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

Relaxing Music Reduces Anxiety and Pain

Posted At : December 8, 2006 2:55 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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A study at South Dakota State University finds that relaxing music reduces anxiety and pain in post-operative open-heart surgery patients during chair rest and concludes it should be used as a complementary therapy.

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Individual and Group Hypnotherapy in Treatment of Refractory Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Posted At : December 8, 2006 2:55 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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In a study by Harvey, Hinton, Gunary and Barry from the Gastroenterology Unit at Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, England, 33 patients with irritable bowel syndrome were treated with four 40-minute sessions of hypnotherapy over 7 weeks.

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Psychological Treatment for Recurrent Symptoms of Colds and Flu in Children

Posted At : December 8, 2006 2:55 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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When 45 Australian children with histories of ten or more upper respiratory tract infections were taught stress management and guided imagery, their episodes of illness were shorter and symptoms milder at the one-year follow-up than for the kids who were wait-listed.

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