Word count excluding title: 2‚131 “What Is Hypnosis?” Describe the psychological and physical aspects of hypnosis and discuss the role of relaxation in Hypnotherapy. To understand hypnosis and the psychological and physical aspects of hypnosis‚ I feel it is important‚ firstly‚ to understand what hypnosis is and to look at its origins and evolution. Following this‚ I feel I can then begin to understand and explain the relationship between the psychological and physical looking at the developments
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“What is Hypnosis?” this is a question that we will begin to explore‚ looking at the differing aspects of this often misreported‚ misunderstood and mystifying state of mind and why it is often so closely linked with relaxation. Hypnosis is often associated with witchdoctors and ancient medicine men and in many respects this is probably a correct association although the actual term hypnosis was not in existence until many years after such people existed. The first credible and notable recorded theory
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Word count 2017 “What is hypnosis?” Describe the physical and psychological aspects of hypnosis and discuss the role of relaxation in hypnotherapy. Hypnosis is a very natural state of consciousness in which we are able to completely relax our mind and body‚ it is not in any way a magic spell that has been put on a person‚ nor does it hold any mystical powers or is it supernatural in anyway. Hypnosis causes the person hypnotised to display and experience both physical and psychological
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WHAT IS HYPNOSIS? DESCRIBE THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF HYPNOSIS AND DISCUSS THE ROLE OF RELAXATION IN HYPNOTHERAPY. In this essay I will explore the question of ‘What is hypnosis’ by first briefly taking a look through the ages at attempts to define hypnosis and the influence of this evolution on modern theories. I will then describe the various physical and psychological aspects of hypnosis‚ with a brief illustration into some of the modern brain imaging technologies allowing
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this essay will explore how hypnosis has been defined in both the past and the present. I will explain my understanding of hypnosis as well as exploring the history of hypnosis‚ its origins and how it was first practiced. I shall also detail some of the techniques used and the psychological and physical changes which occur during hypnosis. Finally I will discuss the role of relaxation in hypnotherapy and look at some of the reasons that individuals wish to undergo hypnosis and the benefits they may
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Descartes views in the Second Meditation is that he tries to clarify precisely what this “I” is‚ this “thing that he thinks.” He concludes that he is not only something that thinks‚ understands‚ and wills‚ but is also something that imagines and senses. Even though he thinks he may be dreaming or deceived by an evil demon‚ he’s still something that can imagine‚ hear‚ and see things. His sensory perceptions may not be truthful‚ but they are certainly a part of the same mind that thinks. He believes
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Discuss the applicability of the use of hypnosis in the management of Major Depressive Disorder Discuss the applicability of the use of hypnosis in the management of Major Depressive Disorder Hypnotherapy is an applicable treatment method in the management of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)‚ however further evidence and research is required to validate its’ integration into cognitive behavioural therapy. Depression is a serious issue‚ with rates rising dangerously every year. The
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“What is Hypnosis?” Describe the psychological and physical aspects of hypnosis and discuss the role of relaxation in Hypnotherapy. ‘No-one really knows what hypnosis is; this is part of the attraction of the view that there really is no such thing.’ (Waterfield 2011‚ Introduction) Hypnosis‚ as a term and as a practice‚ is shrouded in centuries of mystery and surrounded by misconception. Even the word itself‚ derived from the Greek ‘hypnos’‚ meaning sleep‚ is misleading; most people
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his book “Disclosure of Method”‚ he discusses a little bit about his life‚ and how he struggled to find “truth”. In his book he also shares his methods to live by while he finds “truth”. In my seminar 102 class we read book four and five from Meditations by Marcus Aureilus a stoic philosopher. In book four and five Aurelius explains how finding solitude in our mind equates to being able to find peace and happiness in one’s life. Aureilus further explains‚ the importance of living the moment‚ using
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Meditation Techniques - Christian Meditation Technique The Christian meditation technique is centered on the various beliefs of the Christian faith and differs somewhat from one denomination to another. The basic goal of this meditation is to bring one into a closer relationship with God or Christ. Meditation in the realm of Christianity has long been considered to be the same as prayer. Christian meditation technique is evolving in that it is much more than simple prayer and supplication nowadays
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