Hypnosis is the oldest Western conception of psychotherapy, involving a narrowing of attention and dissociation from distractions. It also enhances cognitive flexibility and control over mind and body. In a therapeutic setting, hypnosis can be used to relieve pain by filtering out the hurt through imagination. The brain plays a significant role in interpreting pain signals, and hypnosis taps into the brain's control over pain, anxiety, and habits. It is a powerful tool for engaging the brain's abilities.
David Spiegel, MD is a psychiatrist at Stanford University and one of the world’s most respected experts in the field of hypnosis with 40+ years of experience. He is also the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Reveri, the clinically-backed self-hypnosis app aiming to break the stigma around hypnosis and bring its power to the masses.
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