Tim Brunson DCH

Welcome to The International Hypnosis Research Institute Web site. Our intention is to support and promote the further worldwide integration of comprehensive evidence-based research and clinical hypnotherapy with mainstream mental health, medicine, and coaching. We do so by disseminating, supporting, and conducting research, providing professional level education, advocating increased level of practitioner competency, and supporting the viability and success of clinical practitioners. Although currently over 80% of our membership is comprised of mental health practitioners, we fully recognize the role, support, involvement, and needs of those in the medical and coaching fields. This site is not intended as a source of medical or psychological advice. Tim Brunson, PhD

Effects of Hypnosis on Substance Abuse Patients

Posted At : October 14, 2006 1:46 PM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: Substance Abuse


Ronald Pekala and fellow researchers from the Biofeedback Clinic of the Coatesville VA Medical Center in Coatesville, PA, studied the effectiveness of a self-hypnosis protocol with chronic drug and alcohol patients in increasing self-esteem, improving affect, and preventing relapse against a control, a cognitive-behavioral (TCB), and a stress management (attention-placebo) group.

Participants were 261 veterans admitted to Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs (SARRTPs). Participants were assessed pre- and post-intervention, and at 7-week follow-up.

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Clinical hypnosis as an effective adjunct in the care of pediatric inpatients.

Posted At : October 14, 2006 12:44 PM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: General


Clinical hypnosis is an established part of the comprehensive treatment of numerous problems in ambulatory pediatrics. Two cases illustrate its utility with pediatric inpatients. These cases demonstrate clinical hypnosis as a teachable, practical, and nonpharmacologic intervention that warrants further investigation in the inpatient setting.

Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA. barn0139@umn.edu

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