Anchor -:- A stimulus, such as a word or gesture, that is associated with a particular emotion or state and can be used to trigger that emotion or state in the subject.
Anxiety -:- A feeling of apprehension or worry, often addressed through hypnotherapy to help the subject relax and reduce their anxiety.
Association -:- A mental connection between two or more thoughts or experiences, often used in hypnotherapy to help the subject connect past experiences with current emotions or behaviors.
Auto Dual -:- A type of hypnosis in which the subject is able to guide themselves into a trance state without the assistance of a hypnotist.
Auto Dual Induction -:- A technique used in auto-hypnosis to guide oneself into a trance state.
Auto Hypnosis -:- A type of self-hypnosis in which the subject guides themselves into a trance state also called self-hypnosis.
Auto Suggestion -:- A technique used in self-hypnosis in which the subject repeats positive statements to themselves to promote positive change.
Autogenic Therapy -:- A relaxation technique that involves self-suggestion and imagery to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
Autonomic or Involuntary Nervous System -:- The part of the nervous system that controls automatic bodily functions, such as breathing and digestion.
Autosuggestion / Coueism -:- A technique developed by Emile Coué that involves the repetition of positive affirmations to promote positive change.
Aversion Therapy -:- A technique used to treat unwanted behaviors or habits by associating them with a negative stimulus, such as an unpleasant smell or taste.
Behaviour -:- Actions or reactions of an individual to external or internal stimuli, including verbal or non-verbal behaviours.
Beta Waves -:- See Brain Waves
Body Syndrome -:- A form of somatoform disorder, where individuals experience physical symptoms that cannot be fully explained by a medical condition or injury.
Brainwaves -:- Brain waves are electrical impulses that are generated by the brain and can be measured using an EEG machine. During hypnosis, different brain waves are produced depending on the level of relaxation and focus achieved. Electrical activity in the brain, classified into several types, including alpha, beta, theta, and delta waves, based on their frequency and amplitude. Gamma and beta waves are associated with high levels of alertness and activity and are not typically present during hypnosis. Alpha waves, which occur when the mind is relaxed and not focused on the outside world, are often present during hypnosis. Theta waves, which occur during deep relaxation or meditation, are associated with hypnosis and are commonly present during hypnotherapy. Delta waves are associated with deep, dreamless sleep and are typically not present during hypnosis, unless the person is in a very deep state of hypnosis.
- Gamma brain waves, with a frequency of 30-100 Hz, have the highest frequency among brain waves, and are associated with increased cognitive processing, attention, and memory. They are also linked to higher states of consciousness and awareness, such as deep meditation and peak performance. While there is limited research on gamma brain waves specifically in relation to hypnosis, some studies suggest that gamma activity may increase during hypnosis, indicating increased focus and attention on hypnotic suggestions. However, more research is needed to fully understand the role of gamma brain waves in hypnosis.
- Beta brain waves, with a frequency of 12-30 Hz, are associated with normal waking consciousness and are present when we are alert and focused. During hypnosis, the hypnotist may guide the subject to a relaxed state of mind, which can reduce beta waves and increase other brain waves, such as alpha and theta. However, beta waves may still be present during hypnosis if the subject remains alert and aware. Therefore, beta waves may not directly relate to hypnosis, but their presence or absence can indicate the level of relaxation and focus during the hypnotic experience.
- Alpha brain waves, with a frequency of 8-12 Hz, which typically occur when the brain is relaxed and not processing external stimuli, have been linked to hypnosis. During hypnosis, alpha brain waves increase in frequency and amplitude, indicating a state of deep relaxation and focused attention. This relaxed state can make the mind more open to suggestion and create an ideal environment for therapeutic interventions. Research has also suggested that alpha brain waves may play a role in enhancing creativity and problem-solving abilities.
- Theta brain waves, with a frequency of 4-8 Hz, are associated with deep relaxation, meditation, and hypnosis. Theta waves are commonly observed during hypnosis and are believed to play a significant role in accessing the unconscious mind. In the theta state, the mind becomes highly receptive to suggestions and can facilitate the release of repressed emotions and memories. Theta waves are also linked to creativity, inspiration, and intuition. As such, inducing the theta state through hypnosis can be a useful tool in achieving therapeutic goals such as overcoming phobias, improving self-esteem, and managing stress.
