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

Self-Hypnosis Reduces Anxiety Following Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Posted At : December 6, 2006 12:33 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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At Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, Ashton, Whitworth, et al found that patients who were taught self-hypnosis/relaxation techniques before undergoing first-time elective coronary artery bypass surgery were significantly more relaxed following the operation, as compared to a control group. They also used significantly less pain medication. Surgical outcomes were the same for both groups.

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Hypnotherapy in Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Posted At : December 6, 2006 12:33 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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Two hundred fifty British patients with Irritable Bowel syndrome were treated with 12 sessions of hypnotherapy over a three month period (with homework in between sessions). They completed questionnaires before and after the treatment, scoring themselves on symptoms, quality of life, anxiety and depression. The large number of subjects allowed for some strong data.

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Spontaneous hypnosis in the forensic context

Posted At : December 6, 2006 12:33 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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"Hypnosis" denotes either specific phenomena (altered volition, perception, cognition, and recall) or interpersonal transactions that often elicit them. Basic research leads to paradox: hypnosis is validated, and shown to be dissociative in essence, at the same time that neither its phenomena nor transactions can be separated from those of everyday living without logical absurdity. This paradox can be resolved by assuming that consciousness and volition are complex, occurring simultaneously at many levels in the same waking individual.

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