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

Hypnosis: Medicine of the Mind



Hypnosis: Medicine of the Mind: A Complete Manual on Hypnosis for the Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Practitioner

by Michael D. Preston, JD, Ph.D.

A book review by: Tim Brunson DCH

Dr. Preston's intent to present clinicians with a comprehensive, yet concise A through Z manual for hypnosis clinicians is clearly accomplished in his book, Hypnosis: Medicine of the Mind. Indeed, this well thought out book will benefit readers regardless of their level of expertise. He presents the reader with sufficient background to appreciate the foundations of hypnosis in historical practice and delves expertly into an attempt to link modern findings in neurology to the actual practice of hypnotherapy.

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Creation of a Healing Enhancement Program at an academic medical center.



There has been a growing emphasis on evaluating and improving the experience of the hospitalized patient. In 2004, the Cardiovascular Surgery team at Mayo Clinic Rochester, though achieving a high level of technical expertise and clinical outcomes, recognized that patients were not rating their overall hospital experience as highly as was expected. After a systematic evaluation of the hospital experience, tension, stress, pain, and anxiety were identified as key challenges for patients. A multidisciplinary team was created to evaluate pain management practices and explore methods for reducing pain, anxiety, and tension. An extensive review of the literature and site visits to other institutions provided the foundation for the program. The term "Healing Enhancement" was coined to identify the goals of this emerging paradigm that focused on all aspects of the patient's experience-mind, body, and spirit. Integrated therapies such as music, massage, guided imagery, and relaxation training were explored to measure their role in patient care.

Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2007 Nov;13(4):217-23. Cutshall SM, Fenske LL, Kelly RF, Phillips BR, Sundt TM, Bauer BA. Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.

Complementary and alternative medicine techniques available for dentistry.



Complementary and alternative medicine in dentistry includes various treatment modalities. Many procedures are under scientific investigation to determine effectiveness. Dental patients request CAM therapy in an attempt to save money and to prevent invasive procedures. The Alternative Medical Systems are methods of alternative therapy different from Conventional/Western medicine. Mind-Body Interventions are methods of affecting body functions using prayer, meditation, mental imagery and creativity. Biologically-Based Therapy is the use of substances found in nature to promote healing and wellness. Manipulative and Body-Based Methods are based on the manipulation and/or movement of the body to treat for pain and wellness. Energy Therapy is based on manipulating energy fields of body. CAM procedures may eventually become standard practice after scientific verification of efficacy.

Dent Assist. 2007 Jul-Aug;76(4):34-6, 38, 40-3 Andrews EK.

Dennis K. Chong & Jennifer Smith Chong MD, MPNLP, CH, RN, PHN



Dennis and Jennifer have shared a conjoint practice in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy for 24 years. Their practice has also been the basis for their research into the fields of human Epistemology, Ontology, Semantics and Linguistics. They have co-shared their findings with the community of their peers in the scan of papers in journals published in Canada, United States, Britain and Australia. They have also co-shared their discoveries in professional forums that have seen them present in Spain, Belgium, Britain, Italy, Australia, Malaysia, United States, Canada and Malaysia. They have published five books to date of which the first, do not Ask WHY?! is also published in Germany.

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