In this FAQ, Dr David Patterson discusses the different definitions of hypnosis. He explains in neurological terms how he see’s hypnosis. Dr Patterson briefly outlines the different theories and functions of hypnosis.

In this FAQ, Dr David Patterson discusses what happens in the brain in hypnosis. He explains how there is a series of brain changes that happen with hypnosis and discusses the research into what happens in the different hemispheres of the brain.

In this FAQ, Dr David Patterson discusses what happens to the body during hypnosis. He explains how the universal response is that the body becomes relaxed. Furthermore, with given suggestions patients can have perceptual changes. Dr Patterson discusses how hypnosis can result in less bleeding during surgery and different dermatological changes.

In this FAQ, Dr David Patterson discusses misconceptions about how hypnosis works and what it can do for patients. He outlines the common misconceptions that patients may have about hypnosis.

In this FAQ, Dr David Patterson discusses different therapies that work well in conjunction with hypnosis. He suggests combining hypnosis with the type of therapy that the clinician is well trained in. Dr Patterson discusses his research results into using other therapies with hypnosis and outlines ways to integrate hypnosis with different therapy approaches.

In this FAQ, Dr David Patterson discusses which patients he has found generally respond well to hypnosis. He explains how hypnosis is best used as an adjunct to any psychological therapy that the clinician is trained in.

In this FAQ, Dr David Patterson discusses the bell-shaped curve of hypnotisability and how some people are not hypnotisable. He talks about why he would choose not to use hypnosis with people who have fundamental religious beliefs, early childhood trauma and patients with strong dissociative tendencies.

In this FAQ, Dr David Patterson discusses how he doesn’t like the term ‘hypnotherapy’. He explains how adding hypnosis to a range of different types of therapies can increase their effect-size and how patients can get better faster when hypnosis is added.

In this FAQ, Dr David Patterson discusses the duration of his hypnotic inductions. He explains how hypnotic inductions for crisis are much shorter in duration.

In this FAQ, Dr David Patterson discusses how hypnosis has personally helped him in his own life.

In this FAQ, Dr David Patterson discusses how hypnosis can help burn victim patients. He explains how hypnosis can get these patients through their painful procedures and how it is one of the most empirically accepted and powerful applications of hypnosis.

In this FAQ, Dr David Patterson discusses a few dangers to hypnosis, outlining different areas that he recommends clinicians look out for. Dr Patterson explains how hypnosis can heighten transference. He discusses the danger of poor regulation in hypnosis and how hypnosis can be used to manipulate and seduce patients. Dr Patterson explains the risks...

In this FAQ, Dr David Patterson discusses how hypnosis can take place over the phone or video calls. He gives an example of how he has successfully used hypnosis over the phone.