- Delta brain waves, with a frequency of 0.5-4 Hz, are the slowest and largest brainwaves associated with deep sleep and unconsciousness. During hypnosis, delta waves may become more prominent as the subject reaches a state of deep relaxation and trance. Delta waves can enhance the brain’s ability to access and process unconscious material, leading to profound insights and healing. Hypnotherapists may use delta brainwave entrainment or relaxation techniques to facilitate hypnosis and help clients reach a state of deep relaxation and receptivity to therapeutic suggestions.
Breathing -:- The process of inhaling and exhaling air, an important aspect of relaxation and mindfulness techniques.
Cataleptic -:- A state of muscle rigidity, often induced in hypnosis, where limbs remain in a fixed position.
Clinical Hypnotherapy -:- The use of hypnosis in a therapeutic setting to treat a variety of psychological and physical conditions.
Compound Suggestions -:- Suggestions that include multiple commands or ideas, often used to reinforce or amplify the effects of hypnosis.
Compulsion -:- An irresistible urge to perform an action or behaviour, often involuntary and repetitive.
Conscious -:- The state of awareness of one’s surroundings, thoughts, and sensations.
Convinced -:- Techniques or experiences used to persuade an individual of the effectiveness of hypnosis or a suggestion.
Critical Factor -:- The threshold between conscious and unconscious thought, which can be altered in hypnosis to increase suggestibility.
Deepener -:- A technique used to deepen the hypnotic trance, often involving progressive relaxation or guided imagery.
Deepening Methods -:- Techniques used to deepen hypnosis, including visualization, sensory experiences, or breathing exercises.
Delta Waves -:- See Brain Waves
Direct Suggestion -:- A straightforward command or statement used to induce a hypnotic response.
Dissociation -:- A psychological state where an individual experiences a detachment from reality or a sense of disconnection from their thoughts, emotions, or physical sensations.
Double Bind -:- A communication technique that presents contradictory messages, often used to induce confusion or suggestibility.
Ego -:- The conscious and unconscious aspects of the self, including personal identity, self-awareness, and self-esteem.
Ego Boost -:- A suggestion or technique used to enhance an individual’s confidence, self-esteem, or self-image.
Endorphins -:- Chemicals produced by the brain that reduce pain and induce feelings of pleasure or euphoria, often released during hypnosis or relaxation techniques.
Erickson, Dr. Milton H -:- A prominent American psychiatrist and psychotherapist, known for his contributions to the field of hypnosis and his innovative approach to psychotherapy.
Ericksonian Hypnosis -:- A form of hypnotherapy developed by Dr. Milton Erickson, characterized by indirect suggestions, metaphors, and storytelling.
Authoritarian Hypnosis -:- A traditional form of hypnosis, characterized by a direct and authoritative approach to suggestions and commands.
Esdaile State -:- A deep hypnotic state, characterized by profound relaxation and catalepsy, named after Scottish surgeon James Esdaile.
Eye Accessing Cues -:- Observable eye movements that indicate the direction of an individual’s internal visual or auditory processing, often used in NLP and hypnosis.
Eye Fixation -:- A technique used in hypnosis that involves focusing on a fixed point or object to induce a trance state.
Forensic Hypnosis -:- The use of hypnosis in a legal or investigative context, often used to enhance memory recall or elicit information from witnesses.
Fractionation -:- A technique used to deepen hypnosis by inducing a trance state and then bringing the individual out of hypnosis before inducing a deeper trance state.
Freud -:- Freud was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis. His work on the unconscious mind influenced the development of hypnosis and its use in psychotherapy.
Gamma Waves -:- See Brain Waves
Gestalt Therapy -:- A psychotherapeutic approach that emphasizes the integration of mind, body, and emotions through awareness and present moment experience. It often involves using techniques such as role-playing and dream work.
Glove Anaesthesia -:- A hypnotic phenomenon in which the hypnotized individual experiences a loss of sensation in a specific body part, as if wearing an imaginary glove.
