Hypnosis Without Trance: How Hypnosis Really Works

by James Tripp

Hypnosis: a mysterious practice popularly associated with either strange trance states and mind control, or otherwise dismissed as complete bunkum.

In 1841 Scottish surgeon James Braid first conjectured that the unusual phenomena associated with Mesmerism could best be explained by a state of 'nervous sleep' that later came to be known as hypnotic trance'. 180 years on, this idea still largely persists, both in popular culture and in the world of professional hypnosis and hypno therapy practice. But is this really a valid or useful explanation? Might there indeed be something else entirely at play? And what difference might it make knowing what that is?

In this book, James Tripp debunks the old myths and instead unpacks the psychological mechanisms and related communication skills that bring this fascinating craft to life.

Genres: Psychology

254 pages, Paperback

Published April 1, 2021

Reviews

[Christian Zenker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even when you want to do hypnosis where people should close their eyes. I highly recommend this book. James Tripp has a fantastic understanding of the topic and in my point of view also a great way to teach it. Definitely a "must read"

[Caoimhe · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting book that I read for normal reasons.

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

easy to read and informative
hypnosis is an interesting and neglected topic

[Darius Ru · Rating 5 out of 5]

No nonsense, simple and clear explanations. Audio version has nice bonus of podcast interview excerpts.