Episode 122 – Special UK Hypnosis Convention Edition Adam interviews James Brown, Anthony Jacquin, Sean Michael-Andrews and Jorgen Rasmussen about their latest work and the topics they are presenting on at this year’s UK Hypnosis Convention – it is an edition packed with golden nuggets and much insight. References from this week’s episode:  The Website of the UK Hypnosis Convention. The post Episode 122 – Special UK Hypnosis Convention Edition appeared first on Hypnosis Weekly ..read more

Adam interviews Paul Hughes Adam interviews Paul Hughes – Hypnosis in the news features an article and TV show from a famed individual in the US that Adam takes major issue with. The discussion of the week with Paul explores the application of hypnotherapy with individuals who have been diagnosed as having Asperger’s syndrome. The factoid of the week showcases an impressive study that examines how self-hypnosis training can be used to alter peripheral skin temperature in children and what the potential applications are for it. References from this week’s episode: The website of Paul Hugh ..read more

Adam interviews Shawn Schweier Adam interviews Shawn Schweier In one the most important rants Adam has ever had, according to him, and instead of the regular ‘Hypnosis in the news’ section, Adam froths at the mouth about a topic he feels strongly about and addresses whether or not hypnotherapy training should be academic and the seeming trend in anti-intellectualism in the field. This week’s professional discussion sheds light on the ways matching and pacing are used in coaching and therapy. The factoid of the week this week examines the correlation between being mindful and hypnotisabili ..read more

Adam interviews Melvin Marsh This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the news’ section is replaced by Adam discussing the reasons he believes high profile hypnotherapists and training schools should take and learn from criticism. This week’s professional discussion with Melvin Marsh discusses the topic of transgender issues and how hypnotherapy can be used to help with such issues. The factoid of the week this week examines an impressive application of self-hypnosis for dealing with pain and mood of women with metastasised carcinoma of the breast. References from this week’s episode: The website o ..read more

Adam interviews Rory Z Fulcher Adam interviews Rory Z Fulcher There is a very happy theme to the regular ‘Hypnosis in the news’ section where another hypnotherapist defends the media portrayal of hypnosis, hypnosis and brain injuries are examined and a true uplifting story regarding hypnosis during chemotherapy is highlighted. The discussion of the week with Rory Fulcher examines the topic of rapid inductions, we discuss what they are, what Rory’s favourites are and we examine the thought process for choosing an induction. The factoid of the week this week examines whether hypnosis can adv ..read more

Adam interviews Renee Van Der Vloodt This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the news’ section is replaced by Adam discussing the use of scripts in hypnotherapy and gives the case for their use in certain contexts. This week’s professional discussion with Renee Van Der Vloodt discusses her work on the ‘Creative Mind’ and how it contributes to hypnosis, receptivity and much more besides. The factoid of the week this week examines an unusual application of self-hypnosis for dealing with childhood habit coughs. References from this week’s episode: The website of Renée Van Der Vloodt : http://reneevander ..read more

Adam interviews Karl Smith Adam interviews Karl Smith Hypnosis in the news features a topic that Adam feels strongly about; Science by Press Release in the field of hypnotherapy and why he believes hypnotherapists need to examine what they share online The discussion of the week with Karl Smith examines Karl’s work using hypnotherapy with military personnel and contains some fascinating insights The factoid of the week this week busts a myth of a virtually folkloric application of hypnosis. References from this week’s episode: The website of Karl’s UK Hypnosis Academy: http://ukhypnosis ..read more

Adam interviews Joanna Cameron This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the news’ section is replaced by an opinion piece from Adam discussing why being a hypnosis geek is so awesome and good for your career. This week’s professional discussion with Joanna Cameron is about Joanna’s own refined definition of what hypnosis actually is and how she explains it. The factoid of the week this week examines the correlation between trust and hypnotisability. References from this week’s episode: The website of Joanna Cameron: www.joannacameron.com YouTube channel of the Trance Lady: https://www.youtube.com/cha ..read more

Adam interviews Freddy Jacquin Adam interviews Freddy Jacquin The discussion rolls straight on focusing on the Jacquin Arrow Technique. There is a questionable theme to the regular ‘Hypnosis in the news’ section where it is being suggested that certain numbers are ringing people and hypnotic suggestions are being delivered to get people to do the bidding of the caller. The factoid of the week this week examines Irving Kirsch’s response expectancy theory and the relationship between hypnosis and placebo. References from this week’s episode: You can visit Freddy Jacquin’s personal site h ..read more

Adam interviews Dr Birgit Zottmann Adam interviews Dr Birgit Zottmann Our regular Hypnosis in the news section is replaced this time around with a commentary piece recorded by UK Hypnosis Convention founder and friend of the show, Nick Ebdon, entitled ‘Keeping a Good Profession Down’. The discussion of the week with Dr Birgit Zottmann examines the application of mindfulness within a hypnotherapists client work and includes some simple and illuminating exercises to engage in while you listen. The factoid of the week manages to have a Valentine’s theme in that it relates to Heart Rate Variabi ..read more