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Alexander Everett – Mind Dynamics

In 1962, Everett immigrated to the United States, and first traveled to Kansas where his initial intent was to become a minister in the Unity School of Christianity. He worked for the Unity Church for a short time in Kansas City. In 1963, Everett gave up his path to becoming a minister, and instead helped [...]

Smoking cessation – Methods of smoking cessation

Robert West and Saul Shiffman have authored works on smoking cessation. They believe that, used together, “behavioral support” and “medication” can quadruple the chances that a quit attempt will be successful. Both, however, disclosed that they are paid researchers or consultants to pharmaceutical companies or manufacturers of smoking cessation medications. Cold turkey “Cold turkey” is [...]

Oriental hypnosis – Introduction

Oriental Hypnosis is an old Indian method of healing practiced by Sadhus, Fakirs, Yogis and sannyasis (Sannyasa). These people indulge in self hypnosis by practicing rhythmic breathing exercise method like ”pranayama” and meditation etc. For hetero hypnosis they used threatening stare and suggestive techniques like loud command “sleep” etc. to bring out the subjects imagination [...]

Glossary of alternative medicine – M

Manipulative and body-based methods ”Manipulative and body-based methods”, is the precise name of a NCCAM classification, for alternative treatments that are based on manipulation and/or movement of one or more parts of the body (See also Manipulative therapy). *Active Isolate Stretching *Acupressure *Alexander Technique *Body work *Bowen Technique *Chiropractic *Feldenkrais Method *Martial arts *Massage therapy [...]

Hypnosis – Hypnotherapy

Modern hypnotherapy has been used in a variety of forms, such as regression hypnotherapy (or “hypnoanalysis”) and Ericksonian hypnotherapy. Hypnosis has been studied clinically with varying success. Applications include: * pain management * weight loss * skin disease * soothing anxious surgical patients * psychological therapy * habit control, a way to relax, * sports [...]

Tobacco smoking – Cessation

Smoking cessation, referred to as “quitting” is the action leading towards abstinence of tobacco smoking. There are a number of methods such as cold turkey, nicotine replacement therapy, antidepressants, hypnosis, self-help, and support groups. Adapted from the Wikipedia article Tobacco smoking, under the G. N. U. Free Documentation License. Please also see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki

Hypnotherapy – Definition of Hypnotherapist

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A therapist who utilizes hypnosis as a primary tool for assisting clients to achieve their goals. A Hypnotherapist often differs from others therapists by focusing on the role of subconscious behaviors and influences on the client’s life. In 1973, Dr. John Kappas, Founder of the Hypnosis Motivation Institute, wrote and defined the profession of a [...]

Brian Roet – Works

* ”Hypnosis: a gateway to better health” (1986) * ”All in the mind?: think yourself better” (1987, 1994, 1996) * ”A safer place to cry” (1989) * ”Personal therapy: how to change your life for the better” (1996) * ”The confidence to be yourself: how to boost your self-esteem” (1998) * ”Understanding hypnosis: a practical [...]

Gerald Epstein – Research

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Waking dream Toward the end of the 1970’s, Epstein participated in a study of 127 subjects to investigate the experiences of “self-hypnosis, waking dreaming, and mindfulness meditation.” Reports by participants indicated that the images they experienced in waking dream had a more “vivid inner reality,” that they were more aware of the images’ “immediate impact,” [...]

Mind–body intervention – Mind–body intervention practices

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•meditation •guided imagery •biofeedback & autogenic training •breathing & movement •self expression through words and drawings (reference Gordon,2000) *Aromatherapy *Art Therapy *Autosuggestion *Bach Flower Therapy *Dance movement psychotherapy *Dynamic Embodiment *Eutony *Feldenkrais method *Hatha yoga *Hypnotherapy *Laban Movement Analysis *Metamorphic Technique *Movement Therapy *Somatic Movement Education & Therapy *Journaling *Meditation *Music Therapy *Rebirthing-Breathwork *Self-hypnosis *Somatic [...]









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