Author Archives: Donald Robertson
Three Modes of Relaxation in Therapy
This brief article distinguishes between three forms of relaxation and three corresponding categories of relaxation techniques used in modern therapy. Continue reading
Posted in CBT, Evidence-Based Practice, Hypnotherapy, Relaxation Techniques
Tagged CBT, cognitive, evidence, hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, hypnotic, hypnotism, psychotherapy, relax, relaxation, therapy
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Advertising Smoking Cessation Hypnotherapy
This is an article from 2007 which describes certain rules relating to advertising hypnotherapy for smoking cessation and provides an example of advertising copy approved by the Advertising Standards Authority. Continue reading
Posted in Evidence-Based Practice, Habit-Breaking, Hypnotherapy, Marketing, Smoking Cessation
Tagged advertising, cigarettes, hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, hypnotism, smoking, therapy
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Advanced Certificate Course in Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy (Croydon, UK)
Information on the UK College’s advanced certificate course in cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy. Continue reading
Posted in College News, Hypnotherapy
Tagged course, diploma, hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, hypnotic, hypnotism, training
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The Discovery of Hypnosis: The Complete Writings of James Braid (2009)
Some reviews and free online sample of the new collected edition of James Braid’s writings. Continue reading
Posted in Hypnotherapy, James Braid: The Founder of Hypnotherapy
Tagged animal magnetism, Braid, hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, hypnotic, hypnotism, Mesmer, Mesmerism, therapy
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What Braid Really Said: The Original Meaning of Hypnotism
This short article reviews Braid’s concept of hypnotism in his later writings and attempts to correct certain widespread misconceptions among hypnotherapists, about the original nature of hypnotism. Continue reading
Posted in James Braid: The Founder of Hypnotherapy
Tagged animal magnetism, Braid, hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, hypnotic, hypnotism, Mesmer, Mesmerism
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AD: Diploma in Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy (UK College)
Do you want to become a professional hypnotherapist? Call the UK College now on freephone 0800 195 9809 to order a prospectus and you could save 10% on the cost of your training and receive a free copy of the new book The Discovery of Hypnosis. Terms and conditions apply. Continue reading
Posted in College News, Hypnotherapy
Tagged courses, diploma, hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, hypnotic, hypnotism, training
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Online Preview of The Discovery of Hypnosis, The Complete Writings of James Braid, The Father of Hypnotherapy (2009)
The Discovery of Hypnosis: The Complete Writings of James Braid, the Father of Hypnotherapy (2009) can now be browsed and searched free online with Google Books. Copies are available for purchase from Anglo-American Books, Amazon, and The National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH). Continue reading
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Tagged animal magnetism, Braid, hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, hypnotism, Mesmer, Mesmerism
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Braid’s Theory of Hypnotic Suggestion
This is an excerpt from The Discovery of Hypnosis: The Complete Writings of James Braid (2009) which provides a brief outline of Braid’s original theory of hypnotic suggestion. Continue reading
Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD) Version 2: Proposals for Improvements
This brief article from The Hypnotherapy Journal outlines proposed improvements to the Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD) award. Comments are invited from all interested parties, especially NCH members and training schools. Continue reading
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Tagged hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, hypnotic, hypnotism, NCH, regulation
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Hypnotic Sleep Therapy: Some Basic Instructions
This short excerpt from the Coping with Noise project self-help manual, provides very simple advice on using relaxation techniques and hypnotic methods to overcome insomnia and other sleep-related problems. Continue reading
