Hypnosis in the military

08/01/2025

The use of hypnosis in the military

Abstract

This chapter will describe the use of clinical hypnosis in the military. As a result of the studies that were done during the Vietnam conflict, the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder and hypnotize ability was made. The author concludes that combat traumas enhance hypnotic potential in some veterans, and that veterans with excellent hypnotic potential begin to problem solve better preparing for a healthier post-war transition.

C P Colosimo¹Affiliations expand

PMID: 1549749

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Hypnosis in the military
The use of hypnosis in the military AbstractThis chapter will describe the use of clinical hypnosis in the military. As a result of the studies that were done during the Vietnam conflict, the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder and hypnotize ability was made. The author concludes that combat traumas enhance

Hypnosis in the military

The use of hypnosis in the military

Abstract

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Smoking Cessation

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