

#31 Hypnosis: How Can it Help Me? | Dr Jeffrey Zeig
18 snips Sep 10, 2020
Dr. Jeffrey Zeig, a top authority on hypnosis and founder of the Milton Erickson Foundation, shares his insight into the world of hypnosis. He clarifies misconceptions and discusses how it can lead to healthier living. Hypnosis is likened to an immersive movie, facilitating therapeutic change. Zeig emphasizes the importance of selecting qualified professionals for hypnotherapy and reveals its effectiveness in treating various ailments, such as smoking cessation. The conversation showcases the transformative power of personalized therapy and the deep connection between identity and change.
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Core Definition of Hypnosis
- Hypnosis is a state of focused attention enhancing access to psychological and physiological potentials.
- It acts as evocative communication helping people realize personal goals quickly.
Hypnosis as Relationship
- Hypnosis is a special human relationship shaped by meaning projected from one person to another.
- It uses communication cues beyond words, like tone, gesture, and posture, to evoke response.
Demonstration of Hypnosis' Power
- Jeff witnessed a hypnotist making a physician's arm rise without feeling effort and inducing numbness during a needle insertion.
- The physician did not wince, demonstrating hypnosis’ power over physiology.