"The medical power of hypnosis" notes that "[h]ypnosis is emerging as a powerful medical treatment for pain, anxiety, PTSD and a range of other conditions." The article then asks, "Can it shake off its reputation as a stage magician's trick?"
The journalist, Martha Henriques, had never been hypnotized before but experience a session (one-on-one, with a legitimate practitioner) during the course of writing the piece. Her approach seemed balanced and open-minded.
Of course, my colleagues and I had presented similar material during the 1980s, so there was nothing new here. Nevertheless, anything that lends credibility — or even potential credibility — to hypnosis as a healing modality is a positive development, and the BBC is certainly a reputable source. I hope to see more reports like this one in future.
Source url: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220519-does-hypnosis-work
