Healing the Mind with the Science of Hypnosis - Dr David Spiegel, PhD

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Dr. Spiegel is an author, psychiatrist and professor at Stanford University, and one of the world’s leading experts into the clinical applications of hypnosis. He has published thirteen books, over 400 scientific articles, and 170 chapters on hypnosis, stress physiology, trauma, and psychotherapy.
In this conversation, we discuss:
- Dr Spiegel’s groundbreaking research into how hypnosis can be applied in a clinical setting to improve client outcomes
- What’s happening in the brain during hypnotic states of mind
- A simple test for identifying if you are hypnotisable or not
- Why hypnosis can be a powerful treatment for trauma
And more.
You can learn more about Dr Spiegel’s Self Hypnosis Reveri App by going to www.reveri.com.
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Dr. David Spiegel is Willson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Director of the Center on Stress and Health, and Medical Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he has been a member of the academic faculty since 1975, and was Chair of the Stanford University Faculty Senate from 2010-2011. He has published thirteen books, over 400 scientific journal articles, and 170 chapters on hypnosis, psychosocial oncology, stress physiology, trauma, and psychotherapy.
His research has been supported by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Cancer Institute, the National Institute on Aging, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Fetzer Institute, the Dana Foundation for Brain Sciences, and the Nathan S. Cummings Foundation. He was a member of the work groups on stressor and trauma-related disorders for the DSM-IV and DSM-5 editions of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. He is Past President of the American College of Psychiatrists and the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, and is a Member of the National Academy of Medicine. In 2018, Dr Spiegel was invited to speak on hypnosis at the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2018.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:11 - Introduction to Hypnosis
04:06 - The Science Behind Hypnosis
07:13 - Hypnosis in Human History
10:28 - Cognitive Flexibility in Hypnosis
13:21 - Brain's Ability to Dissociate
17:53 - Ethics in Hypnosis
20:26 - Clinical Hypnosis for Pain
25:41 - Hypnotizability and Absorption
29:59 - Hypnosis and Belief
34:23 - The Reverie App
37:50 - Overcoming Trauma with Hypnosis
46:34 - Hypnotherapy for Mental Health
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Interview Links:
- www.reveri.com
- Trance and Treatment: Clinical Uses of Hypnosis - Herbert Spiegel and David Spiegel amzn.to/3yKxA4K
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3 Books Dr Spiegel Recommends Every Therapist Should Read:
- Wherever You Go, There You Are - Jon Kabat Zinn - amzn.to/3P8rQa9
- Studies on Hysteria - Sigmund Freud - amzn.to/3ORL8B6
- When Nietzsche Wept - Irvin Yalom - amzn.to/3al0JKt

[@iako...]

As RTT therapist and clinical hypnotherapist, Hypnosis is the best favour you can do to yourself.

[@narcadillycircus1202]

After working in psychiatry (as a nurse) for over 20 years, I took Hypnosis, became a clinical Hypnotherapist, a clinical RTT Practitioner, as well as a Somatic Trauma informed coach. Hypnosis was the first form of psychoanalysis. It is empowering for the client.

[@A99286]

I have Social phobia (fearing others) to an extreme degree, like 1000%. It remains up to 40% through meditation. Please do an episode on this.

[@burgercide]

I learned about hypnosis Through a book by Charles Henderson. I learned I learn self hypnosis and it's been a huge help to me. Unfortunately I lost that book and I can't find another copy. and I think the title was just self hypnosis. If anyone knows where I can get another copy please let me know.

[@richardmanoogian8513]

Check out Roy Masters. He’s passed now, but, left a body of work you may find helpful. Good luck and God bless

[@l.w.paradis2108]

Toward the end reminded me of Zola's _Nana._

[@bryanwalkerCT7729]

Why won't DSM allow #MHMisdiagnosis? #TBI #MHLivingHell 💔 💔 💔

[@tonyburton419]

Could have blown his nose perhaps...

[@richardmanoogian8513]

As fascinated as I am with hypnosis, the good doctor came across as being smug. Perhaps he has hypnotized himself into believing he is better than other people.

[@if-not-now]

yes, I really wanted to listen but unfortunately I couldn’t finish watching. averse to this kind of demeanor

[@harrparr8988]

@@if-not-now Later on in the video he plugs a book and a hypnotism app.

[@l.w.paradis2108]

I didn't notice that.

[@virginiasenophdrn5921]

Still so beneficial. He’s top of the top anyway in hypnotherapy let alone highest degree in the land from highest institutions. That’s credibility and if it comes with super confidence, so be it. Docs have tremendous backgrounds and experience to heal. This one is beyond most.

[@virginiasenophdrn5921]

@@harrparr8988why not?