in Energy Psychology (C.EHP).
Brent Atkinson, Ph.D., received a Ph.D.in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Tech University, a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Wisconsin, and a Master of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, holds Clinical Membership with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and has also earned the credential of AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Dr. Atkinson is a Senior Graduate Faculty member in the School of Family, Consumer & Nutrition Sciences at Northern Illinois University.
Donald Altman is an adjunct professor at Lewis and Clark Graduate School, where he teaches a class on "The Contemplative Dimension in Education and Counseling." He has taught mindfulness at Portland State University (Mindfulness Interventions for Healthcare Professionals). Mr. Altman obtained his Master's Degree from Lewis and Clark College and he now works as a Senior Mental Health Therapist at the Providence St. Vincent Eating Clinic. He has co-founded West Linn Counseling, where he provides private therapy. In addition, he leads mindfulness retreats at Breitenbush Hot Springs and teaches other mindfulness classes. He also serves on the Board of Directors of The Center for Mindful Eating and has authored numerous publications.
Dr. Susan Albers is a psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic Women's Health Center who specializes in relationship and weight issues. She is a College of Wooster graduate and obtained her masters and doctorate degree from the University of Denver. Susan completed her APA internship at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana and her post-doctoral fellowship at Stanford University in California.
Dr. Susan has researched and worked with a number of individuals struggling with eating disorders, body image and self esteem issues. She has a special interest in college students with mild, moderate and severe eating disorders. In addition to eating issues, she has experience treating mood problems, relationship issues and sexual concerns. Dr. Albers has been part of several multidisciplinary eating disorder treatment teams. Also, she is a member of the Academy of Eating Disorders and the American Psychological Association.
On a personal note, she enjoys spending time jogging/walking (she is a New York Marathon, Bolder Boulder 10K & the San Francisco half marathon finisher), traveling/exploring other cultures.
For more information visit www.EatingMindfully.com
Daniel J Siegel, M.D. received his medical degree from Harvard University and completed his postgraduate medical education at UCLA with training in pediatrics and child, adolescent and adult psychiatry. He served as a National Institute of Mental Health Research Fellow at UCLA, studying family interactions with an emphasis on how attachment experiences influence emotions, behavior, autobiographical memory and narrative.
For more information visit DrDanSiegel.com
Stephen Post is Professor of Bioethics & Family Medicine in the School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, and served as a Senior Research Scholar in the Becket Institute at St. Hugh's College, Oxford University. He is also President of the Institute for Research on Unlimited Love (IRUL) - Altruism, Compassion, Service, which was founded in 2001 with a generous grant from the John Templeton Foundation. Dr. Post has published over 130 articles in peer-reviewed journals such as Science, The International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, Annals of Internal Medicine, The Journal of Religion, The American Journal of Psychiatry, The Journal of the American Medical Association, and The Lancet. He has written seven scholarly books on love, and is also the editor of eight other books, including The Fountain of Youth: Cultural, Scientific & Ethical Perspectives on a Biomedical Goal and Altruism and Health: An Empirical Approach, both published by Oxford University Press. He is also editor-in-chief of the definitive, five-volume Encyclopedia of Bioethics. Dr. Post received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Board of the Alzheimer's Association. His most recent book is Why Good Things Happen to Good People: The Exciting New Science That Proves the Link Between Doing Good and Living a Longer, Happier, Healthier Life, co-authored with Jill Neimark. He has chaired nine national conferences in his field. He lives in Shaker Heights, Ohio, with his wife, Mitsuko, and their two children, Emma and Andrew.
Where do our beliefs come from, and why do we hold on to some of them even if there is evidence to the contrary? Why, for example, do we continue to be fascinated by God, religion, haunted houses, UFOs, conspiracy theories, and miracle cures, even when science can dispute many of these claims? Is it because we are uneducated, or are our brains designed to interpret and seek out such possibilities in the world? Simply put: Why do we believe what we believe?
In Dr. Newberg's new book, Why We Believe What We Believe, he focuses on the underlying mechanisms which govern our spiritual, social, and individual beliefs, arguing that we are biologically driven to find meaning and wholeness throughout our lives. In fact, our brains have the capacity to create and maintain a system of beliefs which can take us far beyond our survival-oriented needs. These belief systems not only shape our morals and ethics, but they can be harnessed to heal our bodies and minds, enhance our intimate relationships, and deepen our spiritual connections with others. However, they can also be used to manipulate and control, for we are also born with a biological propensity to impose our belief systems on others. This innate power of our beliefs to heal or injure, to foster happiness or disease, or generate societal friction or peace is the underlying theme of this book.
