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 Integrating Therapeutic Touch into a Cognitive Behavioral Pain Treatment Program

Posted At : November 9, 2006 8:00 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: Mental Disorders


A group of researchers from the University of Southern Maine took a look the effects of offering Therapeutic Touch (TT) as an adjunct to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for people with chronic pain. Patients were randomized to a relaxation training condition alone or relaxation training plus Therapeutic Touch. All participants attended a relaxation training classes. Preprogram and postprogram data were examined to identify patterns of change in pain intensity, self-efficacy, disability, and perceived distress.

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Hypnotherapy and Irritable Bowel

Posted At : November 9, 2006 3:20 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: Digestive Disorders


Researchers from University Hospital of South Manchester in the UK review the latest research on the efficacy of hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome, and conclude that the beneficial effects of hypnotherapy are long lasting, with most patients maintaining their improved status and decreasing their need for office visits and medication in the long term.

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Self Regulation and Breast Cancer

Posted At : November 9, 2006 2:18 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: Cancer


Researchers from the School of Nursing at the University of Michigan evaluate a post-treatment self-regulation program of self-management for 25 breast cancer patients and find it highly effective.

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