Hartland’s Ego Strengthening Script -:- A hypnotherapeutic technique used to increase a client’s self-esteem, confidence, and motivation. It involves the use of positive suggestions and imagery to reinforce the client’s positive attributes and abilities.
Hetero-suggestion -:- Suggestions given to a person by someone else, as opposed to self-suggestions or auto-suggestions.
Hypnagogic State -:- The state of consciousness between being awake and falling asleep. It can be characterized by vivid and sometimes surreal experiences such as hallucinations, sleep paralysis, and hypnagogic jerks.
Hypnoanalysis -:- A form of hypnotherapy that uses regression to uncover the underlying cause of psychological issues or symptoms.
Hypnobirthing -:- A childbirth method that involves using self-hypnosis, relaxation, and visualization techniques to reduce pain and anxiety during labor.
Hypnogenic -:- Capable of inducing hypnosis.
Hypnogogic -:- Relating to the state of consciousness between being awake and falling asleep.
Hypnoid -:- Resembling or relating to hypnosis.
Hypnoidal -:- Relating to a state of consciousness that is similar to but not quite hypnosis.
Hypnopompic -:- The state of consciousness between sleeping and waking up, which can be characterized by vivid and sometimes surreal experiences.
Hypnopomic State -:- The state of consciousness between sleeping and waking up, which can be characterized by vivid and sometimes surreal experiences.
Hypnosis -:- A state of consciousness characterized by focused attention, relaxation, and increased suggestibility, often induced by a hypnotist.
Hypnosis Download -:- Audio recordings or videos of hypnosis sessions that can be downloaded and used for self-hypnosis.
Hypnotherapist -:- A trained professional who uses hypnosis as a therapeutic tool to help clients overcome psychological issues or improve their well-being.
Hypnotherapy -:- The use of hypnosis as a therapeutic tool to help clients overcome psychological issues or improve their well-being.
Hypnotic Induction -:- The process of inducing a hypnotic state in an individual, often through the use of relaxation and suggestion techniques.
Hypnotic Patter -:- The language, tone, and pacing used by a hypnotist to induce and deepen a hypnotic trance.
Hypnotic Trance -:- A state of consciousness characterized by focused attention, relaxation, and increased suggestibility, induced by a hypnotist.
Hypnotic Tunnel -:- A hypnotic technique that involves directing the client’s focus of attention to a specific object or point in space to induce a deeper state of hypnosis.
Hypnotisability -:- The degree to which an individual is susceptible to hypnosis.
Hypnotism -:- The use of hypnosis as a therapeutic or entertainment tool.
Ideo Motor Response (IMR) -:- Automatic muscle movements caused by subconscious thoughts or suggestions, often used in hypnotherapy to elicit unconscious responses.
Imagery -:- The use of mental pictures or sensory experiences to create a certain state or outcome in the mind, often used in hypnosis for relaxation or to achieve specific goals.
In Vitro -:- Medical treatments or experiments that take place outside of the body, such as in a test tube or petri dish.
In Vivo -:- Medical treatments or experiments that take place inside the body, such as in a living organism.
Indirect Suggestion -:- A technique used in hypnosis where a suggestion is made indirectly, often through stories or metaphors, to bypass the conscious mind and influence the subconscious.
Induction -:- The process of guiding someone into a hypnotic trance state, often through relaxation or suggestion.
Initial Sensitizing Event (ISE) -:- The first traumatic or emotional experience that contributes to the development of a problem or issue, often explored in hypnotherapy to understand and resolve underlying issues.
Law Of Compound Suggestions -:- The idea that multiple suggestions given together can have a greater impact than a single suggestion alone, often used in hypnotherapy to compound positive suggestions.
Meditation -:- A practice of focused attention and relaxation, often used to reduce stress or achieve a certain state of mind or consciousness.
Memory -:- The ability to store and recall information or experiences, often explored in hypnotherapy to access and resolve subconscious memories or traumas.
Minds Eye Deepener -:- A technique used in hypnosis to deepen trance by encouraging the client to visualize and explore an imaginary space.
Mirroring -:- The practice of matching someone’s behavior, movements, or expressions to create rapport and build connection.
