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Hypnotherapy: meaning, definitions and examples

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hypnotherapy

 

[ hษชpnoสŠหˆฮธษ›rษ™pi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

psychological treatment

Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic technique that uses hypnosis to assist individuals in overcoming various psychological issues, such as anxiety, phobias, and stress. By inducing a trance-like state, hypnotherapists aim to enhance the client's focus and suggestibility, allowing them to access deeper parts of their subconscious mind. This method can facilitate positive changes in behavior by addressing root causes that may not be easily accessible through conventional therapy. Although it is often used to manage pain and promote relaxation, hypnotherapy's effectiveness is still a subject of ongoing research and debate.

Synonyms

hypnotic therapy, suggestion therapy, trance therapy

Examples of usage

  • She sought hypnotherapy to cope with her anxiety.
  • He used hypnotherapy to help stop smoking.
  • Hypnotherapy can be effective for weight loss.
  • Many people have found relief from chronic pain through hypnotherapy.

Translations

Translations of the word "hypnotherapy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hipnoterapia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฟเคชเฅเคจเฅ‹เคฅเฅ‡เคฐเฅ‡เคชเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hypnotherapie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hipnoterapi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะธะฟะฝะพั‚ะตั€ะฐะฟั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hipnoterapia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚ฌ็œ ็™‚ๆณ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hypnothรฉrapie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hipnoterapia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hipnoterapi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ตœ๋ฉด ์š”๋ฒ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุนู„ุงุฌ ุจุงู„ุชู†ูˆูŠู… ุงู„ู…ุบู†ุงุทูŠุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hypnoterapie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hypnoterapia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚ฌ็œ ็–—ๆณ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hipnoterapija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hugleiรฐsla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะธะฟะฝะพั‚ะตั€ะฐะฟะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ˜แƒžแƒœแƒแƒ—แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hipnoterapi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hipnoterapia

Etymology

The term 'hypnotherapy' combines 'hypno,' derived from the Greek word 'hypnos' meaning sleep, and 'therapy,' which comes from the Greek 'therapeia,' meaning heal or cure. The practice of hypnosis can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where it was used in various forms for healing rituals and spiritual practices. However, the modern practice of hypnotherapy began to take shape in the late 18th and early 19th centuries with the work of Franz Anton Mesmer, who introduced the concept of 'animal magnetism.' His methods laid the groundwork for later developments in hypnosis. In the late 19th century, figures such as Jean-Martin Charcot and Sigmund Freud began to explore and apply hypnosis in clinical settings, particularly in the treatment of hysteria and neuroses. Throughout the 20th century, hypnotherapy gained popularity as a legitimate therapeutic practice, and various schools of thought emerged, incorporating it into psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Today, hypnotherapy is recognized by many healthcare professionals as a complementary approach for various psychological and physical issues.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,857, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.