American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis back issues from April 2006:
Editorial: The Spirit of Reconciliation and Collaboration
Apr 01, 2006; ... I have previously stated that this is the time for collaboration at the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (AJCH). During my first year as editor, it's been my great privilege to see the editorial advisory board expand; this board is comprised of a number of people with different orientations ...
Disruptions in Maternal-Infant Bonding and Children's Respiratory Systems/RESPONSE TO DR. ANBAR
Apr 01, 2006; ... LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the Editor: As described in the article by Madrid (2005/06) published in the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis in Oct 2005/Jan 2006, some investigates have suggested that disruptions in maternal-infant bonding are correlated with the development of ...
Theodore Xenophon Barber
Apr 01, 2006; ... Theodore Xenophon Barber, one of the most productive and influential scholars in the field of hypnosis, died on September 10, 2005. He was 78 years old and was affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Science Research Institute in Ashland, MA at the time of his death. Ted Barber was born in ...
Age Regression: Tailored versus Scripted Inductions
Apr 01, 2006; ... The effects of tailored versus scripted hypnotic inductions were tested with the intention of shedding light on age regression phenomena. From an initial pool of 31 volunteers, 10 males and 10 females who scored 3 or better on the Stanford Hypnotic Clinical Scale, participated in this study ....
The Neuroscience of Observing Consciousness & Mirror Neurons in Therapeutic Hypnosis1
Apr 01, 2006; ... Neuroscience documents the activity of "mirror neurons" in the human brain as a mechanism whereby we experience empathy and recognize the intentions of others by observing their behavior and automatically matching their brain activity. This neural basis of empathy finds support in research on ...
Erratum in Rossi AJCH, 2005/2006, 48: 2/3. References omitted
Apr 01, 2006; ... Green, J., Barabasz, A., & Barrett, D. (2005). Forging ahead: The 2003 APA division definition of hypnosis. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 53, 259-264. Holden, C. (2004). NIMH takes a new tack, upsetting behavioral researchers. Science, 306, 602. Kaiser, J ....
Hypnotically Enhanced Dreaming to Achieve Symptom Reduction: A Case Study of 11 Children and Adolescents
Apr 01, 2006; ... Abstract Theories about dreams have shaped our thinking about mind-body unity and the influence of thought on the body. In this article, the authors review the sparse literature regarding the use of hypnosis with children's dreams and nightmares, summarize how hypnotically induced dreams ...
Alert Hypnosis: A Review and Case Report
Apr 01, 2006; ... Abstract This review summarizes the use of hypnotic inductions while the subject is physically active, open-eyed and focused on the external environment. Research cited from several sources documents that traditional and alert inductions produce similar hypnotic susceptibility scores, ...
Hypnosis: Advanced techniques of hypnotherapy and hypnoanalysis
Apr 01, 2006; ... Watts, T. (2005). Hypnosis: Advanced techniques of hypnotherapy and hypnoanalysis. Eagan, MN: Network 3000 Publishing Co. Book reviewed by Alexander A. Levitan, M.D., Minneapolis MN. This is a "handbook of advanced techniques to use within or without the state of hypnosis" derived from ...
The complete idiot's guide to hypnosis (2nd ed.)
Apr 01, 2006; ... Temes, R. (2004). The complete idiot's guide to hypnosis (2nd ed.) New York: Alpha Books. Reviewed by Eric K. Willmarth, Ph.D., The Fielding Graduate Institute, Grand Rapids, MI. By now, few people have not been exposed to the several series of books such as The Complete Idiot's Guide ....
Cognitive-behavioral theories of counseling: Traditional and non-traditional approaches
Apr 01, 2006; ... Sapp, M. (2004). Cognitive-behavioral theories of counseling: Traditional and non-traditional approaches. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas. Reviewed by V. K. Kumar, Ph.D., Dept of Psychology, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA. Dedicated to his students, Marty ...
Fundamentals of forensic practice
Apr 01, 2006; ... Rogers, R. and Shuman, D. (2005). Fundamentals of forensic practice. New York: Springer. Reviewed by Charles B. Mutter, M.D., Private Practice, Miami, Florida. Both authors are experienced and well-regarded authorities in the forensic arena. They have written a text meant for forensic ...
Understanding dissociative disorders, a guide for family physicians and healthcare professional
Apr 01, 2006; ... Hunter, N. (2004). Understanding dissociative disorders, a guide for family physicians and Healthcare professional. Williston, VT: Crown House Publishing. Reviewed by Norman L. Wilson, M.D., Private Practice, Washington, D.C. Marlene Hunter, M.D., is a highly distinguished teacher, ...
