hypnotherapy

noun

hyp·​no·​ther·​a·​py ˌhip-nō-ˈther-ə-pē How to pronounce hypnotherapy (audio)
1
: treatment by hypnotism
2
: psychotherapy that facilitates suggestion, reeducation, or analysis by hypnosis
hypnotherapist noun

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During the three-week stay, there will be group therapy sessions, hypnotherapy, pleasure mapping, sand tray therapy and off-grid excursions into the desert. Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024 With the help of the counselors, couples will do group therapy and untraditional approaches, including hypnotherapy, pleasure mapping, sand tray therapy and off-grid excursions into the desert. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 2 Dec. 2024 One study found quit rates 12-26 weeks shorter with hypnotherapy compared to nicotine replacement therapy (using patches or gum to wean off nicotine).15 Yoga: Yoga involves stretching and breathing exercises to promote relaxation and manage stress. Mark Gurarie, Health, 26 Sep. 2024 In recognition of his business success related to his hypnotherapy practice, Dr. Efremov has been awarded the prestigious EB-1 Green Card, the same green card that Nobel Prize laureates use to immigrate to the States. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hypnotherapy 

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of hypnotherapy was in 1897

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“Hypnotherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypnotherapy. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

hypnotherapy

noun
hyp·​no·​ther·​a·​py -ˈther-ə-pē How to pronounce hypnotherapy (audio)
plural hypnotherapies
1
: treatment by hypnotism
2
: psychotherapy that facilitates suggestion, reeducation, or analysis by means of hypnosis
hypnotherapeutic adjective
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