Tag: hypnosis

Written by andy russell

False Memory Syndrome – A Cautionary Tale

False Memory Syndrome (FMS) is a controversial psychological phenomenon in which a person’s identity and relationships are affected by memories that are factually incorrect but strongly believed. These false memories can be incredibly vivid and detailed, often resulting from suggestive therapeutic practices or other influences. (I have long argued these should called false beliefs, as […]

Written by andy russell

The Dangers of Ontological Shock: A Deep Dive into Alien Abduction

Introduction In the vast expanse of human experience, few phenomena elicit as much fascination and fear as alien abduction. This intense curiosity is often intertwined with a profound existential crisis known as ontological shock. Ontological shock refers to the psychological and existential upheaval experienced when an individual encounters phenomena that challenge their fundamental beliefs about […]

Written by andy russell

Alien Abduction – Hypnotic Dangers

One of the main issues is that the field of alien abduction rarely wants to look at the real issues around the use of hypnosis, still continuing to think hypnosis is without reproach. Among these risks/issues, the potential for therapists to inadvertently lead their patients into forming incorrect or false beliefs through suggestive questioning stands […]