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

Peter Mabutt



Peter Mabbutt is CEO and Director of Studies at the London College of Clinical Hypnosis. He is also a fellow of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis and of the British Association of Medical Hypnosis. Between 2009 and 2010 he co-wrote the hugely successful Hypnotherapy for Dummies, Self-Hypnosis for Dummies and Personal Development All In One for Dummies. He is also Literary Editor for the European Journal of Clinical Hypnosis. Peter heads a team that is developing clinical placements for hypnotherapists in various hospital departments throughout the UK, Malaysia and Singapore. He trains hypnotherapy students to Masters degree level and regularly runs workshops for medical and hypnotherapy professionals around the world.

For more information visit: petermabbutt.com.

Exploring the True Nature of Hypnosis



by Tim Brunson, PhD

Few concepts garner as much misunderstanding, confusion, and fear as the word hypnosis. Novelists and screenwriters perpetuate these myths as they continually portray hypnotic acts as those done by sinister men who suddenly override the common sense and moral trepidations of unwitting victims. Even respectable professional book publishers regularly contract clinical authors who spice up their work by off-handedly referring to hypnosis or otherwise reinforcing the popular – and scientifically unfounded – clichés that are so popular among psychologists and medical professionals. All the while, they serve more to mislead their colleagues than to enlighten them. Additionally, well-established trade and professional organizations regularly certify their members despite the fact that little – if any – of their educational curriculum reflects the relevant impact of recent scientific revelations.

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October 2011 Pain Relief World Summit



by Annie Brunson

A few years ago I twisted my knee and tore my meniscus. After months of pain I finally submitted to surgery. Since then I've read that surgery is no more effective than physical therapy in the long run. But it was the pain that drove me under the knife.

If I'd known then what I know now about EFT/Tapping's incredible ability to heal pain I wouldn't have spent hundreds (my deductible only – the actual operation cost our insurance thousands of dollars) on a barbaric way to heal an injury.

Physical pain affects all of us. The lucky ones just have an occasional headache, smashed thumb or skinned knees. Others have lives that are totally ruled by pain – affecting how they live life. Are you someone who grapples with debilitating pain every day of your life?

What if you could get rid of pain without the scary and addictive side effects of pain pills or monthly trips for steroid shots? This is not just a rhetorical question. Using EFT/Tapping, people are experiencing incredible breakthroughs in releasing pain. In some cases, pain that has been with them for years and years.

So imagine – what would your life be like without overwhelming pain? Whether it's Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Migraines, back pain, neck pain, headaches, knee pain or anything else that's bothering you physically.

On October 3, tune into a FREE 6 day online event hosted by The Tapping Solution focusing exclusively on alleviating and diminishing pain. Experts will lead you through actual tapping exercises so that you can experience the power of this incredible technique. Although I'm in great health right now, I'm tuning in to learn more because you never know what life may throw your way...

Sign up today and look forward to relief!

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