CNN (8/20, Gallman) reports that according to David Spiegel, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University, hypnotherapy is “literally the oldest Western conception of a psychotherapy.” For over 40 years, Spiegel “has been conducting studies about the benefits of hypnosis” and “said there is no doubt that hypnosis works as an effective therapeutic technique to manage pain and kick bad habits.”
Related Links:
— “Not just for TV: Hypnosis legit part of comprehensive treatment plan,” Stephanie Gallman, CNN, August 18, 2015.