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

Settle for Excellence



Book Review by Tim Brunson DCH

There are very few case studies that actually depict someone who truly lives their life embodying the principles of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). However, the life of Topher Morrison, DCH, is one example of an author and presenter who is very congruent in how he lives and what he teaches.

In his new book, Settle for Excellence Morrison, a master communicator, takes the essence of NLP and hypnosis and, in a somewhat autobiographical format, shares how he has interweaved his training and the impact of various mentors into a very interesting and eventful life. He is upfront in his introduction that he did not plan to provide the readers with anything truly original. Nevertheless, his book provides a very enjoyable story that both informs and entertains the reader. He comes across as a writer that is sincere, believable, and a fellow human being with whom you can easily relate.

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Rapid relaxation--practical management of preoperative anxiety



Rapid relaxation (RR) is a brief set of suggestions, given while applying topical anesthetic, to reduce anxiety during local anesthesia and subsequent dental treatment. RR is recommended for managing mild dental anxiety, which is almost universal. RR combines elements of hypnosis, meditation and good basic chairside manner. It is noninvasive, takes little additional time, and empowers patients by providing them with an attractive, immediate alternative to catastrophization. We have found that RR markedly improves the quality of the dental experience.

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. jlovas@dal.ca. J Can Dent Assoc. 2007 Jun;73(5):437-40.

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