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

The Effect of Hypnotic-Guided Imagery on Psychological Well-Being and Immune Function in patients

Posted At : November 7, 2006 2:22 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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Researchers at the Oregon Health and Science University tested the effects of hypnotic-guided imagery on immune function and general psychological well-being in 25 women being treated for Stage I or II breast cancer. Subjects were given one-on-one training for 8 weekly imagery sessions, and each participant was encouraged to practice at least 3 tiems weekly, using audiotapes of their sessions.

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Aromatherapy Massage in Palliative Care

Posted At : November 6, 2006 7:21 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: Palliative Care, Research


A group of London researchers at Marie Curie Cancer Care conducted randomized, controlled, clinical trials to compare the effects of massage alone to massage with essential oils (aromatherapy) on cancer patients in palliative care.

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Picturing an Action Improves Likelyhood of Performing Action

Posted At : November 5, 2006 2:13 PM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: Research


A new study from the National Institute on Aging finds that guided imagery helps elderly patients to remember to take their medicine. Researchers Linda Liu, Ph.D., of the University of Michigan, and Denise Park, Ph.D., of the University of Illinois found that older adults who spent a few minutes imagining and picturing how they would test their blood sugar were 50 percent more likely to actually do these tests on a regular basis than those who used other memory techniques requiring far more conscious effort.

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