Patricia Lynn Belkowitz, M.Msc., C.Ht., EFT

A Clinical Definition of Hypnosis

“Hypnosis, also referred to as hypnotherapy or hypnotic suggestion, is a trance-like state in which you have heightened focus, concentration and inner absorption. When you’re under hypnosis, you usually feel calm and relaxed, and you can concentrate intensely on...

Anger, Stress and Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson has been in the news a lot lately. Allegedly, he has a little rage. We have reason to believe that he’s suffering from some anger management issues and life coping skills. We’ve been exposed to his mind, and it’s not pretty. He has some problems and he is...

Hypnosis Helps Hot Flashes

An article by Jean Weiss in Prevention magazine cites approval of many complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) to prevent and treat a variety of common ailments. This approval comes from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the...

More than 70% Show Great Improvement

Scientific American Mind (July, 2005) featured an article titled “The Truth and the Hype of Hypnosis” which stated that “hypnosis has been shown to be a real phenomenon with a variety of therapeutic uses- especially in controlling pain,” citing, among others, a 1996...

Hypnosis Reduces Pain

Many research studies, as well as anecdotal evidence, points to the effectiveness of hypnosis and imagery for pain reduction and chronic pain management. The subconscious mind has the ability to change the perception of pain, thereby changing the experience. Hypnosis...