1. Hypnosis and Meditation
Unit 3
Lesson 5

2. Objectives
Define hypnosis and identify common characteristics of a hypnotic trance.
Explain who and how one can hypnotized.
Identify applications for hypnotherapy.
Describe meditation as a way to alter consciousness

3. Warm Up
Describe one of the sleep disorders discussed in the last lesson.

4. Hypnosis
Altered state of consciousness in which people become deeply relaxed and highly suggestible to changes in experiences & behaviors.

5. History of Hypnosis
Franz Anton Mesmer, late 1700’s, cures problems through “mesmerism”.
James Braid, early 1800’s, coins term hypnosis (as deep sleep-like state).
Clark Hull, 1920s, establishes first experimental hypnosis lab.

6. Hypnotic Ability
How susceptible a participant is to entering a hypnotic state.
Hypnotizability
Hypnosis Can You Be Hypnotized?

7. How is Someone Hypnotized?
Hypnotic Induction- methods used to induce hypnosis
Close eyes and concentrate on breathing
Fix attention on object/voice
Instant Induction

8. Hypnosis vs. Sleep Change in brain wave activity?
Ability to think critically?
Sleep: NO!
Hypnosis: NO!
Change in heart rate, respiration?
Sleep: YES!
Hypnosis: YES!
Change in brain wave activity?
Sleep: YES!
Hypnosis: NO!
Responsive to external stimuli?
Sleep: NO!
Hypnosis: YES! Very much!

9. Characteristics of Hypnotic State
Suggestibility
Do, think, say things as told
Dissociation
Separate self from external reality
“Hypnotic Analgesia”
Subject told to conduct orchestra

10. Characteristics of Hypnotic State
Enhanced Memory or Hypermnesia
Recall remote events in great detail
Age regression
Pseudomemories: (false) recollections are problem

11. Characteristics of Hypnotic State
Quasi-Hallucination
Subject will act as though hypnotic delusion is real
“Imagined Perception”

12. Characteristics of Hypnotic State
Posthypnotic Suggestion
Perform particular behavior to specific cues outside of hypnotic state
“Hypnotherapy”
Temporary fix fades w/time

13. Characteristics of Hypnotic State
Posthypnotic Amnesia
Subject can’t recall events that took place under hypnosis

14. Applications for Hypnosis
Posthypnotic Suggestion – control undesired symptoms/behaviors
Pain Control – birth, chemotherapy, dental
Treatment Therapy – headaches, asthma, warts, acne, smoking, weight control, nailbiting

15. Hypnosis Activity No right or wrong way to be hypnotized
Not necessary to be in a trance
Need willingness to suspend critical thinking!
Close eyes and pretend you’re walking up to the front door of your home. Open the door and walk in. Walk through your home and count the doors, all the doors or doorways, one floor or all floors, whatever you choose. Do so now.

16. Meditation
Altered state of consciousness in which one directs their attention to achieve inner peace and tranquility.

17. Transcendental Meditation
Western version
Sit
Quiet
Close eyes
Mantra
Practice !
“How to Meditate”

18. Meditation Physiological Effects Psychological Effects
Slower breathing
Slower heart rate
Alpha wave EEG
Muscle relaxation
Lower blood pressure
Lower O2 consumption
Reduced insomnia
Psychological Effects
Less anxiety
Higher self-esteem
Mental clarity
Social openness
Better decision making and problem-solving

19. Other Forms of Relaxation
Progressive Relaxation
Tense and relax major muscle groups until you’re able to relax any group at will
Biofeedback
Voluntarily learning to control internal processes like blood pressure, heart rate, or temperature.
Requires machines and stuff

20. Closure
Identify and describe one hypnotic phenomenon.

21. Homework
For (Wed) class, bring a pillow or blanket and wear comfy clothing.
We are going to practice relaxation & meditation techniques.