Hypno-Curious?

Summary

CORE Hypnosis is presented as a therapeutic approach that integrates attention and compassion to facilitate adaptive change through hypnotic states, utilizing the CORE principles of Centering, Opening, Releasing, and Extending.

Abstract

The concept of CORE Hypnosis is introduced as a means to understand and apply clinical hypnosis effectively. It emphasizes the importance of attention, as focused concentration can lead to hypnotic states that activate neuroplasticity and promote learning and change. Compassion is deemed essential in clinical hypnosis, creating a supportive environment for new, adaptive behaviors. The CORE methodology is an acronym for Centering, Opening, Releasing, and Extending, which are skills and strategies designed to aid in therapeutic change. The article encourages further engagement through comments or by accessing additional resources, such as a book and a YouTube video.

Opinions

The author believes that attention is a key element in achieving hypnotic states, which are seen as naturally occurring and beneficial for the mind and experience.
Compassion is considered a critical component in the practical application of hypnosis in a clinical setting, fostering a conducive environment for therapeutic change.
The CORE principles are proposed as a structured framework to support individuals in achieving life-affirming changes through hypnotherapy.
The article suggests that hypnotic states are not only natural but also facilitate neuroplasticity, learning, and adaptability.
By inviting readers to engage with the material through comments, the author indicates an openness to dialogue and further exploration of the topic.
The inclusion of a YouTube video and links to purchase the book on Amazon and

CORE Hypnosis

Do you want a simple understanding of hypnosis? Are you interested in understanding the value of clinical hypnosis? Then read on. (Or listen on You Tube — see below)

There are two themes that underlie my view of clinical hypnosis. The first is attention. The second is compassion. Attention is important because whatever we focus on always expands in our mind and experience. This is essential in understanding the nature of hypnotic states. In simple terms, hypnotic states are biologically rooted experiences of relatively effortless focus that activate neuroplasticity. In other words, hypnotic states can help us adapt, learn, and change.

If attention is central in understanding hypnotic states, compassion is essential in translating these states into the practice of clinical hypnosis (often referred to as hypnotherapy). With compassion we create a favorable climate for orienting attention towards new adaptive functioning. Clinical hypnosis then is the interpersonal skill set that we cultivate and use to invite hypnotic states in order to promote life affirming change.

The CORE in CORE Hypnosis refers to four overlapping skills and strategies that I have identified that can be applied to support change. CORE is an acronym and refers to skills and strategies in Centering, Opening, Releasing, and Extending.

Feel free to ask any questions in the comments

The book is available at Amazon or Friesen Press