Mental Health & Hypnotism: Can Hypnosis Really Help?
When you hear the word hypnosis, do you picture someone on stage clucking like a chicken? The truth is far different. Clinical and medical hypnosis has been used for decades as a therapeutic tool to help people reduce stress, manage anxiety, improve sleep, overcome trauma, and even break unhealthy habits.
In this episode of The Your Life Matters Show Podcast, hosts Steve Hodgson and Dr. Eric L. Davis explore the science, myths, and real-world impact of hypnosis in mental health care.
Here’s what we cover:
✅ How hypnosis actually works in the brain and body
✅ Common misconceptions and fears about “losing control”
✅ Mental health conditions where hypnosis is most effective
✅ How hypnosis complements therapy and medication
✅ An in-depth conversation with hypnotist John Petrocelli, who shares his experience helping clients use hypnosis as a tool for change
If you’ve ever been curious—or skeptical—about hypnosis, this episode will give you a new perspective and practical insight into how it can be used as part of a mental health journey.
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American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) – https://asch.net/
Psychology Today – https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/hypnotherapy
The American Hypnosis Association (AHA) – https://hypnosis.edu/aha/
The International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association (IMDHA) – http://www.imdha.com/
The National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH) – http://www.hypnotherapists.org.uk/
The Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy (APHP) – http://www.aphp.co.uk/
The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) – http://www.cnhc.org.uk/
The Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (SCEH) – http://www.sceh.us/
The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) – http://www.asch.net/
The Essex Institute – http://www.essexinstitute.co.uk/
The Hypnotherapy Training Academy – http://www.hypnotherapytrainingacademy.com/
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