The lecture will start with an overview of what I see as the “Neuro-hypnosis Cycle” and be followed by more detailed information on each part.
Creating rapport in hypnosis, particularly mobilizes the Social Engagement System or Ventral Vagus system, promoting safety and calmness: a prerequisite to face difficult life issues. In this interaction process, neuroception and a coregulation play an important role as it learns and helps clients to better regulate their state.
Recent research demonstrates changes in network connectivity in the brain and gives evidence of how hypnosis improves mind/body interactions and changes. Exploratory work in hypnosis, utilizes symptoms or issues as keys, to open doors from where implicit memories can be found and the process of memory deconsolidation/reconsolidation can be started to lead to lasting changes. ‘Brain-wise’ therapists mobilize processes working on a deeper experiential level and not do not restrict therapy to cognitive changes and insight