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

The Effects of Hypnosis on the Labor Processes and Birth Outcomes of Pregnant Adolescents

Posted At : December 28, 2006 4:41 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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Dr. Paul G. Schauble and his colleagues at the University of Florida at Gainesville randomly assigned 42 pregnant teenagers to receive either counseling or four sessions of instruction in self-hypnosis for childbirth.

Teens in the hypnosis group learned deep relaxation and imagery techniques to help them cope with pain. They also received suggestions to help them respond to possible complications and boost their confidence in their ability to manage anxiety.

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Teaching HIV Positive, Gay Men to Relax, Alter Their Cognitive Appraisals, Use New Coping Strategies

Posted At : December 28, 2006 4:40 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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Researchers from the Department of Psychology at The University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, assessed a CBSM intervention (Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management) with HIV-infected men, designed to teach them to relax, alter cognitive appraisals, use new coping strategies, and access social support resources. The study tested the effects of the intervention on 24-hour urinary free cortisol levels and distressed mood in participants. Fifty-nine symptomatic, HIV-infected, gay men participants were randomized to either a 10-week group-based CBSM intervention or a 10-week wait-list period. Post measures were taken of psychological responses and urine samples.

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Touch, Music and Imagery Helps Open Heart Patients

Posted At : December 28, 2006 2:31 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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Researchers from Abbott Northwestern Hospital and the Minneapolis Heart Institute examined the effects of touch, music and imagery on 104 patients undergoing open heart surgery, measuring heart rate, blood pressure, pain and tension.

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