Benjamin Franklin: Verification and validation of the scientific process in healthcare, as demonstrated by the report of the royal commission on animal magnetism and mesmerism
Apr 01, 2006; ... Best, M.A., Neuhauser, D., & Slavin, L. (2003). Benjamin Franklin: Verification and validation of the scientific process in Healthcare, as demonstrated by the report of the royal commission on animal magnetism and mesmerism. Victoria, B.C.: Trafford Publishing. Reviewed by John F.Kihlstrom, ...
Effects of tailored and manualized hypnotic inductions for complicated irritable bowel syndrome patients
Apr 01, 2006; ... Barabasz, A., & Barabasz, M. (2006). Effects of tailored and manualized hypnotic inductions for complicated irritable bowel syndrome patients. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 54(1), 100-112. The authors present a small preliminary study of the uses of hypnosis ...
Some effects of hypnosis on negative affect and immune system response
Apr 01, 2006; ... Barling, N. R., & Raine, S. J. (2005). Some effects of hypnosis on negative affect and immune system response. Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 33(2), 160-177. The authors report on an experiment they conducted in psychoneuroimmunology to examine the ability of ...
The use of hypnosis for irritable bowel syndrome
Apr 01, 2006; ... Brock, A. J. (2006). The use of hypnosis for irritable bowel syndrome. Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 33(2), 218-231. This article provides an illustration of how hypnosis can be used to help patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in a case study of a young woman ...
Trauma clients: How understanding disintegration can help to restore resourcefulness of the self
Apr 01, 2006; ... Celinski, M. J., & Gow, K. M. (2005). Trauma clients: How understanding disintegration can help to restore resourcefulness of the self. Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 33(2), 195-217. The authors discuss their unique model of how to provide a highly individualized ...
Lay beliefs about, and attitudes towards, hypnosis and hypnotherapy
Apr 01, 2006; ... Furnham, A., & Lee, E. (2005). Lay beliefs about, and attitudes towards, hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Counseling and Clinical Psychology Journal, 2(3), 90-103. This article reports on the common attitudes and misconceptions about hypnosis that the public generally harbors. 101 participants ...
Hypnosis versus relaxation: Accuracy and confidence in dating international news events
Apr 01, 2006; ... Green, J. P., & Lynn, S. J. (2005). Hypnosis versus relaxation: Accuracy and confidence in dating international news events. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 79(6), 679-691. This article presents an interesting experiment which compares hypnosis with relaxation in terms of the potential for ...
The 'Hidden Observer' and ideomotor responding: A real-simulator comparison
Apr 01, 2006; ... Green, J. R, Page, R. A., Handley, G W., & Rasekhy, R. (2005). The 'Hidden Observer' and ideomotor responding: A real-simulator comparison. Contemporary Hypnosis, 22(3), 123-137. This article presents the results of an important recent experiment that revisits the controversy regarding the ...
Gut-Directed hypnotherapy: The Manchester approach for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
Apr 01, 2006; ... Gonsalkorale, W. M. (2006). Gut-Directed hypnotherapy: The Manchester approach for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 54(1), 27-50. Dr. Gonsalkorale was the lead author on the first long term study of how hypnosis can be utilized ...
Hypnosis as an adjunct to CBT: Treating self defeating eating
Apr 01, 2006; ... Hutchinson-Phillips, & Gow, K. (2005). Hypnosis as an adjunct to CBT: Treating self defeating eating. Journal of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapies, 5(2), 113-138. The authors provide a very good summary of the uses of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and hypnosis to help persons ...
The modified Tellegen absorption scale: A clearer window on the structure and meaning of absorption
Apr 01, 2006; ... Jamieson, GL (2006). The modified Tellegen absorption scale: A clearer window on the structure and meaning of absorption. Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 33(2), 119-139. In this article the author reports a study of the factor structure of a modified version of the ...
Changes in mismatch negativity across pre-hypnosis, hypnosis, and post hypnosis conditions distinguish high from low susceptibility groups
Apr 01, 2006; ... Jamieson, GL, Dwivedi, P., & Gruzleter, J. (2005). Changes in mismatch negativity across pre-hypnosis, hypnosis, and post hypnosis conditions distinguish high from low susceptibility groups. Brain Research Bulletin, 67(4), 298-303. The authors report on an experiment in which EEG based event ...
