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

Modulation of pain-induced endothelial dysfunction by hypnotisability.

Posted At : December 7, 2006 2:33 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: Pain Management


Mental stress induces endothelial dysfunction, that is a reduction of the post-occlusion brachial artery flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD). This does not occur in subjects highly susceptible to hypnosis (Highs) in either the waking or hypnotic state.

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Does 'hypnosis' by any other name smell as sweet?

Posted At : December 7, 2006 2:33 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: General


Hypnosis is associated with profound changes in conscious experience and is increasingly used as a cognitive tool to explore neuropsychological processes. Studies of this sort typically employ suggestions following a hypnotic induction to produce changes in perceptual experience and motor control.

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Problems in the evaluation of hypnosis in the treatment of alcoholism

Posted At : December 7, 2006 2:33 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: Substance Abuse


Although hypnotherapy has been applied to alcoholism for over a century and is accepted by the AMA as a medically valid technique, the effectiveness of hypnosis in treating alcoholics remains controversial.

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