Morris Institute

07/28/2025

Maintaining an attitude of gratitude helps achieve a positive perspective.⤵️
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-hypnosis/202506/7-tips-for-working-through-adversity #:~:text=Maintaining%20an%20attitude%20of%20gratitude%20helps%20achieve%20a%20positive%20perspective.

When we fail to achieve a goal it can be very helpful to consider what lessons might be learned because of our short-coming.

07/28/2025

Conversational hypnosis is a term popularized by the legendary hypnotist Milton Erickson. It describes the ability to introduce suggestions subtly—without formally inducing a trance.
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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifestyle-intelligence/202507/micro-trance-states-self-hypnosis-in-everyday-life #:~:text=Conversational%20hypnosis%20is%20a%20term%20popularized%20by%20the%20legendary%20hypnotist%20Milton%20Erickson.%20It%20describes%20the%20ability%20to%20introduce%20suggestions%20subtly%E2%80%94without%20formally%20inducing%20a%20trance.

We are so used to the visual images and self-talk that occupy our lives that it becomes cognitive wallpaper. Think of it as self-hypnosis. Paying attention can be very useful.

07/13/2025

E-cigarettes produce a number of dangerous chemicals, including acetaldehyde, acrolein, and formaldehyde. These aldehydes can cause lung disease, as well as cardiovascular (heart) disease.3
E-cigarettes also contain acrolein, a herbicide primarily used to kill weeds.

https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/e-cigarettes-vaping/impact-of-e-cigarettes-on-lung #:~:text=E%2Dcigarettes%20produce%20a%20number%20of%20dangerous%20chemicals,a%20herbicide%20primarily%20used%20to%20kill%20weeds.

07/13/2025

Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with E-Cigarette Use, or Va**ng. CDC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), state and local health departments, and other clinical and public health partners are investigating a multi state outbreak of lung injury associated with e-cigarette product (devices, liquids, refill pods, and/or cartridges) use.

https://archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/severe-lung-disease.html

07/06/2025

Non-imagery hypnosis techniques can also help achieve a therapeutic altered state of consciousness.
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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-hypnosis/202209/hypnosis-with-and-without-imagery #:~:text=Non%2Dimagery%20hypnosis%20techniques%20can%20also%20help%20achieve%20a%20therapeutic%20altered%20state%20of%20consciousness.

07/05/2025

If hypnosis is used to achieve mental clarity and calm, there is a clear overlap between the two forms of mind-training.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-hypnosis/202111/what-s-the-difference-between-hypnosis-and-meditation #:~:text=If%20hypnosis%20is%20used%20to%20achieve%20mental%20clarity%20and%20calm%2C%20there%20is%20a%20clear%20overlap%20between%20the%20two%20forms%20of%20mind%2Dtraining.

06/28/2025

Regular use of hypnosis for self-calming can aid in coping better with anxiety and stress.⬇️
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-hypnosis/202502/the-timing-of-hypnosis-can-be-important

06/26/2025

Hypnosis offers great promise in chronic pain management.
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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/reducing-suffering/202505/enhancing-psychotherapy-for-chronic-pain-with-hypnosis #:~:text=Hypnosis%20offers%20great%20promise%20in%20chronic%20pain%20management.

06/25/2025

Speaking with intention allows us to reflect on our values and those that we wish to share.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-hypnosis/202409/the-importance-of-speaking-with-intention #:~:text=Speaking%20with%20intention%20allows%20us%20to%20reflect%20on%20our%20values%20and%20those%20that%20we%20wish%20to%20share.

Speaking with intention can convey empathy and demonstrates to the listener that we care about them, which can help lift their spirits.

06/24/2025

Misrepresentations of hypnosis seem to pervade television shows and movies.
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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/finding-a-new-home/202102/21-myths-about-hypnosis #:~:text=Misrepresentations%20of%20hypnosis%20seem%20to%20pervade%20television%20shows%20and%20movies.

Is hypnosis like sleep? Or like mindfulness? A recent journal article dispels common misconceptions about hypnosis.

06/23/2025

Ericksonian hypnosis uses indirect, respectful methods to engage the unconscious and empower change.⬇️
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/women-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/202505/what-is-ericksonian-hypnosis

06/22/2025

All hypnosis is self-hypnosis. When people do hypnosis, they are aware of what is going on and can stop at any time.

A state of hypnosis can allow people to achieve many amazing phenomena, and all of these are within their control.