The observer remains hidden
Apr 01, 2006; ... Kallio, S., & Revonsuo, A. (2005). The observer remains hidden. Contemporary Hypnosis, 22(3), 138-143. The authors provide a critique of the lead article in this issue of Contemporary Hypnosis (2005) by Green, Page, Handley, & Rasekhy (a review of which is also provided above) on the ...
The hidden observer: A straw horse, undeservedly flogged
Apr 01, 2006; ... Kihlstrom, J. R, & Barnier, A. J. (2005). The hidden observer: A straw horse, undeservedly flogged. Contemporary Hypnosis, 22(3), 144-151. The authors provide a critique of the lead article in this issue of Contemporary Hypnosis (2005) by Green, Page, Handley, & Rasekhy (a review of ...
The flexible observer and neodissociation theory
Apr 01, 2006; ... Kirsch, I. (2005). The flexible observer and neodissociation theory. Contemporary Hypnosis, 22(3), 152-153. The author provides a critique of the lead article in this issue of Contemporary Hypnosis (2005) by Green, Page, Handley, & Rasekhy (a review of which is also provided above) on the ...
'Special Place of Bliss' imagery: A script for facilitating problem solving
Apr 01, 2006; ... McCarthy, P. (2005). 'Special Place of Bliss' imagery: A script for facilitating problem solving. Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 33(2), 232-238. The discusses the use of "special place" hypnotic inductions scripts as a clinical methodology. The author describes how ...
On the inevitability of finding hypnosis-simulator equivalence
Apr 01, 2006; ... Naish, P. L. N. (2005). On the inevitability of finding hypnosis-simulator equivalence. Contemporary Hypnosis, 22(3), 154-157. The author provides a critique of the lead article in this issue of Contemporary Hypnosis (2005) by Green, Page, Handley, & Rasekhy (a review of which is also ...
The use of hypnosis in modifying immune system response
Apr 01, 2006; ... Neumann, P. (2005). The use of hypnosis in modifying immune system response. Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 33(2), 140-159. The author provides a review of findings in the field of psychoneuroimmunology over the past 25 years which indicate that hypnosis can affect the ...
Standardized hypnosis treatment for irritable bowel syndrome: The North Carolina protocol
Apr 01, 2006; ... Palsson, O. S. (2006). Standardized hypnosis treatment for irritable bowel syndrome: The North Carolina protocol. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 54(1), 51-64. Dr. Palsson is well known for his development of a standardized treatment protocol for treating patients ...
Hypnosis home treatment for irritable bowel syndrome: A pilot study
Apr 01, 2006; ... Palsson, O. S., Turner M. J., Whitehead W. E. (2006). Hypnosis home treatment for irritable bowel syndrome: A pilot study. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 54(1), 85-99. The authors of this study discuss the creation and employment of an ingenious self-help and ...
A lesson for clinicians: Seeking wisdom in hypnotherapy, or horses for courses - personal reflections
Apr 01, 2006; ... Pitty, W.W. (200). A lesson for clinicians: Seeking wisdom in hypnotherapy, or horses for courses - personal reflections. Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 33(2), 178-194. The author discusses his personal insights into the nature of being a hypnotist and provides some ...
Hypnosis for irritable bowel syndrome: The quest for the mechanism of action
Apr 01, 2006; ... Simrén, M. (2006). Hypnosis for irritable bowel syndrome: The quest for the mechanism of action. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 54(1), 65-84. This article provides a very useful overview of what is known about the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of irritable bowel ...
Hypnosis for irritable bowel syndrome: The empirical evidence of therapeutic effects
Apr 01, 2006; ... Whitehead, W. E. (2006) Hypnosis for irritable bowel syndrome: The empirical evidence of therapeutic effects. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 54(1). The author provides a very thorough review of clinical research into the uses of hypnosis to treat patients with ...
Effective management of irritable bowel syndrome: The Manchester model
Apr 01, 2006; ... Whorwell, P. J. (2006). Effective management of irritable bowel syndrome: The Manchester model. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 54(1), 21-26. Dr. Whorwell is regarded as one of the pioneers of research into the effectiveness of hypnosis for helping patients with ...
Looking over the shoulder of the hidden observer: Is there anything for the hidden observer to observe?
Apr 01, 2006; ... Woody, E., & Sadler, P. (2005). Looking over the shoulder of the hidden observer: Is there anything for the hidden observer to observe? Contemporary Hypnosis, 22(3), 158-162. The authors provide a critique of the lead article in this issue of Contemporary Hypnosis (2005) by Green, Page, ...