Why Learn about Hypnosis?

There is much interest in hypnosis these days as patients and healthcare providers look for ways to make their treatments more effective, and as more information becomes available about the benefits of mind/body therapies. The body of evidence showing the efficacy of clinical hypnosis is growing.

But myths and misconceptions continue to abound in the popular culture. Newspapers run advertisements from lay hypnotists who proclaim cures for just about everything. TV shows continue to depict hypnotized subjects completely out of control and barking like dogs.

As these sorts of myths persist and patients ask for clinical applications, it becomes crucial for the healthcare professional to become well informed about the professional use of hypnosis.