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

'Just breathe normally': word choices that trigger nocebo responses in patients.

Posted At : November 7, 2008 2:39 PM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: General


Negative reactions to placebo medications -- sometimes called "nocebo effects" -- are well documented. Similar responses can be induced in suggestible patients when providers use language that tends to increase patients' stress and negative expectations. Several common "language traps" are examined and alternative ways to communicate with patients are suggested.

Am J Nurs. 2008 Mar;108(3):52-7. Schenk PW. Clinical Psychology, Private Practice, Tucker, GA, USA. drpaulschenk@earthlink.net

Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) | Send | Bookmark and Share | Linking Blogs | 1306 Views
TrackBacks
There are no trackbacks for this entry.

Trackback URL for this entry:
https://www.hypnosisresearchinstitute.org/trackback.cfm?F292988A-C09F-2A3B-F6A674D245C87A71

[Add Trackback]
Comments

There are no comments for this entry.

[Add Comment]
© 2000 - 2025The International Hypnosis Research Institute, All Rights Reserved.

Contact