Clinical hypnosis: what it is and how it can benefit you

Clinical psychologist Jeffrey Rink explains how clinical hypnosis fits into the broader psychotherapeutic context. He discusses the definition of this form of hypnosis, its function, benefits, how it affects the body and brain, and how it relates to meditation.

Jeffrey Rink

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In ep. 65 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful,  Jeffrey discusses

• the best investment he ever made

• what hypnosis is, and what clinical hypnosis is

• different approaches to hypnosis

• what happens to the body and the mind during clinical hypnosis

• the benefits of clinical hypnosis, including how it could help chronically ill people, those with chronic pain and those experiencing anxiety

• whether there are people who cannot be hypnotised

• the role and advantages of self-hypnosis

• similarities between clinical hypnosis and meditation, both forms of altered consciousness

• Jeffrey’s 3 tips on self-nurturing.

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Contact details

Jeffrey Rink is a clinical psychologist and Diplomate of the South African Society of Clinical Hypnosis (SASCH). He has a private practice in Hout Bay, Cape Town. Since 1998 he has facilitated more than 65 Ecopsychology retreats.

Website: https://www.ecopsychologyafrica.com/

Email address: shrink@tiscali.co.za

Tel. 021 790 2573 or 083 632 3039

Facebook: Ecopsychology Africa

The free podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful is available on iTunes, Spotify, Player FM and Iono.fm.

Music by Mart-Marie Snyman

Thumbnail image: Unsplash.

Photograph of Jeffrey Rink: supplied.