Hypnosis Myth: Hypnosis Isn’t Scientific

As a practitioner of both clinical and stage hypnosis, I have been asked countless times about hypnotists “turning people into chickens.” While I’m sure more than a few stage hypnotists have used this routine as part of their shows, I have never witnessed a hypnotist perform this act. Regardless, hypnosis is still surrounded by several myths and misconceptions that often lead to fears about using it. So each month here on my blog, I will address a common misconception about hypnosis.

Myth: Hyp...