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

Is there a place for music in medical school?

Posted At : January 3, 2011 10:31 PM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: Music Therapy


Music permeates the medical literature regarding disease therapy. However, there are only few articles concerning music as a tool for development of cultural competency and interpersonal relations. We share our experience of forming a musical act of students and faculty at a medical school. We believe that this group has encouraged medical humanism and enhanced communication in the learning environment.

Med Teach. 2011;33(1):76-7. Ortega RA, Andreoli MT, Chima RS. Boston University School of Medicine, USA.

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Comparison of conventional therapies for dentin hypersensitivity...

Posted At : January 3, 2011 4:31 PM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: General


FULL TITLE: Comparison of conventional therapies for dentin hypersensitivity versus medical hypnosis.

This study compared the efficacy of conventional treatments for dentin hypersensitivity (DHS) and hypnotherapy. During a 1-month period at an urban practice in a service area of approximately 22,000 inhabitants, all patients were examined. A total of 102 individuals were included in the evaluation. Values of 186 teeth were analyzed. The comparison of the different treatment methods (desensitizer, fluoridation, and hypnotherapy) did not show significant differences in success rates. However, a noticeable difference was observed in terms of onset and duration of effect. For both desensitizer and hypnotherapy treatments, onset of effect was very rapid. Compared to the other methods studied, hypnotherapy effects had the longest duration. In conclusion, hypnotherapy was as effective as other methods in the treatment of DHS.

Int J Clin Exp Hypn. 2010 Oct;58(4):457-75. Eitner S, Bittner C, Wichmann M, Nickenig HJ, Sokol B. Department of Prosthodontics,Friedrich-Alexander University, Erlangen Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany. stephan.eitner@uk-erlangen.de

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Thinking through the body: the conceptualization of yoga as therapy...

Posted At : January 3, 2011 3:05 PM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: Yoga


FULL TITLE: Thinking through the body: the conceptualization of yoga as therapy for individuals with eating disorders.

Yoga has historically been viewed as a discipline that increases self-awareness through body based practices, meditation, self-study, and the reading of philosophical texts. In the 21st century the mindfulness techniques of yoga have been adapted as an adjunct to the treatment of individuals with eating disorders. In an effort to understand the conceptualization of yoga as therapy for individuals with eating disorders, this article juxtaposes how mindfulness based yoga is regarded in three disciplines: sociology, neuroscience, and the "spiritual texts" of yoga.

Eat Disord. 2011 Jan;19(1):83-96. Douglass L. Interdisciplinary Educational Studies Program, Lesley University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

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