Braid’s Theory of Hypnotic Suggestion
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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
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The Principal Writings of James Braid, The Father of Hypnotherapy
This short article describes the principal writings of James Braid, the founder of hypnotherapy, all of which are reproduced in the new book The Discovery of Hypnosis: The Complete Writings of James Braid (2009), edited by Donald Robertson with a preface by Dr. Michael Heap. Continue reading
James Braid: His Work and Writings by John Milne Bramwell
This is a short excerpt from Dr. John Milne Bramwell’s influential account of James Braid’s life and work, published in 1896. Bramwell’s introduction to the work of Braid is included as a preface to Braid’s collected writings in the new edition The Discovery of Hypnosis: The Complete Writings of James Braid (2009). Continue reading
Contents of The Discovery of Hypnosis: The Complete Writings of James Braid
This short article outlines the contents of the new book The Discovery of Hypnosis: The Complete Writings of James Braid, the Father of Hypnotherapy (2009) published by the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH) and edited by Donald Robertson. Continue reading
Notes on Pavlov & Hypnotic Sleep Therapy
This article summarises Pavlov’s comments relating to hypnosis and suggestion and describes how Platonov and other Soviet hypnotherapists implemented his ideas on a massive scale with a range of medical conditions and neuroses. It highlights the fundamental differences between Soviet and Western concepts of hypnotherapy. Continue reading
The Original Theory of Hypnotism & Suggestion
This is a short excerpt from the writings of James Braid, the founder of hypnotherapy, explaining his theory of hypnotism and suggestion, with a brief introduction explaining his role in the history of hypnotherapy and the recent republication of his collected works. Continue reading
Braid’s Rejected Essay:Practical Essay on the Curative Agency of Neuro-Hypnotism
This reproduces a fragment of probably the first text ever written on hypnotism, James Braid’s “Rejected Essay” for the British Association from 1842 entitled “A Practical Essay on the Curative Agency of Neuro-hypnotism.” Continue reading
The Original Philosophy of Hypnotherapy (from The Discovery of Hypnosis)
James Braid, the founder of hypnotherapy, drew upon the dominant school of philosophical psychology in his day, called Scottish “Common Sense” realism, in formulating his theory of hypnotism and opposing it to Mesmerism. This article is an excerpt from the book The Discovery of Hypnotism: The Complete Writings of James Braid, the Father of Hypnotherapy. Continue reading
James Braid's Discovery of Hypnosis – The Lafontaine Incident
This is a first-hand account of Braid’s intervention at the Mesmerist Lafontaine’s stage show, the incident that prompted Braid to begin his research on hypnotism. Continue reading
Beginners Guide to the History of Hypnosis (Timeline)
This is a basic timeline and introduction to the history of hypnosis from ancient times to the present day. It provides a brief overview of some of the most influential figures in the field of hypnosis and hypnotherapy and a brief description of their role and importance. Continue reading