Altered states of consciousness and hypnosis: A discussion
International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis October 1, 1977 DOI: 10.1080/00207147708415988 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Altered states of consciousness |
| Key points | Argues that integrating research on hypnosis and altered states of consciousness is important and presents a new ego-psychological theory of hypnosis and twelve other altered states. |
Abstract
Abstract The author explains why it is important at this juncture in time to acquaint researchers and clinicians in the field of hypnosis with the current serious research in altered states of consciousness, and vice versa. In a 1975 SCEH symposium, the author brought together both well-established and young researchers coming from orientations as widely differing as neurophysiology, cognitive theory, and psychoanalytic ego psychology. This discussion summarizes, critically evaluates, and attempts to integrate with each other the findings of meditative researchers, Davidson and Goleman, and Daniel Brown; the altered states of consciousness model-maker, Roland Fischer; the hypnotherapist, Sacerdote; and the generalist in altered states of consciousness and hypnosis, Krippner. A short summary of the author's own new ego-psychological theory of hypnosis and 12 other altered states of consciousness is also presented.