Psychotherapy and Suggestion or Hypnotism
Therapeutic Aspects of Hypnotism by Auguste Forel is a comprehensive exploration of the practice of hypnotism and suggestion in the field of psychotherapy.
Published in 1927, this book delves into the intricate relationship between consciousness and the hypothesis of identity, also known as monism. Forel discusses how nerve activity is related to nerve substance and the conditions of consciousness, shedding light on the underlying mechanisms of hypnotism.
The book begins with a discussion on the general remarks on hypnotism, outlining the various aspects of suggestion and its impact on individuals. Forel explores the concept of hypnotizability or suggestibility, highlighting the differences between sleep and hypnosis, and the different degrees of hypnosis that individuals can experience. He also delves into the importance of training in the practice of hypnotism and the various phenomena that can occur during hypnosis, such as the resistance of the hypnotized person to suggestion.
Forel goes on to discuss posthypnotic phenomena, amnesia, and the concept of suggestion as it relates to time. He also explores the lasting results of suggestion and the phenomenon of hallucination retroactive, where memories can be falsified. The book also touches on the topics of simulation and dissimulation of suggestion, highlighting the significance of suggestion in the practice of psychotherapy.
Throughout the book, Forel provides insights into the nature of the action of suggestion and its impact on individuals undergoing hypnosis. He also discusses the importance of the condition of the mind during the carrying out of posthypnotic suggestions, termineingebungen, and waking suggestions. Overall, Psychotherapy and Suggestion or Hypnotism offers a detailed and insightful exploration of the practice of hypnotism and its therapeutic applications in the field of psychotherapy.
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