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- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Combining hypnosis with therapy can accelerate trauma processing. A notable study from Israel showed improved outcomes when hypnosis was added to PTSD treatment, facilitating faster emotional reprocessing.
The Science of Mental State and Memory
Gordon Bower's concept of state-dependent memory underscores how mental states during encoding and recall influence memory. Hypnosis can recreate physiological or emotional states similar to those during trauma or other intense episodes, making it easier to access and rework these memories. This approach aligns with the idea that confronting and reinterpreting traumatic memories under a controlled mental state can promote healing.