Modelling -:- The process of observing and learning from someone else’s behavior, often used in hypnotherapy to teach or reinforce desired behaviors.
Negative Hallucination -:- The perception of something not being present, often suggested in hypnotherapy to help someone forget or ignore a certain experience or sensation.
Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) -:- A set of techniques and strategies used to change patterns of behavior and thought, often used in hypnotherapy to achieve specific goals.
Neuro Pathways -:- The connections between neurons in the brain that facilitate the transmission of information and behaviors.
Pacing -:- The process of matching someone’s behavior or language to create rapport and build trust in hypnotherapy.
Parasympathetic System -:- The part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for relaxation and rest, often targeted in hypnotherapy to reduce stress and promote relaxation.
Parts Therapy -:- A technique used in hypnotherapy to explore and resolve inner conflicts or parts of the self that have conflicting desires or beliefs.
Past-life Regression -:- A technique used in hypnotherapy to access and explore past-life experiences, often used to gain insight or resolve current issues.
Patter -:- The language and phrasing used by a hypnotherapist to induce hypnosis or suggest a certain outcome or behavior.
Perceptual Positions -:- A technique used in hypnotherapy to encourage clients to see situations from different perspectives or viewpoints.
Positive Hallucination -:- The perception of something being present, often suggested in hypnotherapy to create a positive or desired experience.
Post Hypnotic Suggestion -:- A suggestion given during hypnosis to be acted upon after the trance has ended, often used in hypnotherapy to reinforce desired behaviors or outcomes.
Pre-Induction -:- The preparation and setup phase before guiding someone into hypnosis, often involving relaxation or other techniques to facilitate the induction process.
Progressive Relaxation -:- A technique used in hypnotherapy to induce relaxation by progressively relaxing the muscles throughout the body.
Rapport -:- Building a connection between the hypnotist and the client based on mutual trust, respect, and understanding.
Reframing -:- Changing the way a situation or behavior is perceived in order to create a positive shift in perspective.
Regression Hypnosis -:- Using hypnosis to help clients recall and process past events or experiences that may be contributing to current issues.
Resistance -:- The client’s subconscious attempt to avoid or resist the suggestions or directions given by the hypnotist.
Script -:- A pre-written set of suggestions or directions used by the hypnotist during a hypnosis session.
Secondary Gain -:- An unintended benefit or reward that the client may receive as a result of maintaining a particular behavior or symptom.
Self Hypnosis -:- Using hypnosis techniques on oneself to achieve a desired outcome or state.
Somnambulism -:- A deep state of hypnosis where the client is highly responsive to suggestions and may exhibit automatic behavior.
Stage Hypnotist -:- A performer who uses hypnosis for entertainment purposes in front of an audience.
Staircase Deepener -:- A hypnosis technique that involves gradually increasing the level of relaxation to achieve a deeper state of hypnosis.
Symptom Producing Event -:- An event or experience that may have contributed to the development of a particular behavior or symptom.
Symptom Substitution -:- A phenomenon where a particular behavior or symptom is replaced with another behavior or symptom.
Systematic Desensitization -:- A type of therapy that gradually exposes the client to anxiety-provoking situations to help them overcome their fear or anxiety.
Time Distortion -:- A phenomenon where the client’s perception of time is altered during hypnosis.
Theta Healing -:- Theta Healing is a holistic healing technique that uses the Theta brainwave state to access the subconscious mind and make changes at a deep level. Practitioners use focused thought and intention to identify and release limiting beliefs and negative emotions, replacing them with positive, empowering ones.
Theta Waves -:- See Brain Waves
Unconscious -:- The part of the mind that is not readily accessible to conscious awareness but may still influence behavior and experience.
Under -:- A hypnotic state where the client is moderately responsive to suggestions and may experience a sense of relaxation and detachment.
Visualization Therapy -:- A type of therapy that uses guided imagery and visualization techniques to help clients achieve a desired outcome or state.
Yes Set -:- A technique used to increase the client’s suggestibility by getting them to agree to a series of simple and easy-to-accept suggestions.
Yoga -:- A holistic practice that involves physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to promote relaxation, mental clarity, and physical health.