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Clear, evidence-minded guides to how hypnosis works — from quick tests of hypnotizability to the major schools of hypnotherapy and the psychology behind them.
Can you be hypnotized?
Hypnotizability tests & scales
Simple, classic ways to gauge how readily someone responds to hypnosis — and how practitioners measure trance depth.
The Spiegel Eye Roll Test
A five-second physical test, developed by Dr. Herbert Spiegel, that estimates hypnotizability by how far the eyes roll upward.
Read the guide →GuideThe Lemon Test
A classic imagination exercise that shows how strongly your body responds to suggestion.
Read the guide →QuizCan You Be Hypnotized?
A quick quiz to explore how you might respond to hypnosis.
Take the quiz →ReferenceThe Arons Scale of Hypnotic Depth
How practitioners describe and measure the stages of hypnotic depth, from light trance to somnambulism.
Read the guide →Approaches & theory
Schools of hypnosis and the psychology behind them
The major approaches practitioners use, and the psychological models that inform them.
Ericksonian Hypnosis
The indirect, conversational style pioneered by Milton H. Erickson.
Read the guide →ApproachKappasinian Hypnosis
Dr. John Kappas's model of suggestibility and how it shapes the way people respond to hypnosis.
Read the guide →PsychologyMaslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Abraham Maslow's classic model of human motivation, from basic needs to self-actualization.
Read the guide →Keep reading
Articles, news & more
Recommended reading, the latest hypnosis headlines, and answers to common questions.
Recommended Reading
Hand-picked articles on hypnosis and hypnotherapy.
Browse articles →Updated oftenHypnosis in the News
The latest news stories about hypnosis and hypnotherapy, refreshed throughout the day.
See the headlines →FAQHypnosis FAQ
Hundreds of answers to common questions about hypnosis and hypnotherapy.
Read the FAQ →BlogThe Hypnotechs Blog
Longform discussions on hypnosis, NLP, and related subjects.
Visit the blog →EventWorld Hypnotism Day
The annual day dedicated to raising awareness of hypnosis and its benefits.
Learn more →TalksPresentations
Talks and presentations on hypnosis and related topics.
View presentations →Put it into practice
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