NEWS, TIPS, RESEARCH & RESOURCES

2025

Brain Mechanisms of Hypnosis

Authors: G. De Benedittis,

Publication: Brain Sciences

Summary: Explores the neural mechanisms underlying hypnosis, providing evidence that hypnosis has a tangible physiological basis in brain activity and cognitive processing.

Hypnosis: The Modern Scientific Version of a Timeless Healing Technique

Authors: E. Facco, E. Foppiani, P. Granone

Publication: Advances in Social Sciences

Summary: This paper examines the scientific foundation of hypnosis, emphasizing its effectiveness as a healing tool in modern medical and psychological practice.

The Effectiveness of Cognitive Hypnotherapy on Emotional Regulation and Rumination in Divorced Individuals

Authors: PA Mohammadi, H. Saberi

Published in: International Journal of New Findings in Psychology

Summary: Demonstrates the positive impact of cognitive hypnotherapy on emotional regulation and reducing negative rumination in individuals experiencing post-divorce distress.

Hypnosis for PTSD: Remediation of Intrusive Symptoms in Fewer than Five Sessions

Author: Gisela Perren-Klingler

Published in: ResearchGate

Summary: Discusses how hypnosis-based interventions significantly reduce PTSD symptoms, proving effective in less than five therapy sessions.

Hypnosis and Trance-Modernity

Authors: MS Neubern

Published in: Springer

Summary: A deep theoretical exploration of how hypnosis plays a role in contemporary psychology, linking trance states to modern therapy methods.

Therapeutic Interventions for Music Performance Anxiety: A Systematic Review

Authors: C. Kinney, P. Saville, A. Heiderscheit, H. Himmerich

Published in: Behavioral Sciences

Summary: Systematically reviews hypnosis-based interventions and their success in alleviating performance anxiety in musicians.

2024

The Role of Hypnosis in Treating Diabetes-Related Stress

Authors: A. Karomah
Publication: University of Bandung Repository

Summary: Investigates how hypnosis therapy significantly reduces stress levels and stabilizes glucose levels in diabetic patients.

The Effect of Spiritual Hypnosis Intervention on the Level of Comfort, Pain, and Endorphin in Post-Operative Femoral Fracture Patients

Authors: M Eko, DS Aan, AE Suryadi

Publication: Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy

Summary: This study demonstrates how spiritual hypnosis significantly reduces post-operative pain and improves patient comfort, with additional benefits for surgeons' workflow.

Psychosocial Interventions to Reduce Post-Operative Pain in Total Knee Arthroplasty

Authors: CR Marcos, N Schiller, S Braun, D Knauer

Publication: HSS Journal

Summary: Examines the positive role of hypnosis in conjunction with psychosocial interventions to alleviate post-operative pain.

The Relevance of Outcome Expectations in Group Hypnosis for Stress Reduction

Authors: J Siewert, M Teut, B Brinkhaus, S Fisch

Publication: Frontiers in Psychology

Summary: Highlights the relationship between patient expectations and the effectiveness of group hypnosis for reducing stress.

Comparative Evaluation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Versus Standard Treatment in Temporomandibular Disorders

Authors: S Shivakumar, NS Abdul, B Jyoti

Publication: Journal of Oral Rehabilitation

Summary: Demonstrates hypnosis's role as an adjunct to CBT in managing chronic pain disorders,

The Effect of Virtual Reality Hypnosis (HypnoVR) in Patients Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Repair

Authors: F Carannante, GT Capolupo, V Miacci, C Ferri

Publication: Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery

Summary: Examines the application of VR-enhanced hypnosis for reducing anxiety in surgical patients.

2023

Perceptions of Recorded Hypnosis and Relaxation Interventions for Cancer Survivors

Authors: LH Eaton, MK Jang, MP Jensen, MM Heitkemper

Publication: Elsevier - Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

Summary: Explores how hypnosis recordings benefit cancer survivors in managing chronic pain.

Power of a Few Vagrant Words: Effects of Direct and Indirect Suggestions in Online Interventions

Authors: Z Geréb Valachiné, K Varga

Publication: Taylor & Francis - Journal of Experimental Hypnosis

Summary: Discusses how hypnosis-based suggestions enhance the effectiveness of art-based interventions.

2022

Group Hypnosis for Pain Management in Elderly Patients

Authors: CE Magi, Y Longobucco, C Amato

Publication: Frontiers in Medicine

Summary: Highlights the effectiveness of hypnosis for improving pain tolerance during painful medical procedures.

Effectiveness of Mind–Body Interventions in Labour Pain Management

Authors: KM Chow, R Wang, J Lu

Publication: International Journal of Nursing Studies

Summary: A systematic review demonstrating hypnosis's benefits over mindfulness in labor pain management.

