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
by John Iler
Hypnosis helps patients cope with pain and anxiety Handel coaches patients in therapeutic hypnosis The 14-year old boy was terminally ill and in severe pain. A brain tumor was causing blinding headaches and he suffered multiple fractures of his ribs because of the metastases spreading throughout his side. At night, he clutched a stuffed teddy bear to keep from crying out.
