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Understanding Hypnosis

A beginner's guide to best practices

Therapy
How the Therapeutic Alliance Influences Treatment Outcome

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on November 25, 2023

Patients need to understand their power to modify their behavior and that the therapist's primary role is to support the patient in their journey of self-discovery.

Patients need to understand their power to modify their behavior and that the therapist's primary role is to support the patient in their journey of self-discovery.

Decision-Making
3 Tips to Simplify Decision-Making

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on November 18, 2023

Decision-making can be simplified through acknowledgment that there are many right choices, narrowing the field, and listening to one's inner self.

Decision-making can be simplified through acknowledgment that there are many right choices, narrowing the field, and listening to one's inner self.

Self-Help
The Importance of Choosing Helpful Self-Descriptors

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on October 28, 2023

We should be careful about what labels we give ourselves. People in authority should be equally careful about how they label people in their sphere of influence.

We should be careful about what labels we give ourselves. People in authority should be equally careful about how they label people in their sphere of influence.

Happiness
10 Tips for Greater Happiness

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on October 20, 2023

The thoughts and actions we choose to undertake dictate how we feel. Thus, as long as we reach for it, increased happiness can be within our grasp.

The thoughts and actions we choose to undertake dictate how we feel. Thus, as long as we reach for it, increased happiness can be within our grasp.

Hypnosis
Hypnosis Treated an Inability to Burp

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on September 30, 2023

Why functional disorders should be addressed with psychological therapy before costly medications that can cause harm.

Why functional disorders should be addressed with psychological therapy before costly medications that can cause harm.

Imagination
Powering Up Your Imagination

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on September 24, 2023

The extent to which you can help yourself perform better in various life activities is only limited by your imagination.

The extent to which you can help yourself perform better in various life activities is only limited by your imagination.

Shyness
Overcoming Shyness: 3 Tips for Improved Confidence

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on September 20, 2023

Dealing with shyness can be thought of as a golden opportunity for personal growth, establishing vibrant social connections, and long-lasting self-confidence.

Dealing with shyness can be thought of as a golden opportunity for personal growth, establishing vibrant social connections, and long-lasting self-confidence.

Self-Help
Does Luck Only Occur by Chance?

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on August 12, 2023

You can increase your luck by maintaining a positive and flexible attitude, expanding your relationships and knowledge, persevering, and practicing gratitude.

You can increase your luck by maintaining a positive and flexible attitude, expanding your relationships and knowledge, persevering, and practicing gratitude.

Hypnosis
New Perspectives Can Improve Your Life

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on August 5, 2023

How can you help yourself overcome the difficulties in changing your perspective, especially when such a change could bring so much benefit to your life?

How can you help yourself overcome the difficulties in changing your perspective, especially when such a change could bring so much benefit to your life?

Self-Help
Growth Within and Outside of a Safe Space

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on July 29, 2023

A Personal Perspective: Making use of safe spaces coupled with frequent venturing away from them provides the best opportunities for personal growth.

A Personal Perspective: Making use of safe spaces coupled with frequent venturing away from them provides the best opportunities for personal growth.

Hypnosis
How to Get Your Child to Do Hypnosis

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on July 14, 2023

Hypnosis is a powerful tool to treat anxiety, insomnia, and pain. With the right kind of involvement, parents can set their children up for success with this intriguing technique.

Hypnosis is a powerful tool to treat anxiety, insomnia, and pain. With the right kind of involvement, parents can set their children up for success with this intriguing technique.