1. Altered States

2. Hypnosis Franz Mesmer- “mesmerized” 18 th C. James Braid- “hypnotism” 19 th C.

3. Hypnosis Techniques to induce hypnosis Hypnotic susceptibility Uses of Hypnotism: 1.Anesthesia 2.Recalling Past Events 3.Behavior Modification 4.Entertain

4. Hypnotic Theories Role Playing Theory (Nicholas Spanos) Hypnosis is NOT an altered state of consciousness. A social phenomenon where people want to believe. Work better on people with richer fantasy lives. Altered State Theory (Ernest Hilgard) Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness. Dissociation- divided consciousness It works best for pain. Ice water experiment

5. Hypnosis Documentary Science of Hypnosis- BBC documentary

6. Meditation Practice that trains attention to heighten awareness and bring mental processes under voluntary control

7. Physical Changes During Meditation Alpha & theta waves present Brain scans show high activity in the prefrontal cortex and low activity in the parietal lobe Suppression of bodily arousal ( heart rate, respiration rate, oxygen consumption & carbon dioxide elimination decline)

8. Long Term Benefits Regular meditation is associated with lower levels of stress hormones Reduces anxiety Beneficial effects on blood pressure, self-esteem, mood and ones sense of control LETS MEDITATE! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0rSmxsVHPE