IC86 Clinical Demonstration 04 - Hypnosis to Alter Affect - Joseph Barber, PhD
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- Topic Areas:
- Clinical Demonstrations | Affect | Hypnosis | Trauma Studies
- Categories:
- Erickson Congress | Erickson Congress 1986
- Faculty:
- Joseph Barber, PhD
- Course Levels:
- Master Degree or Higher in Health-Related Field
- Duration:
- 1:07:20
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 05, 1986
- License:
- Never Expires.
Description
Description: This clinical demonstration follows an extended hypnotic conversation with a participant who has a long history of fainting and anxiety in response to blood. The session explores how fear responses can be reshaped through imagery, attention, and meaning-making, rather than direct symptom suppression. Participants observe how trance work opens space for unresolved trauma, self-belief, and compassion, while gently restoring a sense of control and emotional flexibility. The demonstration offers a rich example of how hypnosis can work at the intersection of affect, memory, and identity.
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Joseph Barber, PhD, is an award-winning author on the topic of pain management, and a former President of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. One of the most prominent trends in the field of health and wellness is the growing awareness of the mind-body approach. However, along with the enthusiasm we are sometimes led to hasty conclusions and broad generalizations that sometimes lead to disappointment and disinterest in the field. In his provocative, challenging and often amusing presentation, Dr. Barber looks at controversial claims made in the mind-body field. He separates the fads and fallacies from a scientifically supported understanding of powers of the mind.