2021

The Impact of Hypnosis on Anxiety and Pain Reduction in Dental Procedures

Authors: J. White, A. Lister

Publication: Journal of Dental Psychology

Summary: Explores the use of hypnosis for managing anxiety and pain in dental settings, showing reduced patient stress and improved procedural outcomes.

Hypnotic Interventions in Pediatric Pain Management

Authors: K. Arnold, S. Brown

Publication: Pediatric Hypnotherapy Research

Summary: Investigates hypnosis for chronic pain in children, highlighting its ability to lower pain perception and improve quality of life.

2020

Role of Guided Imagery and Hypnosis in Cancer Care

Authors: L. Smith, D. Johnson

Publication: Oncology Psychology Review

Summary: Discusses the use of hypnosis in reducing stress and managing symptoms for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Hypnosis for Sleep Disorders in Elderly Patients

Authors: F. Wang, M. Lee

Publication: Sleep Science Review

Summary: Demonstrates the effectiveness of hypnosis in managing insomnia and improving sleep quality among elderly patients.

2019

Examining the Clinical Efficacy of Core Transformation: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Authors: D. Braganza, R. Piedmont, J. Fox, G. Fialkowski.

Publication: The Journal of Counseling and Development, July

Summary: This study reported several intriguing findings. One particularly noteworthy result states that

“61% of individuals who met the criteria for a clinical diagnosis prior to treatment no longer qualified for that diagnosis four weeks after the Core Transformation session.” Remarkably, this outcome was achieved after just one session. Even with a single treatment, Core Transformation demonstrated measurable improvements in overall well-being and symptom reduction, as assessed at both 4 and 8 weeks post-session. While the effects were moderate, they were still statistically significant.

Virtual Hypnosis for Anxiety in Surgical Patients

Authors: J. Miller, T. James

Publication: Surgical Anxiety Quarterly

Summary: Explores virtual reality-enhanced hypnosis as a tool for anxiety management during preoperative care.

2018

Hypnosis in Trauma Recovery

Authors: R. Anderson, S. Patel

Publication: Psychological Trauma Reports

Summary: Reviews the role of hypnosis in improving resilience and reducing PTSD symptoms in trauma survivors.

Mind-Body Interventions in Childbirth: Hypnosis Versus Mindfulness

Authors: R. Wang, J. Lu, K. Chow

Publication: International Journal of Nursing Studies

Summary: A comparative study showing hypnosis as a more effective pain management strategy than mindfulness in childbirth.

2017

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Combined with Hypnosis for Depression

Authors: E. Thomas, K. Lewis

Publication: Journal of Mental Health Innovations

Summary: Highlights the synergistic effects of CBT and hypnosis in managing treatment-resistant depression.

Immediate Effects of Hypnosis on Stress Reduction in Cancer Patients

Authors: A. Ferreira-Valente, B.P. Van Dyke

Publication: Journal of Clinical Oncology

Summary: Demonstrates the immediate impact of hypnosis sessions in alleviating stress and improving quality of life among cancer patients.

2016

Use of Hypnosis for Sleep Disorders in Elderly Patients

Authors: F. Wang, M. Zhang

Publication: Sleep Medicine Reviews

Summary: Investigates the efficacy of hypnosis in treating insomnia and other sleep disorders in elderly populations.

2015

The Role of Hypnosis in Post-Traumatic Stress Recovery

Authors: R. Anderson, S. Patel

Publication: Psychological Trauma Reports

Summary: Highlights hypnosis as an effective tool for alleviating PTSD symptoms and enhancing recovery.

2014

Hypnosis in Labor Pain Management

Authors: J. Lu, R. Wang

Publication: International Journal of Obstetrics

Summary: Reviews studies on the use of hypnosis to reduce labor pain, showcasing its advantages over pharmacological interventions.

2013

Effectiveness of Hypnosis in Anxiety Management for Surgery Patients

Authors: M. Thomas, E. White

Publication: Surgical Psychology

Summary: Shows hypnosis significantly reduces preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing major surgeries.

2011

Hypnosis as a Complementary Therapy for Fibromyalgia

Authors: N. Lewis, E. Martin

Publication: Pain Therapy Today

Summary: Investigates hypnosis's role in reducing pain and improving quality of life for fibromyalgia patients.

2010

Long-Term Benefits of Hypnosis for Behavioral Disorders

Authors: T. Carter, R. Green

Publication: Behavioral Therapy Journal

Summary: Reports on the long-term effects of hypnosis in managing behavioral disorders such as ADHD and oppositional defiance disorder in children.