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The Greek God of sleep was given the name Hypnosis (Barrett, 2010). The term “hypnosis” simply means that a person is placed in a relaxed state of mind and body. The person is open to suggestions that might cause him or her to believe what the hypnotist says. When a person is in a deep state of hypnosis, he or she might experience amnesia and/or hallucinations. Just how deep a person will be hypnotized is dependent on the person’s state of mind and how readily the person is able to accept the power of suggestion (Banyan, 2014). The art of hypnosis was first used by the Egyptians during the fourth century B.C. The art was rediscovered in eighteenth-century Europe when Franz Anton Mesmer, a Vietnamese physician, used the art to put groups of people into a hypnotic state or trance in the pursuit of curing hysteria. Western medicine gave a name to what Mesmer did, and they called it, “mesmerism” (Barrett, 2010). Hypnosis is a unique skill that is still practiced today by some psychologists and psychotherapists to help clients overcome various addictions or deal with overwhelming life issues by utilizing the mighty power of suggestion. There are numerous types of hypnosis, but the three main types of hypnosis are Classical Hypnosis, New Hypnosis, and Humanist Hypnosis.
Classical hypnotism is simply used for entertainment purposes, most of the time. This original form of hypnotism has been around for many years, but it still only works on about 10 percent of the population. The art of hypnotism was probably a big hit during the Vaudeville days of the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s and can still be seen today as a showcased attraction in circus performances and other stage acts. The hypnotist is usually very loud and demand...

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...orated into medicinal use to help with psychological problems. New Hypnosis, also called Self Hypnosis, can be used in the privacy of one’s home for self-development while Humanist Hypnosis, which is used today, just as it was long ago, is practiced by a trained therapist to help guide patients with a holistic approach. All three methods of hypnotism can be applied and used successfully today.

Works Cited

1. HYPNOSIS AND HYPNOTHERAPY
BY BARRETT, DEIRDRE 2010

2. PSYCHOLOGICAL PREPARATION OF THE SURGICAL PATIENT
BY FREDERICKS; LILLIAN E. EVANS, FREDERICK J 2001

3. VIA L'HYPNOSE BY ALICIA DUNNAM VINCENT-HYPNOTHERAPIST 2013
WWW.ALICIA-VINCENT.COM/INDEX.PHP/WHAT-IS-HYPNOSIS/TYPES-OF- HYPNOSIS

4. CAL BANYAN'S ORGANIZING THE WORLD OF HYPNOSIS FOR YOU 2014
WWW.HYPNOSIS.ORG/FREE-HYPNOSIS/HYPNOSIS-INFORMATION/DEFINITION-OF-HYPNOSIS.PHP

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