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Video: Can’t Visualise? You Can Still Use Hypnosis
Do you struggle to “see” pictures in your mind? That does not mean you lack imagination—and it certainly does not prove that you cannot use hypnosis. Too many hypnosis sessions treat imagination and visualisation as though they are identical: “See the staircase.”...
Video: Can You Make Your Hand Feel Warmer Using Imagination?
Which mental strategy produces the strongest response for you: words, memory or direct attention to sensation? In this brief applied self-hypnosis experiment, you will explore the suggestion of warmth using three different approaches. There is no official “imagination...
Video: Can’t Visualise? Hypnosis Can Still Work For You
If you close your eyes, attempt to picture a tropical beach and see precisely nothing—does that mean hypnosis will not work for you? No. Visual I magery is only one way of using the imagination. Some people respond more readily to physical sensations, sounds,...
Video: Try This Self-Hypnosis Suggestion Two Different Ways
If a hypnotic suggestion produces no noticeable response, does that mean you cannot be hypnotised? Not necessarily. Sometimes the difficulty is not your ability to respond—it is the mental strategy you are using. In this brief self-hypnosis experiment, you will try...
Video: Why I Teach Self-Hypnosis as a Skill — Not a Mysterious Trance
Are you actively using self-hypnosis—or merely waiting for hypnosis to happen to you? In this video, I explain one of the central ideas underpinning my research, writing, audio programmes and teaching: self-hypnosis is best understood as an active skill. That means...
Video: “I’m Just Not Hypnotisable”—Is That Actually True?
Have you ever tried hypnosis once, felt that nothing much happened and concluded: “I’m just not hypnotisable”? That conclusion may be premature. People genuinely differ in hypnotic responsiveness—but your experience in one particular session can also be influenced by...
Video: The Biggest Misunderstanding About Hypnosis Audio Recordings
Most people approach hypnosis recordings as though something mysterious is about to happen to them. I don't think that's how hypnosis works. After decades as a clinical hypnotherapist, researcher, teacher and author, I've become increasingly convinced that hypnosis is...
Video: Can You Lift Your Hand Using Self-Hypnosis? | A 60-Second Experiment
Can you experience self-hypnosis in just one minute? In this short experiment, I'll guide you through a simple exercise that demonstrates how attention, expectation, imagination and suggestion can influence your experience. There are no tricks, no pressure and no need...
Video: You Heard Everything… So Were You Hypnotised?
One of the biggest myths about hypnosis is that you're supposed to stop hearing the hypnotist or lose awareness completely. In reality, many people hear every word, remain aware of their surroundings, and still benefit from hypnosis. Have you ever finished a hypnosis...
Video: Heart Rate Variability (HRV) – How to Improve It Using Psychology
Heart Rate Variability, what is that? Is Your Nervous System Flexible — Or Stuck in Stress Mode? Your heart doesn’t beat like a metronome. And that’s a good thing. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is one of the most powerful biomarkers of stress resilience, emotional...
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