02/06/2023
Brief history of hypnotherapy,
Hypnotherapy is a form of therapy that uses hypnosis, or a trance-like state, to help individuals overcome various issues, such as stress, anxiety, phobias, and pain management. The history of hypnotherapy dates back to the late 18th century, when Austrian physician Franz Mesmer introduced the concept of mesmerism, which later became known as hypnosis.
In the late 19th century, Scottish surgeon James Braid further developed the concept of hypnosis, and it began to be used in a therapeutic context. Since then, hypnotherapy has been used by various mental health professionals, including psychologists, therapists, and psychiatrists, to treat a wide range of conditions.
In the mid-20th century, the use of hypnotherapy declined, but experienced a resurgence in the latter half of the century, as new research and developments in the field helped to revive and legitimize the practice. Today, hypnotherapy is recognized as a valid form of therapy by many medical and mental health organizations, and is used by a growing number of practitioners.
